Monthly Archives: March 2015

Akṣhobhya’s Dharma-Door

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Vajragoni

“Śāriputra, Tathāgata Akṣhobhya leads the Bodhisattvas and followers of other vehicles in other lands as well as in the World of Wonderful Joy. Śāriputra, if good men and good women, after hearing the Dharma-door of Tathāgata Akṣhobhya’s merits, are well … Continue reading →

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Being of a Single Mind – One-pointedness (Zen) is attained

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Tozen

Let not the appearance of these words fool you,  yet do not wander off from the context at hand. Being One in Spirit (will) and of One Mind is to be of a Single Mind in a here and now … Continue reading →

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Good Roots

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Vajragoni

At that time, the Venerable Śāriputra asked the Buddha, “World-Honored One, what causes and good roots enable Bodhisattva-Mahāsattvas to be born in that Buddha-land?” The Buddha told Śāriputra, “Bodhisattva-Mahāsattvas who wish to be born in the World of Wonderful Joy … Continue reading →

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Akṣhobhya’s Parinirvāṇa

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Vajragoni

At that time, the Venerable Śāriputra thought further, “The World-Honored One has spoken of the infinite merits of Tathāgata Akṣhobhya, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Enlightened One, in following the Bodhisattva-path. He has also spoken of the vast, great adornments … Continue reading →

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Snips and Snails and Demon Tales

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Vajragoni

Demons in the Desert Jataka Tale: Alexa Renée “Śāriputra, a venomous snake subjugated by a magic spell cannot hurt anyone, and insects or worms will not be worried or afraid upon seeing it. Yet, harmless as it is, it is … Continue reading →

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Part-Time Bodhisattvas

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Vajragoni

From: Sumeru-Books.Com At that time, the Venerable Śāriputra thought, “The World-Honored One has just now discussed the merits of the Śrāvakas. May the Tathāgata also expound the complete merits of the Bodhisattvas. Why? Because all other merits come from them.” … Continue reading →

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The Śrāvakian Stream

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Vajragoni

“Furthermore, Śāriputra, when Tathāgata Akṣhobhya expounds the Dharma, he can skillfully subdue countless sentient beings, making them all attain Arhatship; numerous are those who will dwell in the meditation of the eightfold liberation. “Śāriputra, Tathāgata Akṣhobhya, the Worthy One, the … Continue reading →

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A Thousand-Petaled Golden Lotus

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Vajragoni

At that time, hearing the Buddha praise the merits of the Buddha-land of Tathāgata Akṣhobhya, a monk became greedily attached to it and said to the Buddha, “World-Honored One, now I wish to be born in Akṣhobhya Buddha’s land.” The Buddha … Continue reading →

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The mind of 84,000 hooks.

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Tozen

This is the sole gospel of Mara, the Evil One, so pay careful attention; Within each seed granted your self, there is a promise of a beautiful flower. One of completeness and bliss or even vengeance and destruction. In the … Continue reading →

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The Land of Wonderful Joy

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Vajragoni

At that time, Śāriputra said to the Buddha, “World-Honored One, the Buddha has explained the merits acquired by Tathāgata Akṣhobhya when he was cultivating the Bodhisattva practices. I hope that the World-Honored One will reveal and elaborate on the merits … Continue reading →

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