Monthly Archives: April 2020

Khatvanga—A Multi-Purpose Mystical Tool

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Vajragoni

The Khatvanga is a mystical-ritual tool utilized in both meditation and as a vehicle for directing healing energy. The blog Yoga of the Manomayakāya discusses its use in merging with the Manomayakāya during meditation. I own two, one made out … Continue reading →

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The Udāna and Covid 19

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Vajragoni

In these unprecedented times I shall remember these days as my Udāna period here at Unborn Mind Zen. With this new rendition of the suttas written in Light of the Unborn and accompanied with exegesis the ever-present and dominant backdrop … Continue reading →

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The Melody of the Unborn

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Vajragoni

8.3 (73) Parinibbāna (Nibbāna Sutta) Thus has it been made known. On one occasion the Blessed One was residing near Sāvatthī, at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika’s Park. On that auspicious occasion the Blessed One was instructing and arousing and … Continue reading →

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A Leper’s Tale

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Vajragoni

5:3 (43) The Leper (Suppabuddhakuṭṭhisuttaṁ) Thus has it been made known. At another time the Blessed One was staying near Rājagaha, at the Bamboo Grove, the Squirrels’ Feeding Sanctuary. On that occasion there lived a poor and wretched leper, Suppabuddha, … Continue reading →

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