Tag Archives: Arhats

The Dharma-Door of Praising Tathagāta Akṣhobhya’s Merits

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Vajragoni

Thus have I heard. Once the Buddha was dwelling on Mount Gṛdhrakūṭa near Rājagṛha, together with an assembly of twelve hundred fifty great monks. All these monks were well-known Arhats who had extinguished all defilements and suffered afflictions no more. They were liberated in mind and in wisdom, and were as free and unhindered as great dragons. They had done what should be done and abandoned the heavy burdens. They had benefited themselves and severed all bonds of existence. They were conversant with the true teaching and had reached the other shore. Among them, only Ānanda remained in the stage of learning. read more

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The Queen’s Mahayana

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Vajragoni

The Buddha told Srīmālā, “You should now explain further the embracing of the true Dharma, which l have taught, and which is cherished by all Buddhas alike.”  read more

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Return to Shravasti

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Vajragoni

Thus I have heard.

At one time the Buddha dwelt at the city of Shravasti in the sublime abode of the Jeta Grove. read more

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