Tag Archives: Bernard Faure

Iconology

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Vajragoni

This blog is a mini-study into the nature of Icons, particularly within the Eastern Orthodox tradition and sundry Buddhist traditions as well. Perhaps when one first brings to mind the image of an icon, one is immediately drawn to those … Continue reading →

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Buddhism’s Black Holes

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Vajragoni

The title for this blog-series is in reference to Bernard Faure’s excellent article, Buddhism’s Black Holes: From Ontology to Hauntology. In actuality it all has to do with the nature of Buddhist Icons and Relics, which also will be the … Continue reading →

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The Vajrasamādhi Sutra

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Vajragoni

Wŏnhyo Our next text for study from our sūtra-series is the Vajrasamādhi Sūtra. Firstly, a thank-you is in order for one of our readers, JB, who recently brought this magnificent text to our attention. We are also indebted to Robert … Continue reading →

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The Samādhi of One-pointedness of Mind

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Vajragoni

(Yampolsky) “The samādhi of oneness is straightforward mind at all times, walking, staying, sitting, and lying. The Ching-ming ching says: ‘Straightforward mind is the place of practice; straightforward mind is the Pure Land.’ Do not with a dishonest mind speak … Continue reading →

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