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The Gandavyūha-sūtra

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Vajragoni

(Please note that the translation (unless otherwise noted) we are using in this series is the text by Thomas Cleary) The Gathering THUS HAVE I HEARD. At one time the Blessed One was in Sravasti, in a magnificent pavilion in … Continue reading →

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Seeds of Light

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Vajragoni

Twenty-five: Seeds of Light “Subhūti, what do you think? You should not claim that the Tathāgata thinks ‘I will save sentient beings.’ Subhūti, do not think such a thing. Why? There are in fact no sentient beings for the Tathāgata … Continue reading →

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Rare is True Faith

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Vajragoni

Six: Rare is True Faith Subhuti said to the Buddha: “Blessed One, will there always be those who will truly believe after having heard these teachings?” Buddha answered: “Subhuti, do not utter such words! At the end of the last … Continue reading →

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