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A Lion’s Earring

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Vajragoni

Chapter Seven is a vast potpourri covering more ethical and proper propriety (right choice of meat and wine) issues for both monks and laity, but the real meat of this interval revolves around the Nature of the Tathagata, in particular … 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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Bodhimanda

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Vajragoni

4. The Reluctance of the Bodhisattvas, cont’d After a whole host of disciples and the greatest super-hero of the Bodhisattvas, Maitreya, were reluctant to go and visit Vimalakriti, the Buddha—perhaps wondering just who is left—turns to the young Licchavi Prabhavyuha, … Continue reading →

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