Tag Archives: Bodhi

The Lower and the Higher

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Vajragoni

“What is the enigma shrouding the Tower?” inquired Evan. The teacher replied, “My sole objective is to consistently assist you in unraveling the most significant enigma of all. This mystery surpasses all others, both past and future. Once you have … Continue reading →

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Carriers of the Seed

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Vajragoni

An excellent composite study of Bodhicitta as well as all things Bodhisattva is The Bodhisattva Doctrine in Buddhist Sanskrit Literature, by Har Dayal circa 1932. For myself it has become the bible regarding such subject matter. What I treasure most … Continue reading →

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Bodhi: The Essence of Realization

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Vajragoni

We have completed the first four Vajra-points. Now is time to describe in Chapter Two the fifth Vajra-point, Bodhi: 提/ 覺). In Sanskrit and Pāli, “awakening,” “enlightenment”; the consummate knowledge that catalyzes the experience of liberation (VIMOKṢA) from the cycle … Continue reading →

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Gotra: The Transformative Principle

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Vajragoni

As mentioned in the introduction to this series, the Ratnagotravibhāga principally covers seven vajrapadas (adamantine topics); vajrapada is Sanskrit for “Vajra-Base”. The seven [Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, and Saṃgha), the element (dhātu, which is equivalent to tathāgatagarbha), awakening (bodhi), the … Continue reading →

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The True Nature of Bodhi

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Vajragoni

At that time, Śāriputra addressed the Buddha, saying, “Bhagavān, the beginning bodhisattvas are unable to understand Prajñāpāramitā as Mañjuśrī explains it.” Mañjuśrī said, “It is not only the beginning bodhisattvas who are unable to understand, but also those who are … Continue reading →

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Contemplating the Buddha

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Vajragoni

Mañjuśrī addressed the Buddha, saying, “Bhagavān, I will now speak further about the meaning of Prajñāpāramitā.” The Buddha said, “As you wish.” “Bhagavān, when cultivating Prajñāpāramitā, there is no seeing dharmas in which one should dwell or not dwell, nor … Continue reading →

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Vairocana’s Vajrasattva Empowerment

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Vajragoni

The power of Bodhi vs. the power of Mara is as timeworn as the Universe itself. It is the ongoing mêlée between time-bound reality and timeless-forces armed with deathlessness.  It was again fought in close-quarters within the Iron Stupa as … Continue reading →

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Manufactured Dreams

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Vajragoni

There is no-other teaching apart from the One-Vehicle, The ones in ignorance only become attached to their own chatter. If you try to use Mind to cultivate Mind, The Mind would dissolve Itself. The bewildered ones inherit the seasons of … Continue reading →

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The Deathless

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Vajragoni

Not knowing the Way of Deathlessness, What use is there to quieten the mind. The Bodhisattva develops the fine-art of Smṛti and thus turns-about from the Moving Principle by Recollecting the Animating Impetus that is at the Very Heart of … Continue reading →

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The Generation of the Bodhibindu

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Vajragoni

SIX: THE GENERATION OF THE BODHIBINDU Beloved and Immaculate Arya Tārā is the Sacred Vessel through which the Buddha-potential originates and is nurtured. She is ARYA—the Noble Liberator—and her Blessed Bodhi-Womb—GARBHA—houses the Self-Liberating activity. Like a mother she knows her … Continue reading →

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