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A Phantom Elephant

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Vajragoni

If such errors were granted, it would not be possible to talk about the non-existence of self-substance; as the nature of reality is erroneously understood, there is something perceived where there is really no self-substance; all is indeed non-existent. When … Continue reading →

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Bodhisattva Samantabhadra

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Vajragoni

The Universal Worthy-One Bodhisattva Samantabhadra arose from his seat in the sacred assembly, bowed and then prostrated himself at the feet of the Tathagata and then circumambulated about him three times to the right. He then knelt down and with … Continue reading →

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The Prostitute and the Buddha’s Hidden Organ

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Vajragoni

Finally, the Blessed One led Ananda and, walking in space, came to the debate hall. The Buddha took a seat and briefly taught about suffering, emptiness, Impermanence, and the perfections (paramila) to the assembly, but the women did not accept … Continue reading →

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Akshobhya—the Magician of the Sacred Vajra

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Vajragoni

IT is neither going nor standing still Neither static, nor dynamic Neither substance nor nonsubstance Neither appearance nor emptiness The nature of all things, like space Is without any movement. One may call IT “space” But IT is empty of … Continue reading →

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