Tag Archives: Hua-yen

The Astounding Assembly

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Vajragoni

Our choice of translation for this series on the Mahāparinirvāṇasūtra is by Kosho Yamamoto, from Dharmakshema’s Chinese version and edited and revised by Dr. Tony Page in 2007. From time to time we will also draw-upon the translation from the … Continue reading →

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Hua-Yen, or a View of Totality

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Vajragoni

Bringers of life by Alex Groseth Before engaging the Sutra it is advisable that we present a brief overview of its doctrinal foundation, which is rooted in Hua-yen Buddhism. Also translated as “Flowery Splendor” (thus the title of the Sutra), … Continue reading →

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Entry into the Dharmadhātu

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Vajragoni

Our next series (beginning in November) will be focusing on a sutra which is the final chapter of the much larger-one, none-other than the majestic Avataṃsaka Sūtra, commonly known as the Flower Ornament Sutra. The Gandavyūha-sūtra is the climax of … Continue reading →

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