Tag Archives: Jambudvīpa

Buddhist Hells

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Vajragoni

As is evident from this blog’s title, hell within Buddhism is pluralized as opposed to its singular Christian counterpart, for there are many hells—in some texts, vast panoramic cities of them. The English word hell is derived from a Northern … Continue reading →

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The Śrāvakian Stream

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Vajragoni

“Furthermore, Śāriputra, when Tathāgata Akṣhobhya expounds the Dharma, he can skillfully subdue countless sentient beings, making them all attain Arhatship; numerous are those who will dwell in the meditation of the eightfold liberation. “Śāriputra, Tathāgata Akṣhobhya, the Worthy One, the … Continue reading →

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Closing Teachings on Prajñāpāramitā

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Vajragoni

Painting by Peter Adams At that time, Mañjuśrī addressed the Buddha, saying, “Bhagavān, in the cities and villages of Jambudvīpa, what should be the station of one who expounds the extremely profound Prajñāpāramitā?” The Buddha said to Mañjuśrī, “Now in … Continue reading →

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