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Like an Ethereal Flower
[* It needs to be stated at the outset that the Sagathakam as translated by Suzuki oftentimes just stated “Chapter/Verse”, in which the reader was forced to go back into the main text to discover the full verses. What follows … Continue reading
In Transit
iii. 4-10 The Sanyama of the Moment 3.4 The Three-in-One is called Sanyama Sanyama is the synthesis between Dhāranā, Dhyāna and Samadhi. When the Illuminative Energy is released the Siddhis are born. In this fashion true gnosis on the object … Continue reading
Ticket to Ride
Epilogue “In this way, Shariputra, should a Bodhisattva and Mahasattva train in the profound Perfection of Wisdom.” Then the Lord rose from his concentration and commended the noble Lord Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva and Mahasattva, saying “Well done, well done, … Continue reading
Posted in The Heart Sutra
Tagged Bodhisattva, Lord Avalokiteshvara, nirvana, Nirvanic-Mind, Shariputra, Tathagatahood, Tathagatas
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A Lesser-able Attempt
(Wong Mou-Lam) The Patriarch one day assembled all his disciples and said to them, “The question of incessant rebirth is a momentous one. Day after day, instead of trying to free yourselves from this bitter sea of life and death, … Continue reading
Posted in The Platform Sutra, Zen
Tagged Dharma-eye, Hung-jen, Nirvanic-Mind, Shen-hsiu's stanza
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