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Paramartha

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Vajragoni

Chapter: 1, Sub-Chapter: 7 Now, let us give ultimate praise to Truth Supreme (Paramartha) that is in the best interest of aspiring adepts. Out of all the Absolute Yogas, this is the pinnacle of them all that ushers in Liberation. … Continue reading →

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The Dust Contemplation

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Vajragoni

In keeping with our annual Ash Wednesday tradition, it is time to commence again with an auspicious Dharma-series. This year the offering is quite apropos as it is indicative of those very “ashes” themselves: The Dust Contemplation. During the time … Continue reading →

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Ālaya, a Seedbed?

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Vajragoni

In Schmithausen’s minds-eye the precise definition of the term ālayavijñāna indicates “a sticking consciousness,” “a hidden consciousness,” or simply, “the consciousness that is clung to.” The refined notion of a seedbed arrived later, in the minds-eye of the Asanga and … Continue reading →

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Shredding Conceptualizations

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Vajragoni

Our next chapter clarifies the nature of ultimate meaning (paramārtha) in the panache of the Prajñāpāramitā. This method shreds all conceptionalities since they are mere inventions that are self-empty and thus lack any Real Substance [Core-Essence] or svabhāva. Chapter Two: … Continue reading →

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Karma’s Repository

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Vajragoni

The advent of Mahāyāna Buddhism that coincided with the beginning of the Christian-era gave birth to the most sublime innovations in Buddhist-thought that have not been surpassed even to this day. Colorful, dynamic and transcendent in scope, resplendent with rich … Continue reading →

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Synonyms of the Absolute

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Vajragoni

Friedmann’s translation: A synonym makes clear that there are different names for the same-thing. Because it defines the meaning of [the word of which it is] a synonym, it is called synonym… Summarily the synonyms of the Absolute are: Tathatā: … Continue reading →

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VS: Doctrinal Foundations

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Vajragoni

One will discover in studying the Vajrasamādhi Sūtra that by and large at its core rests the Tathāgatagarbha: The notion of tathāgatagarbha can be reduced to a simple premise: that deluded, ordinary beings possess in their very makeup the capacity to … Continue reading →

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Peace of Mind

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Vajragoni

Fourteen: Peace of Mind Upon the occasion of hearing this Discourse Subhuti had an interior realization of its meaning and was moved to tears. Whereupon he addressed the Buddha thus: It is a most precious thing, World-honored One, that you … Continue reading →

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Out on a Limb: Part 2

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Vajragoni

12.Vision of the Universe Abhirati and the Tathagata Aksobhya, cont’d The venerable Sariputra then asked the Buddha, “Lord, in which buddha-field did the noble Vimalakirti die, before reincarnating in this buddha-field?” The Buddha said, “Sariputra, ask this good man directly … Continue reading →

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