Tag Archives: Peter N. Gregory

The Sutra of Primordial Enlightenment

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Vajragoni

After years of gathering dust on a table full of books, awaiting its birth as a series here one day, The Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment was dusted-off and examined for possible entry this February. It was pleasantly satisfying to find … Continue reading →

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Sudden Anointment

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Vajragoni

The eminent Tsung-mi holds the key to deciphering the enlightenment equation. Here is his assessment to Shen-hsiu’s verse: “Sentient beings originally have an enlightened nature just as a mirror a luminous nature, but defilements cover it from view just as … Continue reading →

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