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Nirvana: Early Foundations

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Vajragoni

The early formulations of Nirvana hinges upon primary ideations of what constitutes life after death. Materialists would not even consider notions of what happens to the corporeal frame after the life cycle ended. For them all life simply ceases to … Continue reading →

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Bodhisattva of Unexcelled Enlightenment

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Vajragoni

This chapter, which elaborates on the ritual practice appropriate for those of lesser spiritual faculties as well as Tsung Mi’s own “meditation retreat” based on this eleventh chapter, was given a nice treatment in the opening blog of this series. … Continue reading →

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Bodhisattva of Thorough Discernment

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Vajragoni

The Bodhisattva of Thorough Discernment arose from his seat in the sacred assembly, bowed and then prostrated himself at the feet of the Tathagata and then circumambulated about him three times to the right. He then knelt down and with … Continue reading →

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Bodhisattva of Marvelous Ease in Majestic Virtue

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Vajragoni

Then the Bodhisattva of Marvelous Ease in Majestic Virtue arose from his seat in the sacred assembly, bowed and then prostrated himself at the feet of the Tathagata and then circumambulated about him three times to the right. He then … Continue reading →

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