Tag Archives: Wŏnhyo

The Vajrasamādhi Sutra

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Vajragoni

Wŏnhyo Our next text for study from our sūtra-series is the Vajrasamādhi Sūtra. Firstly, a thank-you is in order for one of our readers, JB, who recently brought this magnificent text to our attention. We are also indebted to Robert … Continue reading →

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Closing Reflection: Entry into the Dharmadhātu

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Vajragoni

Traveling with Sudhana during his spiritual sojourn in the Gandavyūha-sūtra has oftentimes been ultra-cinematic in context. J.J. Abrams would not have been able to capture one iota of its stellar-scope. If totally entered into with a sincere spirit one is … Continue reading →

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Mind As Absolute Suchness

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Vajragoni

(Hakeda) The part on outline has been given; next the part on interpretation [of the principle of Mahayana] will be given. It consists of three chapters: (1) Revelation of the True Meaning; (2) Correction of Evil Attachments; (3) Analysis of the Types … Continue reading →

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Awakening of Faith: Preliminaries

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Vajragoni

INVOCATION (Hakeda) I take refuge in [the Buddha,] the greatly Compassionate One, the Savior of the world, omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient, of most excellent deeds in all the ten directions; And in [the Dharma,] the manifestation of his Essence, the Reality, … Continue reading →

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