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An Oryoki Lunch-Native American Theme

An Oryoki Lunch at October 2026 Retreat at the Holy Vajrasana Temple. This luncheon meal served at our recent retreat uses all four bowls. It also includes a food offering for the local spirits and land deities (not...

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What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha Seminary (LFBS), September 12, 2026

We continued Dorje Pamu’s G36-Dharma that Every Buddhist Must Follow on September 12 continuing a discussion of Lesson Seven, “Twenty Types of Futility” with a discussion of the seven of the futilities We will...

September 13, 2026

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Meditation Principles-Revised

“Landscape of Icy Blue,” painting by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. This article summarizes teachings on how meditation fits in our cultivation and offers correct and erroneous views on meditation as well as what...

September 12, 2026

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Monk Jigong, a Bodhisattva from Ancient China

Painting of “Monk Ji Gong” by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. Monk Ji, a sort of Chinese Robin Hood from ancient times, was known for his supernormal powers and compassion for the poor and disenfranchised as...

September 12, 2026

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QUOTE – Eleven Principles

1-Stay far away from feudal superstition, etc.; 2-Strictly abide by the precept; 3-Take great compassion as foundation; 4-Do not do anything that is evil; 5-Do all things that are good; 6-Give up self-interests and...

September 12, 2026

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What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha Seminary (LFBS), September 5, 2026

We continued Dorje Pamu’s G36-Dharma that Every Buddhist Must Follow on September 5 continuing a discussion of Lesson Seven, “Twenty Types of Futility” with a discussion of the futility of being initiated when one does...

September 11, 2026

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Photo of Dorje Chang Buddha Lineage Refuge Tree with The Dharma Protectors from left to right: Yama, Hayagriva, Yamataka, Ekajati, Lion Vajra, Kalachakra, Vajrakilaya, Chakrasamvara, Mahakala, Guhyasamaja.

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Who Is Dorje Chang Buddha & What Did He Teach?

The Dorje Chang Buddha Lineage Refuge Tree with the Dharma Protectors from left to right: Yama, Hayagriva, Yamataka, Ekajati, Lion Vajra, Kalachakra, Vajrakilaya, Chakrasamvara, Mahakala, Guhyasamaja. This article is...

September 10, 2026

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What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha Seminary (LFBS), August 29, 2026

We continued Dorje Pamu’s G36-Dharma that Every Buddhist Must Follow on August 29 finishing a discussion of Lesson Six, “A Respectful Heart and Correspondence of the Three Karmas”. This included a discussion...

September 2, 2026

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Another Meditation Retreat Planned for Holy Vajrasana Temple, October 2016-REVISED SCHEDULE

Meditation Altar in front of Main Buddha Altar at the Holy Vajrasana Temple. Sign indicating you could enter the Buddha Hall at Holy Vajrasana Temple & Retreat Center. Sorry, The October 10-16, 2026 retreat is now...

September 1, 2026

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No Self Society

A movement has started that you should be aware of. The first cohort is meeting, developing projects, and forming the Karmic Affinity Fellowship (KAF). Although the No Self Society website is still under construction...

August 31, 2026

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