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What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha Seminary (LFBS), September 19, 2026

We continued Dorje Pamu’s G36-Dharma that Every Buddhist Must Follow on September 19 finishing a discussion of Lesson Seven, “Twenty Types of Futility” with a discussion of the last of the futilities. We will continue...

October 21, 2026

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Photo of Those attending the October 10-16, 2026 Meditation Retreat, Holy Vajrasana Temple, Sanger, California.

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October 2026 Tathagata True Dharma Meditation Retreat

At the October 10-16, 2026 Meditation Retreat, Holy Vajrasana Temple, Sanger, California. We held our third Tathagata True Dharma Meditaion Retreat at the Holy Vajrasana temple near Sanger and Fresno California from...

October 21, 2026

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The Holy Vajrasana Temple Chant Book

Meditation Altar in front of Main Buddha Altar at the Holy Vajrasana Temple, Sanger, California. We revised our Holy Vajrasana Temple Chant Book to be consistent with what we chant for the “Morning Service,”...

October 21, 2026

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The Concise Discourses

In May 2006, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III told a group of His senior disciples, He would answer any question they had. This resulted in two discourses. The first included questions concerning becoming accomplished and...

October 21, 2026

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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...

October 21, 2026

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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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