Zhaxi Zhuoma, Author at Thus Have I Seen (and Heard)

Events

Visit to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

Kings Canyon. Last week I was able to visit both Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. It is about an hour and a half drive from the temple. We are located right next to the foothills, so the drive is a delightful...

October 9, 2024

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Statue of the Thousand Armed Kuan Yin Bodhisattva at Hua Zang Si, San Francisco, California.

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Donation Drive-Hua Zang Si

20th Anniversary Celebration, “Love without Limits” Donation Drive, Hua Zang Si, San Francisco. Join Hua Zang Si in celebrating 20 years of upholding and spreading the authentic teachings...

October 8, 2024

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Photo of Holy Vajrasana Temple view looking East at the snow-capped Sierra Mountains.

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Revising the “Debate” feature of the courses offered at LFBCS

Looking East across the pond at the Holy Vajrasana Temple and Retreat Center. Snow-capped Sierras are in the background. I am in the process of revising most of the courses offered at Learning from Buddha College &...

October 8, 2024

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Events Food

Greek Tzatziki Salad

Greek Tzatziki Salad. This is a very refreshing and filling salad. The cashews give a crunch, but should only be added just before serving. It is great served with spicy chili and garlic toast. The dill from my herb...

October 4, 2024

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Buddha-dharma LFBCS Quotes

What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha College and Seminary (LFBCS), September 28, 2024?

We finished Lesson 17 of Learning from Buddha College & Seminary course DCB23 with a discussion of the truth of emptiness as expressed in the lines from the Heart Sutra that says, “The same is true of feeling...

October 1, 2024

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Buddha-dharma Events LFBCS Quotes

QUOTE-Realizing Prajna

Because all living beings, including you disciples, have created much karma over continual lifetimes and eons, we still have to rely on cultivating ourselves to realize prajna.” Expounding the Absolute Truth...

October 1, 2024

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Photo of Vimalakirti debating Manjushri Bodhisattva. Tang Dynasty painting from the Dunhuang Caves

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More on Debating in Buddhism

Vimalakirti debating Manjushri Bodhisattva. Tang Dynasty painting from the Dunhuang Caves. With a major national focus on the Vice Presidential debates now, it is timely to consider again what “debate” can...

September 29, 2024

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What is the Purpose of Debates in Learning Dharma?

Inside the Jampaling Monastery in Chamdo Town of Chamdo Prefecture of Tibet Autonomous Region, monks are enjoying sutra debates over Buddhist scriptures. This has been a well established training technique used by some...

September 29, 2024

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Food

Japanese Rice

Japanese Rice. This recipe provides instructions for both cooking in a rice cooker or in an instant pot or pressure cooker. Although I like the fat short-grain rice used in sushi or other Japanese dishes, Jasmine...

September 27, 2024

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Buddha-dharma LFBCS Quotes

What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha College and Seminary (LFBCS), September 21, 2024?

We started Lesson 17 of Learning from Buddha College & Seminary course DCB23 with a discussion of the truth of emptiness as expressed in the lines from the Heart Sutra that says, “The same is true of feeling...

September 26, 2024

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