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

Buddha-dharma

Protocols for Continuing the Readings of the SAUMOL

We have now been able to hold a virtual reading of all of what we have in English of the Supreme and Unsurpassable Mahamudra of Liberation. Sunday morning March 7 we started with the Introduction, Preface, and the...

April 2, 2021

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Events

The Cat Who Went to Heaven

The Cat Who Went to Heaven as he appeared in painting. ELIZABETH COATSWORTH WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL Once upon a time, far away in Japan, a poor young artist sat alone in his little house, waiting for his dinner. His...

March 28, 2021

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Buddha-dharma Christianity Miracles

Rescheduling Class on”The Cat Who Went to Heaven”

Calico Japanese Bobtail Cat. We have just finished our study of the “128 Evil or Erroneous Views” from the Supreme and Unsurpassable Mahamudra of Liberation (SAUMOL). As promised, I want us to spend at least...

March 28, 2021

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Authentic Buddha Dharma that Is Irrefutable and Scientifically Incontovertible

Kaichu Jiaozun lifted a Pestle at a weight 26 levels above his base weight standard. The following article and photos are taken from a March 20 article in the Filipino-American Community newspaper, the Asian Journal. It...

March 22, 2021

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Events Science

What Is a True Apology?

At our Lemonade Sangha Open Mike last Saturday morning we discussed the Four Opponent Forces in seeking purification. We do this instead of seeking forgiveness from an external source. There was a spirited discussion as...

March 22, 2021

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Purification-The Four Opponent Powers

The sutras say that “there can be no fault so serious that it cannot be purified by the four powers or four opponent forces.” Even Milarepa and Angulimala, who were both mass-murderers, were able to purify...

March 20, 2021

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Buddha-dharma Events Retreats

Heartwood Refuge and Retreat Center

Heartwood Refuge and Retreat Center. The Heartwood Refuge and Retreat Center has a new video featuring an original song by its Co-Founder, Ven. Pannavati called “Sanctuary” that gives a very nice insight to...

March 17, 2021

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Food

Chinese Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes

Chinese Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes Every Chinese cook who has made this at the temple had a different idea on how to do this dish and they were all good. The sesame oil and wine flavoring are from a New York Times...

March 16, 2021

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The Buddha Hall, The Holy Vajrasana Temple & Retreat Center with copy of "Imparting the Absolute Truth through the Heart Sutra" on the altar.

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Saturday Morning Virtual Meditation Practice at the Temple

The Buddha Hall, The Holy Vajrasana Temple & Retreat Center. Sonya wanted to add a zoom session that would focus on meditation and the rest of us agreed it was a great idea. We never have enough time for meditation...

March 15, 2021

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Buddha-dharma Events Miracles Quotes

The 128 Evil and Erroneous Views

Since we will be reviewing each of the 128 views monthly as part of our study and practice of the Supreme and Unsurpassable Mahamudra of Liberation, I wanted to publish the original titles given when the Buddha...

March 15, 2021

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Author - Zhaxi Zhuoma