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Painting by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

Review Questions for October 18 Class

Please consider the following questions concerning what we just covered and add any others you have in the comments below. Sorry we didn’t have more time today, but we will review this section of Part I before we...

Painting by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

Review Questions for October 11 Class

We will review the following questions before finishing Part I of Learning from Buddha. 1-How significant is this sutra? 2-Can you describe the BM’s manner used to impart this Dharma? 3-What is main theme of this...

Offering flowers at temple in Sri Lanka.

The Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra

At our Sunday morning chanting yesterday we started with a reading on the first two chapters of The Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra.  I chose the Charles Luk translation from the Chinese translation by Kumarajiva, but there...

Painting by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

Homework for Next Class

You should read and reread Part I of Learning from Buddha, “If You Learn Dharma but Do Not Cultivate Yourself, You Cannot Attain Accomplishment.” We will also review what we learned from the first class...

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...