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Kalu Rinpoche II Teachings in US

H.E. Kalu Rinpoche II. H.E. Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche will be offering several teachings in the next month that some of you might find interesting. March 16-17, 2024: Kagyu Shenpen Kunchab Buddhist Center, Santa Fe...

February 29, 2024

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What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha College and Seminary (LFBCS), February 24, 2024

On February 24, 2024 we continued our study of DCB22- Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Text of the Heart Sutra-I by exploring how the methods of the various sects or schools of Buddhism work and...

February 26, 2024

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What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha College and Seminary (LFBCS), February 17, 2024

On February 17, 2024 we continued our study of DCB22- Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Text of the Heart Sutra-I by looking at examples of how Avalokiteshvara saves living beings, what is the mission and nature...

February 22, 2024

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The photo below shows Chaco and me in the Sangre de Christo Mountains outside of Taos, NM.

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The Issue of Euthanasia for Buddhists and the Pets With Which They Live

I recently received a comment on this article by someone who argued for euthanasia to relieve the suffering of dying pet companions. Since I do not agree that euthanasia is an option for Buddhists and responded as such...

February 22, 2024

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Namo Maitreya Bodhisattva Dharma Assembly, February 2, 2024

The Dharma Assembly joyfully celebrating the Holy Birthday of Maitreya Bodhisattva was held on February 2 at Hua Zang Si in San Francisco, California.

February 16, 2024

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Photo of Gesang Suolang Rinpoche in her garden.

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Gesang Suolang Rinpoche in her Salt Lake City garden. Iris. Many of you may not know that Gesang Suolang (Margaret Park Esterman) was an avid Gardner and inventor. She actually received patents for some of her...

February 15, 2024

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What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha College and Seminary (LFBCS), February 10, 2024

On February 10, 2024 we started DCB22- Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Text of the Heart Sutra-I by looking at the origins and meaning of Avalokiteshvara’s names. We learned that “unimpeded freedom and...

February 15, 2024

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Bodhidharma,” painting by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III.

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H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Expounds The Great Dharma of Zen Practice

“Patriarch Bodhidharma,” painting by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. Learn about the dharma of Zen practice taught by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III who provides essential mantras & methods for proper practice of Zen as...

February 8, 2024

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"Imparting the Absolute Truth through the Heart Sutra” on the altar at the Holy Vajrasana Temple.

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Expounding the Absolute Truth-Part Two Discussion Starts

“Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Heart Sutra” on the altar at the Holy Vajrasana Temple. The Learning from Buddha College and Seminary will begin weekly ZOOM class discussions on Part Two of the...

February 5, 2024

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Quote-Meaning of Prajna Parami-Ta

Put together, the six characters for prajna-paramita mean relying on supreme wisdom to thoroughly illuminate the power of dhyana, using right dhyana to produce the wisdom of prajna, and, with equality of dhyana and...

February 5, 2024

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