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Photos of statues of early disciples of Shakyamuni Buddha (5th-6th century BCE).

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B01-Early Disciples of Shakyamuni Buddha: Another New course at LFBCS

Statues of Early Disciples of Shakyamuni Buddha (5th-6th century BCE). This class on early disciples of Shakyamuni Buddha (5th-6th century BCE) will use as a text Great Disciples of the Buddha Their Lives, Their Works...

November 24, 2024

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Skyline TV Interview-Hong Kong, 2014

Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Heart Sutra was presented to the Grand Dharma Assembly held in Hong Kong in March 2014. Long Hui Fa Shi and I were interviewed concerning the miraculous events related to this...

August 8, 2024

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Plain Dharmakaya

Plain dharmakaya is the state of prajna. . . After realizing prajna with the realization appearing before you, when the previous thought has gone, the next thought has not yet arisen, and there is no attachment to this...

July 7, 2024

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Nine Stages of Sthiti or Mental Abiding

The Elephant Path of Mental Abiding. This image illustrates the nine stages of mental abiding that happen as one progresses in one’s meditation by showing a wild black elephant symbolizing our wild monkey-mind we start...

February 12, 2023

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Quote-Illusions

As stars, blurred vision, candles, illusions, dew, bubbles, dreams, lightning, and clouds; so should all that is conditioned be seen. “The Diamond Sutra”

December 31, 2022

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Eucalyptus Tree Removed

Rick Gabehart attacking roots of the fallen giant. Rick and Ruth Gabehart arrived this week from Texas to help remove the giant fallen eucalyptus tree at the pond and help with many other post COVID projects to maintain...

October 31, 2022

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New Session to Continue Discussion on Preliminary Practice Dharmas on October 22, 2022

Queen Anne’s Lace or Wild Carrot. We were unable to finish all of Lesson 38 today. We will continue our discussion of the preliminary practices with a special session on October 22 at 9:00 am Pacific Daylight Time...

October 16, 2022

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Ginger Coconut Greens

Ginger Coconut Greens. Very good with kale. Just cooked it, but only had powdered ginger. I am sure it would be much better with fresh minced ginger root. I made it with curly kale and butter, but want to try it with...

October 7, 2022

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THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN EXOTERIC AND ESOTERIC BUDDHISM

There are two methods to understand exoteric Buddhism. One method is to exert effort in learning the sutras. Another method is your Buddha Master teaches you a type of wisdom that enables you to open yourself to the...

October 14, 2021

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Nettle-Potato Soup

Nettle-Potato Soup Another serving of nettles, and so far, my favorite. It’s a recipe I sent to Fa Heng Shi and this is what I received in return. I added the sour cream you see floating in the soup, but the...

April 21, 2021

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