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S01-SAUMOL Seminar continues December 21 and 22, 2024

H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. On December 14 we continued our discussion of the introduction and the “Xiaman Most Excellent Oceanic Mind-essence” parts of the Supreme and Unsurpassable Mahamudra of Liberation...

December 14, 2024

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Photo of Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha from the Cave Temples of Dunhuang, China.

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The Upayakausalya Sutra

Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha from the Cave Temples of Dunhuang, China. I believe the story we discussed at yesterday’s seminar on the SAUMOL is from the Skill-in-Means or Skillful Means Sutra (Upāyakauśalya-sūtra)...

December 14, 2024

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The Wheel of Life showing the Buddha in all of the Six Realms of the Desire Realm, a painting at the Holy Vajrasana Temple.

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Correct Use of the Sutras and Other Holy Works

The Wheel of Life showing the Buddha in all of the Six Realms of the Desire Realm, a painting at the Holy Vajrasana Temple. In the very last part of Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Heart Sutra the Buddha...

December 12, 2024

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QUOTE-Who can hear the Dharma?

Both humans and non-humans can listen to a Buddha expound Dharma. Therefore, to say that only humankind can listen to the true Dharma is extremely selfish speech. Buddha Dharma in the heavenly realms is higher than...

December 12, 2024

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The World Buddhism Association Headquarters, Holy Miracles Temple, and Sanger Mission hosted a Dharma assembly honoring the Holy Birthday of Namo Amitabha Buddha.

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Amitabha Buddha’s Holy Birthday celebrated at Holy Miracles Temple

The World Buddhism Association Headquarters, Holy Miracles Temple, and Sanger Mission hosted a Dharma assembly honoring the Holy Birthday of Namo Amitabha Buddha. Pasadena, December 8, 2024 — The Grand Hall of Holy...

December 12, 2024

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Use of Artifical Intelligence (AI) in Buddhist Studies

Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha as generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Recently Reba Jinbo Rinpoche introduced me to a new app called “Co-Pilot.” Being curious and having had some good experience with AI already, I...

December 12, 2024

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Food

Tomato-Egg Salad Sandwiches

Egg-Salad Sandwich. Great for breakfast or snack. I didn’t have fresh lettuce leaves, but would add if available, especially if I was using two slices of bread per sandwich. Actually, I prefer open face sandwiches...

December 11, 2024

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Manjurshri Bodhisattva stands guard over the Chinese edition of 'Expounding the Absolute Truth Through the Heart Sutra' on the altar in the Buddha Hall at the Holy Vajrasana Temple.

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Enroll in DCB24-“Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Heart Sutra-III”

Manjurshri Bodhisattva stands guard over the Chinese edition of ‘Expounding the Absolute Truth Through the Heart Sutra’ on the altar in the Buddha Hall at the Holy Vajrasana Temple. On January 4, 2025 we...

December 9, 2024

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What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha College and Seminary (LFBCS), December 7, 2024?

Several new courses have been added for those enrolled in either the Buddhist Studies or the Xiuxing Seminary programs: DCB24-Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Heart Sutra: Part TWO-III, C23...

December 8, 2024

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S01-SAUMOL Seminar continues December 14, 2024

H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. On December 7 we continued our discussion of the introduction and Xiamen Most Excellent Oceanic Mind-essence parts of the Supreme and Unsurpassable Mahamudra of Liberation (SAUMOL) with Reba...

December 8, 2024

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