We are on retreat this week, studying “Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Heart Sutra” at the Holy Vajrasana Temple, so we will not have a regular blog this or next week, but I would like to invite those of you in or near Los Angeles to join us for the second part of XFVU Seminar I-059 where we will listen to preliminary translations of the special dharma lessons that are so precious they are kept in a Silver Box. We listened to them the first time last week and will do so again on Friday, December 14, starting at 1:30 pm and again on Saturday, December 15, starting at 9:15 am at the Amitabha Temple of Compassion and Wisdom, Suite 106, 7940 Garvey Avenue, Rosemead, California. Suonan Ciren Rinpoche will do the translation.
On Friday we will listen to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III give a discourse given in 2000 on “A Bodhisattva at the First Bhumi Does Not Know Matters at the Second Bhumi” in which we hear how Dharma King Gar Tongstan’s enlightenment was predicted. On Saturday we hear a second discourse given four years later that includes a secretly recorded dialogue between the Dharma King and the Buddha Master on the Dharma King’s actual enlightenment experience and how he knew he had become liberated. It is very rare to hear this sort of testimony and confirmation. Two weeks ago we provided a photo of further evidence of his accomplishment in the ringsels or shariras he left when he was cremated. There will also be a translation of the third discourse from this silver box entitled “If You Want to Receive Real Benefits, You Must Listen and Understand This Dharma Lesson” where the Buddha Master explains why so few Buddhist are able to reach this level of accomplishment and truly become enlightened even though they may practice Buddhism for years. Another disciple provides concrete examples of her own and other disciples’ achievements.
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Hello Master,
It is anwesha, your unworthy disciple. I know you are on retreat and may not see this immediatly but any help at any time is greatly appreciated.
I ask in all humility for healing prayers for my sister Yolanda Major. A 4cm mass has been found in the top of her left lung. More scans tomorrow ( wed 12/12 ).
THANK YOU MASTER, Your most humble disciple.
We have added your sister to those for whom we dedicate merit and add her to our prayers. Please keep us posted on her progress.