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Guardstone with guardian deva, naga around head, and dwarf yakshas at the base in front of the Thuparama Stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

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2020 Reflection on Lessons Learned: Dharma Protectors

Guardstone with a guardian deva with a multi-headed naga around its head and dwarf yakshas at the base in front of the Thuparama Stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. This is a reposting of an earlier article that includes...

October 19, 2024

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The Learning from Buddha College and Seminary–What’s New-May 4, 2022?

We have added new courses and enhanced and developed courses that were already part of the curriculum. CLICK to visit Reba’s visitor and user guides if you need help in navigating the Learning from Buddha College...

May 4, 2022

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Zhaxi Zhuoma Rinpoche reading a preliminary translation of a Dharma Discourse by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III to the Lemonade Sangha.

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Spirit Beings join our Classes

On our October 17 class we had other “visitors” join us. Just before the class started, I saw a small orb-like light dance behind me while I was looking at the ZOOM screen. Then I noticed a large light form on the right...

October 24, 2021

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Visitors from Other Realms: Bodhisattvas, Devas, Animals, Ghosts, Spirits

The blessings of the Holy Vajrasana Temple are not just for human beings. Various light forms and beings from other realms including ghosts and spirits are seen and photographed at this site. When the yurt was finished...

July 21, 2020

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Guardstone on steps to Sri Maha Bodhi Tree in Anuradhapurs, Sri Lanka. Note yaksha at base of stone and more on risers supporting steps. A naga flares over guardian as hood.

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“Debates” on Other Realms and Their Inhabitants

We held a debate based on the Seven-Dharma System developed by our Buddha Master to learn dharma. We covered a range of questions–some, the students asking questions admitted they did not know the answer to, and...

July 12, 2020

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Spirits or ghosts outside the kitchen door where we leave our offerings for the hungry ghosts and local spirits. The one's we can sometimes photograph elsewhere are not so plump.

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Erroneous and Evil Views Concerning Ghosts, Spirits, Demons, and the Six Realms

CLICK to register for free on-line class on erroneous and evil views concerning ghosts, spirits, demons, and the Six Realms to be held Sunday, July 12, 2020 from 2-4:00 pm. This class will consist of debate or exchange...

July 4, 2020

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