Zhaxi Zhuoma, Author at Thus Have I Seen (and Heard)

Buddha-dharma LFBCS

Difference between Buddha Nature & Dharma Nature

Kings Canyon. The question was asked about the difference between Buddha Nature and Dharma Nature in class on Lesson 28 concerning attainment. Although we thought the terms were sometimes used interchangeably, we did...

March 22, 2025

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Beet Salad with Yogurt Dressing

This is a favorite salad that we just enjoyed that features beets and greens with orange zested chickpeas and a creamy yogurt dressing. There are a ton of add-ons that you can use to both garnish the salad and add...

March 22, 2025

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What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha College and Seminary (LFBCS), March 15, 2025?

We finished our discussion on Lesson 27 on the “Hearing the Dharma and Small and Great Dharmas” today. We have also posted a 40-question quiz on this entire lesson for those of you who are enrolled in this course...

March 16, 2025

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QUOTE-The Mahamudra of Liberation

The mahamudra of liberation is supremely venerable. Not abiding in self or phenomena is the mind of prajna. One instantly achieves transcendence and directly enters the state of realization based on the convergence of...

March 16, 2025

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Turkish Eggs with Yogurt Sauce

Turkish Eggs with Yogurt Sauce. The original New York Times recipe this breakfast delight is based on poaches the eggs in a little vinegar while the red chili oil is prepared in another pan. If you prefer poached eggs...

March 12, 2025

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What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha College and Seminary (LFBCS), March 8, 2025?

We continued our discussion on Lesson 27 on the “Five Vidyas.” An article about a 2020 course on the Five Vidyas is reposted last week to provide more background and links to other articles on the Five Vidyas...

March 8, 2025

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Buddha-dharma LFBCS Quotes

QUOTE-The Inner Realization Vidya

My explanation of the fifth vidya, the inner realization vidya, will now begin. This vidya mainly refers to inner realization powers stemming from learning and practicing Buddhism. This includes learning the doctrines...

March 8, 2025

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Art Buddha-dharma Events LFBCS Quotes

Monk Jigong, a Bodhisattva from Ancient China

Painting of “Monk Ji Gong” by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. Monk Ji, a sort of Chinese Robin Hood from ancient times, was known for his supernormal powers and compassion for the poor and disenfranchised as...

March 8, 2025

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QUOTE-What Is Marvelous Existence?

In this nirvana of great utilization of complete awareness that entails attainment yet non-attainment, no form, and neither coming nor not coming, true emptiness is marvelous existence. At this time, we do not...

March 8, 2025

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Photo of Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland, OR.

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“Suzhou-style” Gardens

Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland, OR. In today’s class, we heard that the Buddha Master used a term to describe a type of house in China with a specific type of garden, one in the “Suzhou-style.” This...

March 8, 2025

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Author - Zhaxi Zhuoma