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

Painting by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III of Kuan Yin Bodhisattva.

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September 4 & 11, 2021 Reading of Dharma Discourses on Supernormal Powers, Qigong, and Cultivating Good Fortune & Wisdom

Painting by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III of Kuan Yin Bodhisattva. We will repeat the second part of the Discourse on “Cultivating Good Fortune and Wisdom”, which also discusses qigong along with another discourse...

August 31, 2021

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H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III delivering Dharma Discourse on ”The Intrinsically Existing Truth of No Arising and No Ceasing in the Universe and in Human Lives Realized by the Buddha Was Not Created by the Buddha” at the Holy Miracles Temple in Pasadena, California.

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Second Reading of a Dharma Discourse Saturday, September 7, on “Receiving the Effects of the Causes You Plant”

H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III delivering Dharma Discourse at the Holy Miracles Temple in Pasadena, California. In 1995 H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III traveled to many countries. While in Taiwan, He gave a series of Dharma...

August 31, 2021

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Savory Lebanese Toast

Savory Lebanese Toast. This is one dish that I have not tried, but it sounded so good that I wanted to share it with those of you who like something different. You will find the vegan or tofu halloumi elsewhere on this...

August 31, 2021

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Fazhang Lama at his repentance ceremony.

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Only a Buddha is the King of Compassion, Free of Any Anger or Hatred, Who Benefits Living Beings Without Any Consideration of Personal Honor or Disgrace

If you have not seen Christopher Arsenault’s repentance ceremony where he became Fazhong Lama again, you will want to watch the attached video from the World Buddhism Association Headquarters. I believe the video and...

August 20, 2021

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“Why Learn Buddhism” Dharma Discourse read July 31 and August 17, 2021

Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha. While still in China, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III gave a Dharma Discourse for beginners on the birthday of Kuan Yin Bodhisattva that dealt with the question, “Why do You Learn Buddhism?” In...

August 16, 2021

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The College and Seminary for Learning from Buddha Opens

Painting of Arhat with Books by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. We will start a program emphasizing first the Dharma Discourses and Sutras (Suttas) of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and of Shakyamuni Buddha, then the classic...

August 11, 2021

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Food

Roasted Figs Stuffed with Feta Cheese

It is fig season again in Fresno, and the nuns had gobs of them for our recent Dharma Assembly. I just ate half a plate during our morning break and will probably finish off the rest before lunch. I thought I would...

August 8, 2021

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“Ginger-Lemon Grass Sauce”

Helen Pan’s Mom’s Magic Ginger-Lemon Grass Sauce. This magical potion is guaranteed to make anything so-so absolutely fantastic. It is a secret (now not so secret) recipe from Helen Pan’s mom who like Helen is a...

August 7, 2021

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Other Beings Come to ZOOM Class

Orbs appeared in attic of Holy Vajrasana Temple while the temple was being remodeled. The little light that was with us for the entire reading last night appeared like one of the strings. At least one “orb” was visible...

August 7, 2021

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The Avukana Buddha Statue in remote north Central Sri Lanka is over 40-foot high. It dates to the 5th century and is still attached to the rock face on which it was carved.

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“The Supreme and Magnificent Dharma,” a Dharma Discourse given by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III was Repeated, Tuesday August 3rd

The Avukana Buddha Statue in remote north Central Sri Lanka is over 40-foot high. It dates to the 5th century and is still attached to the rock face on which it was carved. We listened to and discussed “The Supreme and...

August 3, 2021

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