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QUOTE–Secular Buddhism

I don’t believe the secular brand of Buddhism with its focus on being the best me, or on therapy, or on succeeding at business and personal relationships has retained its original value and purpose of helping us...

October 6, 2019

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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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Description of October 11-20 Retreat-Classes on Expounding the Absolute Truth Through the Heart Sutra at Temple

The upcoming retreat to continue studying the preliminary translation of Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Heart Sutra will start on Friday evening at 7:00 pm with my reading an introduction to the Sutra by H.H...

October 6, 2019

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Holy Vajrasana Temple Video

A documentary film was released at the International Buddhism Sangha Association Conference held in Hong Kong on August 6, 2011, that explains how a fourth vajra throne was recognized at the Xuanfa Institute near...

October 6, 2019

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Thanks, for the Kindles–A Provisional Detailed Table of Contents-UPDATED AGAIN

I will continue to update this Table of Contents as I review and analyze the text. I realize that parts of the preliminary translations I currently have are not yet ready for posting on kindle, but I will add sections...

October 5, 2019

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Food

Creamy Mushroom Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Mushroom Cauliflower Soup. This is an excellent vegan soup that we like to serve at the temple. You can leave out the onions and garlic for monastics and serve green onions and/or sautéed onions and garlic in a...

October 4, 2019

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Events Food Retreats

Oryioki Meals at the Temple

Meals served at the temple are based on a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables with a minimum of spices and other stimulants, designed to provide adequate nutrition, while enabling you to remain mentally alert. We...

September 29, 2019

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Formal Release of “Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Heart Sutra” in Hong Kong in 2014

The Chinese edition of Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Heart Sutra was released at a formal Dharma Assembly in Hong Kong on March 23, 2014 with great fanfare. The Hong Kong announcer in the video below...

September 29, 2019

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Tashi Tsigpa, The Verses of the Eight Auspicious Ones–Plegaria a Los Ocho Nobles Auspiciosos Que Traen La Dicha

The Eight Auspicious Symbols (Ashtamangala) of Buddhism: Conch Shell, Parasol, Victory Banner, Treasure Vase, Golden Fishes, Wheel (Dharma Chakra), Endless Knot, Lotus Every morning and before starting any new endeavor...

September 29, 2019

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English and Spanish Translations read at Hua Zang Si on the SAUMOL

I was able to read the preliminary translation of the Supreme and Unsurpassable Mahamudra of Liberation (SAUMOL) at Hua Zang Si in San Fransisco this weekend while Edwin and Natta translated it into Spanish for our...

September 22, 2019

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Altar at Buddha Hall, The Holy Vajrasana Temple

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Incense Offering–Ofrenda de Incienso: REVISED

Altar at Buddha Hall, The Holy Vajrasana Temple with carved Tibetan incense holder in front. This simple chant is offered at the beginning of most activities at our and most Buddhist temples and ceremonies for all...

September 22, 2019

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