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Buddha-dharma Science

What Science Can Learn From Religion and Vice Versa

David DeSteno Dr. David DeSteno, a professor of psychology at Northeastern University, recently noted that “science and religion seem to be getting ever more tribal in their mutual recriminations…” He...

February 10, 2019

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Buddha-dharma Quotes

QUOTE – Demons

The worst demon, the most vicious demon is not the Demon King Mara. Rather, it is the demon of knowledge and views! This demon of knowledge and views can completely destroy a person or a cultivator. It is very difficult...

February 10, 2019

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Events

Washington Times Publishes Background on H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

January 28, the Washington Times published the following announcement from the World Buddhism Association Headquarters (WBAH) concerning how Master Wan Ko Yee (Yungao Yi) was recognized as H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha...

February 3, 2019

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Events Retreats

Holy Vajrasana Temple and Retreat Center Newsletter

This blog is intended for non-Chinese language individuals who wish to learn more about H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha and His teachings. Our temple, The Holy Vajrasana Temple and Retreat Center, also publishes a monthly...

February 3, 2019

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Buddha-dharma Events

Second Bilingual Discourse by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Available

On H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Day (January 19, 2019), CDs of a second bilingual discourse were released entitled “Many People Have Deceived Themselves, Yet They Do Not Know.” This discourse is...

January 27, 2019

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Buddha-dharma Events Retreats

More Retreats and Classes to be held on “The Supreme and Unsurpassable Mahamudra of Liberation” & “Expounding the Absolute Truth Through the Heart Sutra”

I have already reported that I now have permission to read a preliminary and unapproved translation of the 2010 release of the Supreme and Unsurpassable Mahamudra of Liberation (SAUMOL) at the temple, which we did at...

January 27, 2019

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"Tiger," a painting by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

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Can you develop supernatural powers through practice if you hold any of the evil or erroneous views? Erroneous View #6

Although obtaining supernatural powers is not the goal of Buddist practice, it is the natural result of progress on the Buddhist path. It can also be an indicator of mistakes in your practice and holding evil or...

January 27, 2019

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Determination through Holy Selection of the Vajrayana Dharmas Planned

The World Buddhism Association Headquarters Headquarters (WBAH) recently responded to a question raised by a disciple who had attended a Determination through Holy Selection of the Dharma of Yamantaka Vajra and had the...

January 27, 2019

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"Heavenly Treasures in Motion," painting by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

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Mixing Heretical Practices with the Buddha-dharma

We have already looked at how heretical practices are evil, but it is important to stress again that you cannot mix these practices with Buddha-dharma. Evil View #25: THE VIEW THAT IT IS ACCEPTABLE TO MIX HERETICAL...

January 13, 2019

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Dharma Practice Is Not Enough: Evil View #9

Although practicing the dharma you learn is essential, it is not enough. You must also cultivate yourself. This is true for those who practice basic meditation as well as those who have very advanced tantric practices...

January 13, 2019

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