Thus Have I Seen (and Heard)

Buddha-dharma LFBCS Quotes

QUOTE–Evil & Erroneous Views

Today I am going to speak about evil views and erroneous views. If anyone who is learning Buddhism and cultivating himself follows one of these evil views, he will not become liberated. Furthermore, the meritorious...

April 29, 2018

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Practicing Forbearance

It is stated in ‘Learning from Buddha’ that so many ancient virtuous ones made use of slander, curses, and attacks against them from other people, transforming such experiences into enlightenment...

April 28, 2018

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Events Prison Retreats

Trip to Death Row

I was finally able to visit some of the Buddhist women on death row at the largest female correctional facility in the West. I have been trying to meet at least once a month with a group of regular inmates. Seven women...

April 18, 2018

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Photo of 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 well as his eccentric or “deliberate” behavior. He was recognized as an incarnate Bodhisattva.

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What Is the Goal of Buddhism?

Having perfect good fortune and wisdom, realizing the empty nature of absolute reality (true such-ness), and acquiring mastery over one’s own living and dying are the goals of Buddhism. This is the essence of...

April 14, 2018

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Status of English Translation of The Supreme and Unsurpassable Mahamudra of Liberation

When reporting on my reaction to reading and practicing the two “essences” from a preliminary translation of The Supreme and Unsurpassable Mahamudra of Liberation (SAUMOL), I was able to beseech the speedy...

April 11, 2018

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Buddha-dharma Events Retreats

What I Learned from A Private Thirty-day Retreat

What did I learn from my recent thirty-day retreat? Mainly, it increased by resolve to promote the Buddha-dharma of liberation to those who do not understand Chinese and formed the basis for starting this blog. First, I...

April 6, 2018

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Important Announcements from the World Buddhism Association Headquarters

If you want to become enlightened in this lifetime, you need to seek and receive a true inner-tantric initiation. Starting on day one of this year’s Lunar New Year (February 16, 2018), Holy Virtuous ones and...

March 26, 2018

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Art Events

Painting by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Sells for $16.5 million at New York Auction

A recent painting, titled Ink Lotus, sold for $16,500,000 in New Your while a second painting, Loquat, sold for $10.2 million in September. In May 2000, A very large painting of a lion and cubs entitled Majesty was sold...

March 22, 2018

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Buddha Lights

One of the most beautiful phenomena that has appeared many times at the Holy Vajrasana Temple and at other events related to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III are the spectacular rainbows that can be seen around the sun and...

February 1, 2018

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Buddha-dharma LFBCS Miracles Quotes

QUOTE–Buddha Lights

Some people call a ring of light around the moon a Buddha light. Actually, it is just an illusory phenomenon. Perhaps it was caused by rain or mist. Of course, sometimes holy phenomena appear in response to certain...

February 1, 2018

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