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Buddha-dharmaEvents

Suicide

At our class held on August 9, someone asked about suicide–whether people who commit suicide go to hell and, if so, will they be there forever? My response was, as I understand it, yes and no. Yes, they do go to...

August 15, 2020
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"The Wheel of Life," painting at the Holy Vajrasana Temple.
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The Wheel of Life (Bravachakra)

We have a wonderful painting of the Wheel of Life at the temple showing the six realms of existence along with the twelve links of dependent origination, and other basic teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha. CLICK for article...

June 30, 2020
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What is an Icchantika?

  The Nirvana Sutra  says: “Chunda spoke once more, asking, ‘What is the meaning of the term icchantika?’ The Buddha said: ‘Chunda, suppose there should be monks or nuns, laymen or laywomen who speak careless and...

July 29, 2018
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