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Dharmas according to the “Prajnaparamita Sutras”

Statue of “Bodhisattvadevi Prajnaparamita,” the Buddhist mainifestation-of-transcendental-wisdom. In our study of Imparting the Absolute Truth through the Heart Sutra we found the Buddha Master refer to...

November 23, 2022

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Sutras and Commentaries to Be Mastered-Revised

H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III has told us that if you want to be a master with disciples, you must deeply enter some of the sutras and commentaries (treatises) to establish a foundation. These include, but are not...

August 1, 2021

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Photo of Venerable Vimalakirti debating Manjushri Bodhisattva. Tang Dynasty painting from the Dunhuang Caves

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Sunday Afternoon Class on the Vimalakirti Niradesa Sutra finished on August 1, 2021

We finished our class discussion on the Vimalakirti Sutra today, August 1, with the remaining students presenting their summary of their favorite chapters. Today the students summarized chapters 9-14. One of the side...

August 1, 2021

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Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Heart Sutra Retreat

Studying “Expounding the Absolute Truth through the Heart Sutra.” Oryoki lunch during the retreat. We spent Independence Day and the following week on retreat and by chanting, studying Expounding the Absolute Truth...

July 7, 2021

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

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Continuing Study of “128 Evil & Erroneous Views” from the SAUMOL on January 31.

“Tiger,” a painting by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. We will continue our study of the “128 Evil and Erroneous Views” from the Supreme and Unsurpassable Mahamudra of Liberation (SAUMOL) next Sunday...

January 24, 2021

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Chanting at Amitabha Buddha Temple of Compassion and Wisdom

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How Cultivation Guides our Lives

We looked at three erroneous views held about cultivation and revisited one on how sitting meditation relates to cultivation this afternoon at our regular Sunday afternoon dharma class. We did this as many present were...

May 31, 2020

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Class on “The 128 Views-CULTIVATION-II” from the “SAUMOL”

We continue our study of the “128 Evil and Erroneous Views” from the Supreme and Unsurpassable Mahamudra of Liberation (SAUMOL) next Sunday, May 31 starting at 2:00 pm. The Buddha Master has said that you will not...

May 27, 2020

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Rose Garden and Spirit House at The Holy Vajrasana Temple

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Class on “The 128 Views-CULTIVATION” from the “SAUMOL”

We continue our study of the “128 Evil and Erroneous Views” from the Supreme and Unsurpassable Mahamudra of Liberation (SAUMOL) next Sunday, May 24 starting at 2:00 pm. The Buddha Master has said that you will...

May 18, 2020

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QUOTE–Beneficial Effects

What is important for a Buddhist is to enter deeply into the sutras, vinayas, and shastras and emphasize cultivation. Only then can one practice the Dharma to receive beneficial effects. Regarding physical health, that...

August 18, 2019

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What do you do if you make a mistake in teaching the Sutras? Evil View #37

Like making any mistake, you repent openly and not be concerned about saving face. Mistakenly expounding the teachings of the sutras is not a small offense. It is a serious sin, that must be corrected. Evil View...

June 16, 2019

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