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Diamond Sutra – Chapter 10
The Vajra Prajna Paramita Sutra 10. The adornment of pure lands The Buddha said to Subhuti, “What do you think? Was there any dharma which the Tathagata obtained while with Burning Lamp Buddha?” “No, World Honored One, there was actually no dharma which the Tathagata obtained while with Burning Lamp Buddha.” “Subhuti, what do you…
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Diamond Sutra- Chapter 9
The Vajra Prajna Paramita Sutra 9. The appearance without appearance “Subhuti, what do you think, can a Srotaapanna have the thought, ‘I have obtained the fruit of Srotaapanna.’?” Subhuti said, “No, World Honored One. And why? A Srotaapanna means One Who Has Entered the Flow, and yet he has not entered anything. He has not…
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Avalokitesvara Mantra
Namo great compassionate Avalokitesvara, May I quickly know all Dharmas; Namo great compassionate Avalokitesvara, May I soon obtain the Wisdom Eye; Namo great compassionate Avalokitesvara, May I quickly ferry all living beings (to the shore of liberation); Namo great compassionate Avalokitesvara, May I soon obtain virtuous skillful means (to enlighten various living beings); Namo…
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Hell Bodhisattva Bowing practice
After the drama that happened in Christchurch I was a little rattled. I think the idea of that violence happening closer to where I live and by an Australian made it more real for me than normal. The only way to balance out my fear was through bowing to Hell Boddhissatva and connecting the victims…
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Bowing every day
Bow Every day Buddha consciousness has perfect 4 eternal hearts, but no ego to push it on you. Bowing shows your willing heart to accept Buddhas pure kind, care, joy and free. It is speaking and action discipline to create your own spiritual karma. From some saved notes, Bowing is the centre line of my…