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Manjushri Bodhisattva Is Not Only a Reincarnated Ancient Buddha, but Also the Teacher of Immeasurable Past Buddhas
The virtues of Manjushri Bodhisattva defy all measurement; Long ago he became the supreme Dharma King of the dragon race. Taking pity on sentient beings deluded in their own nature, He specially assists Shakyamuni in sustaining the profo...
ReadTwo Stories About Marriage
A Grandson Marries His Grandmother
ReadThree Conditions for Being a True Buddha's Son
World Honored One! The wealthy elder is the Tathagata; we all resemble the Buddha's sons. The Tathagata often says, "You are all my sons."
ReadWhy Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Is the Buddha's Eldest Son
The 21st day of the second lunar month marks the commemoration of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva's birthday. Among the Four Great Bodhisattvas of Chinese Buddhism, Guanyin embodies great compassion, Manjushri embodies great wisdom, Ksitigarbh...
ReadOvercoming the Shravakas' Attachment to the Four Noble Truths
“No suffering, origin, cessation, or path; No wisdom, nor attainment.”
ReadEven if you cannot resolve suffering, you must at the very least recognize that it is suffering
We mentioned earlier that the poor son's wandering arises from his abandonment of the Three Jewels. After undergoing long cycles of birth and death, his Mahayana spiritual roots have regressed, but his mind of renunciation remains undimi...
ReadOne of the Six Root Afflictions: The Affliction of Views
(1) View of the Body (Belief in a Self)
ReadThe Karmic Retribution for Harboring Malicious Intent and Making Impure Offerings to a Pratyekabuddha
The Karmic Retribution for Harboring Malicious Intent and Making Impure Offerings to a Pratyekabuddha
ReadFully Arousing the Three Minds and Dedicated vs. Mixed Practice
Shandao Master composed some of his most brilliant passages in the Four Annotations, first in the section expounding the profound meaning, and second in his commentary on the chapter on the highest grade of the highest birth. He especial...
ReadThe Five Aspects of Resolute Faith
Below is a detailed exposition of the five aspects of resolute deep faith—the aspects of faith.
ReadGiving Is the Root of All Good Deeds, Placed First Among the Six Paramitas
Practice the Six Paramitas oneself, and encourage others to do the same.
ReadThe Root of All Suffering Lies in the View of Self
The Vow of Not Arising Attachment and Calculation Regarding the View of Self.
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