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Where Is the Most Sublime Aspect of the One Vehicle?
The One Buddha Vehicle refers to applying the Buddha’s wisdom and insight to address the challenges faced by sentient beings, thereby enabling the attainment of the most complete spiritual merit. Thus, the focus of contemplation of princ...
ReadRaw chestnuts effectively tonify the kidneys, but those with weak spleen and stomach should not eat too many
Chestnuts are a favorite food for many people, and there are many traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulas that use chestnuts as a medicinal ingredient. While chestnuts are most often eaten cooked, eating them raw is also an excellent...
ReadThe Three Treasures of Taoism Have a Multitude of Names—What Is Their Inherent Connection?
All who follow Taoism are well aware of its "Three Treasures". Within Taoist tradition, the "Three Treasures" are known by many names: they are referred to as the Dao, the Scriptures, and the Teachers; also called Compassion, Frugality, ...
ReadWu Cheng: Can Buddhist Modernization Count on Contemporary Mainland Chinese Buddhism?
The evolution of Buddhism has never been a rigid, unchanging monolith. As a product of history, every Buddhist school and every era carries the profound imprint of its specific time and place. Looking back at more than 2,500 years of Bud...
ReadGe Sheng: The Worldly 'Self-Other Distinction' and the Transcendent 'Unified Co-Existence'
A key root of human suffering lies in the natural division of people in this world into groups defined by differing nations, societies, viewpoints, and interests. This is an observable fact that gives rise to hostility and conflict. Quot...
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