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Devadatta Chapter 12
“With wisdom vast, he sees sin and grace,His light shines out to every place,Thirty-two traits, and beauty pure,A radiant form, divine allure. Gods and men bow to his fame,Dragons and spirits too, the same,All creatures great and small,Revere him with devout call. I’ve learned from him the path to bliss,Only the Buddha can attest to…
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Overview of Chapter 11, The Treasure Tower
In Treasure Pagoda dwells Tathagata’s whole, In Pristine Treasures, Buddha once extolled His great vow as a bodhisattva, behold He said, “My memorial pagoda shall unfold If I attain Buddhahood, and pass on Whenever the Lotus Sutra is expounded upon My pagoda will emerge to hear the song And bear testimony, extol it all along…
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Overview of Chapter 10 of the Lotus Sutra, Teacher of the Law
If one keeps, reads, recites, expounds, And copies even a single gatha profound, Of the Lotus Flower of the Wonderful Dharma, And offers it respect, like to mine own persona. With flowers, incense, necklaces, and powders sweet, Canopies, banners, streamers, garments neat, And music played with reverence true, Or simply hands folded, in homage anew.…
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Overview of Chapter 9, Prophecies for Arhats, Apprentices, and Proficient Disciples
In time to come, the Buddha spoke to Ananda,Of a life yet to be, a future agenda,“A Buddha you’ll be, with a name of great power,King of Natural Wisdom, as vast as mountain and tower. Tathagata, Worthy of Offerings, Perfectly Wise,In Knowledge and Conduct, your light will rise,Well-Liberated, the Omniscient, the Almighty,A Master Trainer, Teacher…
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Tenzin’s Journey
Once upon a time, there was a young monk named Tenzin who lived in a monastery high in the mountains. Tenzin was a diligent student, and he spent many hours each day in meditation, trying to understand the nature of reality and the path to enlightenment. One day, while Tenzin was meditating in a quiet…
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A Parable on Learning to Let Go
Once upon a time, there was a farmer who lived in a small village. The farmer had a beautiful garden that he tended to with great care. Every day, he would water the plants, weed the soil, and tend to the flowers. One day, a terrible storm came and destroyed the garden. The farmer was…
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Learning to Let go:
Learning to let go can be a challenging process, but it can ultimately lead to greater peace, happiness, and well-being. Here are some tips that may help: Remember, letting go is a process, and it may take time and practice to fully achieve. Be patient with yourself and try to approach the process with an…
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Overview Chapter 8, Prophecy of Buddhahood for the Five Hundred Disciples
Amidst the lack of wisdom’s sight,We grew unknowing, unaware of light.A modicum of nirvana, we sought to gain,Unwilling to seek more, content with the pain. The Buddha’s words now bring to us,The truth that shakes us from our fuss.“This is not the true nirvana,” he does say,Only Buddha-wisdom leads to its full display. Inspired by…
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The Journey: A Modern Parable
Once upon a time, a group of travelers set out on a long journey through a treacherous mountain range. They were led by a wise guide who knew the way through the dangerous terrain. As they journeyed, the travelers grew tired and weary. The path was steep, and the journey seemed endless. They began to…
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Chapter 7 of the Lotus Sutra: The Parable of the Imaginary City
The Lotus Sutra is a revered text in the Buddhist tradition that contains the teachings of the Buddha. In Chapter 7 of this text, the Parable of the Imaginary City is presented as a teaching tool to illustrate the journey to Buddhahood. In this essay, we will examine the key messages contained within this parable.…
Buddhist Wisdom for the Long Night 