Tag: Buddha-fields
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5 Ancient Buddhist Teachings That Will Radically Change Your Self-Perception

1.0 Introduction: The Ancient Thirst for Reassurance Have you ever felt trapped by your own mind? Caught in a loop of the same fears, self-doubts, and mental habits, it can feel like you’re fighting a battle against an opponent who knows your every move. We can feel so defined by our past mistakes and limitations…
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An Analysis of the Cosmic Assembly in Chapter Eleven of the Lotus Sūtra: Emanation Buddhas, the Treasure Stupa, and the Supreme Dharma

1. Introduction: The Pivotal Eleventh Chapter of the Lotus Sūtra The Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra, or Lotus Sūtra, stands as a foundational text within Mahāyāna Buddhism, profoundly shaping the religious landscape of East Asia.1 Revered as containing the final and complete teachings of Śākyamuni Buddha, it is particularly central to the Tiāntāi (Tendai), Cheontae, and Nichiren…