Tag: Vulture Peak
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Beyond the Halo: 5 Surprising Truths About the Buddha’s Mystical Light

When we picture the Buddha, a common image comes to mind: a serene figure with a radiant halo or a glowing dot between his eyebrows. But on ancient Vulture Peak, this was no simple sign of divinity. The audience for this light wasn’t just human; it was a cosmic convergence of monks, kings, and a…
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The Treasure Tower: Unpacking a 2,000-Year-Old Vision of Your Untapped Potential

In our modern lives, the search for meaning can feel like a trek through a vast and confusing landscape. We look for purpose in our careers, our relationships, and our personal growth, often feeling that the profound answers we seek are somewhere “out there,” just beyond our reach. We read, we strive, we search, hoping…
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Maitreya’s Perplexity and the Eternal Buddha in the Lotus Sutra

Date: August 27, 2025 Subject: Review of Chapter 15 of the Lotus Sutra, focusing on Maitreya’s inquiry and the revelation of the Eternal Buddha. Key Themes: I. Introduction: The Cosmic Unveiling and Maitreya’s Inquiry Chapter 15 of the Lotus Sutra, “Welling Forth from the Earth,” sets a dramatic stage with a vast assembly of Bodhisattvas…
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Chapter 12–The Ocean’s Wisdom: Mañjuśrī’s Enlightenment Teachings

At that moment, a spiritual seeker named Peak of Wisdom, who came from the realm of enlightenment, spoke to the Enlightened One, Prabhūtaratna: “My Lord, shall we return to our realm of enlightenment?” But the Buddha Sākyamuni replied, “Wait a moment, young seeker. First, speak with my disciple, Mañjuśrī, to discuss a matter of spiritual…
