The Diamond Sutra (Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra) is a key Mahayana Buddhist text, part of the Prajñāpāramitā (Perfection of Wisdom) tradition. Its recitation holds deep spiritual significance in Buddhist practice. Meaning of the Diamond SutraCore Theme: The sutra emphasizes the concept of emptiness (śūnyatā), teaching that all phenomena, including self, others, and the material world, lack … Continue reading What is the Meaning and Purpose of the Diamond Sutra?
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The Word Huatou
I learned the word "HUATOU" in my Zen studies. Once I learned the word, I latched onto it for my daily meditation practice and have found it powerful. As I contemplate going to that space before words originate, I have found that on a good meditation day, that space migrates into my heart space and … Continue reading The Word Huatou
The Seven Factors of Awakening
What are the seven factors of awakening? Note that this Buddhist approach focuses on the positive rather than on the negative (the hindrances). Mindfulness. To maintain awareness of reality, in particular the teachings. Investigation of the nature of reality. (nothing is permanent, and all thoughts and feelings should be viewed as passing phenomena.) Energy also … Continue reading The Seven Factors of Awakening
Kai and Master Dögen Learn Buddha-Nature
This video explains what we are, all things, an integral part of the flow of the Universe, which brings us great peace, and can only be realized through non attachment and mental stillness. The Universe is within us. It is ever changing. https://youtu.be/hkH-hZT1l5Q?si=fwYeemIsb_hDLVpl
6 Paramitas: Guide to Living
The Six Paramitas are an important guide to living life, as a disciple of Buddhism. Here are some graphics to help understand them simply... These six paramitas are considered essential qualities to cultivate on one’s path to enlightenment, acting as a roadmap for a meaningful and purposeful life. Practitioners develop these virtues by consciously integrating … Continue reading 6 Paramitas: Guide to Living
Attempting to Understand the Heart Sutra
To begin, let's listen to the English chant of the Heart Sutra: https://youtu.be/tjHBYgI_x4Y?si=A29vKGlSx3auMOdI Below, Bob Harris explains the Heart Sutra. https://youtu.be/anf1yQEyEDA?si=vRyGltzBid9a-hHB Next find an explanation of the Heart Sutra from the Wikipedia of Buddhism: The main part of the (longer version of the) sutra begins when the Buddha, with his students gathered around him, enters … Continue reading Attempting to Understand the Heart Sutra
Freedom Explained by Chögyam Trungpa
Chögyam Trungpa By the examination of his own thoughts, emotions, concepts, and the other activities of the mind, the Buddha discovered that there is no need to struggle to prove our existence, that we need not be subject to the rule of the lords or forces of materialism. There is no need to struggle to … Continue reading Freedom Explained by Chögyam Trungpa
One Seeker's Story 