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How is One Called A Buddha, Bodhisattva, Wisdom King, and Arhat?
The terms Buddha, Bodhisattva, Wisdom King, and Arhat refer to distinct spiritual beings or stages of attainment within Buddhism. Here's...
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Jun 4, 20231 min read
What Is an Asura?
In Hinduism and Buddhism, an Asura refers to a group of beings or deities that are often depicted as powerful, supernatural beings. The...
Jun 3, 20232 min read
The Symbolic Meanings of Pagoda in Buddhism
A pagoda is a type of architectural structure that is deeply ingrained in Buddhist history and tradition, especially in east Asia. It is...
Jun 3, 20232 min read
Shuni Mudra
Shuni Mudra, also known as the Gesture of Patience, is a hand gesture commonly used in yoga, meditation, and spiritual practices. This...
May 31, 20231 min read
A Time of Reverence, Reflection, and Renewal — Celebrating Bhaiṣajyarāja’s Birthday
28th Day of the 4th Lunar Month Celebrating the birthday of the Medicine Buddha holds great significance in Buddhist tradition. The...
May 28, 20231 min read
Twelve Kinds of Karma
In Buddhism, the concept of karma refers to the law of cause and effect, where one's actions, thoughts, and intentions have consequences....
May 9, 20232 min read
Buddha Day
On May 27, Saturday, we celebrate Buddha Day to think of Buddha as an infinite source of inspiration and spiritual strength. We welcome...
Oct 15, 20221 min read
Visualization in Buddhist Practice
Visualization meditation is a major Vajrayana practice. Why is it important? During one of the teaching sessions with the Vajra Master...
Jul 31, 20224 min read
The Story of Maudgalyāyana in the Ullambana Sutra
Thus have I heard. At one time, the Buddha dwelt in the kingdom of Sravasti in the Garden of Anathapindika, the Benefactor of Orphans and...
Jan 9, 20222 min read
Celebration of Śākyamuni Buddha’s Enlightenment Day
On the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, we celebrate the Original Teacher Shākyamuni’s Enlightenment Day. On this day, we make an...
Dec 20, 20212 min read
Celebration of Amitābha Buddha’s Birthday
四十八愿度众生 九品咸令登彼岸 He has made forty-eight vows to deliver sentient beings, Enabling them to arrive in nine levels at the opposite shore....
Nov 24, 20213 min read
Renunciation Day of Mañjuśrī Bodhisattva
One time, when the Buddha was preaching the Dharma at the Vulture Peak near the city of Rājagṛha in Magadha, two hundred heavenly beings...
Nov 9, 20212 min read
Celebration of Patriarch Bodhidharma’s Birthday
The fifth day of the tenth lunar month is the birthday of Bodhidharma, the first patriarch of the Chinese Chan School. Bodhidharma was...
Nov 5, 20214 min read
Celebrating the Birthday of Bhaiṣajyaguru
Bhaiṣajyaguru is endowed with a body as radiant as lapis lazuli, And the adornment of the interwoven flaming net is unparalleled. He...
Oct 18, 20211 min read
Incorporate Purification Into Your Spiritual Cultivation
Introducing the Sunday Purification Meditation A Recurring Weekly Vajrasattva Meditation for Spirit Cleansing Karma is the law of cause...
Sep 21, 20212 min read
Celebration of Candraprabha Bodhisattva’s Birthday & Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
Today, the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, let’s celebrate Candraprabha (Moonlight) Bodhisattva’s Birthday. This Bodhisattva is...
Sep 5, 20213 min read
Birthday of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva
安忍不动犹如大地， 静虑深密犹如秘藏， 等至严丽如妙花鬘， 智慧深广犹如大海。 ——《地藏十轮经》 His patience is steadfast like the earth, his meditative absorption as profound and...
Aug 30, 20212 min read
Celebration of Nāgārjuna Bodhisattva’s Birthday
Today (August 31st), the 24th day of the seventh lunar month, is a day for us to celebrate the birthday of Nāgārjuna Bodhisattva....
Aug 15, 20212 min read
LET US ALL PRAY TOGETHER
Religions around the world have great vitality after having accompanied humankind in their development for millennia. Whatever religion...
Aug 2, 20212 min read
Mantra Music from Jinyin Temple
Sino Esoteric Buddhist practices involve chant in many forms, some are in the form of mantra and sutra recitation, and some also make use...
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