Buddhism The Purification of the Buddha Field The Vimalakīrti Sūtra May 21, 2022 In this episode the buddha demonstrates how impurity can exist, in the purity of the Buddha field. The Map is not the Territory Apr 10, 2022 The Buddha’s teachings are not the absolute truth about the nature of reality, nor is the path the Buddha laid out the actual path to this absolute truth. A Reflection on Differences Mar 4, 2022 Dr Alan Sidi ponders the importance of recognising that things can share commonality as well as being simultaneously different in the differing schools and traditions of Buddhism. Karma - A way of looking at a tricky doctrine. Jan 28, 2022 If in Buddhism there is no permanent self or soul, what is it that gets reborn? A Miraculous Birth? Aug 12, 2021 When faced with the religious, mysterious or symbolic, the natural inclination can be to attach meanings and explanations to them. In doing so however we may be closing ourselves to the mystery that is being conveyed. The Five Wisdom Buddhas: Amitābha Buddha The Way of Devotion Feb 4, 2021 Amitābha Buddha also known as Amida Buddha heads the most popular of the Chinese schools of Buddhism amongst the laity. His salvation is promised to all those who sincerely call upon his name. He is also coopted as one of the Five Wisdom Buddhas in Esoteric Buddhism who sits in the West the direction of his... The Way of Devotion: Samantabhadra Dec 27, 2020 Bodhisattva Samantabhadra is known as Fugen in Japan and is the Bodhisattva of Praxis. He is known as the Bodhisattva of Compassion in Activity. Topics BUDDHA CH'AN DHARMA ASSORTMENTS DHARMA TALKS FUNDAMENTALS MAHAYANA SCRIPTURES STORIES RETOLD THE WAY OF DEVOTION ZEN NEW! Dharma Centre We have just launched our online Dharma Centre. All are welcome... Join our Community! Donate The virtue of generosity, charity or giving. Your donations are welcomed. Learn more