Buddhism Scheme of the Eightfold-Consciousness Teachings from the Yogacara School Sep 17, 2022 In this part we take a look at the different types of consciousness that affect our day to day (and past) lives. The Three Bodies of the Buddha Teachings from the Yogacara School Sep 3, 2022 Do we really have more than one body? We take a look at what the Yogacara school has to say on the matter. A Vision of the Universe: Abhirati and the Tathagata Akshobhya The Vimalakīrti Sūtra Aug 27, 2022 If looking for the Buddha nature is impossible then how do we find it? Introduction to the Yogacara School Teachings from the Yogacara School Aug 20, 2022 How was Asanga able to visit the heavenly plane of Tusita, simply through the use of meditation? Sermon on the Destructible and the Indestructible The Vimalakīrti Sūtra Aug 20, 2022 In this episode, the Buddha explains how Bodhisattvas can live fully in the worlds of suffering and death, without suffering themselves. The Perfume Feast The Vimalakīrti Sūtra Aug 7, 2022 Why does the ‘taxing’ nature of our world make it possible to achieve Buddhahood in one lifetime? Find out in this week’s episode of the Vimalikirti Sutra. The Dharma Door of Non-duality The Vimalakīrti Sūtra Jul 31, 2022 Bodhisatva’s gather from all four corners of the universe to explain how to reach the ‘door of non-duality’ and how to step through it. The Family of the Tathagatas The Vimalakīrti Sūtra Jul 24, 2022 The Buddha committed murder in one of his previous lives. How could committing such a heinous act help deliver beings into full Buddhahood? Sariputra Wants a Chair and Gets a Throne The Vimalakīrti Sūtra Jul 10, 2022 In this episode the essence of what the Zen masters taught is revealed. Vimalakirti Does Some Spring Cleaning The Vimalakīrti Sūtra Jul 3, 2022 The magical powers of the Boddhisatva's are now on full display, but where do these miracles come from? Series The Vimalakīrti Sūtra Stories Retold Jul 2, 2022 The Zen Gateway re-tells this dream like sutra for the modern reader. Sitātapatrā The Way of Devotion Jun 27, 2022 If protection or general healing is what you need, Sitatapatra is the Boddhisatva to call upon. Born from the top knot of the Buddha she represents the heart-mind in it’s highest state. The Reluctance of Visitors | Part 2 The Vimalakīrti Sūtra Jun 19, 2022 All the Buddha’s disciples are too scared face Vimalakirti’s Dharma power, surely the future Buddha Maitreya will have what it takes to speak with the Boddhisatva. The Reluctance of Visitors | Part 1 The Vimalakīrti Sūtra Jun 10, 2022 Having heard news of Vimalakirti’s illness, the Buddha sends his top men to find out what’s wrong with the Boddhisatva, but all the Arhats seem suspiciously reluctant to go. Vimalakirti Diagnoses his Illness The Vimalakīrti Sūtra Jun 4, 2022 The Bodhisattva’s sudden illness even has the King worried, what is Vimalakirti up to? Introducing the Man Himself: Vimalakīrti The Vimalakīrti Sūtra May 27, 2022 Having sensed the presence of the Buddha, the Bodhisattva, businessman and lay practitioner Vimalakirti, sets in motion a crafty plan to teach the Dharma to all. The Purification of the Buddha Field The Vimalakīrti Sūtra May 21, 2022 If the Buddha field is the pure and luminous aspect of the mind, how can impurities exist within it? The Buddha explains in this episode of the Vimalakīrti Sūtra. The Holy Scripture of Vimalakirti The Vimalakīrti Sūtra May 16, 2022 Our retelling of the Vimalakirti Nirdesa returns. In this episode, the Buddha shows an assembled crowd a vision of cosmic proportions. 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
