Buddhism 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. Bodhisattvas of the Earth The Way of Devotion Jan 24, 2022 According to the Lotus Sutra, we need not look to the heavens to receive the teachings of the Buddha: they are already here on earth, inherent in all things. Just Lay Down The Heart Zen Training Stories Oct 23, 2021 As westerners the thought of having to bow may leave us feeling uneasy, but through the act of bowing we can discover the essence of the Buddhist path. Fudō Myōō (Acala) The Way of Devotion Jun 18, 2021 'Wrathful' Deities may seem at odds with Buddhist values but as the saying goes, 'the passions are the Buddha nature; the Buddha nature is the passions’. Kṣitigarbha The Way of Devotion May 21, 2021 Through the bonds we share with our family, the Bodhisattva Kṣitigarbha encourages compassion and duty to to all life, by extending that bond to all living beings. The Way of Devotion: Manjushri The Way of Devotion Apr 27, 2021 Manjushri is the bodhisattva that represents clear seeing and wisdom. With his sword in one hand he cuts through delusion, with the The Great-Wisdom Sutra in the other, he teaches the emptiness of self nature. Bodhisattva Mahasattva Avalokiteśvara The Way of Devotion Apr 13, 2021 One of the Great Bodhisattvas, Avalokiteśvara, is the embodiment of the Buddha's compassion. This 'embodiment' is formed of the images, mantras, scriptures and acts of body, speech and mind inspired by the Bodhisattva's compassionate heart. The Five Wisdom Buddhas: Amogasiddhi The Way of Devotion Mar 24, 2021 Amogasiddhi’s symbol is the moon, our satellite which reflects the sun’s rays even at night onto the earth. His season is Autumn, the season where life passes into death. His power overcomes envy for he does not grasp, even after the life that is now falling away. The Way of Devotion: An Introduction to Devotional Practices. Mar 23, 2021 Western Buddhism places an emphasis on meditation practices, however Eastern Buddhism also has a strong devotional element that can get overlooked in Europe and America. This series explores this side of Buddhist practice. 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: Ratnasambhava The Five Wisdom Buddhas Jan 19, 2021 The cultivation of equality is the 'jewel' wisdom taught by this Buddha. Associated with vedana skanda Ratnasambhava is neither driven by nor averse to pleasant and unpleasant feeling and thereby leads to the attainment of Arhatship. 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. The Way of Devotion: Maitreya Aug 22, 2020 Maitreya is the Buddha who is to come prophesied by Shakyamuni Buddha to be the one who follows on from himself. He reminds us that in time all beings will attain Buddhahood! Series The Way of Devotion Aug 22, 2020 Buddhas and bodhisattvas have been the focus of devotional practices since the dawn of Buddhism. Such practices are designed to evoke love and warmth of heart which are the fruit of the Great Bodhisattva Ideal. Prajñāpāramitā Jul 25, 2020 Known as the Mother of all Buddhas, this female deity is the embodiment of the wisdom-gone-beyond Bodhisattva Vajrapani Jul 2, 2020 Vajrapani, whose name means ‘He who holds the vajra’ ( a symbolic thunderbolt), is one of the Dharmapalas or Dharma guardians - protectors of those who preach and practice the Buddha’s teachings. The Five Wisdom Buddhas - Akshobhya Jun 1, 2020 The final Meditation Buddha took a vow never to be angry until he reaches full Buddhahood. He is symbolised by the deep blue ocean that remains calm no matter what is happening on the surface. The Five Wisdom Buddhas - Vairocana May 18, 2020 Not all Buddhas were considered flesh and blood or walked the earth. The Five Wisdom Buddhas are the Wisdom states as persons. The body of Vairocana is the body of the True Dharma. 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
