The Buddhism for Beginners Podcast is brought to you by Kunzang Palyul Choling (KPC). KPC was founded by Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo Rinpoche to uphold the Palyul lineage within the Nyingma tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism. KPC is a hub of compassionate activity with a mission to inspire people to improve the world and end suffering for the benefit of all beings. The Buddhism for Beginners podcast draws from a wealth of teachings by Jetsunma and other great masters from around the world. Gain ...
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Dharma Talks from the Everyday Zen Foundation
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Advanced Mahayana Buddhist practice in plain language from the Threefold Lotus Kwoon. Scholarship from Shakyamuni through to Nichiren and today. This is Quantum Life Buddhism!
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Sunday Talk Archive
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EveryBodhi is a podcast focused on classic Mahayana Buddhism for the modern meditator. Change is the only consistent thing in our lives. While we don’t always want what comes of change, we can learn to rise and meet the challenge by coming to know ourselves and our minds better. Through conversation with friends, interviews with generous teachers and his own contemplation, our host, Jampal Norbu, shares contemporary insights on ancient wisdom lineages. There has never been a better time to e ...
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Buddhismus und Meditationen
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Riverside Chan Meditation Group
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Dharma Talks given at Austin Zen Center
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Satsang discussing all aspects of yoga, the vedas, tantra and tantric philosophy. Storytelling from hindu and buddhist mythology, and musings on spiritual living and speculation on the mysterious nature of the universe. Occasional guided meditations, advice on pranayama and asana practice.
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This is a podcast explaining various Buddhist teachings and topics. It is designed for people of all religious backgrounds to understand and enjoy while maintaining the core lessons of Buddhism. It was started as a source for understanding some of the more complex and often misunderstood Buddhist teachings in a quick, easy, and entertaining way.
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Welcome to Spread the Dharma podcast, covering Buddhism and Buddha Dharma, and all traditions, including Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana. Spread the Dharma is the mission of Buddha Weekly. Buddha Weekly began publishing in 2007. We hope you'll enjoy our in-depth Buddhist-topic podcasts, in several formats, including hosted episodes with our Editor Lee Kane, sometimes with guest teachers and authors. We also publish a series of podcast documentaries, such as our Hayagriva documentary (Vajra ...
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I am a lay Shin Buddhist who relies on Amida but also appreciates the broader range of Mahayana teachings. FYI, I have a Buddhist YouTube channel called “acalaacala” with many sutra recitation uploads and various commentaries. I also have a secondary YouTube channel with the same name as this podcast to which I have uploaded a complete inventory of podcast episodes in video format. That includes those less viewed episodes that have been deleted from this audio-based platform. Namu Amida Buts! 🙏
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Dharma Talks | Ocean Gate Zen Center - Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos


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Dharma Talks | Ocean Gate Zen Center - Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos
Ocean Gate Zen Center
“Those who are Buddhas are always in samadhi, the state like the ocean.” ~ Dogen Zenji
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Fall 2013 Shamatha and the Bodhisattva Way of Life


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Fall 2013 Shamatha and the Bodhisattva Way of Life
B. Alan Wallace
Alan Wallace Fall 2013 8-Week retreat on Shamatha and the Bodhisattva Way of Life, including teachings on the Seven-Point Mind-Training and A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, by B. Alan Wallace at the Thanyapura Mind Centre in Phuket, Thailand, from September 2nd- October 28th, 2013
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RKINA - Rissho Kosei-kai International of North America is an online Dharma Center and the North American office of Rissho Kosei-Kai Buddhism from Japan. We are a Sangha of lay believers, turning everyday life into Buddhist practice. By studying basic buddhist concepts and the Threefold Lotus Sutra, we cultivate our hearts and mind, practicing the bodhisattva way to bring peace to our families, communities, countries, and to the world. Please check our local Dharma Center listing at www.rkin ...
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The Dhammapada is is a Buddhist scripture, containing 423 verses in 26 categories. According to tradition, these are verses spoken by the Buddha on various occasions, most of which deal with ethics. It is is considered one of the most important pieces of Theravada literature. Despite this, the Dhammapada is read by many Mahayana Buddhists and remains a very popular text across all schools of Buddhism. – Excerpted from Wikipedia
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Venerable Robina Courtin weaves a tapestry of modern Buddhist commentary as she illuminates this ancient spiritual path with humor, wit and intensity. This Buddhist program aims to give every listener an opportunity to ponder some of life’s deepest questions such as: “Why do bad and good things happen? Is it karma? How can I overcome insecurity and start to care deeply for other beings? Can I lessen my depression and fears? Is reincarnation real? What is the mind? Exactly what is enlightenme ...
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FEATURED AS "NEW & NOTEWORTHY" BY APPLE 2013-2014 *** Urban Dharma NC is a new Buddhist center, a community-in-progress in western North Carolina. We are committed to the growing of Dharma, for Dharma to take roots in our lives here in this corner of the world, in this part of North Carolina, on the soil of these Appalachian mountains. Our motto "Changing Minds, Transforming Cities" expresses the vision of living the transformative teachings of the Buddha in a contemporary, urban context whe ...
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For the general music class at Phelps Senior High School, Washington, DC.
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David Vago, PhD and Lisa Dale Miller, LMFT, LPCC, SEP tackle the traditional Buddhist concept of "enlightenment" from their modern clinical points of view in a stimulating and fun discussion. Part 2 focuses on S-ART, David's neurobiological framework for describing the positive effects of meditation on self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence; Theravada, Mahāyāna and Vajrayāna notions of awakening and not-self; secular mental training; different interventions for different psy ...
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Clinical relevance of awakening part 2

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Clinical relevance of awakening part 2
Lisa Dale Miller, LMFT
David Vago, PhD and Lisa Dale Miller, LMFT, LPCC, SEP tackle the traditional Buddhist concept of "enlightenment" from their modern clinical points of view in a stimulating and fun discussion. Part 2 focuses on S-ART, David's neurobiological framework for describing the positive effects of meditation on self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence; Theravada, Mahāyāna and Vajrayāna notions of awakening and not-self; secular mental training; different interventions for different psy ...
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Hurvitz–Lotus Sutra–part 2. Introduction. Propagation and the inspirational or aspirational thought is implanted in the assembly via the power of shared experience with Buddha. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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Hurvitz–Lotus Sutra–part 1. Introduction. We begin this translation of the Lotus with the Introduction and the illustration of the various sentient beings in attendance by their capacities and knowledge. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 57. Encouragements of Bodhisattva Samantabhadra (Universal Worthy), is another reminder of our Attitude and Intent in the practice of Single Minded Contemplation of Buddha. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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The buddhahood Podcast


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Buddhism Reference Volume 2 - Fourfold Assembly
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Buddhism Reference Volume 2 – Fourfold Assembly. A specific announcement of the Assembly at Vulture Mountain peak of Monks, Nuns, Laywomen and Laymen. Any of these are considered completely equal in their potential manifestation of Buddha. E-books - “Buddhism Reference Volume 2” – TBA Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htm…
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 56. Accounts of the King Subhavyuha (Fine Adornment), Is a re-contextualized story of Bodhisattva Medicine King and King of Sounds of the World to remind us of our resolve and attitude to confer our Intent of propagation and support for others’ Buddha path. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/ho…
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 55. Dharani, are the dedication and invocation of mental attributes that keep us on course and resolved in our pursuit of the Buddha Way. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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Samsara versus Buddha. We loose the ego and redefine the “self” from attachments, cravings and clinging, to a moment-to-moment experience of the Engine of Life. E-books - “Buddhism Reference Volume 2” – TBA Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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Buddhism Reference Volume 2 – Evil. Any distraction to our minds dedicated “path” or dedicated effort toward our enlightenment. E-books - “Buddhism Reference Volume 2” – TBA Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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Buddhism for Beginners


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Marrying Your Spiritual Life with Western Culture
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Our spiritual life can be a precious living truth inside of us if we develop a deep and ultimate connection with our spiritual path. Jetsunma explains to us that this is not easy to do because our society is materialistic and removed from the natural current of life. Support the show For more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org…
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 54. Closing this chapter we are reminded, Bodhisattva Hearer of the World’s Sounds, represents our determination, conviction and resolve to instantiate our Buddha mind. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 53. Bodhisattva Hearer of the World’s Sounds, represents our determination, conviction and resolve to instantiate our Buddha mind. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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The buddhahood Podcast


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Buddhism referefence Volume 2 - Eagle Peak
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Buddhism Reference Volume 2 – Eagle Peak or Vulture Peak. Vulture Mountain is an actual location in Northeast India known to be a site of many sermons and retreats with Shakyamuni and his followers. E-books - “Buddhism Reference Volume 2” – TBA Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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Dharma talk by Tim BurkettFile Size: 38735 kbFile Type: mp3Download File
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 52. Bodhisattva Wonderful Voice represents our innate inner monologue and influences from our moment-to-moment experiences to inspire our attainment of enlightenment. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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Buddhism Reference Volume 2 - Dharanis. Sounds and vocalizations meant to recall central points of large teachings into our thoughts and resolve. E-books - “Buddhism Reference Volume 2” – TBA Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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Jetsunma takes us to a deeper understanding of the interdependence of the practices of Refuge and Bodhicitta. Leading us through the mental equations that will result in the cessation of suffering, she points out, "The cessation of suffering does not come about when everything external gets alright." The answer to the question, "How in the world am…
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 51. Bodhisattva Medicine King represents our profound commitment (expressed as NaMu) to our Enlightenment beyond all other distractions of identity in the Saha World; singlemindedly to meet Buddha. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htm…
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Buddhism Reference Volume 2 - Devas. The spirit of aspirations. Our mental imaginations and influences towards our single-minded-ness to meet Buddha. E-books - “Buddhism Reference Volume 2” – TBA Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 50. History of Bodhisattva Medicine King. The personage of this Bodhisattva represents our profound commitment (expressed as NaMu) to our Enlightenment beyond all other distractions of identity in the Saha World. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htm…
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 49. Entrustment. These are our vows. The vows we invoke each time we chant with single minded action to instantiate our innate Buddha, for our life and all sentient beings. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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The buddhahood Podcast


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Buddhism Reference Volume 2 - Dependent Origination
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Buddhism Reference Volume 2 – Dependent Origination, iis an early discussion on Karma, Nidana, the process of life, the Engine of Life. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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Everyday Zen Podcast


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Philip Whalen Journals – SFZC – November 11, 2023
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Norman gives a talk to the San Francisco Zen Center on “Philip Whalen Journals. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Philip-Whalen-Journals-SFZC-November-11-2023.mp3…
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Everyday Zen Podcast


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Vasubandhu’s Three Natures – Yogachara Mind Only School – Talk 3
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Norman gives his third talk on “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” of the Yogachara (Mind Only School). Our main text will be the book “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” by Ben Connelly as well as the Jay Garfield’s “Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary.” Texts Discussed Vasubandhu’s “Three Natures”: A Practitioner’s Guide fo…
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Everyday Zen Podcast


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Buddha on Truth and Teachers – All Day Sitting November 2024
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Norman gives a dharma talk on “Buddha on Truth and Teachers” to the November 2024 All Day Sitting Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Buddha-on-Truth-and-Teachers-All-Day-Sitting-…
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 48. Transcendent Powers of the Tathagata is Shakyamuni’s exhortation to us for propagation throughout the world, the cosmos, and the duration of time. With this commitment to recite, copy, expound and preserve this teaching, we avail all sentient beings to the full potential of life. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - availab…
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Timelessness. Linear time versus experiential time. Time as a useful measurement of events is not useful to understand our momentary instantiations of experience. E-books - “Buddhism Reference Volume 2” – TBA Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 47. Bodhisattva Never Disparaging closes with a direct instruction for an important aspect of Bodhisattva practice. Our conduct among others should always reflect our respect for the potential of Buddhahood in everyone. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htm…
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Now is not Now. What is the true nature of TIME and how does Time affect our understanding and practice of Buddhist teaching and Dharma. E-books - “Buddhism Reference Volume 2” – TBA Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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Dharma talk by Shokahu OkumuraFile Size: 30158 kbFile Type: mp3Download File
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The buddhahood Podcast


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Buddhism Reference Volume 2 - Ceremony in the Sky
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Buddhism Reference Volume 2 - Ceremony in the Sky, is a visualization of our practice with the Nichiren mandala to open our GoHonzon mind to experience Buddha. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 46. Bodhisattva Never Disparaging is a story to illustrate our constant vigilance in keeping our attitude and intent focused on dignity of the Dharma and the inherent potential Buddha in all sentient minds we interact with.. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htm…
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 45. Benefits of the Expounder of the Dharma, in closing, Shakyamuni explains the shift in perception and the clarity of the mind as it develops Buddhaness. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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The buddhahood Podcast


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Buddhism Reference Volume 2 - Brahma and Brahma World
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Buddhism Reference Volume2 – Brahma. Some additional resource for understanding this ancient term. E-books - “Buddhism Reference Volume 2” – TBA Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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Questions and Answers for November 2023. How did the Threefold Lotus Kwoon come about? And a Cheat-sheet method for moving from Daimoku chanting to Buddha Instantiation in the mind. E-books - “Buddhism Reference Volume 2” – TBA Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 44. Benefits of the Expounder of the Dharma, what augmented mental powers of experience and influence might be expected through our resolve and single-minded practice of Buddhaness in MyoHoRenGeKyo? Answer, all our Samsaric senses are heightened, perfected, and support our inspiration to others for Buddhahood. E-books - “Bu…
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Buddhism reference Volume 2 - Avici - Avichi
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Buddhism Reference Volume 2 –Avici-Avichi. The Avichi Hell or Hell of incessant suffering is well described in the Four Noble Truths as the ground state of human life or consciousness (experience), also termed as the condition of “Samsara”. E-books - “Buddhism Reference Volume 2” – TBA available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htm…
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 43. Benefits of the Expounder of the Dharma, what augmented mental powers of experience and influence might be expected through our resolve and single-minded practice of Buddhaness in MyoHoRenGeKyo? Answer, all our Samsaric senses are heightened, perfected, and support our inspiration to others for Buddhahood. E-books - “Bu…
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Buddhism ReferenceVolume2–Bodhisattva. Some additional resource for understanding this term. E-books - “Buddhism Reference Volume 2” – TBA Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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Norman gives a talk to the Minnesota Zen Center on “Poetry and Dharma.” Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Norman-on-Poetry-and-Dharma-Minnesota-Zen-Center-November-11-2023.mp3…
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Everyday Zen Podcast


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Vasubandhu’s Three Natures – Yogachara Mind Only School – Talk 2
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Norman gives his second talk on “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” of the Yogachara (Mind Only School). Our main text will be the book “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” by Ben Connelly as well as the Jay Garfield’s “Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary.” Texts Discussed Vasubandhu’s “Three Natures”: A Practitioner’s Guide f…
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 42. Merit of Joyful Acceptance, what augmented mental powers of experience and influence might be expected through our resolve and single-minded practice of Buddhaness in MyoHoRenGeKyo? E-books - “Buddhism Reference Volume 2” - TBA Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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Buddhism Reference Volume 2 - Benefit - Merit
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Buddhism ReferenceVolume2–Benefit-Merit. How is our life affected through the practice of self-enlightenment? And, to what affect does it assist in our Bodhisattva practice. E-books - “Buddhism Reference Volume 2” – TBA available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 41. Description of Merit, Shakyamuni closes this chapter in verses to exhort those to whom the future after his extinction will commit to propagation and to move others to do the same, with promises of immeasurable merits and benefits.. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htm…
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Buddhism Reference Volume 2–Asuras. A bit of history to define a term from ancient Hindu and Vedic mythology, superseded by Lotus Sutra method of Bodhisattva practice. E-books - “Buddhism Reference Volume 2” – TBA available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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Minnesota Zen Meditation Center - Sunday Talk Archive


Dharma talk by Pamela Ayo YetundeFile Size: 40058 kbFile Type: mp3Download File
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Buddhism ReferenceVolume2–Bagavat. A bit of history to define a term of Vedic transitions to Hindu deities and various religious traditions with little if any use to Buddhist thought. E-books - “Buddhism Reference Volume 2” – TBA available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 40. Description of Merit, Shakyamuni reiterates in verse the merits of states of mind resulting from the awakening of our innate Buddha. This Lotus Sutra is the immediate instantiation of enlightenment in this lifetime. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htm…
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Buddhism Reference–Arhat. A bit of history to define a term superceeded by Lotus Sutra method of Bodhisattva practice. E-books - “Buddhism Reference Volume 2” – TBA available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 39. Description of Merit, Shakyamuni describes states of mind resulting from the awakening of our innate Buddha. This Lotus Sutra is the immediate instantiation of enlightenment in this lifetime. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htm…
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BDK – Lotus Sutra – part 38. Closing this chapter, Shakyamuni has us repeat an exhortation to ourselves to ponder diligently how to inspire others to aspire to the experience of Buddha. E-books - “Buddhism Reference” - available at Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htmBy Sylvain Chamberlain
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