As a first attempt at an authentic dictionary of Buddhist doctrinal terms used in the Pāli Canon and its Commentaries, this manual fills a genuine gap felt by many students of Buddhism.
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Buddha as Person, Buddha as Experience.
As we live it, our practice becomes the vessel that carries us forward, and with each moment of awareness, we touch upon the truth the Buddha himself encountered under the Bodhi tree.
What sort of sutra is this? By Hakuin Zenji
The sword which he holds in his right hand shows that he cuts off all illusionary ideas
Reading a sutra by moonlight.
The sun rises, the moon sets—when will it ever be fully understood?
Look at the image of Fudo, by Hakuin Zenji.
The sword which he holds in his right hand shows that he cuts off all illusionary ideas
The Peace Beyond, by Ajahn Chah.
The Buddha didn’t praise those who merely believe others.
How to Lose Yourself (Book Review). Plus A Zen Reflection on Wuxin from The Treatise on No-Mind.
I have included an extract from Bodhidharma’s work here, as it is less widely known.
Our true self is not defined by the transient.
Instead, it lies far beyond the impermanent world of form.