Therefore, for the Buddha, there was no difference between Rahula and all sentient beings – and no difference between all sentient beings and Rahula. The Buddha made a point of teaching all beings with equal attention. As a consequence of this effort, Rahula attained Arhatship whilst still in his early twenties.
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Dharma Master Xin Dao
Original Picture and Text By: Phoenix Chinese Buddhism Photography (Translated by Adrian Chan-Wyles PhD) Excellent and Bright Vulture Peak Dharma Evening Event Dharma Master Xin
Like the Soil of the Earth is the Soil of the Heart
The Buddha said: Headman, just like that field with good soil are my monks and nuns. To them I preach the Doctrine, beautiful in its
The Life Time of the Supreme Buddha – Shakyamuni – In Pictures
Original Chinese Source Text: China Buddhism Altar – by Kong Zhu (Translated by Adrian Chan-Wyles PhD) The origination: Saluting our teacher Shakyamuni Buddha! Saluting our
Sit like an Iron Mountain
This is the Venerable Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche. I know nothing about him – other than from his name he must be a Tibetan Buddhist
The Greater Over the Lesser Path
Therefore the teachings on karma and rebirth are applicable to the pre-enlightenment state and are not ultimately ‘real’ as they disappear with the realisation of profound emptiness. It is debatable that the Pali Suttas are ‘Hinayanic’, as all Mahayana thought clearly exists within their construct.
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 