Differences in Doctrines and Practices: Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana Buddhism Buddhism is a world religion or philosophy with immense internal diversity when it comes to doctrines, practices, and sectarians. With over more than 2500 years of development and transmission of Buddhism from India to East Asia and Southeast Asia, Buddhism […]
Monthly Archives: August 2019
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Understanding Fa Hsiang Sect (Part 2/4) The Doctrine of Mere Consciousness The doctrine of mere consciousness is radical to the development of Mahayana, as it forms a comprehensive theoretical ground on Buddhism The doctrine of Fa-hsiang sect concerns mainly with the specific characteristics of all elements, both subjective and objective, […]
Symbolism of the Five Wisdom Buddhas In Vajrayana Buddhism, the Five Tathāgatas (pañcatathāgata), also known as Five Wisdom Tathāgatas (五智如来), Five Dhyani/Meditation Buddhas, or the Five Jinas (meaning in Sanskrit: “conqueror” or “victor”), are emanations and embodiments of the five qualities of the Dharmakaya Buddha of the Ultimate Truth. The […]
Deciphering the Lotus Sutra: Commentary by Daisaku Ikeda (Chapter 1 – DI 1.1) “This is What I Heard”: The Pulse of the Oneness of Mentor and Disciple #1 “The entire cosmos is the stage of the Lotus Sutra. All Buddhas have attained their enlightenment based on the Mystic […]
