Tag Archives: Mahayana
Leader or Guide?
Upali lived during the time of Buddha and was the follower of another religion and went to the Buddha in order to argue with him and try to convert him. But after talking to the Buddha, he was so impressed that he decided … Continue reading
Posted in Buddhism, Counterfeit Dhamma, Hongaku, Hongaku Jodo, Pure Land Buddhism, Rational Amidism
Tagged Amida Buddha, Buddhism, Compassion, Delusion, Emptiness, Faith, Mahayana, Right View, Trust, Vanity
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The Entrusting Heart
I hate to be a downer but the facts are there is no one who has been born that can avoid sickness, aging, weakness, separation from and death of your loved ones, loss of wealth, and the hate and harm … Continue reading
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Tagged Amida Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, Counterfeit Dhamma, Dogen, Faith, Intention, Jodo, Mahayana, Pure Land Buddhism, Sentient Being, Trust
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Afterthoughts About Mahāyāna & Hīnayāna
Because I am a Mahāyāna priest ordained in several lineages it all the propaganda regarding the Mahāyāna movement comes to my eyes or ears almost daily. It seems that many have personal definitions of what Mahāyāna is. The word has … Continue reading
Fists Full of Sand 