The Amitabha/Amitayus Pure Land Rebirth Mantra in Sanskrit (Long version) – Essence of Buddhism
Our Buddha – Shakyamuni Buddha, told us to not recite his name, but the name of another Buddha – Amitabha...
Essence of Buddhism
Stay Safe from Omicron and Delta in the New Year – Essence of Buddhism
With Omicron infecting so many people across the world, I wanted to wish you all safety from being infected. 5...
2 Types of Fools and 2 Types of Wise – Essence of Buddhism
The key part of this little lesson from the Buddha about Fools vs Wise is the WRONG DOING. Once a...
What does emptiness really mean in Buddhism? Mahaparinirvana Sutra selected extracts – Essence of Buddhism
Here is what the Buddha says on the question of Emptiness and Liberation: Mahaparinirvana Sutra: “Emptiness means that one can...
What is the Buddha Nature? The Buddha answers in the Mahaparinirvana Sutra – Essence of Buddhism
What is the Buddha Nature? “You have asked what the Buddha-dhatu is, so listen with sincerity, listen with sincerity. I shall...
Mahaparinirvana Sutra extracts – Your Buddha Nature is NOT a potential – it’s already here, perfectly complete within us – like a poor man who doesn’t realize that he has actual treasure hidden within his house – Essence of Buddhism
Commentary by Dr Tony Page Let us now return to the several fables in the Fa-xian version which front the...
Mahaparinirvana Sutra Extracts – Your Buddha Nature can NOT be destroyed – Essence of Buddhism
“The Tathagata-dhatu cannot be killed: Those who die are said to be short-lived, While the Tathagata-dhatu is said to be true life. It can...
Mahaparinirvana Sutra extracts – Your Buddha Nature is like having a special tree hidden in the Himalayan forests which produces a rare, fragrant elixir that heals illnesses – Essence of Buddhism
“Moreover, noble son, it is, for example, like this: There is a very sweet medicinal herb in the Himalayas called...
