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| sutra of perfect enlightenment: The Sūtra of Perfect Enlightenment , 1999-01-01 A concise guide to the key practice systems of the East Asian Meditational schools Ch'an, Son, and Zen. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: Complete Enlightenment Master Sheng-Yen, 1999-01-26 Complete Enlightenment is the first authoritative translation and commentary on The Sutra of Complete Enlightenment, a central text that shaped the development of East Asian Buddhism and Ch'an (Chinese Zen). The text is set in the form of a transcription of discussions between the Buddha and the twelve enlightened beings(bodhisattvas), who question him on all aspects of spiritual practice. This new translation preserves all the liveliness and nuance of the text in the original Chinese. The sutra's ancient wisdom is brought to life by the commentaries of Master Sheng Yen, one of the most revered living Buddhist masters in the Ch'an lineage. This is truly a manual for the spiritual journey toward complete enlightenment, providing the key to the deep, poetic, and practical meanings of the scripture. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: Commentary on the Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment Kihwa, |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: How Things Exist Lama Zopa Rinpoche, 2008 This book begins with a general talk on universal responsibility and compassion that is followed by four chapters detailing the Prasangika Madhyamaka view of emptiness, or ultimate reality, as taught in the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, and how to meditate on it, according to the author's personal experience--Provided by publisher. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: The Buddha Nature Brian Edward Brown, Brian Brown, 1991 One of the fundamental tenets of Mahayana Buddhism animating and grounding the doctrine and discipline of its spiritual path, is the inherent potentiality of all animate beings to attain the supreme and perfect enlightenment of Buddhahood. This book examines the ontological presuppositions and the corresponding soteriological-epistemological principles that sustain and define such a theory. Within the field of Buddhist studies, such a work provides a comprehensive context in which to interpret the influence and major insights of the various Buddhist schools. Thus, the dynamics of the Buddha Nature, though non-thematic and implicit, is at the heart of Zen praxis, while it is a significant articulation in Kegon, Tendai, and Shingon thought. More specifically, the book seeks to establish a coherent metaphysics of absolute suchness (Tathata), synthesizing the variant traditions of the Tathagata-embryo (Tathagatagarbha) and the Storehouse Consciousness (Alayavijnana).The books` contribution to the broader field of the History of Religions rests in its presentation and analysis of the Buddhist Enlightenment as the salvific-transformational moment in which Tathata `awakens` to itself, comes to perfect slef-realization as the Absolute suchness of reality, in and through phenomenal human consciousness. The book is an interpretation of the Buddhist Path as the spontaneous self-emergence of `embryonic` absolute knowledge as it comes to free itself from the concealments of adventitious defilements, and possess itself in fully self-explicitated self-consciousness as the `Highest Truth` and unconditional nature of all existence; it does so only in the form of omniscient wisdom. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: The Flower Ornament Scripture Thomas Cleary, 1993-10-12 A masterful translation of one of the most influential Buddhist sutras—the Avatamsaka Sutra—by one of the greatest translators of Buddhist texts of our time Known in Chinese as Hua-yen and in Japanese as Kegon-kyo, the Avatamsaka Sutra, or Flower Ornament Scripture, is held in the highest regard and studied by Buddhists of all traditions. Through its structure and symbolism, as well as through its concisely stated principles, it conveys a vast range of Buddhist teachings. This one-volume edition contains Thomas Cleary’s definitive translation of all thirty-nine books of the sutra, along with an introduction, a glossary, and Cleary’s translation of Li Tongxuan’s seventh-century guide to the final book, the Gandavyuha, “Entry into the Realm of Reality.” |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: The Three Pure Land Sutras , 2003 The larger sutra on Amitāyus (Taishō volume 12, number 360) -- The sutra on contemplation of Amitāyus (Taishō volume 12, number 365) -- The smaller sutra on Amitāyus (Taishō volume 12, number 366). |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: Dreaming Me Jan Willis, 2012-06-25 Jan Willis is not Baptist or Buddhist. She is simply both. Dreaming Me is the story of her life, as a child growing up in the Jim Crow South, dealing with racism in an Ivy League college, and becoming involved with the Black Panther Party. But it wasn't until meeting Lama Yeshe, a Tibetan Buddhist monk living in the mountains of Nepal, that she realized who the real Jan Willis was, and how to make the most of the life she was living. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: The Large Sutra on Perfect Wisdom Edward Conze, 1975 Some 2000 years ago Buddhism experienced a major reformation through a movement called the Mahayana, or Great Vehicle, which dominated religious through in much of Asia for many centuries and still exerts considerable influence. The basic Mahayana texts, sermons ascribed to the Buddha and called sutras in Sanskrit, discussed the perfect wisdom. The Large Sutra on Perfect Wisdom took shape between 50 and 2000 A.D. in southern India during one of the most momentous outbursts of religious creativity in human history. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: Skilful Means Michael Pye, 2004-08-02 'Skilful Means' is the key principle of Mahayana, one of the great Buddhist traditions. First described in the Lotus Sutra, it originates in myths of the Buddha's compassionate plans for raising life from the ceaseless round of birth and death. His strategies or interventions are 'skilful means' - morally wholesome tricks devised for the purpose of enabling nirvana or enlightenment. Michael Pye's clear and engaging introductory guide investigates the meaning and context of skilful means in Mayahana Buddhist teachings, whilst tracing its early origins in ancient Japanese and Theravada thought. First published in 1978, and still the best explanation of the concept, it illuminates a core working philosophy essential for any complete understanding of Buddhism. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: Buddha Nature Maitreya, Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye, Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso, Asanga, 2018-08-14 The Buddha's definitive teachings on how we should understand the ground of enlightenment and the nature and qualities of buddhahood. All sentient beings, without exception, have buddha nature—the inherent purity and perfection of the mind, untouched by changing mental states. Thus there is neither any reason for conceit nor self-contempt. This is obscured by veils that are removable and do not touch the inherent purity and perfection of the nature of the mind. The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra, one of the “Five Treatises” said to have been dictated to Asanga by the Bodhisattva Maitreya, presents the Buddha’s definitive teachings on how we should understand this ground of enlightenment and clarifies the nature and qualities of buddhahood. This seminal text details with great clarity the view that forms the basis for Vajrayana, and especially Mahamudra, practice. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: Describing the Indescribable Xingyun, 2001-02 The Diamond Sutra is revered throughout Asia as one of the Buddha's most profound expressions of the nature of reality. Describing the Indescribable offers a brilliant explanation from a modern Chinese meditation master. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: the saddharma-pundarika H. Kern, 1970 |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: The Six Perfections Dale Stuart Wright, 2009 Here is a lucid, accessible, and inspiring guide to the six perfections--Buddhist teachings about six dimensions of human character that require perfecting: generosity, morality, tolerance, energy, meditation, and wisdom. Drawing on the Diamond Sutra, the Large Sutra on Perfect Wisdom, and other essential Mahayana texts, Dale Wright shows how these teachings were understood and practiced in classical Mahayana Buddhism and how they can be adapted to contemporary life in a global society. What would the perfection of generosity look like today, for example? What would it mean to give with neither ulterior motives nor naivet ? Devoting a separate chapter to each of the six perfections, Wright combines sophisticated analysis with real-life applications. Buddhists have always stressed self-cultivation, the uniquely human freedom that opens the possibility of shaping the kind of life we will live and the kind of person we will become. For those interested in ideals of human character and practices of self-cultivation, The Six Perfections offers invaluable guidance. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: The Lotus Sutra , 2014-04-14 The Lotus Sutra is regarded as one of the world's great religious scriptures and most influential texts. It's a seminal work in the development of Buddhism throughout East Asia and, by extension, in the development of Mahayana Buddhism throughout the world. Taking place in a vast and fantastical cosmic setting, the Lotus Sutra places emphasis on skillfully doing whatever is needed to serve and compassionately care for others, on breaking down distinctions between the fully enlightened buddha and the bodhisattva who vows to postpone salvation until all beings may share it, and especially on each and every being's innate capacity to become a buddha. Gene Reeves's new translation appeals to readers with little or no familiarity with technical Buddhist vocabulary, as well as long-time practitioners and students. In addition, this remarkable volume includes the full threefold text of this classic. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: Self-realization of Noble Wisdom Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki, 1983 |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: Approaching the Great Perfection Sam Van Schaik, 2013-02-08 Dzogchen, the Great Perfection, is the highest meditative practice of the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism. Approaching the Great Perfection looks at a seminal figure of this lineage, Jigme Lingpa, an eighteenth-century scholar and meditation master whose cycle of teachings, the Longchen Nyingtig, has been handed down through generations as a complete path to enlightenment. Ten of Jigme Lingpa's texts are presented here, along with extensive analysis by van Schaik of a core tension within Buddhism: Does enlightenment develop gradually, or does it come all at once? Though these two positions are often portrayed by modern scholars as entrenched polemical views, van Schaik explains that both tendencies are present within each of the Tibetan Buddhist schools. He demonstrates how Jigme Lingpa is a great illustration of this balancing act, using the rhetoric of both sides to propel his students along the path of the Great Perfection. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: Sutra of the Past Vows of Earth Store Bodhisattva Hsüan Hua, 1982 This Sutra tells how Earth Store Bodhisattva became known as Foremost in Vows. Also called the Sutra of Filial Piety, this text describes several of the Bodhisattva's past lives. It is a clear, practical manual for how to handle the circumstances of life, death, and rebirth. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: The Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines & Its Verse Summary , 1973 |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: The Essence of the Heart Sutra Dalai Lama XIV Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama, 2005-07-07 For more than 2,000 years, the Heart Sutra has been of central importance to millions of Buddhists. Whether memorized, chanted, or studied, this sacred text is often looked to for inspiration. Based on talks the Dalai Lama gave in the spring of 2001, Essence of the Heart Sutra is a masterful translation of the Dalai Lama's on the subject--teachings that provide fresh insights on a mainstay of Buddhist practice. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: Tsung-mi and the Sinification of Buddhism Peter N. Gregory, 1991 Honored as a patriarch in both the Ch'an and Hua-yen schools of medieval Chinese Buddhism, Kuei-feng Tsung-mi (780-841) was a key thinker in a period of intellectual ferment giving way to new, uniquely Chinese forms of religion. Beginning with a detailed discussion of Tsung-mi's life and times, Peter Gregory analyzes his thought within the context of T'ang dynasty Buddhism and Chinese intellectual history. Tsung-mi's reformulations of Buddhist doctrine within the Ch'an and Hua-yen schools and his incorporation of elements from Confucianism are shown as having led to a truly integrative and comprehensive framework of thought, one in which all religious values can be seen to inform one another. Gregory maintains that Tsung-mi's reformulation of Hua-yen can be understood only by relating it to his involvement with and reaction to the various movements within the Ch'an of his day. He then examines Tsung-mi's analysis of Ch'an, which is characterized by the thinker's strong reaction against the antinomian interpretations of Ch'an advocated in some of the school's more radical strands. The moral tenor of these writings suggests the formative influence that Tsung-mi's early study of Confucian texts had on his overall orientation. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: The Diamond Sutra Mu Soeng, 2011-03-17 In this brilliant new translation and commentary on The Diamond Sutra--one of the sublime wisdom teachings of Mahayana Buddhism--Mu Soeng integrates this ancient wisdom teaching with current scientific and psychological thought. His clear and readable commentary traces the connections between these teachings and contemporary theories of quantum reality, explores the sutra within the framework of Buddhist meditation practices, and provides a comprehensive historical survey of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. Mu Soeng's goal throughout is to reveal the inspiration and wisdom of The Diamond Sutra to today's reader in an accessible, engaging, and modern manner. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: Nichiren Jack Arden Christensen, 2001 Here is a chronicle of this important figure of Japanese Buddhism which tells of his conflicts with the rulers of his time and of his teachings. Nichiren was a Buddhist reformer, who saw the Lotus Sutra as the cornerstone of the Dharma. His life and teachings continue to serve as an inspiration and guide for people's lives today. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: Mother of the Buddhas Lex Hixon, 1993 Selected from Jadunath Sinha's Rama Prasada's devotional songs. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: The Sutra of the Forty-Two Sections Gautama Buddha, 2015-06-02 The Sutra of Forty-two Chapters consists of a brief prologue and 42 short chapters (mostly under 100 Chinese characters), composed largely of quotations from the Buddha. Most chapters begin The Buddha said... but several provide the context of a situation or a question asked of the Buddha. The scripture itself is not considered a formal sutra, and early scriptures refer to the work as Forty-two Sections from Buddhist Scriptures or The Forty-two Sections of Emperor Xiao Ming. Because of its association with the entrance of Buddhism to China, it is accorded a very significant status in East Asia. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: Silent Illumination Guo Gu, 2021-03-09 Our natural awakening—or buddha-nature—is inherent within all of us and waiting to be realized. Buddha-nature has the qualities of both silence and illumination, and by working with silent illumination meditation you can find your own awakening. Distinguished Chan Buddhist teacher Guo Gu introduces you to the significance and methods of this practice through in-depth explanations and guided instructions. To help establish a foundation for realizing silent illumination, he has translated twenty-five teachings from the influential master Hongzhi Zhengjue into English, accompanied by his personal commentary. This book will be an indispensable resource for meditators interested in beginning or deepening their silent illumination practice. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: Journey to the West (2018 Edition - PDF) Wu Cheng'en, 2018-08-14 The bestselling Journey to the West comic book by artist Chang Boon Kiat is now back in a brand new fully coloured edition. Journey to the West is one of the greatest classics in Chinese literature. It tells the epic tale of the monk Xuanzang who journeys to the West in search of the Buddhist sutras with his disciples, Sun Wukong, Sandy and Pigsy. Along the way, Xuanzang's life was threatened by the diabolical White Bone Spirit, the menacing Red Child and his fearsome parents and, a host of evil spirits who sought to devour Xuanzang's flesh to attain immortality. Bear witness to the formidable Sun Wukong's (Monkey God) prowess as he takes them on, using his Fiery Eyes, Golden Cudgel, Somersault Cloud, and quick wits! Be prepared for a galloping read that will leave you breathless! |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: Steps on the Path to Enlightenment Geshe Lhundup Sopa, 2004 |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: Introduction to the Lotus Sutra Shinjō Suguro, 1998 To many Buddhists, The Lotus Sutra is one of the most important, if not the most important, sutras in the Buddhist canon. To the beginning student of Buddhism, however, The Lotus Sutra often presents a difficult challenge. For this reason, the authors have developed An Introduction to The Lotus Sutra, making it easy to understand this central scripture of Mahayana Buddhism. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: The Nectar of Bodhicitta Lama Zopa Rinpoche, 2021-09-12 LYWA director Nick Ribush writes: The story behind this book is that in the early Kopan Monastery courses, Lama Zopa Rinpoche would start his day’s teachings by quoting a verse from Shantideva’s or Khunu Lama Rinpoche’s seminal texts, giving a short teaching on it and then suggesting that students use it to generate a bodhicitta motivation for the day’s activities (mainly teachings, meditations and discussion groups but also ordinary activities such as eating, talking, walking around and so forth). Since those days I’ve always thought that a compilation of these short teachings would make a great book, and finally, here it is. Editor Gordon McDougall has assembled Rinpoche's teachings into two parts, sorted by author of the verses and arranged thematically. In Part One, Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaches on selected verses from Khunu Lama Rinpoche's Jewel Lamp, now published as Vast as the Heavens, Deep as the Sea. Lama Zopa Rinpoche advises, Understanding and constantly reminding ourselves of the skies of benefits that bodhicitta brings is unbelievably worthwhile. This is the overall purpose of Khunu Lama Rinpoche’s book, to cause us to feel inspired and joyful that such a mind is possible. In Part Two, Rinpoche teaches on verses from the first chapter of Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life. These verses describe the amazing benefits of developing the precious mind of bodhicitta, the supreme cause of happiness for all sentient beings. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: The Prajñāpāramitā Literature Edward Conze, 1978 Description: The literature on Prajnaparamita, vast, deep and vital to an understanding of the Mahayana. It has so far been neglected by the European scholars. With the aim of facilitating the study, the author has set out a certain amount of information about it. Thus this handbook records for the use of scholars the very limited knowledge acquired during the last century. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: The Short Prajñāpāramitā Texts Edward Conze, 1974 |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: The Wisdom of Buddha (Wisdom) , 2006-04 |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: Source Elements of the Lotus Sutra Keisho Tsukamoto, 2007-09-15 The central idea of the Lotus Sutra is integration, that the teaching of three vehicles is an expedient to enable all to reach enlightenment. The Lotus Sutra can be considered the scripture of a religious movement within Mahayana Buddhism that set out to integrate the religion, thought, and culture of the peoples who lived in northwestern India around the beginning of the common era. This book verifies the historical background, together with the relevant social and cultural factors that encouraged such religious harmony and fostered establishment of the idea of integration. It approaches those phenomena through not only philology but also historical science, archaeology, art history, paleography, epigraphy, and numismatics.--Publisher's website. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: Tiantai Lotus Texts , 2013 This volume contains four important texts in the Tiantai Lotus tradition: The Infinite Meanings Sutra, composed as an introduction to the Lotus Sutra, and The Sutra Expounded by the Buddha on the Practice of the Way through Contemplation of Bodhisattva All-embracing Goodness are part of the so-called Threefold Lotus Sutra. The Commentary on the Lotus Sutra is a translation of the Saddharmapuṇḍarīka-sūtra-upadeśa (Jpn. Myōhorengekyō upadaisha), a commentary on the Lotus Sutra attributed to the eminent Buddhist philosopher Vasubandhu. A Guide to the Tiantai Fourfold Teachings is a translation of a tenth-century text by the Korean monk Chegwan that presents an introduction to the teachings of Zhiyi (538-597), founder of the Tiantai tradition. |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: The Large Sutra on Perfect Wisdom , 1964 |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: The Shurangama Sutra with Commentary Hsüan Hua, 2003 |
| sutra of perfect enlightenment: The Heart Sutra Red Pine, 2004 A new translation of essential texts of Mahayana Buddhism brings together various Sanskrit and Chinese sutra into one accessible collection of spiritual writings, including poetry, religious texts, and wisdom from ancient teachers. |
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In Buddhism, sutras, also known as suttas, are canonical scriptures, many of which are regarded as records of the oral teachings of Gautama Buddha. They are not aphoristic, but are quite …
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Jan 2, 2024 · Sutras are ancient texts that are still deeply meaningful today. Six dharma teachers each unpack a beloved sutra.
What Is a Sutra in Buddhism? - Learn Religions
May 9, 2018 · A sutra is a religious teaching, usually taking the form of an aphorism or short statement of beliefs. Sutra means the same thing in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism; …
Sutra - World History Encyclopedia
Oct 14, 2020 · A sutra (Sanskrit for “thread”) is a written work in the belief systems of Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism which is understood to accurately preserve important teachings of the …
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May 28, 2025 · Buddhist sutras are short passages that contain spiritual teachings. The sutra means “thread” in Sanskrit. Contextually, it refers to a thread of verses that form a manual. …
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Complete English-translated Buddhist Sutras (Suttas) and commentaries from all traditions. Over 50 features. Includes Pali Sutta and Mahayana Sutras.
Sutra | Upanishads, Vedas, Dharma | Britannica
sutra, in Hinduism, a brief aphoristic composition; in Buddhism, a more extended exposition, the basic form of the scriptures of both the Theravada (Way of Elders) and Mahayana (Greater …
Dharma Media Type: Sutras | Plum Village
Jan 15, 2020 · 1) Let us listen and observe to understand how, from a happy and wholesome state, people have brought society into a state of terror and violence. How have past …
Sutra - Wikipedia
In Buddhism, sutras, also known as suttas, are canonical scriptures, many of which are regarded as records of the oral teachings of Gautama Buddha. They are not aphoristic, but are quite …
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Secure login to the Sub-National Treasury Regulatory Application for financial management and planning at local government levels.
SUTRA | The Root to Healthy Hair
Discover the magic of professional hair styling with SUTRA. Shop high quality, innovative hair tools & products designed for salon-level results at home.
Six Buddhist Sutras You Should Know - Lion's Roar
Jan 2, 2024 · Sutras are ancient texts that are still deeply meaningful today. Six dharma teachers each unpack a beloved sutra.
What Is a Sutra in Buddhism? - Learn Religions
May 9, 2018 · A sutra is a religious teaching, usually taking the form of an aphorism or short statement of beliefs. Sutra means the same thing in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism; …
Sutra - World History Encyclopedia
Oct 14, 2020 · A sutra (Sanskrit for “thread”) is a written work in the belief systems of Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism which is understood to accurately preserve important teachings of the …
7 Most Important Buddhist Sutras & Their Meaning - Mindvalley …
May 28, 2025 · Buddhist sutras are short passages that contain spiritual teachings. The sutra means “thread” in Sanskrit. Contextually, it refers to a thread of verses that form a manual. …
Buddhist Sutras including full English-translated Sutras and …
Complete English-translated Buddhist Sutras (Suttas) and commentaries from all traditions. Over 50 features. Includes Pali Sutta and Mahayana Sutras.
Sutra | Upanishads, Vedas, Dharma | Britannica
sutra, in Hinduism, a brief aphoristic composition; in Buddhism, a more extended exposition, the basic form of the scriptures of both the Theravada (Way of Elders) and Mahayana (Greater …
Dharma Media Type: Sutras | Plum Village
Jan 15, 2020 · 1) Let us listen and observe to understand how, from a happy and wholesome state, people have brought society into a state of terror and violence. How have past …
