Dharma Wheel

It's important enough to be mentioned in several treatises by Kūkai that's interpreted through Shingon lenses like in the seminal work known as the 'Treatise on the Ten Stages of the Mind' (J: 十住心論 ; Jūjūshinron [Note: I haven't come across any full vernacular translation of this work but snippets o...

I am unsure if this link will be helpful to you but the difficulty of your question lies in the crossing of two starkly divergent traditions, hence the list of past, present & future Buddhas have to be tread on with care, even with the near shared legacy of the Āgamas that are preserved in the T...

I understand, but I'd prefer to follow strictly the teachings of a school. Jodo Shinshu doctrine says that to pay homage to Amida is enough because it means to pay homage to all buddhas and bodhisattvas. So I couldn't say "Om Mani Padme Hum" anymore? A bit difficult to me. This is somethi...

Before I practiced Vajrayana, I have a Chenresig empowerment and bodhicitta vows. I don't want to show disrespect to any buddhist traditions (I admire all the Buddha's ways to Enlightenment), so up to now I've made a mixed practice. There are no sanghas (of any schools) next to me, I should have to...

Back then, when I practiced with Dharma Drum Mountain , these were recommended preliminary practices developed by DDM's Founding Master before an actual sitting. There are 2 types and anyone can try it out for themselves to calm both body & mind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl78LH5R9k8 https...

I'm not entirely sure if it matters if the sutra itself is authentic. The dharani exists independently of the sutra, in many different versions, including Sanskrit copies, and Tibetan versions. I think it's quite likely that the dharani itself is of Indic origin. Since it was circulating independen...

If you know any, could you say the name? I am new to Shingon Buddhism and I don't know many priests. For starters, try here & here Pay close attention to the rules in each group to avoid rookie mistakes where possible and best of luck. Since you're in Brazil, check out this place It's hoped tha...

One answer to your query may be seen from 10:43 to 12:40. If you have time, the rest of it contains some interesting points to consider...


Here's another short one to look at... Also, try checking out this

阿弥陀如来御真言: おん、あみりた、ていぜい、からうん
amida nyorai go shingon: on a mi rita tei zei kara un / oṃ amṛta teje hara hūṃ

Happy Birthday in advance dearest Nippy...

https://japantoday-asset.scdn3.secure.raxcdn.com/img/store/6f/83/a27b6de63324a3e8634ee90f0321efc422cd/Screen%20Shot%202019-07-25%20at%207.57.34/_w850.png Solemn prayers resound deep in the mountains of Wakayama. At the top of Mount Koya, an isolated Buddhist retreat has been in quiet operation sinc...