The Great Prajna Paramita Sutra, Volume 8

The Great Prajna Paramita Sutra, Volume 8
Author: Naichen Chen
Publisher: Wheatmark, Inc.
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2024-04-05
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN:

Sakyamuni Buddha taught Great Prajna Paramita in sixteen assemblies in four locations over twenty-two years. It was recorded posthumously by his disciples in six hundred fascicles of approximately five million words and is regarded as the largest canon in Buddhism. The Sanskrit original was translated into Chinese by Xuanzang (Hsüan-tsang) during the seventh century (from 660 through 663). This text is now available in English. The Great Prajna Paramita Sutra is important not only because of its extensive teaching, but because it explains what the great bodhisattva, the great bodhisattva path of cultivation, and the great bodhisattva vehicle are. It depicts, manifests, and provides guidance on how one should learn to become a bodhisattva—and eventually a Buddha—transcending self-interest to reach a state of emptiness, selflessness, and nonattachment. Regardless of where you are on the path to enlightenment, you will be nourished by its parables and dialogues.

The Great Prajna Paramita Sutra, Volume 6

The Great Prajna Paramita Sutra, Volume 6
Author: Naichen Chen
Publisher: Wheatmark, Inc.
Total Pages: 594
Release: 2023-07-25
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN:

When staying with prajna paramita, the bodhisattva-path practitioners will also absorb all superior virtuous dharmas. Owing to nonattainment, learners will be relieved from attachment and self-conceit and become humble, and their powers for removing vexations, hindrances, coverings, and bondages will also be strengthened. That is what is meant by expedient skillfulness in cultivating prajna paramita. The importance of the bodhisattvas becomes significant during the times when Thus-Comers are not present. Given that circumstance, the bodhisattvas are the only ones who can teach sentient beings correct dharma expediently and skillfully. Both great bodhisattvas and expedient skillfulness come out of prajna paramita. Because the great bodhisattvas have achieved expedient skillfulness, they are able to really practice virtuous dharmas, attain superior benefits, assist the sentient beings to mature, and dignify and purify the Buddha lands.

The Great Prajna Paramita Sutra, Volume 5

The Great Prajna Paramita Sutra, Volume 5
Author: Naichen Chen
Publisher: Wheatmark, Inc.
Total Pages: 525
Release: 2022-05-30
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1627879595

Prajna: transcendental wisdom Paramita: ferrying over to the other shore; perfection The Great Prajna Paramita Sutra, taught by the Buddha in sixteen assemblies in four places over twenty-two years and recorded posthumously by his disciples in six hundred fascicles with approximately five million words, is regarded as the largest canon in Buddhism. It is important not only because of its extensive teaching but also because it demonstrates what the great bodhisattva, the great bodhisattva path of cultivation, and the great bodhisattva vehicle are. Additionally, it indicates how one should cultivate and learn to become a bodhisattva -- and eventually a Buddha -- transcending self-interest to reach a state of emptiness, selflessness, and nonattachment. This sutra depicts, manifests, and elaborates an entire learning process leading to Buddhahood. Regardless of where you are on the path to enlightenment, you will be nourished by the parables and dialogues within. “When practicing and learning prajna paramita, if the great bodhisattvas do not see the arising and extinction, grasping and renunciation, contamination and purification, formation and disintegration, and the increase and decrease of all dharmas, then they will be able to accomplish the perfect knowledge of all perfect knowledge. It is because they have adopted non-learning and non-accomplishment as expediency.” (Fascicle 89)

The Seven Eyes Of God - Expanded Edition Lecture

The Seven Eyes Of God - Expanded Edition Lecture
Author: Neville Goddard
Publisher: Neville Goddard
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2024-02-04
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1304712699

THE SEVEN EYES OF GOD EXPANDED EDITION LECTURE BASED ON THE LECTURE BY NEVILLE GODDARD WRITTEN BY NEVILLE GODDARD ABOUT THIS BOOK This book is a public domain ebook, enriched with new content that delves into the life and teachings of the original author. The additional material serves as an insightful expansion, designed to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the context surrounding the author's work. By incorporating details about the author's life and the philosophical underpinnings of their teachings, this enhanced edition offers a comprehensive exploration that goes beyond the original text. Readers are invited to engage with a more comprehensive narrative, gaining not only knowledge of the author's literary contributions but also a nuanced perspective on the factors that influenced their work. ABOUT NEVILLE GODDARD: Neville Goddard was a mystic and spiritual teacher who lived from 1905 to 1972. He was born in Barbados and later moved to New York City, where he began to study spiritual and mystical teachings. He also studied the work of psychologists such as Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. Goddard's main teachings focus on the power of the imagination to create one's reality. He believed that everything in our lives, from our circumstances to our health, is a result of our imaginal acts. He taught that by changing our thoughts and beliefs, we can change our lives and manifest our desires. BOOK CONTENT: About This Book Brief Book Introduction Brief Biography Of Neville Goddard Introduction Early Life And Awakening Teachings And Philosophy Notable Works And Legacy About Neville Goddard LECTURE: THE SEVEN EYES OF GOD EXPANDED CONTENT 10 LESSONS FROM THE LECTURE 01. Progressive Spiritual Evolution 02. Universal Themes In Spirituality 03. Sacrificing For Divine Favor 04. Seeking External Guidance 05. The Illusion Of Security 06. Manipulation And Control 07. Self-Assertion And Creation 08. Selfless Sacrifice 09. The Eighth Eye Of Awakening 10. Forgiveness And Spiritual Enlightenment KEY THEMES IN NEVILLE GODDARD'S TEACHINGS The Power Of Imagination Consciousness And Awareness Living From The End Revision And Reimagining Faith And Belief Inner Conversations And Self-Talk The Law Of Assumption Gratitude And Appreciation Oneness And Interconnectedness Personal Responsibility And Empowerment