Emptiness. Atman v Anatman. Interdependent Origination. Two Truths Theory. Nagarjuna, 2 nd c. Indian Philosopher

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2 Emptiness Atman v Anatman Interdependent Origination Two Truths Theory most famous of Buddhist philosophers, sometimes called the Second Buddha : Nagarjuna, 2 nd c. Indian Philosopher

3 Our beliefs are often based upon our limited perspectives, and there can be more than one way of viewing the same thing.

4 MATCHING CONCEPTS: ANOTHER FORM OF TAOISM? The Greco-Buddhists and Kushans practiced an early form of Mahayana Buddhism called the Sarvastivada school An Shigao (2 nd -c) Parthian Prince from the Kushan region founder of Chinese Buddhism

5 MEDITATION over ARGUMENT Vasabandhu These brothers lived in the 4 th -c in India. Asanga The Consciousness-Only School the third turning of the Dharma Wheel

6 4 th -c monk from India, was forcibly brought to China by the Chinese Army. He taught that the profundity of Daoist thought is exactly what misleads.

7 5 th -c Bodhidharma brought Chan Buddhist method to China

8 12 th -c (1193) Sacred texts were transported to Tibet at this time for safe-keeping.

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10 Diamond All composed things are like a dream, a phantom, a drop of dew, a flash of lightning. That is how to meditate on them, that is how to observe them. Shakyamuni Buddha vajra (thunderbolt and diamond) represents firmness of spirit and spiritual power translated into Chinese by Lokaksema 2 nd c

11 Perfection of Wisdom Heart Sutra Avalokiteshvara s Enlightenment Kailasanatha Temple, Ellora, Maharashtra, India Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Sutra The Boddhisattvadevi (goddess) Tara as the personification of Wisdom, mother of all the Buddhas The female version of Avalokiteshvara translated into Chinese by Lokaksema 2 nd c Mantra: gate, gate, pāragate, pārasaṃgate bodhi svāhā (Go, go, go beyond, go completely beyond, sacrificing the the ego and awaken.)

12 Bodhisattvas hear about the Buddha Amitabha and call him to mind again and again in this land. Because of this calling to mind, they see the Buddha Amitabha. Having seen him they ask him what dharmas it takes to be born in the realm of the Buddha Amitabha. Then the Buddha Amitabha says to these bodhisattvas: 'If you wish to come and be born in my realm, you must always call me to mind again and again, you must always keep this thought in mind without letting up, and thus you will succeed in coming to be born in my realm. "Sutra of the samadhi of being in the presence of all Buddhas." translated into Chinese by Lokaksema 2 nd c

13 aka Tantric Buddhism, Esoteric Buddhism vajra=thunderbolt can penetrate through any obstacle vajra and bell like lingum and yoni (in Shaivism)

14 The Vajrayana scriptures are called Tantras. The focus in Tantrism is on energies. The idea is to merge with the Buddha Nature, beyond all duality, at the heart of existence.

15 The Great Perfection samadhi in the Sanskrit

16 In the Tibetan tradition, Dharmakaya is often seen as the character of the Adi-Buddha. self-emanating self-originating primal reality In the Nyingma School called Samantabhadra and Samantabhadri

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18 The 3 Secrets to discovering one s Buddha Nature (the nature of reality): Mantra, Mudra, and Mandala Tantrism offers 3 secrets to the achievement of enlightenment in this lifetime. MANTRANAYA Avalokiteshvara Mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum (The Jewel is in the Lotus)

19 3 Secrets: Mantra, Mudra, and Mandala

20 It is important in Tantrism to either visualize a Bodhisattva in front of you, or to even go a step further and picture yourself as the Bodhisattva. 3 Secrets: Mantra, Mudra, and Mandala

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22 called Chenrezig in Tibetan

23 Some traditions hold that Avalokiteshvara appears as female form to guide us over to Sukhavati.

24 Chinese version of Tara

25 Guan Yin Shan in Dongguan, China

26 Japanese version of Guan Yin and Tara

27 Tenzin Gyatso The 14 th Dalai Lama: Ocean of Wisdom An incarnation of Avalokiteshvara If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. Dalai Lama

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32 Based on a true story about the young Dalai Lama and a German explorer and athlete, Heinrich Harrer.

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39 The one who meditates without the view Is like a blind man wandering the plains. There is no reference point for where the true path is. The one who does not meditate, but merely holds the view Is like a rich man tethered by stinginess. He is unable to bring appropriate fruition to himself and others. Joining the view and meditation is the sacred tradition. Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye

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44 Prayers are written on prayer flags and prayer wheels, and the wind carries them to all beings. Prayer Flags

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