Beyond the Mala: Nian Zhu and Chinese Buddhist Prayer Beads
In the West, Buddhist prayer beads are often simply called mala beads. In Chinese Buddhism, however, they are also known as Nian Zhu — 念珠, literally...
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Earth Store Bodhisattva: The Great Vow of Compassion and Filial Respect
Earth Store Bodhisattva: The Great Vow of Compassion and Filial Respect Among the many teachings in Mahayana Buddhism, the Earth Store Bodhisattva Sutra (地藏菩萨本愿经) holds a...
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The Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva: A Guide to the Bodhisattva Path
In the Avatamsaka Sutra, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva reveals a vast path of practice known as the Ten Great Vows. These vows are not presented merely as ideals...
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The Shurangama Mantra: A Sacred Practice of Vow, Awakening, and the Buddha’s Light
Among the many chants preserved in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition, the Shurangama Mantra holds a distinctive and deeply respected place. Long, solemn, and profound, it is...
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Shurangama Mantra: History, Meaning & Daily Practice | ZenSambodhi
The Shurangama Mantra A Daily Practice of Protection, Mindfulness, and Right Intention Among the many chants preserved in Chinese Buddhism, the Shurangama Mantra — 楞严咒 (Lèngyán...
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Ruixiang Chan Monastery
Jiangxi · China Ruixiang Chan Monastery 瑞 相 禅 院 A mountain monastery whose roots reach back toward the Northern Song dynasty, quietly standing among the...
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