Yang Ning’s Lectures on <the Diamond Sutra> – Segment 14. the Emptiness of Forms and the Cessation / Segment 15. the Merit of Upholding the Sutra / Segment 16. the Ability to Purify Karmic Obstacles

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Segment 14. the Emptiness of Forms and the Cessation / Segment 15. the Merit of Upholding the Sutra / Segment 16. the Ability to Purify Karmic Obstacles At this point, Subhūti, upon hearing the sutra, profoundly grasped its meaning. He shed tears, sobbed sorrowfully and addressed the Buddha, saying: “How extraordinary, World-Honored One! The Buddha has expounded such profound sutra, which I have … Read more

Yang Ning’s Lectures on <the Diamond Sutra> – Segment 13. the Proper Way to accept and practicethe Dharma

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Segment 13 / The Proper Way to accept and practice the Dharma At that time, Subhūti askes the Buddha, “World-Honoured One, what should this Sutra be named, and how should we properly practice it?”  The Buddha replies, “This Sutra should be named the Vajra PrajnaParamita. It is by this name that you should accept and practice it. Why? Subhūti, what the Prajna Paramita Buddha speaks of, it is actually not Prajna Paramita but is merely called so. Subhūti, do you … Read more

Yang Ning’s Lectures on <the Diamond Sutra> – Segment 11. Unconditioned Supreme fortune/ Segment 12. Reverence for the True Dharma

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Segment 11 / Unconditioned Supreme fortune The Buddha askes Subhūti: “Subhūti, do you think the number of grains of sand in the Ganges River is vast? If there were rivers as many as the grains of sand in the Ganges，would the total of grains of sand in all those rivers be vast? ” Subhūti responded, “Indeed, … Read more

Yang Ning’s Lectures on <the Diamond Sutra>  – Segment 10. the Adornment of the Pure Land

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Segment 10 / The Adornment of the Pure Land The Buddha asked Subhūti, “What do you think? When the Tathāgata was in the presence of the Lamp- Light Buddha in the past, did he attain anything in the Dharma or not?” Subhūti responded, “No, World-Honoured One. The Tathāgata, in the presence of the Lamp-Light Buddha, … Read more

Yang Ning’s Lectures on <the Diamond Sutra> – Segment 9. the Form and the Emptiness of the Form

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Segment 9 / The Form and the Emptiness of the Form The Buddha asked Subhūti, “What do you think, Subhūti? Can a stream-enterer (Sotapanna) think, ‘I have attained the fruit of stream-entry’?” Subhūti responded, “No, World-Honoured One! Why is that? Because a stream-enterer is described as one who has entered the stream, but in reality, … Read more

Fulfilling the Mission

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As she jumped, something in her chest shattered with a “Crack.” Looking down, she saw her “Ego-attachment” had broken. Instantly, ten thousand rays of golden light erupted from her body; she had become an “Indestructible Vajra Body.” The mushroom-shaped toxic clouds were purified or dispersed upon contact with her body. Entering the Sea of Suffering, … Read more

Entering the Illusory Realm of Light

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Just as Dabei and Duozhi emerged from the cave entrance, they were immediately struck by a blinding, intense light that made it impossible to open their eyes. After taking only a few steps, they found themselves completely enveloped in a dazzling white light, unable to get their bearings at all. Suddenly, Duozhi said, “Dabei, I … Read more

Entering the Illusory Realm of Buddhas

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Having passed through the Gate of Goodness, she was no longer under demon control, but shadows of the demon world still haunted her. She walked quickly, not daring to relax. Finally, countless caves and thatched huts appeared before her. It was a sharp contrast to the golden magnificence of the Demon World. She had entered … Read more

Crossing the Demon Palace

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Along the way, she passed through countless illusory realms created by Greed, Anger, Ignorance, Arrogance, and Doubt, finally arriving at the foot of “Self-Nature Mountain.” At the base of the mountain, many men and women were gathered. They were dressed strangely, with bizarre hairstyles; most of the women were nearly naked, their bodies painted with … Read more

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