28 Apr 2022
While the Buddha is dwelling in Vaiśālī at Āmrapālī’s grove, a Licchavi youth named Superior Skill requests him to reveal those buddhas presently dwelling in fulfillment of their former aspirations, such that venerating them and remembering their names can dispel fear and harm. The Buddha responds by listing the names of eight buddhas and the names of their buddha realms.
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11 Apr 2022
一時，釋迦牟尼佛住於迦毗羅衛附近的尼拘律樹園。一日，世尊與侍者阿難一同來到難陀的家中。世尊向難陀開示了出家為僧的意義及諸多利益，然而難陀卻對於出家猶豫不決。於是世尊又用譬喻的方式解說了獲得善妙人身、值遇佛陀並有機會出家為僧是何等幸運之事。難陀聞佛所言，深受震撼，遂決定舍俗出家。
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7 Apr 2022
In this sūtra, the Buddha Śākyamuni, accompanied by Ānanda, visits the house of Nanda during his stay in Banyan Grove near Kapilavastu. A discourse ensues in which the Buddha explains to Nanda the importance and benefits of going forth as a monk.
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2 Apr 2022
History has largely forgotten how important this jewel of a country and cradle of the dharma once was. The Sources of Buddhist Traditions is a monthly column in Tricycle magazine from three of the major digital resources for Buddhist …
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