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This channel contains videos about Buddhism, mostly focusing on teachings within the sutras or scriptures of the Mahayana (Great Vehicle) branch of Buddhism. Major emphasis is placed on the Threefold Lotus Sutra, and on the Bodhisattva path. As you will see from these videos, for me, exploration of this path led to a devotional orientation. I now rely upon Amida, the Buddha of infinite light and life.
Thank you for taking the time to view this channel. May it stimulate a sense of peace and happiness. -John in North Carolina, U.S.A.
Key Themes in the Lotus Sutra
Four Different Renderings of Excerpts from Shinran's Shoshinge
A Recitation of Excerpts from Rev. Koho Takata's Talk on Eitaikyo
A Shin Buddhist "Creed"
Pye on Skillful Means Pt. 17 (pp. 162)- On Western Traditions & Final Thoughts Re: Buddhism
Pye on Skillful Means Pt. 16 (pp. 160-161) - All Religions as Provisional
Pye on Skillful Means Pt. 15 (pp. 111-112) - Relation to Insight & Emptiness
A Synopsis of Shin Buddhism by Rev. John Paraskevopoulos, Pt. 16 - Conclusion & Summary
A Synopsis of Shin Buddhism by Rev. John Paraskevopoulos, Pt. 15
A Synopsis of Shin Buddhism by Rev. John Paraskevopoulos, Pt. 13
A Synopsis of Shin Buddhism by Rev. John Paraskevopoulos, Pt. 12
Pye on Skillful Means Pt. 14 (pp. 108-109) - Nagarjuna's Verses
Pye on Skillful Means Pt. 13 (pp. 106-107) - The Perfections (Paramitas)
Pye on Skillful Means Pt. 12 (pp. 105-106) - Prajnaparamita on Characteristics & Merit
A Synopsis of Shin Buddhism by Rev. John Paraskevopoulos, Pt. 11
A Synopsis of Shin Buddhism by Rev. John Paraskevopoulos, Pt. 10
From the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha Constitution (Shusei) - Section 3, Teaching
The Lankavatara Sutra trans. Red Pine, Lankavatara Mantra
Shinran's Profound Humility - Shozomatsu Wasan 115 and 116
The Lankavatara Sutra trans. Red Pine, Ch. 4, Pt. 10 (Sec. 90) On Eating Meat
The Lankavatara Sutra trans. Red Pine, Ch. 4, Pt. 9 (Sec. 89)
The Lankavatara Sutra trans. Red Pine, Ch. 4, Pt. 8 (Sec. 88) The Six Paramitas
The Lankavatara Sutra trans. Red Pine, Ch. 4, Pt. 7 (Sec. 86 & Sec. 87)
Why an Easy Path is a Legitimate Spiritual Modality
Buddhism Q&A, Series 2 #33, On Kuan Yin's Relationship to Amida Buddha
A Synopsis of Shin Buddhism by Rev John Paraskevopoulos, Pt 9
Buddhism Q&A, Series 2 #32, Does Buddhism Teach Detatchment?
The Lankavatara Sutra trans. Red Pine, Ch. 4, Pt. 6 (Sec. 85)
The Lankavatara Sutra trans. Red Pine, Ch. 4, Pt. 5 (Sec. 84)