All rinpoches, dharma masters, acaryas, masters of dharma-listening sessions and Buddhists who are learning Buddhism and cultivating, You should all know that any holy virtuous one should possess a certificate of holiness and virtue. A certificate of holiness and virtue can be signed by three masters and seven witnesses or by seven masters and ten… Read More »
All Dharma-Listening Centers, Amitabha! In April, 2010, the International Buddhism Sangha Association (IBSA) distributed a “Buddha Hall Layout Diagram for Dharma-Listening Centers.” Because the description given by IBSA’s department that published the document was overly rough, misunderstanding was caused in some dharma-listening centers. The arrangement of hanging the Dorje Chang Buddha Lineage Refuge Tree, the… Read More »
Letters from disciples Liu Yukai and Zhu Yaqin On this auspicious New Year’s Day for beseeching good luck and fortune, the International Buddhism Sangha Association (IBSA) received a letter from two Buddhist disciples, Liu Yukai and Zhu Yaqin. They expressed their wish that the IBSA can forward their letter to all. Based on the sincerity… Read More »
A Holy Virtuous One Who Has Been Totally Remolded The International Buddhism Sangha Association (the Association) abides by the principles of the complete Buddha-dharma from H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and Sakyamuni Buddha. We do not differentiate based on sects or factions and do not have any parochial prejudice. Regardless of whether one belongs to… Read More »
from the Office of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III: Our Office received requests for assistance from some Buddhist disciples. They hoped that the Office can purchase on their behalf the first-day cover issued in commemoration of the “HIS HOLINESS DORJE CHANG BUDDHA III DAY.” Because H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and the Office did not… Read More »
from the Office of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III: One who learns Buddhism and cultivates must possess correct knowledge and views. Otherwise, with partial and evil knowledge and views, one will deviate from cultivating and behaving according to the Buddha’s teaching and will lose the fundamental nature of cultivation. Regarding some questions that Buddhist disciples… Read More »
Why Is “Seven Masters and Ten Witnesses” Required? In the explanations given here today, we first ask you all for forgiveness. What we say may not be nice to hear. However, the purpose is for the wellbeing of you all. A few days ago, our Association (the IBSA) issued explanations about the question of “Seven… Read More »
from the Office of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III: First, we would like to remind you all to take this matter seriously and truly act upon this Twenty-Fourth Public Announcement to carry it out in your conduct. You should no longer repeat the way of seeing without action. Otherwise, there will the continuous appearing of… Read More »
Explanations of Phowa, Mud-Pill Fruit of Accomplishment, and Vajra Body Substitution Meditation Dharmas and the Reasons for Proctored Exams to Establish Proof of Realization: Some people asked about the relative relationship and classifications between the dharmas of Phowa, Mud-Pill Fruit of Accomplishment, and Vajra Body Substitution Meditation, why exams proctored by seven masters and ten… Read More »
Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco on 1025 Market Street near Sixth Street, The International American Art Museum is a permanent, non-profit museum open to the public. The Museum’s goal is to utilize the exhibition forum to pass on works of art that have achieved the most exquisite beauty and preciousness in the… Read More »