Saturday, March 31, 2012

Why I like Thich Nhat Hanh's writing.

In the diamond that cuts through illusion which are commentaries on the prajna paramita diamond Sutra.

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What you think Subhuti? Does a bodhisattva create a serene and beautiful go to field? No world on one why to create a serene and beautiful Buddha field is not in fact creating a serene and beautiful Buddha. That is why it is called creating a serene and beautiful Buddha field.

This has been explained by many in equally difficult to grasp translations. This is much more understandable.

"Upon attaining enlightenment, all Buddhists and bodhisattvas open a new world for people on the path of realization who want to study and practice with that. Every Buddha creates a pure land as a practice center. A pure land is a fresh, beautiful place where people are happy and peaceful. Creating a pure land is called setting up a serene and beautifulBuddha field. Teachers and students work together to make such a place beautiful, pleasant, and fresh, so that many people can go there to live and practice. The greater their power of awakening and piece the more pleasant is there pure land.

Amitabha Buddha has a pure land in the Western Paradise. Akshobya Buddha has a place called wondrous joy.After a period of practice, if you have some attainment and peace you may wish to share them with others and establish a small practice community. But this should always be done in the spirit of formlessness do not be bound by the practice center you establish.To create a serene and beautiful Buddha field is not in fact creating a serene and beautiful Buddha field means to do so in the spirit of formlessness. Do not let yourself be devoured by your Buddha field or you you will suffer. Do not allow yourself to be burnt out in the process of setting up a practice center.

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