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Shakyamuni Buddha: The Life of the Buddha

SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA: THE LIFE OF THE BUDDHA 1. The Shakya clansmen dwelt along the Rohini River which flows among the southern foothills of the Himalayas. Their king, Shuddhodana Gautama, established his capital at Kapilavastu and there had a great castle built and ruled wisely, winning the acclaim of his people. The Queen’s name was Maya. … Read more

The Last Teaching of Buddha

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THE LAST TEACHING OF THE BUDDHA Beneath the sala trees at Kusinagara, in his last words to his disciples, the Buddha said: “Make of yourself a light. Rely upon yourself: do not depend upon anyone else. Make my teachings your light. Rely upon them: do not depend upon any other teaching. Consider your body: Think … Read more

Foreword  by Dr. C. G. Jung to Suzuki’s Zen Buddhism

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Foreword  by Dr. C. G. Jung to Suzuki’s Zen Buddhism Daistz Teitaro Suzuki’s w’orks on Zen Buddhism are among the best contributions to the knowledge of living Buddhism that recent decades have produced, and Zen itself is the most impxDrtant fruit that has sprung from that tree whose roots are the collections of the Pali-Canon. … Read more

The Black Books, Vol. 1, Quotations

The Black Books, Vol. 1, Quotations Black Books A point exists at about the thirty-fifth year when things begin to change, it is the first moment of the shadow side of life, of the going down to death. It is clear that Dante found this point and those who have read Zarathustra will know that … Read more