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VAJRA BODHI SEA

November, Mahayana 3000 
          Theravada 2516

Volume IV - Series 9 - NO. 44

NA MWO HE LA DA NWO DWO LA YE YE


      With a Kind, compassionate regard, regard of joy and giving, Rescuing beings everywhere, transforming the universe, He gathers in those with and without prior affinities So that they cease suffering, find joy, and return to the basic source.

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Table of Contents

Bodhi Seal of the Patriarchs
                 Vinaya Master Chih Huan
THE AMITABHA SUTRA
THE EARTH STORE BODHISATTVA SUTRA
Pictorial Biography of the Venerable Yun
Sanskrit Lesson
The Bodhi Mirror--Bhiksu Miu King
Buddhist Poetry--Upasika Chia Ping-ying
The Bodhi Lectern--Upasika Annie Ying
News From the Dharma Realm
                 Translation Institute Formally Opened--
                 SABA Welcomes H.K. Dharma Protectors--
                 On the Road to Peace
Ballad of Amitabha
 
Cover Gatha: 
Composed by Tripitaka Master Hsuan Hua
Translated by Disciple Bhiksu Heng Kuan
Calligraphy by Disciple Upasaka Lee Kuo Ch'ien

VAJRA BODHI SEA STAFF

Director of Publications: Bhiksu Heng Ch’ien

Director of Translations: Bhiksu Heng Ching, Upasika T'an Kuo Shih

Director of Administrations: Bhiksu Heng Shou

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President: Upasaka I Kuo Jung

Editorial Board: The Vajra Bodhi Sea Publication Society Editorial Committee.