VAJRA BODHI SEA

March 1978, Mahayana 3004-Theravada 2520

Volume VIII - Series 19 - NO. 94

fwo la she ye

      Bodhisattva Kuan Yin's teacher Amitabha made forty-eight vows to change the Saha to three grades and nine level's birth in ultimate bliss. The water flows, the wind blows--all vehicles of the Maha.

VAJRA BODHI SEA. A monthly journal of the orthodox Buddhadharma.

Issued in July, 1977. Copyright c 1977 by the Sino-American Buddhist Association, Vajra Bodhi Sea Publication Society.

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Table of Contents

Bodhi Seal of the Patriarchs....8th Pat. Buddhanandi
Wonderful Dharma Lotus Flower SUTRA
Avatamsaka Sutra-Ten Grounds Chapter
Sanskrit Lesson......by Bhikshuni Heng Hsien
Pictorial Biography of Ven. Master Hsu Yun
Bodhi Mirror.....Bhikshu Heng Sure
Bodhi Stand......Upasika Kuo Ju Wharton
NEWS FROM THE DHARMA REALM
    Buddhism's Mission...talk by Professor Shu 
  Let It Happen Naturally...talk about world religions
  Three Weeks of Ch'an...verses by Ven Master Hua
  With One Heart, Bowing...... records H. Sure & H. Ch'au
  First Cure Your Own Illness....talk at East-West Academy
  Our Own Transformation....Dr. Effie Chow
  Dharma Realm Buddhist University Acupuncture Diplomas
Calendar of Buddhist Events..................back cover
 

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Cover Verse:  Composed by the Venerable Master Hsuan-hua

              Translated by Bhikshuni Heng Ch'ih

              Chinese Calligraphy by Shramanerika Heng Wen

              English lettering by Bhikshuni Heng Ch'ih