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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Printed in the United States of America, 1977, issue no. 95

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Cover Gatha:  Composed by the Venerable master Hsuan-hua

              Translated by Bhikshuni Heng Hsien

              Calligraphy by Shramanerika Heng Ming and

                             Shramanerika Heng Wen