Teachings

A Brief Introduction To Mr Ding Fubao, Authour Of The Highly Influential A Dictionary Of Buddhist Terms Ding Fubao (丁福保, 1874–1952) was a remarkably versatile Chinese scholar whose Dictionary of Buddhist Terms (佛學大辭典) became one of the most influential reference works in modern East Asian Buddhist studies. It is still widely available in Chinese language and has been reprinted many times, the most recent being in 2017, showing it’s lasting status and appeal. A trained medical doctor, philologist, publisher, and numismatist, Ding brought together an unusual combination of rigorous textual training, multilingual ability, and a passion for Buddhist learning. Why A Dictionary of Buddhist Terms Was So Influential

A cautionary tale recounted by His Holiness Living Buddha Lian Sheng, Grand master Lu talks about how the High King Sutra can save from all sorts of bad fates including dispelling poisoning… but only if one actually says it!

In a collection of teachings titled “The Buddha that I know” (Volume 270), Living Buddha Lian Sheng addresses the controversy surrounding the High King Avalokitesvara Sutra. Is it a psuedo-sutra? Is it a spurious scripture? Can dream-transmission sutras be validated as authentic dharma?

In this chapter from Grandmaster Lu’s 185th book, Voyage In Serenity, His Holiness expounds on the hidden tantric secrets contained in the High King Sutra that were revealed to him through a pure vision of Samadhi Light Tathagata.

This is a Dharma practice for seeking children transmitted by Venerable Liao Ming, a Red (Nyingma) Sect Dharma Master of Tibetan Esotericism. It is said to be very efficacious. This practice has not been widely circulated in the world and is known by very few, making it extremely precious – truly a priceless treasure. In this world, there are many people with infertility, married for many years without even a child. Some only give birth to sons. Some only give birth to daughters. To be able to conceive, and have both sons and daughters, and for them to be handsome boys and beautiful girls, each with outstanding talent

True Buddha School’s Online University focuses on the High King Sutra in this detailed exposition lead by the esteemed Master Shi Lianyi. Many questions are answered in detail including what are the benefits of reading this sutra and can it truly change one’s destiny?