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''The following article written by the International [[Buddhism]] [[Sangha]] Association is taken from the [[book]] H.H. [[Dorje Chang]] [[Buddha]] III: | ''The following article written by the International [[Buddhism]] [[Sangha]] Association is taken from the [[book]] H.H. [[Dorje Chang]] [[Buddha]] III: | ||
| − | In our [[world]], [[Buddhism]] can be divided into [[Hinayana]], [[Mahayana]], and [[Vajrayana]] based upon the differing aspirations behind cultivation as well as the magnitude and speed of [[accomplishment]] in the [[dharma]]. Further divisions can be made based upon sects or schools. [[Tibetan]] [[esoteric Buddhism]] can be divided into twelve sects, such as [[Nyingma]], [[Kagyu]], [[Sakya]], [[Geluk]], and [[Jonang]] sects. There are also many branch sects. Within [[Buddhism]] there is also [[esoteric Buddhism]] taught by [[Sakyamuni Buddha]] contained in the [[Tripitaka]], the [[Shingon]] sect, and [[exoteric Buddhism]], which includes [[Zen Buddhism]], the [[Pure Land school]], and the [[Vinaya school]], and many other schools. | + | In our [[world]], [[Buddhism]] can be divided into [[Hinayana]], [[Mahayana]], and [[Vajrayana]] based upon the differing [[aspirations]] behind [[cultivation]] as well as the magnitude and {{Wiki|speed}} of [[accomplishment]] in the [[dharma]]. Further divisions can be made based upon sects or schools. [[Tibetan]] [[esoteric Buddhism]] can be divided into twelve sects, such as [[Nyingma]], [[Kagyu]], [[Sakya]], [[Geluk]], and [[Jonang]] sects. There are also many branch sects. Within [[Buddhism]] there is also [[esoteric Buddhism]] [[taught]] by [[Sakyamuni Buddha]] contained in the [[Tripitaka]], the [[Shingon]] [[sect]], and [[exoteric Buddhism]], which includes [[Zen Buddhism]], the [[Pure Land school]], and the [[Vinaya school]], and many other schools. |
| − | However, whether it is [[Hinayana]], [[Mahayana]], [[Vajrayana]], or any of the aforementioned sects or schools, they have all received their [[lineage]] from [[Dorje Chang Buddha]]. With [[respect]] to all of [[Buddhism]] in the [[dharma realm]], [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] is the true [[primordial]] {{Wiki|ancestor}} with [[form]]. Without [[Dorje Chang Buddha]], there would be no [[Buddhism]], no [[Buddha-dharma]], no [[Buddhist studies]], no [[Buddhas]], no [[Bodhisattvas]], no [[dharma kings]], no [[rinpoches]], no [[dharma]] [[teachers]], and no [[Buddhists]]. There would only be the {{Wiki|concept}} of the [[absolute truth]] of the [[universe]] that is not born and does not perish. This is the [[formless]] [[dharmakaya]] [[Buddha]] known as [[Samantabhadra]] [[Tathagata]] or [[Adharma]] [[Buddha]]. The [[dharmakaya]] has no [[form]]. It has no [[sound]] and does not speak. This dhamakaya is called [[Buddha-nature]], which is not [[Buddhism]]. It abides in perfect stillness. With the [[dharmakaya]], there is no [[subject]] who can expound the [[dharma]]. | + | However, whether it is [[Hinayana]], [[Mahayana]], [[Vajrayana]], or any of the aforementioned sects or schools, they have all received their [[lineage]] from [[Dorje Chang Buddha]]. With [[respect]] to all of [[Buddhism]] in the [[dharma realm]], [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] is the true [[primordial]] {{Wiki|ancestor}} with [[form]]. Without [[Dorje Chang Buddha]], there would be no [[Buddhism]], no [[Buddha-dharma]], no [[Buddhist studies]], no [[Buddhas]], no [[Bodhisattvas]], no [[dharma kings]], no [[rinpoches]], no [[dharma]] [[teachers]], and no [[Buddhists]]. There would only be the {{Wiki|concept}} of the [[absolute truth]] of the [[universe]] that is not born and does not perish. This is the [[formless]] [[dharmakaya]] [[Buddha]] known as [[Samantabhadra]] [[Tathagata]] or [[Adharma]] [[Buddha]]. The [[dharmakaya]] has no [[form]]. It has no [[sound]] and does not speak. This dhamakaya is called [[Buddha-nature]], which is not [[Buddhism]]. It abides in [[perfect stillness]]. With the [[dharmakaya]], there is no [[subject]] who can expound the [[dharma]]. |
| − | The [[dharmakaya]] of [[Samantabhadra]] [[Tathagata]] generated the [[sambhogakaya]] [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] with [[form]]. [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] originated [[Buddhism]] in the [[dharmadhatu]] and began to spread the teachings of [[Buddhism]] in the three spheres of [[existence]]. [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] has come to this [[world]] twice. The first [[time]] was in the [[form]] of the {{Wiki|holy}} and [[venerable]] [[Vimalakirti]], who was [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] II. The second [[time]] was in the [[form]] of H.H. [[Wan Ko Yeshe Norbu]], who is [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] III. The original leader of all of the sects within all of [[Buddhism]], whether [[esoteric]] or [[exoteric]], is [[Dorje Chang Buddha]]. | + | The [[dharmakaya]] of [[Samantabhadra]] [[Tathagata]] generated the [[sambhogakaya]] [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] with [[form]]. [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] originated [[Buddhism]] in the [[dharmadhatu]] and began to spread the teachings of [[Buddhism]] in the [[three spheres]] of [[existence]]. [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] has come to this [[world]] twice. The first [[time]] was in the [[form]] of the {{Wiki|holy}} and [[venerable]] [[Vimalakirti]], who was [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] II. The second [[time]] was in the [[form]] of H.H. [[Wan Ko Yeshe Norbu]], who is [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] III. The original leader of all of the sects within all of [[Buddhism]], whether [[esoteric]] or [[exoteric]], is [[Dorje Chang Buddha]]. |
| − | No matter what [[Buddha-dharma]] it may be, it was originally transmitted by [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] because [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] is the only [[primordial]] {{Wiki|ancestor}} of [[Buddhism]]. [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] [[transformed]] into the {{Wiki|ancient}} [[Buddha Dipankara]], [[Vajrasattva]], and others. The {{Wiki|ancient}} [[Buddha Dipankara]] taught [[dharma]] to [[Sakyamuni Buddha]]. [[Sakyamuni Buddha]] was the first to teach the [[dharma]] in the [[earthly realm]]. However, the source of all [[Buddha-dharma]] is the original {{Wiki|ancestor}} of [[Buddhism]], [[Dorje Chang Buddha]]. If you cross-reference the names and numbers on the list with the numbers on the [[lineage]] [[refuge tree]] [as shown in the [[treasure]] [[book]] H.H. [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] III], you will have a rough [[understanding]] of this. Thus, the three [[primordial]] [[Buddhas]] in the [[dharmadhatu]] are called dharmakaya-Buddha [[Samantabhadra]] [[Tathagata]] ([[Adi Buddha]] aka [[Adharma]] [[Buddha]]), [[sambhogakaya]]-Buddha [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] ([[Buddha Vajradhara]]), and the [[nirmanakaya]] [[Vajrasattva]]. | + | No {{Wiki|matter}} what [[Buddha-dharma]] it may be, it was originally transmitted by [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] because [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] is the only [[primordial]] {{Wiki|ancestor}} of [[Buddhism]]. [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] [[transformed]] into the {{Wiki|ancient}} [[Buddha Dipankara]], [[Vajrasattva]], and others. The {{Wiki|ancient}} [[Buddha Dipankara]] [[taught]] [[dharma]] to [[Sakyamuni Buddha]]. [[Sakyamuni Buddha]] was the first to teach the [[dharma]] in the [[earthly realm]]. However, the source of all [[Buddha-dharma]] is the original {{Wiki|ancestor}} of [[Buddhism]], [[Dorje Chang Buddha]]. If you cross-reference the names and numbers on the list with the numbers on the [[lineage]] [[refuge tree]] [as shown in the [[treasure]] [[book]] H.H. [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] III], you will have a rough [[understanding]] of this. Thus, the three [[primordial]] [[Buddhas]] in the [[dharmadhatu]] are called dharmakaya-Buddha [[Samantabhadra]] [[Tathagata]] ([[Adi Buddha]] aka [[Adharma]] [[Buddha]]), [[sambhogakaya]]-[[Buddha]] [[Dorje Chang Buddha]] ([[Buddha Vajradhara]]), and the [[nirmanakaya]] [[Vajrasattva]]. |
| − | For more than two thousand years, different [[Buddhist]] sects have mixed together and have originated from one another. [[Patriarchs]] have taught [[dharma]] to one another and have learned from one another during these more than two thousand years. This has [[caused]] the network of [[lineages]] within all of [[Buddhism]] to become extremely large and complex. Such a [[lineage]] [[refuge tree]] surely cannot be clearly depicted in just a few pages. Because of [[space]] limitations, it was not possible to include in this [[lineage]] [[refuge tree]] all of the [[Buddhist]] sects, all of the [[Buddhas]] and [[Bodhisattvas]], and all of the great [[patriarchs]]. Thus, this [[lineage]] [[refuge tree]] only includes a few percent of them in a representative capacity. Nonetheless, everything stated above regarding [[lineages]] is accurate and unbiased. | + | For more than two thousand years, different [[Buddhist]] sects have mixed together and have originated from one another. [[Patriarchs]] have [[taught]] [[dharma]] to one another and have learned from one another during these more than two thousand years. This has [[caused]] the network of [[lineages]] within all of [[Buddhism]] to become extremely large and complex. Such a [[lineage]] [[refuge tree]] surely cannot be clearly depicted in just a few pages. Because of [[space]] limitations, it was not possible to include in this [[lineage]] [[refuge tree]] all of the [[Buddhist]] sects, all of the [[Buddhas]] and [[Bodhisattvas]], and all of the great [[patriarchs]]. Thus, this [[lineage]] [[refuge tree]] only includes a few percent of them in a representative capacity. Nonetheless, everything stated above regarding [[lineages]] is accurate and unbiased. |
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Latest revision as of 22:18, 29 December 2014
The following article written by the International Buddhism Sangha Association is taken from the book H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III:
In our world, Buddhism can be divided into Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana based upon the differing aspirations behind cultivation as well as the magnitude and speed of accomplishment in the dharma. Further divisions can be made based upon sects or schools. Tibetan esoteric Buddhism can be divided into twelve sects, such as Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya, Geluk, and Jonang sects. There are also many branch sects. Within Buddhism there is also esoteric Buddhism taught by Sakyamuni Buddha contained in the Tripitaka, the Shingon sect, and exoteric Buddhism, which includes Zen Buddhism, the Pure Land school, and the Vinaya school, and many other schools.
However, whether it is Hinayana, Mahayana, Vajrayana, or any of the aforementioned sects or schools, they have all received their lineage from Dorje Chang Buddha. With respect to all of Buddhism in the dharma realm, Dorje Chang Buddha is the true primordial ancestor with form. Without Dorje Chang Buddha, there would be no Buddhism, no Buddha-dharma, no Buddhist studies, no Buddhas, no Bodhisattvas, no dharma kings, no rinpoches, no dharma teachers, and no Buddhists. There would only be the concept of the absolute truth of the universe that is not born and does not perish. This is the formless dharmakaya Buddha known as Samantabhadra Tathagata or Adharma Buddha. The dharmakaya has no form. It has no sound and does not speak. This dhamakaya is called Buddha-nature, which is not Buddhism. It abides in perfect stillness. With the dharmakaya, there is no subject who can expound the dharma.
The dharmakaya of Samantabhadra Tathagata generated the sambhogakaya Dorje Chang Buddha with form. Dorje Chang Buddha originated Buddhism in the dharmadhatu and began to spread the teachings of Buddhism in the three spheres of existence. Dorje Chang Buddha has come to this world twice. The first time was in the form of the holy and venerable Vimalakirti, who was Dorje Chang Buddha II. The second time was in the form of H.H. Wan Ko Yeshe Norbu, who is Dorje Chang Buddha III. The original leader of all of the sects within all of Buddhism, whether esoteric or exoteric, is Dorje Chang Buddha.
No matter what Buddha-dharma it may be, it was originally transmitted by Dorje Chang Buddha because Dorje Chang Buddha is the only primordial ancestor of Buddhism. Dorje Chang Buddha transformed into the ancient Buddha Dipankara, Vajrasattva, and others. The ancient Buddha Dipankara taught dharma to Sakyamuni Buddha. Sakyamuni Buddha was the first to teach the dharma in the earthly realm. However, the source of all Buddha-dharma is the original ancestor of Buddhism, Dorje Chang Buddha. If you cross-reference the names and numbers on the list with the numbers on the lineage refuge tree [as shown in the treasure book H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III], you will have a rough understanding of this. Thus, the three primordial Buddhas in the dharmadhatu are called dharmakaya-Buddha Samantabhadra Tathagata (Adi Buddha aka Adharma Buddha), sambhogakaya-Buddha Dorje Chang Buddha (Buddha Vajradhara), and the nirmanakaya Vajrasattva.
For more than two thousand years, different Buddhist sects have mixed together and have originated from one another. Patriarchs have taught dharma to one another and have learned from one another during these more than two thousand years. This has caused the network of lineages within all of Buddhism to become extremely large and complex. Such a lineage refuge tree surely cannot be clearly depicted in just a few pages. Because of space limitations, it was not possible to include in this lineage refuge tree all of the Buddhist sects, all of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, and all of the great patriarchs. Thus, this lineage refuge tree only includes a few percent of them in a representative capacity. Nonetheless, everything stated above regarding lineages is accurate and unbiased.
