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

Permanent Advisor: Professor Lewis Lancaster

President: Upasaka I Kuo Jung

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