Comments on: Blue Lotus – Buddha – Diamond Sutra Quote

By: Vinodh

Vinodh — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:07:48 +0000

Dear Serena,

It is quite Auspicious that you saw this imagery.

Please register at http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism – E-Sangha Buddhist Forum and post your query there. People will guide you better in there.

By: serena

serena — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:59:32 +0000

HI
I do not know really anything about Buddhism but was in meditation when the Lotus appeared with a diamond above it. So I typed this in Buddha, lotus and diamond and here we are. So what am I supposed to do now with this image? It is all so much to learn- are there good and fast intro to Buddha images or something I can consult. Do I start chanting something?
Thanks

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By: Roger

Roger — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:26:40 +0000

Well said that for the point of practice, the two interpretations carry essentially the same meaning.

ince there was no written language during the time of the Buddha the original Pali text was written nearly 300 years following the death of the Buddha. The oral tradition was maintained in its original context during that time but there are still many debates regarding the pure translation of the old text. The Sanskrit text came into existence some time after and both have been translated many times with different translations.

Thankfully, the intent has remained fairly intact regardless of translation as you point out here.

Namaste’