In times like these, it is important to make positive connections with sentient beings and restore our inner peace. It is only when our minds are at peace then the world will be at peace.
Only by Dharma practice could to recognize our Buddha-nature and aspire bodhicitta
In the Avatamsaka Sutra, the “steps to enlightenment” are introduced as the: Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra.
There’s a tree analogy of bodhicitta in the sutra
The concluding day for the 17-days puja for the recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra at Ling Jiou Mountain (LJM). The scripture explains the progression of attaining Buddhahood.
We held a 17-day Avatamsaka Puja to conclude the year.