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Ep 8: Where are the 10,000 Buddhas? (Section 8)
You can listen to the full episode on The Un-Monk's Pod-Blog | Substack
It is rare for commentaries on early Mahayana texts to refer to the spread of Buddhism by proselytization.
Section 8 stands out for its advocacy that reciting at least 4 lines of the Diamond Sutra would guarantee a short cut to Heaven, as well as it’s effect it had on rapid adoption of Buddhism across Asia.
But are we missing a deeper ontological question here that goes beyond the intent of proselytization?
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By David JamesYou can listen to the full episode on The Un-Monk's Pod-Blog | Substack
It is rare for commentaries on early Mahayana texts to refer to the spread of Buddhism by proselytization.
Section 8 stands out for its advocacy that reciting at least 4 lines of the Diamond Sutra would guarantee a short cut to Heaven, as well as it’s effect it had on rapid adoption of Buddhism across Asia.
But are we missing a deeper ontological question here that goes beyond the intent of proselytization?
Support the show