Buddhist Geeks
The Vimalakīrti Sūtra with Kenneth Folk
Aug 22, 2023
Pragmatic Dharma teacher Kenneth Folk shares his understanding of the Vimalakīrti Sūtra, a Mahayana Buddhist text exploring enlightenment. Topics include the concept of the ten directions, qualities of profoundly developed individuals, the Bodhisattva's wisdom and compassionate healing, exploring transcendental powers, mythical beings and perception of purity, and attaining enlightenment through perceiving problems.
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- The Vimalakirti Sutra is described as a 'magical spell' that evokes different perspectives and understandings.
- The goddess in the Vimalakirti Sutra challenges fixed concepts and emphasizes the importance of attaining a mind free from discrimination.
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