The Flower Ornament Scripture : A Translation of the Avatamsaka Sutra

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Summary: not for the beginner
Review: They say this is a great book. That's probably true for some but I have most of Dr. Cleary's books; read them many times, benefited immensely, but this book is not easily comprehensible to me and I would think to any casual reader. As in his other books there is no real and ready quick tips for handling everyday life. So, unless you are well versed in Buddhist scripture save your money and apply yourself to the dharma as taught in simpler texts.

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Summary: Must Read
Review: This book is a "must read" book for all serious Buddhist practitioners. This Sutra give you all kinds of insights that lead to the path of enlightenment. If one knows how to read this Sutra and understands its contents, one can attain boundless joy and happiness. Avatamsaka is for everyone and for daily life. Try it out yourself, there is nothing to lose but everything to gain.

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Summary: ornament to the flower sutra
Review: This is the Buddha's Big TOE (Theory of Everything); but this is an ornament to Buddha's little toe (and this little piggy went all the way home), The famous sutra when the buddha held up a flower and only one of his hearers got the trick of it. Well, buddha was "speaking" about celestial gardening and that is a euphemism for alchemy. Check out "the teachings of Padmasambhava" trans. Herbert Guenther & "The Hermetic Museum" ed. A. E. Waite. All the world's teachings are merely blinders, learn to con fusion. Thanks be to Ra: "Resting on his Rottenness" and Ra's racy razee.

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Summary: Read aloud
Review: This translation is a mind and spirit expanding explication of the world of Buddhism. My advice to all who have the great good fortune to have the opportunity to have this book is buy it immediately. My secong piece of advice is to read it aloud. It most definitely changes your state and expands your mind. I have owned if for 10 years and given away three copies to friends. No one has ever been disappointed. The introduction alone is worth the price of the book.

Rating:
Summary: Read aloud
Review: This translation is a mind and spirit expanding explication of the world of Buddhism. My advice to all who have the great good fortune to have the opportunity to have this book is buy it immediately. My secong piece of advice is to read it aloud. It most definitely changes your state and expands your mind. I have owned if for 10 years and given away three copies to friends. No one has ever been disappointed. The introduction alone is worth the price of the book.