Prajnaparamita And Great Wisdom–Part 3: 8,000 Lines–Divine Mother
About this episode
Rev. Oswin Hollenbeck explores the 8,000-Line Prajnaparamita Sutra and its teachings on wisdom and compassion in Buddhism.
Rev. Oswin Hollenbeck explores Prajnaparamita as the "Perfection of Wisdom", specifically focusing on the 8,000-Line Prajnaparamita Sutra and her personification as the "Great Mother." Rev. Oswin discusses how this foundational Mahayana Buddhist teaching emphasizes transcendent wisdom, emptiness, and the nurturing, compassionate nature of enlightenment. Ultimately, the lecture serves as a guide on how practitioners can understand and embody this profound wisdom in their daily spiritual practi...
People in this episode
Host: Rev. Oswin Hollenbeck
Topics covered
- Prajnaparamita
- Great Wisdom
- Mahayana Buddhism
- transcendent wisdom
- emptiness
- enlightenment
Keywords
- Prajnaparamita
- Great Mother
- Mahayana Buddhism
- wisdom
- emptiness
- enlightenment
- spiritual practice
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: 8,000-Line Prajnaparamita Sutra, Prajnaparamita, Perfection of Wisdom, Great Mother, Mahayana Buddhist teaching
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