Buddha Dharma Education Association
Buddha Net: The Chinese Canon
A long essay on the Tripitaka, the Chinese Mahayana scriptures. Discusses the various parts, their history, and their importance.
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Buddha Net: Avalokitesvara
An encyclopedia entry about the Buddhist Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. It describes the significance of this figure in Buddhism.
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Buddha of Compassion: Chenresig/avalokiteshvara
A page with a variety of information and resources concerning Avalokiteshvara, known in Tibetan Buddhism as Chenresig.
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Dhushara: Buddhist Female Deities
An excerpt from a book concerning Buddhist gods, particularly those with female attributes. Compares them to other religions' deities.
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The Heart Sutra: Prajnaparamita
A history of the Heart Sutra explaining its importance to the Mahayana Buddhist tradition.
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The Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara
An article about Avalokitesvara discussing his place in the Buddhist pantheon. Includes art depicting Avalokitesvara.