In Chapter 5 of the “Sutra of Golden Light”, the Buddha recounts how King Suvarna-bhujendra praised the past, present, and future buddhas through a beautiful eulogy called “The Source of Lotuses”.

In Chapter 4 of the “Sutra of Golden Light”, the verses heard by the bodhisattva Ruchira-ketu from the golden drum unfold into a powerful practice of confession and purification.

In honor of the International Day of Peace 2026: “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day,” we share this recitation by Venerable Juewei of “A Prayer for World Peace” by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, Fo Guang Shan (佛光山). It is an aspiration for compassion to resolve conflict, for light to reach the dark corners of the world, and for all beings to experience peace and happiness.

In Chapter 3 of the “Sutra of Golden Light”, the bodhisattva Ruchira-ketu dreams of a radiant golden drum surrounded by countless tathagatas teaching the Dharma. From the sound of the drum arise verses of confession, which he remembers upon waking and later recites before the Buddha at Vulture Peak.

In Chapter 2 of the “Sutra of Golden Light”, the Bodhisattva Ruchira-ketu wonders why the Buddha Shakyamuni’s life appears to be only eighty years. Through a profound teaching on the immeasurable lifespan and nature of the Tathagata, the chapter reveals that the Buddha does not truly pass into complete nirvana, but manifests in different forms for the welfare and spiritual development of sentient beings.

In Chapter 1 of the “Sutra of Golden Light”, the Buddha begins this profound teaching at Vulture Peak in the presence of supreme bodhisattvas. Known as the Preamble, this chapter introduces the sutra’s extraordinary qualities and benefits – purifying negative karma, pacifying suffering, increasing merit, and bringing protection. It also encourages us to listen with a pure, loving, and undistracted mind.

Discover the Sutra of Golden Light, one of the most revered scriptures of Mahāyāna Buddhism. In this introduction, Venerable Thubten Lamsel of Sravasti Abbey shares her connection to this powerful sutra and why Lama Zopa Rinpoche encouraged its recitation, particularly in times of conflict, disaster, and great need.

The Bhagavān, gazing at a rice seedling, spoke this aphorism to the bhikṣus: ‘Bhikṣus, whoever sees dependent arising sees the Dharma. Whoever sees the Dharma sees the Buddha.’

The Vibhaṅgasutta, the Discourse on Analysis, is one of the most important suttas in the world, because this is where the Buddha explains the Noble Eightfold Path.

Homage to my Guru and Protector, Manjushri,
Who holds to his heart a scriptural text symbolic of his seeing all things as they are…

The Vows of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva (from the Avataṃsaka Sutra) is one of the most revered and widely practiced teachings in the Mahāyāna tradition, especially known for its emphasis on aspiration and conduct on the Bodhisattva path.

The Vows of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva (from the Avataṃsaka Sutra) is one of the most revered and widely practiced teachings in the Mahāyāna tradition, especially known for its emphasis on aspiration and conduct on the Bodhisattva path.