INTRODUCING: #Mastodharma

A weekly, low-pressure Buddhist sutra discussion group for the Fediverse.

Each Saturday, we read and discuss one chapter of a Buddhist sutra starting with the Lotus Sutra.

We’re kicking off this week with Chapter One, which sets the stage with a cosmic gathering of dragon kings, bodhisattvas, and deities and then the Buddha shoots a laser out of his face. yes, really

How to Join

Read Chapter One before or on Saturday, Sept 27

Post your thoughts on Saturday using the hashtag #Mastodharma

Follow and/or pin the hashtag #mastodharma so you can keep up with the discussion and boost others

Where to Read or Listen

Text (HTML) https://sacred-texts.com/bud/lotus/index.htm

Text (PDF): https://huntingtonarchive.org/resources/downloads/sutras/06lotusVimalakirti/Lotus%20Sutra.doc.pdf

Audio (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxHD7YkSRLo&list=PLSWzchdLomhjuEFt8D_T4-hSqvduWysIt

Audio with on-screen text: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyuDIXfSUTI