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