The Miraculous Play of Manjushri

5 June 2020
Bir
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche

Rinpoche offers a three-part teaching on the recently translated sutra Miraculous Play of Manjuśrī on the occasion of Saga Dawa and 84000’s 10th anniversary.

The Miraculous Play of Manjuśrī presents a series of profound teachings within a rich narrative structure involving a beautiful courtesan’s daughter, Suvarṇottama­prabhāśrī. A banker’s son has purchased her favors, but while they are riding together toward a pleasure garden the girl’s attention is captivated instead by the radiantly attractive Mañjuśrī, who gives her instructions related to the meaning of the mind set on awakening. She then expresses her new understanding in a dialogue with Mañjuśrī, in the presence of King Ajātaśatru, his retinue, and the citizens of Rājagṛha. Meanwhile the banker’s son, with the help of Mañjuśrī and Śakra, experiences his own realization and receives teaching from the Buddha himself. The sūtra deals with well-known Mahāyāna themes, but places special emphasis on the emptiness and sameness of all phenomena.

Recording courtesy of 84000. Transcript available here.

YouTube – Part 1
YouTube – Part 2
YouTube – Part 3

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