These are stories and parables similar to the stories of the Zen masters. They underscore the continuity of Buddhism and the enduring wisdom of its teaching over the last 2500 years.

    From Miraculous Birth to the Buddha's Enlightenment

    A symbolic exploration of the Buddha's life-story

    These articles explore the symbolism of the mythic story of the founder of Buddhism to reveal mythic themes that reflect truths about the nature of the human condition.

    Maitreya

    Maitreya is the Buddha who is to come prophesied by Shakyamuni Buddha to be the one who follows on from himself. He reminds us that in time all beings will attain Buddhahood!

    Prajñāpāramitā

    Prajñāpāramitā personifies the great Wisdom-Gone-Beyond, a heart which is free from suffering. We take a look at how this is different from our own heart which suffers.

    Bodhisattva Vajrapani

    Vajrapani, whose name means ‘He who holds the vajra’ ( a symbolic thunderbolt), is one of the Dharmapalas or Dharma guardians - protectors of those who preach and practice the Buddha’s teachings.

    Akshobhya | The Five Wisdom Buddhas

    The final Meditation Buddha took a vow never to be angry until he reaches full Buddhahood. He is symbolised by the deep blue ocean that remains calm no matter what is happening on the surface.

    Vairocana | The Five Wisdom Buddhas

    Not all Buddhas were considered flesh and blood or walked the earth. The Five Wisdom Buddhas are the Wisdom states as persons. The body of Vairocana is the body of the True Dharma.
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