Space, whose nature is free of concepts;
Encompasses everything;
Likewise, the stainless expanse of the mind's true nature
Permeates all beings.

Maitreya - Asanga

We all possess an unconditioned and unchanging core of awakening, or buddhanature, however deep our confusion and suffering. From the point of view of this intrinsic nature, there is no difference between the exalted Buddha and ordinary sentient beings. Anyone who removes what obscures his or her true nature will become a buddha.

The Buddha Maitreya gave the Uttaratantra teaching to the great Buddhist master Asanga. One of the great classical texts of Mahayana Buddhism, it is particularly regarded as a bridge to the Vajrayana teachings, presenting how buddhanature exists within us, how it is approached, and what are the qualities of manifest buddhahood.

18 July, 19:30-21:30
19-20 July, 9:30-13:30

The teachings will take place in the International Convention Center of NTUH (National Taiwan University Hospital), 2 Xuzhou Road, Taipei.

Take MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) redline, get off at "NTU Hospital" station, leave at exit #2, or take MRT blueline, get off at "Shandao Temple" station, leave at exit #2. Walk for 10 minutes to NTUH. See map for details.

Registration is required; seating is limited.

Please register online by 4 July 2008.

We will confirm your registration via e-mail. Registration closing will also be announced at http://siddharthasintent.org/chinese.

Please cancel if you can not come by e-mailing .

TWD500 for complete program. Pay upon arrival.

Buddha Nature, The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra with Commentary, Snow Lion Publications.

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