Adi-Buddha, Amithaba, Vairocana and Vajradhara - How to think of each

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Adi-Buddha, Amithaba, Vairocana and Vajradhara - How to think of each

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They are all Buddhas right? How do they differ or relate, to one a other?
IF YOU PRACTICE WITH A STRONG BELIEF IN WHAT
YOU ARE DOING, THEN THERE IS NO LIMIT TO WHAT
YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH WITH YOUR PRACTICE.

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That is easy, you just read all the sutras, tantras and commentaries, that are the sources for their teachings on this planet. And then practice their teachings for some kalpas.

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svaha
"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.
They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
Sarvē mānavāḥ svatantrāḥ samutpannāḥ vartantē api ca, gauravadr̥śā adhikāradr̥śā ca samānāḥ ēva vartantē. Ētē sarvē cētanā-tarka-śaktibhyāṁ susampannāḥ santi. Api ca, sarvē’pi bandhutva-bhāvanayā parasparaṁ vyavaharantu."
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 1. (in english and sanskrit)
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Aemilius wrote: Thu Dec 02, 2021 9:11 am That is easy, you just read all the sutras, tantras and commentaries, that are the sources for their teachings on this planet. And then practice their teachings for several kalpas.

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Okay keep practicing then. You’ll get there in several kalpas. There is a lot to be learned from profound heart (Pure Land).
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LastLegend wrote: Thu Dec 02, 2021 9:17 am
Aemilius wrote: Thu Dec 02, 2021 9:11 am That is easy, you just read all the sutras, tantras and commentaries, that are the sources for their teachings on this planet. And then practice their teachings for several kalpas.

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Okay keep practicing then. You’ll get there in several kalpas. There is a lot to be learned from profound heart (Pure Land).
Thanks for your encouragement, but that is not the actual point. The point is that Buddhas are different and that Buddhism is a method that must be applied and practiced by oneself.
svaha
"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.
They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
Sarvē mānavāḥ svatantrāḥ samutpannāḥ vartantē api ca, gauravadr̥śā adhikāradr̥śā ca samānāḥ ēva vartantē. Ētē sarvē cētanā-tarka-śaktibhyāṁ susampannāḥ santi. Api ca, sarvē’pi bandhutva-bhāvanayā parasparaṁ vyavaharantu."
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 1. (in english and sanskrit)
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