Friday, March 25, 2011

Hsi Lai Temple, Continued

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Arhat Garden
Seated in this garden are the eighteen Arhats. They have realized the truth of no-self, and that all is a composite of the five aggregates dependent on other phenomena, originally empty and subject to impermanence. Having eradicated all passions, desires, and attachments to worldly matters, each is foremost in his discipline. The Arhats have overcome the defilements of greed, anger, and ignorance. Their unique ways of bodhisattvahood have been inspirational for many Buddhist followers since the time of Sakyamuni Buddha.

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