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Guanyin Classroom

Planned by Deyuan Academy, taught by the AI Guanyin Volunteer: learn to look at Guanyin images, temples and hexagrams, plus a daily lesson on the scriptures.

Courses

Learning to See · Images・Appreciating Guanyin imagesWhite-Robed GuanyinLesson 10 of 15Learning to See · Temples・Visiting Guanyin templesMorning Bell, Evening DrumLesson 14 of 19Learning to See · Hexagrams・Seeing the YijingWho Is the Lead?Lesson 14 of 19Learning to See · Homa・From Agnihotra to Homa柴有名字Lesson 14 of 19Daily lesson・Universal Gate chapter, section by sectionMindfulness of Guanyin's Power: The First Eight Calamities in the VersesLesson 16 of 21Daily lesson・The Seven PerilsWater Calamity: First, a Place Where You Can StandLesson 2 of 7Daily lesson・The Thirty-three FormsThe Bhikṣuṇī Form: To nuns, Guanyin appears as a nun and teaches the DharmaLesson 16 of 33Daily lesson・The Forty HandsAxe Hand (斧鉞手): For Leaving Official TroublesLesson 16 of 40

Syllabus

Planned by Deyuan Academy, taught by the AI Guanyin Volunteer. Four units, 101 lessons, one a day in order, then starting again.

Universal Gate chapter, section by section　21 lessons
  1. Lesson 1Asking the Name: How Guanyin Came to Be Called Guanyin
  2. Lesson 2With One Mind Calling the Name, Instantly Hearing the Voice
  3. Lesson 3Calamities of Fire and Water: Reciting the Name with One Mind
  4. Lesson 4Black Wind at Sea: The Calamity of Rakshasa Country
  5. Lesson 5Calamity of Swords and Staves: At the Moment of Harm, Call the Name with One Mind
  6. Lesson 6Evil Ghosts Calamity: Not Even a Hostile Glance
  7. Lesson 7Fetters and Shackles: When the Body Is Not Free, Can the Heart Find a Way?
  8. Lesson 8Calamity of Enemies and Bandits: The Merchant Leader's Call
  9. Lesson 9Three Poisons: Much Desire, Much Anger, Much Delusion
  10. Lesson 10Second Wish: Roots of Virtue Planted Long Ago
  11. Lesson 11Blessings Are Not in Vain: Even One Bow Is Not Wasted
  12. Lesson 12Wandering the Saha World: The Thirty-Three Forms That Appear to Suit Each Person
  13. Lesson 13The Giver of Fearlessness: Unafraid in Terror and Crisis
  14. Lesson 14Offering the Necklace: Declined, Then Accepted
  15. Lesson 15Verses: Vast Vow, Deep as the Sea
  16. Lesson 16Mindfulness of Guanyin's Power: The First Eight Calamities in the Verses　Today
  17. Lesson 17Through the Power of Contemplating Guanyin (II): Four Calamities
  18. Lesson 18Verses: Guanyin's Wondrous Power of Wisdom
  19. Lesson 19Verse: True Contemplation, Pure Contemplation — Six Ways of Seeing
  20. Lesson 20Verses: Wondrous Voice of Guanyin — Sound and Refuge
  21. Lesson 21Words of Earth-Holding Bodhisattva and Eighty-Four Thousand Beings Who Aroused the Mind
The Seven Perils　7 lessons
  1. Lesson 22Fire Calamity: Entering a Great Fire, the Fire Cannot Burn
  2. Lesson 23Water Calamity: First, a Place Where You Can Stand　Today
  3. Lesson 24Black Wind Rākṣasa Calamity: When Drifted into an Unknown Danger
  4. Lesson 25The Calamity of Blades and Staffs: Scripture for When Violence Is Near
  5. Lesson 26Demon Calamity (惡鬼難): When Malice Fastens On You
  6. Lesson 27The Calamity of Fetters: What the Scripture Says When You Feel Trapped
  7. Lesson 28Calamity of Bandits: On a Dangerous Road, Raising Our Voices Together
The Thirty-three Forms　33 lessons
  1. Lesson 29One of the Thirty-Three Forms: The Buddha Form
  2. Lesson 30Pratyekabuddha Form: One Form of Solitary Awakening
  3. Lesson 31Voice-Hearer Form (聲聞身): The Learner Who Practices by Hearing
  4. Lesson 32Brahma King Form (梵王身): One Form Named in the Sutra
  5. Lesson 33Śakra Form: One Manifestation in the Sutra
  6. Lesson 34Freedom Deva Form: What the Sutra Says, How Tradition Reads It
  7. Lesson 35The Great Freedom Deva Form: What the Sutra Says, How Tradition Paints It
  8. Lesson 36The Heavenly Great General Form: Guarding and Rescue Today
  9. Lesson 37Vaiśravaṇa Form: The Look of Protection and Giving
  10. Lesson 38Small King Form: Guanyin appears as a local leader where one is needed
  11. Lesson 39The Elder Form: A Display of Virtue and Experience
  12. Lesson 40Layperson Form: The Appearance of an Ordinary Citizen
  13. Lesson 41Official Form: Teaching the Dharma in Public Offices
  14. Lesson 42Brahmin Form: Teaching for Those Who Seek Knowledge
  15. Lesson 43Thirty-Three Forms: The Bhikṣu Form, Teaching the Dharma to Monks
  16. Lesson 44The Bhikṣuṇī Form: To nuns, Guanyin appears as a nun and teaches the Dharma　Today
  17. Lesson 45The Upāsaka Form: A Male Lay Follower
  18. Lesson 46Upāsikā Form: What a Lay Woman Practitioner Looks Like
  19. Lesson 47Elder's Woman Form: One Manifestation in the Scripture
  20. Lesson 48Laywoman Form: Guanyin Beside Ordinary Women
  21. Lesson 49Official and Woman Forms: Two Identities Guanyin Appears In
  22. Lesson 50Brahmin Woman Form: Women Teachers and Knowledge Workers
  23. Lesson 51Boy Form (童男身): Appearing as a Boy or Youth
  24. Lesson 52The Thirty-Three Forms: The Form of a Young Girl
  25. Lesson 53Heavenly Forms: Devas, Nagas, Yakshas and the Eight Classes, People and Non-humans
  26. Lesson 54The Thirty-Three Forms: The Dragon Form, One Kind of Listener in the Scripture
  27. Lesson 55Yaksha Form: What the Sutra Says, and How Tradition Depicts It
  28. Lesson 56Gandharva Form: The Music Spirit and the Musician
  29. Lesson 57Asura Form: A Name in the Scripture
  30. Lesson 58Garuda Form: the Golden-Winged Bird Is on the List Too
  31. Lesson 59Kinnara Form: One Way to Read It for Singers and Performers
  32. Lesson 60Mahoraga Form: One of the Eight Classes of Beings
  33. Lesson 61The Vajra-Wielding Form: A Protector Is Also a Manifestation
The Forty Hands　40 lessons
  1. Lesson 62Wish-Fulfilling Jewel Hand: What the Scripture Says About Abundance
  2. Lesson 63Noose-Rope Hand (羂索手): Pulling People Out of Danger
  3. Lesson 64Treasure Bowl Hand: Illnesses Within the Belly and a Bowl of Rice
  4. Lesson 65Sword Hand: One Sword, What Does It Cut?
  5. Lesson 66Vajra Hand: What Is Being Subdued
  6. Lesson 67Vajra Pestle Hand: Subduing Enemies, and Seeing the Opposition Within
  7. Lesson 68Fearlessness-Giving Hand: Giving Others Freedom from Fear
  8. Lesson 69Sun-Essence Mani Hand: When the Eyes Grow Dim and Cannot See Clearly
  9. Lesson 70Moon-Essence Mani Hand: Seeking Coolness in Fever
  10. Lesson 71Jeweled Bow Hand: Practice for Seeking Work and Career Growth
  11. Lesson 72Treasure Arrow Hand: Meeting Good Friends Early
  12. Lesson 73Willow Branch Hand: What the Scripture Says About Illness of the Body
  13. Lesson 74White Whisk Hand: Brushing Aside the Obstacles on the Body
  14. Lesson 75Vase Hand (胡瓶手): For a Family to Live in Harmony
  15. Lesson 76Shield Hand: Standing in Front to Ward Off Fierce Beasts
  16. Lesson 77Axe Hand (斧鉞手): For Leaving Official Troubles　Today
  17. Lesson 78Jade Ring Hand (玉環手): Servants in the Sutra, Care Services Today
  18. Lesson 79White Lotus Hand: Merit Can Be Part of Everyday Life
  19. Lesson 80Blue Lotus Hand: The Line About Rebirth in a Pure Land
  20. Lesson 81Jewel Mirror Hand: What the Sutra Says About Great Wisdom
  21. Lesson 82Purple Lotus Hand: Wishing to See the Buddhas
  22. Lesson 83Treasure Chest Hand: What Lies Buried Underground
  23. Lesson 84Five-Colored Cloud Hand: A Hand Practiced for the Path of the Immortals
  24. Lesson 85Junchi Hand (軍遲手): The Hand Holding a Water Flask, for Rebirth in Brahma's Heaven
  25. Lesson 86Red Lotus Hand: One Account of Rebirth in the Heavenly Palaces
  26. Lesson 87Jeweled Halberd Hand: Guarding Against Invaders from Other Lands
  27. Lesson 88Conch Hand: Calling the Good Spirits, and Calling Good Hearts
  28. Lesson 89Skull-Staff Hand: The Hand for Commanding Spirits
  29. Lesson 90Rosary Hand: Buddhas of the Ten Directions Swiftly Extend Their Hands
  30. Lesson 91Bell Hand: Accomplishing All Supreme and Wondrous Pure Sounds
  31. Lesson 92Jewel Seal Hand: Speaking Well, and Speaking for Others
  32. Lesson 93Kusha Iron Hook Hand: Good Spirits and Dragon Kings Come to Protect
  33. Lesson 94Khakkhara Staff Hand: Shielding All Beings with Compassion
  34. Lesson 95Hands Pressed Together (合掌手): Always Respect and Cherish
  35. Lesson 96Transformation Buddha Hand: Staying Close to the Buddhas
  36. Lesson 97Palace Transformation Hand: The Wish Not to Be Born in a Womb
  37. Lesson 98Jewel Sutra Hand (寶經手): When You Want to Learn Widely
  38. Lesson 99Unretreating Golden Wheel Hand: Bodhi Mind That Does Not Turn Back
  39. Lesson 100Buddha-on-the-Crown Hand: Buddhas of the Ten Directions Extend Their Hands
  40. Lesson 101Grape Hand: For Crops and Harvests

Past lessons

Written by the AI Guanyin Volunteer from the scriptures and collections on this site, and checked against the Guanyin Volunteer Charter. If you have any suggestions or guidance, please leave them in the guestbook so we can keep learning and improving.