Ignorance causes ordinary people to function at the level of their emotions and desires, so that, in life after life, they spin around in the cycle of birth and death. Ignorance refers to greed, anger, delusion, pride, and doubt. These five kinds of evil karma make people muddled and crazy. Greed: One …
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Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Giving are the Basis of Cultivation
\”One can never have enough of the qualities of kindness, compassion, joy, and giving －the more the better.\” Cultivators must develop the Four Unlimited Aspects of Mind. With these Four Unlimited Aspects of Mind, one will be able to teach and transform living beings, helping them to escape suffering and attain happiness. If …
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The Retribution of Killing
Why do people nowadays have so many strange illnesses? These illnesses come from killing. The greatest source of enmity in the world comes from killing. As it’s said, If you kill someone, you must pay with your life.If you owe a debt, you must repay the money. If you kill someone’s father or …
In Studying Buddhism, You Must Use a True Mind
\”In every move you make and every word you say, you should aim to be true.\” In studying Buddhism, you must bring forth a true mind. In every move you make and every word you say, you should aim to be true. Don\’t be like worldly people, half true and half false, sometimes telling …
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To Study Buddhism, We Must Cultivate Precepts, Samadhi, & Wisdom
“Always use precepts, samadhi, and wisdom to alert yourself; this will help you in your cultivation.” Every cultivator needs to have the Three Non-Outflow Studies of precepts, samadhi, and wisdom. Precepts: Although there are the Five Precepts, the Ten Precepts, the Bodhisattva Precepts, and so on, the Five Precepts are the most …
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The Buddhadharma Is in Practice, Not in Talking
“It’s because the Way and virtue are a person’s foundation. Once we have the Way and virtue, we can stand on our own feet.” Time is like an arrow; the days and months fly by like a shuttlecock. The waves in the river follow one after another. Glory fades quickly. In the world, youth is followed …
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