Month: September 2013
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Diamond Sutra – There is no Buddha who teach anything – 金刚经 – 没佛说法
Further to the earlier part of the Sutra “Buddha beyond form and appearance” and “There is no Buddha who attained enlightenment“, this chapter further describes that real Buddha cannot be recognized by its specific 32 characteristics in appearance, and that Buddha has not taught anything. While some Buddhist scriptures describe Buddha to have 32 characteristics…
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Happy Mid-Autumn Festival – 中秋节快乐
May man last long, so we can meet our missed (但愿人长久,千里共婵娟)。 * * * If you are thinking about their family, may you be re-united with your loved ones; If you are thinking about truth, may you realize that Truth have always been with you. * * * Thinking of you on this special day.…
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Diamond Sutra – the mystical presence of this Sutra – 金刚经 – 佛罗汉天人护法与此经同在
When one align to the truth of this Sutra, either through reading, reciting, or sharing, celestial beings will offer their protection and blessings, and one is at one with all Buddhas and their disciples. How can it be so? It is because all Buddhas and teachings arise from the truth of this Sutra, therefore when…
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Diamond Sutra – Buddha’s teacher, Buddha land – 金刚经 – 佛陀的老师,佛土是什么
Further to the early teachings of – There is no Buddha who attained enlightenment, and there is no enlightenment to be attained, this chapter explains that the Buddha did not obtain any teachings from his teachers, and Bodhisattva does not adore any describable Buddha land. For a teaching that can be obtained is not the…
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Autumn Health Tips – 秋季养生
Today is the Chinese weather date Bailu (白露), which indicates weather is well into the Autumn/Fall season. After the long hot summer, the active hot energy is almost over and is slowly declining downwards and inwards back to the earth. With every rain shower the temperature gets cooler, leaves are falling, and everything is going…
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Diamond Sutra – The 4 levels of Arhat – 金刚经 – 四果罗汉
Arhats are enlightened beings who attained individual liberation in Buddhism. They are 4 levels of Arhats: 1. Srota-apanna (须陀洹) – partial enlightenment, still need 7 returns to earthly life before full liberation 2. Sakrdagamin (斯陀含) – partial enlightenment, still need 1 return to earthly life before full liberation 3. Anagamin (阿那含) – partial enlightenment, no need to return…