Buddha's Dharma

Samantabhadra Contemplation Sutra

2011-10-15T17:48:00.000+08:00

(Taisho Tripitaka 0277) Translated into Chinese during Song Dynasty by Dharma-mita Translated into English by B.T.T.S. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thus I have heard: Once the Buddha was staying at Vaisali, in the multi-storied assembly hall in the Great Forest Monastery. Then he told all the Bhikshus, saying, "After three months, I shall surely

The Perfection of Wisdom in 700 Lines (Saptasatika)

2011-07-23T20:00:00.000+08:00

Translated by Edward Conze Om! Homage to the Perfection of Wisdom, the Lovely, the Holy! A. The Exposition of the Field of Merit Thus have I heard at one time. The Lord dwelt at Sravasti, in the park of Anathapindada in the Jetavana, together with a large community of monks, with a thousand monks who were Arhats and with a million Bodhisattvas, great beings, who were armed with the

The Practice of Chanting in Buddhism

2011-06-23T22:05:00.001+08:00

by Bhikkhu Dhammasami Chanting is very common to any religion. Buddhism is no exception in this regard. However, the aim and purpose of chanting is different from one religion to another. Buddhism is unique in that it does not consider chanting to be prayer. The Buddha in many ways has shown us to have confidence in our own action and its results, and thereby encouraged us to depend on no

A Guide To the Bodhisattva Way Of Life - Chapter Ten

2011-06-14T21:01:00.000+08:00

Author: Shantideva Bodhisattva (* Shantideva Bodhisattva is known as a direct disciple of Manjusri Bodhisattva) The Key of becoming a Bodhisattva: One who wishes to protect oneself and others quickly, should practice exchanging oneself for others, which is a great mystery. All those who are unhappy in the world are so as a result of their desire for their own happiness. All those who are

A Guide To the Bodhisattva Way Of Life - Chapter Nine

2011-06-11T19:49:00.000+08:00

A Guide To the Bodhisattva Way Of Life - Chapter Eight

2011-06-04T14:56:00.000+08:00

A Guide To the Bodhisattva Way Of Life - Chapter Seven

2011-05-28T22:32:00.000+08:00

A Guide To the Bodhisattva Way Of Life - Chapter Six

2011-05-21T19:44:00.000+08:00

A Guide To the Bodhisattva Way Of Life - Chapter Five

2011-01-17T23:21:00.000+08:00

A Guide To the Bodhisattva Way Of Life - Chapter Four

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A Guide To the Bodhisattva Way Of Life - Chapter Three

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A Guide To the Bodhisattva Way Of Life - Chapter Two

2010-12-07T22:35:00.000+08:00

A Guide To the Bodhisattva Way Of Life Author: Shantideva Bodhisattva (* Shantideva Bodhisattva is known as a direct disciple of Manjusri Bodhisattva) The Key of becoming a Bodhisattva: One who wishes to protect oneself and others quickly, should practice exchanging oneself for others, which is a great mystery. All those who are unhappy in the world are so as a result of their desire for

A Guide To the Bodhisattva Way Of Life - Chapter One

2010-12-04T12:53:00.000+08:00

The Awakening Of Faith In Mahayana

2010-11-29T00:08:00.002+08:00

By Ashvaghosha Invocation I take refuge in the Buddha, the greatly Compassionate One, the Savior of the world, omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient, of most excellent deeds in all the ten directions; And in the Dharma, the manifestation of his Essence, the Reality, the sea of Suchness, the boundless storehouse of excellencies; And in the Sangha, whose members truly devote themselves to the

The Buddha On Reconciliation

2010-11-17T08:16:00.001+08:00

WORLD FELLOWSHIP OF BUDDHISTS 25TH GENERAL CONFERENCE COLOMBO, SRI LANKA: NOVEMBER 13-17, 2010 THE BUDDHA ON RECONCILIATION KEYNOTE ADDRESS TO THE SYMPOSIUM BY ANANDA W. P. GURUGE November 16, 2010 THE BUDDHA ON RECONCILIATION By Ananda W. P. Guruge 1. Introduction Reconciliation is the process of maintaining or restoring amicable relations between opponents in the event of a dispute or

The Mahayana Dharma-Realm Without Distinction

2010-10-30T11:17:00.001+08:00

(T1626.31) Originally composed by Bodhisattva Sthiramati and translated into Chinese by Devapra~jnaa (T1626) Translated into English by Charles Patton ________________________________________ I bow to the bodhicitta And the ability to devise excellent skillful means. Becoming free of the birth, old age, death, Illness, and discomfort is based on the overcoming of error. (1) Briefly

The Life of the Buddha and His Greatness

2010-07-04T00:32:00.001+08:00

by Narada Mahathera I. The Birth In the full-moon day of May [I] in the year 623 B. C. [2] there was born, in the Lumbini Park [3] at Kapilavatthu,[4] on the borders of Nepal, a noble Prince of aristocratic Saakya clan. His father was King Suddhoodana,[5] and his mother Queen Mahaa Maayaa. Seven days after the birth of the child, the mother died, and Mahaa Pajaapati Gootami, her younger sister,

Shastra on the Door to Understanding the Hundred Dharmas

2010-06-06T21:20:00.001+08:00

Written by Tin-Tsun Bodhisattva Translated into Chinese during Torng Dynasty by Tripitaka Master Yiun-Tzorng Translated into English by B.T.T.S. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As the World Honored one has said, "all Dharmas have no self." What are all Dharmas, and what is meant by having no self? All Dharmas may be generally grouped into five

Early Buddhist Ceremonies

2010-05-28T23:40:00.001+08:00

By Sayadaw Bhaddanta Silanandabhivamsa, D.Litt ---o0o--- Buddhism is unique among religions in that it knows no ceremonies comparable to those in other religions. Ceremonies and rituals, elaborate and tiresome in performance, have no room in Buddhism. We do not find any instance in the Pali Canon where the Buddha lays down the rules and methods for the performance of ceremonies for the laity.

Unravelling Meaning Of Life Through Buddhism

2010-05-22T23:29:00.001+08:00

by Ajahn Brahmavamso, The Buddhist Channel, May 19, 2008 A Wesak reflection on the basics of the Buddha's teachings Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- Today, Buddhism continues to gain ever-wider acceptance in many lands far beyond its original home. The Buddhist Teaching of the Law of Kamma offers our society a just and incorruptible foundation and reason for the practice of a moral life. It is easy to

The Problem With Sex in Buddhism

2010-05-08T22:44:00.001+08:00

by Kusala Bhikshu (From a talk given at a High School in Los Angeles.) It seems these days in Los Angeles, it's OK to do or be anything you want sexually... And if you're lucky enough to find your true sexual identity, you will be happy and fulfilled the rest of your life. Well, in this world of *Samsara it just doesn't work that way. The Buddha more than anything else was a man, who went

Buddhist Festivals and Holidays

2010-04-25T21:04:00.001+08:00

There are many special or holy days held throughout the year by the Buddhist community. Many of these days celebrate the birthdays of Bodhisattvas in the Mahayana tradition or other significant dates in the Buddhist calendar. The most significant celebration happens every May on the night of the full moon, when Buddhist all over the world celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha

The Buddhist Concept of Impermanence

2010-04-18T12:58:00.001+08:00

Early Buddhism dealt with the problem of impermanence in a very rationale manner. This concept is known as anicca in Buddhism, according to which, impermanence is an undeniable and inescapable fact of human existence from which nothing that belongs to this earth is ever free. Buddhism declares that there are five processes on which no human being has control and which none can ever change. These

The Five Precepts

2010-04-08T20:10:00.001+08:00

Dr. Sunthorn Plamintr The purpose of Buddhist moral precepts There are three fundamental modes of training in Buddhist practice: morality, mental culture, and wisdom. The English word morality is used to translate the Pali term sila, although the Buddhist term contains its own particular connotations. The word sila denotes a state of normalcy, a condition which is basically unqualified and

Mantra and Praise

2010-04-01T20:50:00.001+08:00

1) The True Words of Seven Buddhas for Eradicating Offenses "li pe li pe di chyou he chyou he di two la ni di ni he la di" "pi li ni di mwo he chye di jen lin chyan di swo pe he" (3x) [Shiddham Sound] 2) Spirit Mantra For Rebirth in the Pure Land "na mwo e mi dwo pe ye dwo two chye dwo ye dwo di ye two" "e mi li du pe pi e mi li dwo syi dan pe pi" "e mi li dwo pi jya lan di e mi li dwo