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Thought for Thu, 21 Aug 2008

Of little importance is the loss of such things as wealth. But a terrible thing is to lose wisdom. Of little importance is the gaining of such things as wealth. Great is the importance of gaining wisdom. - Buddha...

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Zi Zhui

The Fifth Precept 23 Replies

This is perhaps the most bothersome precept of them all for the likes of me. Having grown up in a Christian environment I find the first four precepts [(1) Respect life; respect property of others,...

Started by Zi Zhui in Website Feedback. Last reply by Zi Zhui 1 day ago.

Ben Le

How to spread the Dharma without Preaching and Converting. 3 Replies

Here are my ideas about spreading the Dharma in Africa, Here follows a modified email conversation between me and Justin Pargeter, an Anthropology lecturer from South Africa who's working at a Uni...

Tagged: buddhism, amitofo, teaching, dharma, african

Started by Ben Le in Website Feedback. Last reply by Lizzie Aug 15.

Ryan Vong

Giving Thanks 6 Replies

I'd like to take up a few lines to reflect all that I am thankful for this year. Please add yours. I am thankful... that each day begins with my wife and best friend whose wisdom, affection, stre...

Started by Ryan Vong in General. Last reply by Ryan Vong Aug 15.

Zi Zhui

Should Buddhists support or boycott the Olympic Games held in Beijing, China? 15 Replies

There is currently amongs Buddhist, it seems, some conflicting views whether we as Buddhist should watch and support the Olympic Games of 2008, because of China's military involvement and supressio...

Started by Zi Zhui in General. Last reply by Dharmakara Aug 11.

Eric Schwartz

Science and Buddhism intersection 14 Replies

I saw this article today in the New York Times. I've had real problems with this columnist in the past. He's very conservative. But this column is more thought provoking than usual. What do you thi...

Tagged: culture, science

Started by Eric Schwartz in General. Last reply by Ryan Vong Aug 7.

Blog Posts

The First Practice of the Bodhisattva Mahasattva

What is the Bodhisattva Mahasattva’s practice of bestowing joyfulness? These Bodhisattvas are the great masters of giving who are able to bestow everything with equanimity of mind. Without stinginess or regret, without expecting any reward, without seeking any praise and without desire for profit, they only give in order to rescue and safeguard all living beings, accept and embrace all living beings, and abundantly benefit all living beings. They only give in order to: - Study and learn the or… Continue

Posted by Dharmakara on August 14th, 2008 at 5:00pm — No Comments (Add)

The Second Practice of the Bodhisattva Mahasattva

What is the Bodhisattva Mahasattva’s practice of abundant benefits? These Bodhisattvas protect and embrace the precepts of moral purity. Their minds are without attachments to visions, voices, fragrance, flavors or contacts. They also teach this to living beings. They do not seek majestic powers, social status, riches, appearances, or royal ranks. They are without attachments in any of these things. They only strongly embrace the precepts of moral purity and make this thought: "I embrace the p… Continue

Posted by Dharmakara on August 14th, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments (Add)

The Third Practice of the Bodhisattva Mahasattva

What is the Bodhisattva Mahasattva’s practice that is without agitation? These Bodhisattvas always cultivate endurance and forbearance in the spirituality of the Dharma with humility and reverent respect. They do not harm themselves, others or both, they do not take from themselves, others or both, and they are not attached to themselves, others or both. Not greedily seeking fame or profit, they only make this thought: "I must always teach the Dharma in order to free living beings from that wh… Continue

Posted by Dharmakara on August 14th, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments (Add)

The Fourth Practice of the Bodhisattva Mahasattva

What is the Bodhisattva Mahasattva’s practice of irrepressibility? This is the Bodhisattva’s cultivation of the various kinds of diligence. This is the highest diligence, the greatest diligence, the superior diligence, the superlative diligence, the most wonderful diligence, the most excellent diligence, the supreme diligence, the unequalled diligence, and the omnipresent diligence. These Bodhisattvas have a spiritual nature that without the three poisons of greed, hatred and stupidity, and is… Continue

Posted by Dharmakara on August 14th, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments (Add)

 
 

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