lest they be accidentally harmed. Recite Āmítuófó’s name amply for them to heartoo. There are many cases where many insects will leave discreetly. Such is the power of sincere mindfulness of Buddha (念佛). (For wooden furniture parts that might have termites, they ...
Choose your own adventure: scale mountains, visit the Big Buddha, or explore sleepy beaches and Tai O Village on outlying Lantau Island
If you visit them, their hospitality makes you feel at home. 2. What’s the Best Time to Visit Tibet? Tibet is a place you can visit all year round, except for mid-February to March when Tibet will close for foreigners due to the Chinese and Tibetan New Year. You can choose the ...
and the most iconic man-made pilgrimage destination on the plateau. Founded in 647 AD by the Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo, the temple houses the gilded statue of Jowo Sakyamuni Buddha, brought to Tibet on the occasion of his marriage to Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty. The Jokhang...
“Once upon a time in India, a white elephant offered a woman a lotus flower and then entered her side. This elephant became Siddhartha, the Buddha.” Buddhism is a religion or a tradition that focuses on “personal spiritual development” . Buddhism came to china in about 65 CE, ...
Clothes:As happy and harmonious as Buddha can be, he’s still a bit conservative at times. Don’t visit the temple scantily clad, leave your short skirt at home for the occasion (but by all means, don’t forget to put something else on). ...
The householder will probably not have a teacher, whereas the monastic most certainly will. This requires the householder to often learn about the dharma on their own. Unlike some 2500 years ago when the Buddha taught the dharma, we now have multiple ways to accomplish this. In the Buddha’...
~ Siddhartha Guatama Buddha The power of words Dr. Masaru Emoto did some famous research that shows the powerful effect that our thoughts and words have on us. In his experiments he attached written words to containers of water, such as “Thank you,”“I love you,” and “You fool!” ...
have transcended the limitations of earthly life and now work from higher planes to guide and assist humanity in its spiritual evolution. Some of the best known ascended masters include Jesus, Buddha and Saint Germain, who continue to offer their wisdom and support to those seeking spiritual ...
Crowds filled the place to burn joss sticks. It is said that it could hold 1,000 monks at that time.The vegetarian diet here is renowned for over 600 years. The ingredients of the dishes are chosen very carefully; the cooking is very meticulous; the appearance of the food is also very...