to be enlightened, liberated from all suffering. In fact, to master any skill, it is important to learn well, so as to be able to practise accordingly for the intended results. When it comes to the Dharma, what would constitute ‘learning...
I do think that Buddhism has a special role to play in America now. It seems to have a very positive effect on some people who grew up Christian or Jewish, and became disillusioned with their original religion. For example, some people can't access Jesus' message of love if they were s...
‘I vow to attain Buddhahood, to universally practise these [forty-eight great] vows [i.e. as later proclaimed]. Of all with fear, for them creating great peace.’ (吾誓得佛,普行此愿。一切恐惧,为作大安。)For all existential fears of life and death, those moments with physical pain a...
plus it can be wonderfully supportive and life-affirming to have friends committed to a similar spiritual path as the one you’re on. After a couple of years of reading books about Buddhism and fumbling through attempts to meditation, I became a member of a local Zen center. I quickly lear...
How is Buddhism achieved? The word Buddha means “enlightened.” The path to enlightenment is attained by utilizingmorality, meditation and wisdom. Buddhists often meditate because they believe it helps awaken truth. There are many philosophies and interpretations within Buddhism, making it a tolerant...
called mindfulness “the path to enlightenment.” To spread the word of enlightenment, he asked that his senior monks (called bhikkhus) teach a doctrine called The Four Foundations of Mindfulness. When the bhikkhus asked the Buddha which four foundations they were to teach, the Buddha responded...
Or, is this like the Christian heaven? Isn’t Buddhism supposed to be a logical, self-directed path to Enlightenment? Understanding Amitabha Sutra requires an understanding of “absolute reality” and “Buddha Nature.”[Note: full Amitabha Sutra in English at end of this feature...
visit to Tibet is one of the most spectacular journeys you can take. You will also be able to visit the highest mountain in the world, witness the incredible alpine lakes and meet hospitable local Tibetans that that live and breathe Buddhism in their everyday lives. ...
aspire [to] become complete [with] them [for the] ultimate benefit, [by] constantly [having the] mind [that] embraces [and] cherishes them. –Venerable Langri Tangpa (Eight Verses [For] Cultivation [Of The] Mind) Notes:The greatest possible benefit is attainment of the True Happiness of...
[2] How To See Ourselves When Relating To Others When in the company of others, I shall always consider myself the lowest of all, and from the depths of my heart hold others dear and supreme. –Geshe Langri Tangpa Reflections On ‘The Eight Verses Of Thought Transformation’ (Part 2 ...