Why being a Fool is really Dangerous:
There are many serious consequences of foolish behaviour:
Which things do Buddhists do differently to those of other religions?
Meditation is not difficult
Close your eyes and clear your mind. Imagine that you are lying down on the grass and looking up at the stars at night. You feel relaxed and comfortable. Just close your eyes and rest your focus at the center of your abdomen.
Freedom from Subtle Defilements
“Lotuses Have leaves that a drop of water cannot cling to Likewise, those who can attain Nirvana will have the minds That Subtle Defilement cannot stay in them
Two ways to Express Respect
Physical Token of Respect This refers to a gift that is used as a way for us to express our respect to our parents
In the case where the judge sentences the murderer to death, but does not execute the culprit him/herself, is s/he regarded as violating the first precept him/herself?
Benefits of Meditation for Your Mind
I am a son in a Chinese family. My family owned a trading company. My family was never interested in Buddhism or meditation. We never went to any temple, never hung an amulet and never prayed at a spiritual shrine.
What are the Characteristics of Untrained Mind?
When the mind is obscured by defilements, it is constricted like being imprisoned in a small dark room. Just as one who is imprisoned alone becomes paranoid about possible dangers, the first impulse will be to save his own skin.
The 38 Ways to Happiness :- Looking After One's Extended Family (4)
The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Fifth Group of Blessings. Blessing Seventeen :- Looking After One's Extended Family.
Restraint from Drinking Intoxicants (6-2)
The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Sixth Group of Blessings. Blessing Twenty :- Restraint from Drinking Intoxicants.
