吃素是最好的放生。
Being vegetarian is the best
way to release captured animals.
Why do we want to release a captured animal? What should be our motivation to release it?
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There could be many reasons, but the...
Right Motivation
While we are listening to the Dharma, we have to avoid the four kinds of falsehoods as described below using a jug as the metaphorical symbol of our mind. The four types of mistakes are often committed and should be avoided in order to effectively follow the...
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What is Buddha nature?
It is the primary cause or a seed to attain enlightenment or Buddhhood. Without cause, no matter how much effort one makes, he/she would not progress or improve. For example, if you are looking forward to have a...
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Metta (Loving Kindness) Meditation
This excellent meditation derives from the Discourse on Loving-kindness (Metta Sutta) given by Buddha Shakyauni 2500 years ago. The loving -kindness he spoke of then is till the deepest need of the world today. the Pali word metta (maitri in Sanskrit) means universal loving-Kindness, friendliness, and goodwill...
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