Understanding Chan Buddhism (Part 5) Monastic life in Chan sect As Chan sect emphasizes the Dharma transmission from the master to the disciple, there has a well-organized system in the monastic order and a structured monastic life for the monks. The practitioners are required to work very hard in their daily […]
Monthly Archives: September 2018
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10 Buddhist Mudras and Their Meanings Mudra #1 – Bhumisparsha Mudra This is one of the most common Mudras found in statues of Buddha in many countries. Meaning: ‘Touching the Earth.’ Hand position: Shown in the sitting meditation position only. In this Mudra the right hand points towards the Earth, hanging over the knee, […]
Understanding Tibetan Buddhism (Part 5) Preliminary practices The preliminary practices are the approach in the preparation for the Tantric practice. In Tibet, it is known as Ngondro, which means ‘something that goes before’. There are two kinds of preliminary practices, the first is the common / ordinary and the second […]
Top 10 Buddhist Temples in Japan If you wish to visit Buddhist temples as part of your spiritual pilgrimage, Japan is the country you must not miss. There are countless beautiful Buddhist temples of different traditions for you to visit. Many of these ancient temples are important National Treasures in […]
Pure Land Part 5 Understanding Pure Land Sect (Part 5) Qualification of Rebirth in Pure Land The prime purpose of Pure land Buddhism is achieving rebirth in the Pure Land. Who are qualified to be reborn in Pure Land? As stated in Amitabha Sutra, “… by means of small good […]
