10 Steps to Mindfulness Meditation Mindfulness is the practice of bringing our attention to whatever is happening at the present moment, so that we are aware of where we are and what we are doing. The ability to be fully present is a basic human ability. We already have the […]
Monthly Archives: February 2020
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Understanding Hua Yen Sect (Part 2/4) Five Divisions and Ten Schools Hua-yen sect formulated a complete doctrine embracing all the aspects of Buddhist teachings, and can be classified into Five Divisions and Ten Schools [¤±Ð¤Q©v]. Five Divisions The Teaching of Sravakas (Sound-hearers) [¤p¼±Ð]– This is the Hinayana found in the Agama Sutras, […]
Dhammapada: The Story of Two Friends Dhammapada Verse 19: Though he recites much the Sacred Texts (Tipitaka), but is negligent and does not practise according to the Dhamma, like a cowherd who counts the cattle of others, he has no share in the benefits of the life of a bhikkhu […]
Deciphering the Lotus Sutra: Commentary by Master Hsuan Hua (Chapter 2) Lotus Sutra: At that time the World Honored One arose serenely from samadhi and told Shariputra, “The wisdom of all the Buddhas is extremely profound and unlimited. The gateway to this wisdom is difficult to understand and difficult […]
