Learning Haiku
Aug. 8 | Keep relearning the Dharma, even what already known, to check if it is practised well.Obstacle Haiku
Aug. 1 | The obstacle on the path is part of the path; not end of the path.Wisdom Haikus
Jul. 26 | The dying who are also wise waste not a single moment on greed, hated and delusion. ___ The...Clarity Haiku
Jul. 18 | Be calm to be clear, or you will be fearful and more confused.Note Haiku
Jul. 11 | Note the noteworthy. Note not the rest. Share the noteworthy.Curb Haiku
Jul. 4 | They who curb not their deluded greed and hate are already curbed by them.
Excerpts
Don’t Put It Off Till Tomorrow
Aug. 8 | To live each day fully, is to live each life fully. – Shilashanti ‘Zengosaidan’ is a Zen expression meaning that we must put all our efforts... Read more »- How Sariputra Spoke The Dharma
- The Obstacle Is The Way
- How To Better Interest Others In The Dharma
- The Buddha’s Leading Lay Disciple’s Dialogue With Mahavira
- The Hitter And The Hit
- The Power Of Even One Word
- Five Good Qualities Of Suffering
- We Should Repay The Kindness Of All Mother Sentient Beings
- Why There Is Never Reason For Anger
- A Monk To A King On Listening To Good Advice
Repair & Repurpose Before Rebuying
Aug. 15 | Learn to do more with less before wanting more and more. – Shilashanti One of the principles of a Buddhist lifestyle is to take care of things and repair them. The unsui monks... Read more »Quotes
Verses On Reverent Respect
Aug. 15 | 若得恭敬，当愿众生， 恭敬修行，一切佛法。 不得恭敬，当愿众生， 不行一切，不善之法。 – 文殊菩萨 (华严经: 净行品: 第112-113偈) If... Read more »Verses On Almsbowls
Aug. 8 | 若见空钵，当愿众生， 其心清净，空无烦恼。 若见满钵，当愿众生， 具足成满，一切善法。 – 文殊菩萨 (华严经:... Read more »Letters
Are These IVF Choices Killing?
Aug. 8 | Question: During the process of IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation, for ‘test tube babies’), ‘extra’ embryos (fertilised eggs) are [1]... Read more »- Do Donations To The Corrupted Create Bad Karma?
- Can Buddhists Convert To Other Religions?
- Is It Alright To Have A Buddha Image In A Fish Tank?
- Must Mantras Be Chanted Accurately?
- What Is The Simplest Way To Offer Food?
- Can Animals Take Refuge?
- Are Kids Growing Up Faster These Days?
- Can Lay Buddhists Teach Buddhism?
- How To Send Off Unexpected Ghostly Guests
- Does Staff Retrenchment Create Bad Karma?
Can A Buddhist Shrine Be Near A Dining Table?
Aug. 15 | Question: Can a Buddhist shrine (with a Bodhisattva image) be set up very near – right in front of a dining table at home? Answer: If family members are going to be eating... Read more »Movies
The ‘Historically’ Fantastic ‘Legend Of The Demon Cat’
Aug. 15 | ‘Legend Of The Demon Cat’ (妖猫传) is what can be called ‘fantastical history’ or ‘historical fantasy’ – a highly dramatised and romanticised... Read more »‘The Monkey King 3’: Kingdom Of Women (Vs Four ’Monks‘)
Aug. 8 | Although also with ‘casual spirituality’ added for such movies meant to be entertaining yet somewhat ‘enlightening’, this third... Read more »- Don’t Be A ‘Don Verdean’
- Who Is The Beguiler & ‘The Beguiled’?
- ‘The Prize Winner Of Defiance, Ohio’ In A ‘Few’ Words
- Busting The ‘Ghostbusters’?
- Without ‘Doubt’, The Best Anti-Gossip Sermon?
- From Life As ‘Surrogates’ To Being ‘Altered Carbon’
- Haikus On Movies, Documentary & Drama Series
- The Unalienation Of ‘The Alienist’
- ‘Toc Toc’, OCD OCD…
- ‘Meet Joe Black’, Life & Death
Courses
The 48 Great Vows Of Amituofo (7th Run): Boundless Blessings For This Life & The Next
Mar. 30 | Click HERE To Register Some Participants’ Feedback: I am thankful for what you have done for us in the class. Your immerse knowledge, wisdom... Read more »- Introduction To Buddhist Perspectives On Death & Dying
- Project Rebirth: Rediscover, Reflect, Recharge (Round 12)
- 净土归宿：如何拥有最佳的往生
- Project Connection: Principles Of Classic & Modern Pure Land Testimonials (1st Run)
- Understanding Amituofo Via The Amitabha Sutra (20th Run)
- Destination Pureland: How To Have The Best Rebirth (7th Run)
- Understanding Amituofo Via The Amitabha Sutra: Introduction To Pure Land Buddhism (19th Run)
- The Heart of ‘The Heart Sutra’: The Core Of Wisdom (11th Run)
- Destination Pureland: How To Have The Best Rebirth (6th Run)
- The 48 Great Vows Of Amituofo (6th Run): Boundless Blessings For This Life & The Next
Project Patience: How To ‘Fight’ The Fire Of Anger (4th Run)
Mar. 31 | As featured in the June 2018 issue of ‘For You Information’ Click HERE To Register Praise From Previous Runs: An extremely important course to help oneself to neutralise... Read more »Books
FAQs On The Pure Land Passport Book
Apr. 25 | Question: Why is it called so? Answer: As stated in the book’s first section at purelanders.com/passport, ‘As a skilful means to spur interest, this handy book is... Read more »Notice On Reprinting Without Permission
Feb. 21 | It came to the attention of TDE Press that its latest publication, a fresh English translation of ‘The Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra’ (as below)... Read more »- The Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra 般若波罗蜜多心经
- The Pure Land Pass Card
- Media Release On Book On Amituofo’s 48 Great Vows
- Amitābha Buddha’s Forty-Eight Great Vows 阿弥陀佛四十八大愿
- ‘Apply’ For ‘The Pure Land Passport’ Here!
- 100 Reasons To Get ‘The Pure Land Passport’
- Media Review Of ‘The Pure Land Passport’
- Praise For ‘The Pure Land Passport’
- Launches Of ‘The Pure Land Passport’
- Distribution Of ‘The Pure Land Passport’
- Ken Wee on Wisdom Haiku
- andy on Project Patience: How To 'Fight' The Fire Of Anger (4th Run)
- fanfu yige on Beware Of Anti-Dharma Slander
- Esaslp on Is 'An Honest Death' An Ideal Death?
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