Bitter Haiku
Feb. 8 | Life is already too bitterto be even more bitterabout others’ bitterness.Anxiety Haiku
Feb. 1 | Aware of the worst possibility,never be anxious if it becomes reality....Karma Haiku
Jan. 25 | Preaching about karma without practising accordingly creates worse karma.* * By being...Focus Haiku
Jan. 18 | Begin focusing now on what you have to at the end.Madness Haiku
Jan. 11 | Who is totally mad, if mostly still able to cross streets well?Day Haiku
Jan. 4 | Your re/birthday marks another year to your re/deathday.
Excerpts
Do Not Forget This World Of Phenomena
Feb. 5 | Trying to suppress delusion is delusion too. Delusions have no original existence; they’re only things you create yourself by indulging in discrimination.—... Read more »- Spiritual Practice In The Face Of War & Death
- Thank You Very Much
- Give The Dharma By Asking For It
- Patience With Big & Small Frustrations Is Needed
- The Phenomenon Of Jewish Buddhists
- Do People Swarm To You Or Shun You?
- Increasing Mindfulness Without Morality Can Be Dangerous
- How Managers Can Have Right Speech
- Those Who Care For The Buddha Should Care For The Sick Too
- In Summer & Winter, Dress & Eat
How News Can Destroy Peace Of Mind
Feb. 12 | The more we value thingsoutside our control, the less control we have. — Epictetus What is wisdom? Think of a wide man… your personal ideal, a beacon of humanity.... Read more »Quotes
Brightness & Darkness
Feb. 14 | 当明中有暗，勿以暗相遇。当暗中有明，勿以明相睹。明暗各相对，比如前后步。 石头希迁禅师 《参同契》 When in brightness... Read more »Letters
How To Say ‘Thanks, But No Thanks’ Nicely?
Feb. 4 | Question: How can I reply someone who persistently invites me to his activities of another faith to try to convert me, despite knowing I am not... Read more »- Should Vegans Give Away Non-Vegan Food?
- How Should New Vegans Handle Old Non-Vegan Stuff?
- Does Āmítuófó Have A Sexist Vow?
- How To Know If One Is A Bodhisattva Or Buddha As Claimed?
- Should Buddhists Worry About End Of The World?
- Four Queries On Buddhist Images & Ancestral Tablets
- Is Cultured Meat Considered Vegetarian Or Vegan?
- How To Prevent Breaking Of Precepts & What To Do When They Are Broken
- Do Bodhisattvas Help Non-Believers?
- How Tall Was The Buddha?
Are There Buddhist Wealth Gods?
Feb. 11 | Question: Does the god of wealth (财神) exist? Is there an equivalent in Buddhism? Answer: In Chinese culture, there are some characters believed and worshipped as gods... Read more »Movies
What Truly Scary About ‘The Ghost Bride’
Feb. 10 | The following clarifies on major myths propagated by the named series. In the Buddhist perspective, the very Chinese title of ‘The Ghost Bride’, as based on... Read more »The ‘Brightburn’ Alternative To Superman
Feb. 3 | ‘Brightburn’ (i.e. BB, also spelling Brandon Beyer) imagines the polar opposite of the Superboy or Superman mythos. What are the chances... Read more »- ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’, Not Far From Reality?
- ‘The Best Of Enemies’ As Better Friends
- ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’; Not Go To War?
- On Students & Teachers In ‘The Kominsky Method’
- Is ‘The Devil Next Door’?
- Is There A ‘Dark Phoenix’ In You?
- What Most ‘Complicated’ About ‘Singapore Social’
- Why ‘Hellboy (2019)’ Is Not Hellbound
- Is ‘Revenge Of The Pontianak’ Justified?
- Out & ‘In The Shadow Of The Moon’
Courses
如何运用佛法确认正法
Oct. 12 | Read more »- Project Patience: How To ‘Fight’ The Fire Of Anger (4th Run)
- The 48 Great Vows Of Amituofo (7th Run): Boundless Blessings For This Life & The Next
- 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)
Join TDE At Telegram
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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’
- Thomas on Are Cordyceps Considered Vegetarian?
- Paulius on Are Cordyceps Considered Vegetarian?
- Changmai Momma on How The Buddha Prevented A Bloody War
- Thomas on 'The Song Of Patience By Hánshān & Shídé' As Sung By The Bodhisattvas Mañjuśrī, Samantabhadra & Maitreya 文殊、普贤与弥勒菩萨所唱的《寒山拾得忍耐歌》
- Ankarao Mylapalli on How The Buddha Prevented A Bloody War
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