Learning Haiku
Apr. 13 | It is never too early or too late to learn the Dharma.True Haiku
Apr. 7 | Those truly true to themselves, will be truly true to all.Complex Haiku
Mar. 28 | Nothing is more complex than simplification.Foolish Haiku
Mar. 19 | The foolish imagine the certainty of the wise to be foolish.Ego Haiku
Mar. 8 | Only keep dissolving; never hardening the ‘solid’ illusion of ego.Significance Haiku
Mar. 2 | Make a significant point or even a few major points, or this life would be pointless.
Excerpts
Better Without An Itch Than To Scratch One
Apr. 13 | If you scratch an itch, it feel good, but it feels even better not to have an itch at all. So too, one is happy in obtaining worldly desires, but there... Read more »- Some Karmic Causes For Our Suffering
- [10] How To Cultivate To Reach Pure Land?
- [9] How Do Those Lacking Roots Reach Pure Land From Afar?
- All Great Trees Were Once Small Seeds
- Mindfulness Of Buddha Is A Must For Buddhahood
- The Ultimate Taming Of Disturbing Emotions
- How Great Bodhisattvas Complete The Six Perfections
- Why It Is Wrong To Kill To Celebrate Weddings
- The Sunbathing Carcass
- How Do You Grasp Emptiness?
Always Be Truthful & Disciplined
Apr. 19 | For your own sake always speak the truth even if it leads to your death or the loss of your sovereignty. Never speak in any other fashion. Devote yourself always to the discipline of... Read more »Quotes
Verses On Looks
Apr. 19 | 见端正人，当愿众生， 于佛菩萨，常生净信。 见丑陋人，当愿众生， 于不善事，不生乐著。 – 文殊菩萨 (华严经: 净行品: 第86-87偈) Seeing... Read more »Verses On Sickness
Apr. 13 | 见无病人，当愿众生， 入真实慧，永无病恼。 见疾病人，当愿众生， 知身空寂，离乖诤法。 – 文殊菩萨 (华严经:... Read more »Letters
How Does Buddhism Explain Natural Disasters?
Apr. 19 | Question: Why are some places affected by natural disasters, including some religious places? Answer: Of course, there are scientific reasons to explain... Read more »- Can One Be Addicted To Buddhism?
- Does Aversion At Buddha Images Create Negative Karma?
- What To Chant Before Buddha & Bodhisattva Images?
- Did The Buddha Die Of Food-Poisoning In Old Age?
- Why Are Plants Non-Sentient?
- Beware Of Anti-Dharma Slander
- Letter To A Buddhist Centre For Kinder Offerings
- Should I Stay Or Should I Go Now?
- Should I Learn Yoga Before Buddhism?
- Are Stray-Feeders Bodhisattvas?
FAQs On The Pure Land Passport
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 »Movies
Existential Chats In ‘Café Society’
Apr. 19 | In ‘Café Society’ is discussion of some interesting existential issues. Bobby exclaims, ‘[W]hen the end’s near, you need something… I have to... Read more »Commitment Issues In ‘Café Society’
Apr. 13 | Why commit to another love interest if already committed to another? Was the first commitment not genuine then, and thus meaningless? If there was meaningless... Read more »- Extreme Decisions For ‘Extremis’ Situations?
- It’s A Very Very ‘Mad World’
- An Outsider’s Review Of ‘The Outsider’
- What Would Push You To Make ‘The Push’?
- Beyond ‘Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond’
- ‘Bright’ On The Darkness Of Speciesism
- Is ‘An Honest Death’ An Ideal Death?
- ‘Justice League’ On Bodhisattva Heroism
- ‘Alien: Covenant’ Between Nature & Nurture?
- Prepared For The ‘Shockwave’ Of Your Life?
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: Great thanks to Bro. Shi’an, for the profound and meaningful teaching on the 48 Great Vows... 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 | Click HERE To Register Praise From Previous Runs: More than 10 years ago, I attended a fellowship session led by teacher Shi’an. The discussion happened to be based on... Read more »Books
FAQs On The Pure Land Passport
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’
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Launch Of The Stonepeace Book Vol 1 & 2
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- Len on What Would Push You To Make 'The Push'?
- yufu on Beware Of Anti-Dharma Slander
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