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Grief Vs Joy
Jun. 7 | The evil-doer grieves here and hereafter; he grieves in both the worlds. He laments and is afflicted, recollecting his own impure deeds. The doer of good rejoices here and hereafter; he rejoices in both the worlds. He rejoices and exults, recollecting...
‘Tidying Up With Marie Kondo’ & The Dharma?
Jun. 3 | The KonMari Method is a technique to organise material stuff at home. Its first step is to heap especially clothes in one giant pile – to realise how much ‘more than enough’ one has. This creates motivation to declutter and to sort what...
How To Have Thought Of Being Reborn In Pure Land? 如何作往生想？
Mar. 14 | 唯持名一法， 摄机最普， 下手最易， 不致或起魔事。 – 净土宗十三祖印光大师 [O]nly [the] one method [of] upholding [the] name, gathers [all spiritual] capacities most universally, [and is the] most easy to start [practising], not...
Verses On Vices Vs Virtues
Jul. 11 | 若见城廓，当愿众生， 得坚固身，心无所屈。 若见王都，当愿众生， 功德共聚，心恒喜乐。 – 文殊菩萨 (华严经: 净行品: 第102-103偈) If seeing city walls, [reflect that] ‘May sentient beings, attain firm*...
Always Reflect On Your Thoughts, Words & Deeds
Jun. 27 | The Buddha: What is a mirror for? Rahula: For reflection, sir. The Buddha: … Actions are to be done with repeated reflection. – Ambalatthika-rahulovada Sutta As summarised from the second part of the Ambalatthika-rahulovada Sutta (Discourse...
How One Who Slighted None Attained Buddhahood
May. 24 | 此诸众生 云何具有 如來智慧， 愚痴迷惑， 不知不见？ – 释迦牟尼佛 （华严经） [Of] all these sentient beings, why [are they] complete with [the] Tathāgatas’ wisdom, [yet] ignorant [and] confused, not knowing...
Verses On Pleasure
Mar. 19 | 见乐著人，当愿众生， 以法自娱，欢爱不舍。 见无乐著，当愿众生， 有为事中，心无所乐。 – 文殊菩萨 (华严经: 净行品: 第80-81偈) Seeing those attached to [sense] pleasures, [reflect that] ‘May sentient...
Verses On Joy & Suffering
Mar. 8 | 见欢乐人，当愿众生， 常得安乐，乐供养佛。 见苦恼人，当愿众生， 获根本智，灭除众苦。 – 文殊菩萨 (华严经: 净行品: 第82-83偈) Seeing those who are joyful, [reflect that] ‘May sentient beings, always...
How Are Amituofo’s 18th, 19th & 20th Vows Related?
Sep. 28 | Question: As Vow #18, #19 and #20 of Amituofo (Amitabha Buddha) seem somewhat similar yet different, can you compare and contrast them for better appreciation of their intricacies? Answer: The overall significance of these 3 great Vows is immeasurably...
