The world mirrors your thoughts and actions, just because you the three poisons doesn't mean the world has it. You reflect your own tendencies...
Friday, March 02, 2012
Mind is the mirror....
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The Mangala Sutta
One of the most recited sutra in the Theravada tradition is the Mangala Sutta. This sutra is a compendium of three sutras that are well recited and studied by those who follow the Theravada way. The other two are Metta Sutta and Ratana Sutta. This sutra is delivered by the Buddha when a certain deva of a heaven who used his light aka wisdom to see things 'as it is' and this being saw that the Buddha's wisdom surpasses his. He went straight away to The Jeta grove in the city of Savatthi where the most charitable person, Anathapindika built a monastery for the Buddha and his followers to dwell and preach.
The deva asked the Buddha,
1. "Many gods and men have pondered on auspicious signs. Wishing for blessings, Please tell what is the mosst auspicious signs"?
The Buddha replied:
2. "Not to associate with fools but associate with the wise, and honor those worthy of honor, this is the most auspicious sign."
3. "Living in suitable locality, and good deeds done in the past. To set oneself in the right course, this is the most auspicious sign."
4. "Great learning and skill in work, a highly trained discipline and well-spoken speech, this is the most auspicious sign."
5. "Looking after one's mother & father, caring for one's wife & children. And unconfused actions, this is the most auspicious sign."
6. "Generosity & a righteous life, caring for one's relatives and blameless actions, this is the most auspicious sign."
7. "To abhor & avoid all evil, abstention from intoxicants and diligence in righteousness, this is the msot auspicious signs."
8. "Reverence, humility, contentment & gratitude. Hearing the Dhamma at the right time, this is the most auspicious sign."
9. "Patience & compliance, & seeing the monks, Opportune discussion of the Dhamma, this is the most auspicious sign."
10. "Self-restraint & a holy life, seeing the Four Noble Truths and realizing Nibbana, this is the most auspicious sign."
11. "When affected by worldly conditions, if one's mind remains unshaken; Sorrowless, stainless & secure, this is the most auspicious sign."
12. "Those who perform such auspicious deeds, are undefeated by all enemies, and gain happiness everywhere, these are the most auspicious signs."
A simple yet in-depth and powerful Sutra. Looking at each verse, The Buddha knew the 'secret' to be happy, healthy and wealthy! Perhaps it's time to go back to the basics and understand ourself. Can we see our own faults, can we also see our own strengths? How can we use what we have to pursue our own happiness? The Buddha knew the way, He has showed us and it's our own little steps we take on this path, as we walk along, we'll get by.
My next blog would be a deeper explanation as reviewed by Bhikkhu Pesala.
The deva asked the Buddha,
1. "Many gods and men have pondered on auspicious signs. Wishing for blessings, Please tell what is the mosst auspicious signs"?
The Buddha replied:
2. "Not to associate with fools but associate with the wise, and honor those worthy of honor, this is the most auspicious sign."
3. "Living in suitable locality, and good deeds done in the past. To set oneself in the right course, this is the most auspicious sign."
4. "Great learning and skill in work, a highly trained discipline and well-spoken speech, this is the most auspicious sign."
5. "Looking after one's mother & father, caring for one's wife & children. And unconfused actions, this is the most auspicious sign."
6. "Generosity & a righteous life, caring for one's relatives and blameless actions, this is the most auspicious sign."
7. "To abhor & avoid all evil, abstention from intoxicants and diligence in righteousness, this is the msot auspicious signs."
8. "Reverence, humility, contentment & gratitude. Hearing the Dhamma at the right time, this is the most auspicious sign."
9. "Patience & compliance, & seeing the monks, Opportune discussion of the Dhamma, this is the most auspicious sign."
10. "Self-restraint & a holy life, seeing the Four Noble Truths and realizing Nibbana, this is the most auspicious sign."
11. "When affected by worldly conditions, if one's mind remains unshaken; Sorrowless, stainless & secure, this is the most auspicious sign."
12. "Those who perform such auspicious deeds, are undefeated by all enemies, and gain happiness everywhere, these are the most auspicious signs."
A simple yet in-depth and powerful Sutra. Looking at each verse, The Buddha knew the 'secret' to be happy, healthy and wealthy! Perhaps it's time to go back to the basics and understand ourself. Can we see our own faults, can we also see our own strengths? How can we use what we have to pursue our own happiness? The Buddha knew the way, He has showed us and it's our own little steps we take on this path, as we walk along, we'll get by.
My next blog would be a deeper explanation as reviewed by Bhikkhu Pesala.
Thursday, October 06, 2011
Remembering Steve Jobs.
Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.
Steve Jobs
Monday, October 03, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Forgiveness of Short comings.
Kayena vaca cittena
Pamadena maya katam
Accayam Khama me Bhante
Bhuri-panna Tathagata!
If by deeds, speech or thought heedlessly,
I have done anything wrong,
forgive me O Master! O Teacher, Most Wise!
Been reading again on the Buddha's teaching and came across this article from the Nalanda Buddhist Institute. I would like to share this with you with hope you can find insight and start applying it on your daily life.
Living Life the Buddhist way. We have the ability to do so: How is it done? By following these 8 core values:
1. Compassion - being kind and supportive of others in our thoughts, speech and conduct sincerely
2. Courage - being strong and determined in the face of adversities and challenges in life
3. Respect - being respectful of our elders, teachers, fellow practitioners, and all sentient beings
4. Integrity - living by righteous means, principles and values
5. Service - living not just for ourselves, but for the welfare of others as well
6. Faith - having right understanding and deep confidence in the Buddha-Dhamma
7. Learning - continuous learning, growth and improvement as an individual and as a community
8. Reflection - living mindfully and purposefully towards liberation from afflictions
Do share this with your friends and may we all live in harmony with ourselves, the world and nature!
Saddhu!
Pamadena maya katam
Accayam Khama me Bhante
Bhuri-panna Tathagata!
If by deeds, speech or thought heedlessly,
I have done anything wrong,
forgive me O Master! O Teacher, Most Wise!
Been reading again on the Buddha's teaching and came across this article from the Nalanda Buddhist Institute. I would like to share this with you with hope you can find insight and start applying it on your daily life.
Living Life the Buddhist way. We have the ability to do so: How is it done? By following these 8 core values:
The Eight Core Values :
1. Compassion - being kind and supportive of others in our thoughts, speech and conduct sincerely
2. Courage - being strong and determined in the face of adversities and challenges in life
3. Respect - being respectful of our elders, teachers, fellow practitioners, and all sentient beings
4. Integrity - living by righteous means, principles and values
5. Service - living not just for ourselves, but for the welfare of others as well
6. Faith - having right understanding and deep confidence in the Buddha-Dhamma
7. Learning - continuous learning, growth and improvement as an individual and as a community
8. Reflection - living mindfully and purposefully towards liberation from afflictions
Do share this with your friends and may we all live in harmony with ourselves, the world and nature!
Saddhu!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Filial Piety Sutra- put to action!
This young boy knows the meaning of Filial Piety as spoken by Lord Buddha.. I don't know mongolian language but I can understand what he is singing to his mum...
Saddhu!
Saddhu!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Happy Vesakha!
A simple wish to all....
Sabbe Satta Bhavantu Sarva Mangalam! May all be well and happy... on this auspicious day where we celebrate the Birth, Attainment of Nirvana and the PariNirvana of our Tathagata, Shakyamuni Buddha!
Saturday, October 02, 2010
Bankei's 'Song of the Mind' verse 12 - 14
I came across this verse from 'Buddha Space', I would like to thank G for posting this. Thought for the day: analyze this verse.
“Your longing for the one you love
Is for the present time alone
It only exists by reason of
The past before she'd come along
To recall someone
Means you can't forget
Not to recall them
That you never had forgot
Thinking back over the past
You find it was an evening's dream
Realize that, and you'll see
Everything is just a lie”
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Transcending yin and yang
In Buddhism, I have learned and experience that suffering comes in many form. This is an enduring world, hence it is called 'Samsara', As we endure, so we experience happiness too. Positive emotions like Joy, Gladness, Happiness, Comfort, Contentment these are also deemed as suffering! Why is this so? I tried to examine this on a deeper level, Happiness is a kind of mental state, So is anger, sorrow, spite, and other negative emotions. Notice how I term these emotional states as positive or negative. Why do I put a label on it?
I have come to understand that these are just labels we put to make these states some kind of meaning to me. If I take out these labels, symbols, what does these states means? it means nothing... it is just a phenomena... Does that make sense? I think so... So, if I can understand this, this means that what ever I experience through the 5 faculties are just experiences and I should try my best to see it as just experience, not to label it. If I want to be happy, I will do or create an action to make the end result, a happy state.
But as I am here for reasons only known when I have attained some kind of wisdom to perceive and understand, so I have to endure in this samsara world and do my best to practice the Dharma at any given opportunities...
Can I transcend the two states of 'Positive' and 'Negative'? I am not sure if I can achieve it in this lifetime, perhaps... perhaps not. It is up to me...
I do hope this short entry will inspire you to investigate further... I used be a follower that does not question, Now, I not only follow, I also question and investigate...
I have come to understand that these are just labels we put to make these states some kind of meaning to me. If I take out these labels, symbols, what does these states means? it means nothing... it is just a phenomena... Does that make sense? I think so... So, if I can understand this, this means that what ever I experience through the 5 faculties are just experiences and I should try my best to see it as just experience, not to label it. If I want to be happy, I will do or create an action to make the end result, a happy state.
But as I am here for reasons only known when I have attained some kind of wisdom to perceive and understand, so I have to endure in this samsara world and do my best to practice the Dharma at any given opportunities...
Can I transcend the two states of 'Positive' and 'Negative'? I am not sure if I can achieve it in this lifetime, perhaps... perhaps not. It is up to me...
I do hope this short entry will inspire you to investigate further... I used be a follower that does not question, Now, I not only follow, I also question and investigate...
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