How should the body, mind, and spirit of humanity be cultivated?

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How should people cultivate their body, mind, and spirit? The cultivation of the “body,” “mind,” and “spirit” represents different levels and sequences of practice. The goals of this cultivation are represented by “beauty,” “goodness,” “truth,” as well as “precepts,” “meditation,” … (Continue Reading)

Just Focus on Observing Your Breath

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Just Observe Your Breath Observing the breath is a simple yet profoundly meaningful and powerful practice that is both ordinary and miraculous.

The Importance of Detachment

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The Importance of Renunciation The main purpose of the Great Perfection’s common outer preliminary practices is to cultivate renunciation in us, and the practice of renunciation is extremely important. Renunciation is the key that unlocks all paths to liberation. It … (Continue Reading)

What Should Practitioners Pursue?

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What should practitioners pursue? If we are not accustomed to a pure environment and have not yet valued liberation, it indicates that we are still unable to let go of the worldly things we seek in our hearts.

The Wonders of Life

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The Unfathomable Use of Life Practice begins with intention, and the goal is to eliminate this intention,

Top Ten Unbelievable Things

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Ten Things Not to Believe 2500 years ago, the Buddha said to the Kalama people:

Now Returning Home

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Now, returning home Question: I have been practicing in life—observing my actions and thoughts with awareness. Over the years, nothing has happened; I have never reached a state of enlightenment or joy.

Aim for the Cessation of Suffering

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Please aim for the cessation of suffering. Question: I am currently doing my best to maintain awareness every day, and I notice that my thoughts are becoming fewer. However, I must not become complacent in my awareness.

The Illusion of Awareness

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The Illusion of Awareness In the process of cultivating awareness, we often fall into the illusion of identifying awareness as the self and the self as awareness.

A Tree in the Forest

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A tree in the forest One A tree stands in the forest, It neither hides itself nor stands out,

I Have No Supernatural Powers

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I have no supernatural powers. I am a person without any supernatural powers because I do not need them. I do not need to know the past or the future; I do not have the ability to see fate. I … (Continue Reading)

The Matter of Pain

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The matter of suffering In Buddhism, regarding the matter of suffering, if the mind wants to ask why, be wary of it; if it tries to give you an answer, be wary of it.

Please pay attention to it and improve it.

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Please take it seriously and improve it If your body temperature tends to be cold or icy, then you should pay attention to this issue. Don’t think that it’s normal for your body to feel this way and just accept … (Continue Reading)

The Phenomenon of Involuntary Movement During Meditation

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Uncontrollable Shaking Phenomenon During Meditation A few days ago, a religious group had a very enthusiastic response to the topic of “spiritual movement,” with people posting their opinions for several consecutive days. It wasn’t until I saw a certain post … (Continue Reading)

So at ease

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So at ease 1 Humans have various doubts, which fundamentally arise from not having the wisdom of non-self. If one attains the wisdom of non-self, who doubts and who questions again?

Reciting Buddha’s Name or Mantras, Awareness and Thoughts

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Reciting the Buddha’s name or mantras, awareness and thoughts It is difficult to maintain awareness during daily activities, often slipping into the illusions of consciousness. Therefore, reciting the Buddha’s name or mantras is used to awaken right mindfulness.

The Illusions Are Never Tiresome, This Is the Marvelous Application

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Illusions are not to be despised; this is their wonderful utility. Some people describe that upon awakening, they realize everything is an illusion, and thus feel pessimistic and world-weary, believing life is meaningless, like a dream, and that living has … (Continue Reading)

Cultivating a Mind of Equanimity

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Cultivating an Equanimous Mind To cultivate a mind of equal and unbiased compassion, we must view every sentient being equally, rather than being particularly kind to some while being especially dismissive of others.

Reciting the Buddha’s Name is Contemplating the Mind; a Pure Mind is the Pure Land

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Chanting the Buddha’s name is observing the mind; a pure mind is the Pure Land. Some say that in the age of decline, it is prudent to take chanting the Buddha’s name as guidance and to return to the Pure … (Continue Reading)

Eighteen Principles of Spiritual Life – 2

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Eighteen Principles of Spiritual Life ~ 2 6. Let Go of the Past. *The sixth principle of spiritual life is the need to have the ability to let go of the past. Treat the past as a dream, and then … (Continue Reading)

The Eighteen Principles of Spiritual Living – 1

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Eighteen Principles of Spiritual Life ~ 1 *When people focus their attention on spirituality, it brings forth responsibility, a sense of belonging, compassion, and concern for humanity. Spirituality supports and sustains your life,

A Brief Discussion on Cultivation and Mind Refinement

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A Brief Discussion on Cultivation and Mind Training The process of practicing Qigong requires us to continuously calm our complicated and restless ordinary mind, ultimately allowing our true nature to manifest. So how do we subdue this restless ordinary mind? … (Continue Reading)

Steps of Growth

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Steps of Growth Every event in progress reveals steps of growth

Give Yourself the Opportunity to Unwind

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Give yourself the opportunity to empty your mind Modern people suffer from many ailments, which is quite terrifying! This is what Buddhism refers to as the phenomenon of “ignorance.”

Time Stopped

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Time stopped Last Sunday morning After getting up, I suddenly noticed that the clock on the wall had indeed stopped.

The Three “No’s” in Life

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There are three things in life that cannot wait. I stepped into the elevator and was startled to see my dad inside, only to realize it was actually me.

Even an Unintentional Mistake is Still a Mistake!

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An unintentional mistake is still a mistake! Our eyes are located on our heads, and from this position, our line of sight is directed outward rather than inward.

Finding Yourself

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Finding Yourself Everyone is themselves, so there’s no need to learn from others,

From Self-Reflection, Learn to Understand Yourself

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From self-reflection, learn to understand oneself After getting up early and using the restroom, I suddenly sensed a noise coming in, a sound that seemed both near and far, difficult to pinpoint its origin.

How to Cultivate the Heart?

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How should the heart be cultivated? When one renounces worldly life to cultivate the heart, how should the heart be cultivated? It is to have no discriminating mind; a pure heart is a Buddha. As we interact with people from … (Continue Reading)

Karma and Blessings Are Just That Simple

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Karmic obstacles and blessings are that simple. At the five-foot round table workstation, the assistant manager, team leader, and a senior sister were folding cloth. The three of them exchanged ideas and communicated during work, while the junior disciple joined … (Continue Reading)

Take a Deep Breath, Practice Your Body

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Take a deep breath and exercise your body. Facing the outdoors, in a place with fresh air, stand with your hands naturally hanging by your sides, seriously look at the green mountains, green trees, and green leaves. Take a deep … (Continue Reading)

meditation

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Meditation Like mental gymnastics, meditation is also a synthesis of imagination and dreams.

Control

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Many chronic diseases are almost impossible to cure completely. According to doctors, the best approach is to manage them through diet control. In other words, control is the best treatment, such as for diabetes, gout, hypertension, and so on.

Training the Body through Meditation

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Practicing the Body through Meditation There are some remedies that cannot be bought with money, but can be obtained with time, and that is “meditation”! Recently, I heard that many people in the practice group are facing health issues. When … (Continue Reading)

Basic Meditation and Breathing Techniques

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Basic Sitting Meditation and Breathing Regulation There are many methods for breathing regulation during sitting meditation, such as inhaling deeply until you can’t take in any more air, then exhaling completely, or using the turtle breathing method, among others. Personally, … (Continue Reading)

Spring’s Adjustment – Improving Sensitivity of Body and Mind

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Spring’s Adjustment – Improving Sensitivity of Body and Mind As the earth rejuvenates, spring brings warmth and blossoms, awakening all living things. The essence of spring is comforting yet can also be uncomfortable, as its changes occur too rapidly! Some … (Continue Reading)