How to Cultivate Yourself Discreetly *Cultivating Yourself Discreetly: Being low-key is a strategy that allows for both offense and defense in the realms of government, business, and political or military struggles. It may seem plain, but it is actually a … (Continue Reading)
The Path of Cultivation and Enlightenment of Body, Mind, and Spirit It is said that cultivation and enlightenment are neither too difficult nor too easy; it entirely depends on the individual’s level of understanding and the degree of attachment to … (Continue Reading)
What is the happiest thing in the world? Many people pray for world peace, but I believe that the most important thing about praying for world peace is to start with ourselves. If each of us truly has compassion and … (Continue Reading)
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? 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.
What is delusion? Delusion refers to ignorance, which can also be called unawareness. It can be understood on two levels: one is relative, referring to not understanding the truth and not wanting to understand it; the other is absolute, referring … (Continue Reading)
The Dangers of Arrogance and Methods to Counteract It Arrogance is a form of pride and self-importance. It is one of the five poisons discussed in Buddhism and one of the seven deadly sins in Christianity.
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Please carry the Four Noble Truths on your journey.
Constantly reflecting on the five aggregates Question: If I want to learn Buddhism but cannot let go of my family, how can I release this thought about my family?
Ten Things Not to Believe 2500 years ago, the Buddha said to the Kalama people:
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.
A tree in the forest One A tree stands in the forest, It neither hides itself nor stands out,
Between Confusion and Enlightenment ~ The Three Treasures 1. The Three Treasures of Taoism: Dao, Jing, Shi.
The Awakening Before and After What is the difference between the awakening before and after? A drop of water looks at the ocean, and the ocean looks at a drop of water.
To understand the method of liberation from afflictions. Where is liberation? The moment when afflictions transform is liberation. Who seeks liberation? It is sentient beings who seek liberation. So, who are these sentient beings?
Obstacles to Practice and Methods of Overcoming Them There are two main obstacles to practice: the afflictive obstacle and the cognitive obstacle. The afflictive obstacle refers to our inner attachments—attachment to things, attachment to feelings, and craving for favorable conditions;
Fourteen Ways to Release Life Without Spending Money 1. Eating vegetarian and encouraging others to eat vegetarian is a way to release life without spending money.
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?