March 2013 – Pure Land Buddhist

The Ninth Vow: To Accord with all Sentient Beings

Posted onMarch 31, 2013

We need to accord with the wished of all sentient beings in the universe. This is extremely difficult to do and is why the Chinese say that filial piety and according with others go together. Learning Buddhism is to honor filial piety and to accord with the being’s wishes. While according, we need to look Read More …

The Eighth Vow: To Constantly be a Diligent Follower of the Buddha’s Teachings

Posted onMarch 3, 2013

Although the Buddha no longer resides in this world, we still have his sutras to follow and study. Following the sutras is the highest standard in our learning and practicing Buddhism.