Amituofo
Now that we understand the Three Conditions, the Three Learnings and the Six Principles of Harmony, how do we use them in our daily lives when interacting with people, matters and objects? To answer this Buddha Shakyamuni gave us the the Six Paramitas. They are: The Paramita of Giving The Paramita of Abiding by the Read More …
This is to savor the Dharma joy. Whichever practice method we choose, the basic achievement we have in our practice is happiness. If we feel unhappy after beginning our practice, we have definitely encountered a serious problem. But the problem does not lie with the Buddha’s teachings. We may have done something that goes against Read More …
Third Condition: The Good Fortune Required to be a Bodhisattva The Third Condition is built upon the basis of the Second Condition and includes: Generating the Bodhi Mind Deeply believing in the Law of Cause and Effect Reciting and upholding the Mahayana sutras and Encouraging others on the path to enlightenment. The eighth principle is Read More …
To be a virtuous person, it is necessary to first follow the Three Conditions. In sutras, we often see the phrase “good men and good women.” What are the requirements for being good? Meeting each of the eleven principles contained in the three conditions. Thus, we will see that the requirements are stringent. Good men Read More …
Buddha Shakyamuni used innumerable methods to correspond with the level of attainment of his listeners. However, regardless of the particular method, he never deviated from the Great Perfection. In other words, all his teachings arose from the self-nature. Consequently, all methods are equal. It is like the harmony between the leading role and the supporting Read More …