Category: The Right Order of Learning Buddhism

The Right Order of Learning Buddhism – Practicing the Three Learnings Concurrently

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What is the first step in learning Buddhism? Start by reciting one sutra. Do we need to understand it? No. For when we have not ended afflictions, our understanding will be erroneous. Then why do we recite only this sutra? By reciting the sutra, the Three Learnings of self discipline, deep concentration and wisdom are Read More …

The Right Order of Learning Buddhism – Belief, Understanding, Practice and Realization

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We have looked at the basis for learning and cultivation and have had a brief introduction to the main practice guidelines. Now, lets look at the creative teaching methods of Buddhism. As Master Qingliang explained in the Flower Adornment Sutra, learning and cultivation can be divided into the four stages of belief, understanding, practice and Read More …