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Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammasambuddhassa.
Homage to Him, the Exalted, Worthy & Fully Enlightened
To do no evil;
To cultivate good;
To purify one's mind:
This is the teaching of the Buddhas.
-The Dhammapada
What is Buddhism?, Is it a religion?
Buddhism is not a religion but rather the most profound
and wholesome education based on forty-nine years of Buddha Shakyamuni's teachings for all sentient beings.
The six passages below are a compilement of the main points summarized from the entire Buddhist Treasury:
1. Buddhism is the most profound and wholesome education directed by the Buddha towards all people.
2. The content in Shakyamuni Buddha's forty-nine years of teachings describes the true face of life and the universe. Life refers to oneself;universe refers to our living environment. The Teachings directly relate to our own lives and surroundings.
3. Those who possess a complete and proper understanding of life and the universe are called Buddhas or Bod-hisattvas. Those who lack the understanding are namely 'worldly people'.
4. Cultivation is changing the way we think, speak, and act toward people and matters from an erroneous way to a proper way.
5. The guideline for cultivation is understanding, proper views, and purity. True understanding is without delusion, proper view is without deviation, and purity is without defilement. This can be achieved by practicing the Three Learnings of self discipline, concentration, and wisdom.
6. The foundation of cultivation and study are the Three Basic Conditions. When interacting with people, accord with the Six Harmonies, and when dealing with society, practice the Six Principles. Follow the lessons taught by Universal Worthy Bodhisattva and dedicate one's mind to everlasting purity and brightness. These complete the purpose of the Buddha's Teachings.
Source : Talk Given at The Opening Ceremony of The Dallas Buddhist Association by Ven.Master Chin Kung
http://www.amtb.org.tw/e-bud/releases/talk.htm
How did you live your life today?
Have you been following the
Five Precepts?
Did you practice kindness, compassion and tolerance in your life today?
Have you been feeling upset because you are attached to something?
How did you tackle your experiences of greed, anger or delusion today?
How can I change myself to be better person and to feel better tomorrow?
How do I Practice Buddhism in my daily life?
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