Teaching of Buddhism (Page 1)
Grand Master Lu remarks on the 10th anniversary of his ordination
Grand Master gave the following sermon with regard to His feelings about this special occasion.
The Ten Immeasurables of Buddha Wisdom
By contemplating those things which are immeasurable and beyond limit, we adopt a broader perspective toward our own life.
Birthdays of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
How do we know which dates are really the birthdates of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas?
The Lion King
How do we learn to live a life of dignity, fearlessness and freedom, like the Lion King?
Virtues of Hardship
Five ways in which the hardships and trials of life can work to our advantage.
Three Benefits of Learning Buddhism
The basic reasons for learning and practicing Buddhism in the first place.
Turning the Dharma Wheel
"Turning the Dharma Wheel" signifies teaching others what you have learned from your teachers and practice, but what is the meaning of "turning"?
Unification of the Buddhist Schools
Comment on the recent attempt in Taiwan to unify all the various Buddhist schools there
Vows of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
The purpose of making vows, and its importance
What we can benefit from the word "death"
Three benefits derived from the contemplation of one's impending and inevitable death
What is unchangeable?
Everything changes. Only Emptiness (sunyata) is not subject to change.
You are a Buddha, and a Buddha you are
The difference between theory and practice, and the uses of ritual and visualization
Surpassing the Mara
Maras are very powerful, and difficult to fight against, even for the most adept practitioner. Rather than fight against them, the skillful cultivator learns to "surpass" them.