Buddhism in Plain Terms (Book)

The Buddha-dharma talks about cultivating both body and mind. Essentially, it means cultivating our physical body and our spirituality – and doing both is no easy task. Many people are able to use their physical body to perform benevolent deeds,

To learn Buddhism, it’s critical to internalise it. That’s because even if you are very knowledgeable about the Buddha-dharma, failing to internalise and apply is the same as not learning it at all. There are some people who might seem

The three realms comprise a place of practice, as it is free of involvement. The three realms refer to the desire realm, the form realm, and the formless realm. You should regard the three realms as a place of practice

Our physical body is not real – it’s illusory. Today, your body may be able to drink, eat and dress up, but when it dies, the physical body will be completely gone. Does that make it like an illusion? According

We often hear the phrase, “It doesn’t matter.” Today, let’s interpret it from a Buddhist perspective. “It doesn’t matter.” That’s a way to get rid of afflictions. If you stop pursuing something, it doesn’t matter anymore – and then your

Karmic obstacles and defilements are attached to a person’s soul according to the law of cause and effect. From a traditional Chinese medical point of view, these can hinder your energy and your blood circulation, leading to various illnesses. That

I will now touch on the topic of “regulating one’s mind”. A person must know how to do this – it’s very important. An awakened person must possess a clear and cool state of mind. What that means is to

First, let me explain this line: “After seeing one’s true nature, the light of wisdom is revealed.” “Seeing”, in this instance, means to have recognised something, while “nature” refers to our inherent nature. Only after realising one’s inherent nature can

The insight of the wise can lead sentient beings to break through delusion and become enlightened. Today, I will use everyday language to extend and elaborate on the Buddha-dharma, guiding everyone as you break through delusion and work towards enlightenment.

Today, I want to talk about what kind of friends you should get close to – and what kind of friends you should stay away from. Firstly, you should get closer to friends who are strict in their moral self-discipline.