We have all heard the saying, “Benevolence is repaid with benevolence. Malice is repaid with malice.” From the perspective of Buddhism, this is correct. “Good deeds and thoughts” refer to having good conduct and ideas, all of which are recorded
Vol 1.6 Methods to Prevent the Formation of Karmic Obstacles
All our thoughts and behaviours in this life may bring about karmic obstacles. Greed, hatred and ignorance, and attachment to self and others are all sources of karmic obstacles. But how can we prevent them from forming? First, we need
Vol 1.5 The Relationship between Collective and Individual Karmic Retribution
In the last chapter, the Master mentioned collective karma, which is a karmic consequence that is brought forth by the cumulative bad deeds of many individuals. The best example is the ongoing greenhouse effect that is still widely discussed; we
Vol 1.4 Cultivating the Mind Is Akin to Treading on Thin Ice
Over the course of practising Buddhism and cultivating our mind, we must keep in mind that cultivation is akin to treading on thin ice. This description is fitting, as the path of cultivation is difficult, and we must remain vigilant
Vol 1.3 The Meaning of Life Expounded by Buddhism
We must act like an exemplar and refrain from acting immorally. What defines an exemplary person? To put it simply, an exemplary person is someone who is willing to take a loss. What about someone who is morally-debased? The morally-debased
Vol 1.2 The Objective of Practising Buddhism and Cultivating One’s Mind
Once we have set an objective for cultivating the mind, we must ask ourselves, “How do we cultivate our mind? How do we purify it?” The answer depends on the ability of your mind to comprehend – that is called
Vol 1.1 Learning the Perfect Wisdom of the Buddha-Dharma
Firstly, I would like to tell everyone that the objective of learning Buddhism is to restore our inherent wisdom and our moral capabilities. We need to understand that spiritual practice is not an easy task, as it requires both our