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,
BPT Vol 1.33: Internalise the Buddha-dharma and Attain Enlightenment
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
BPT Vol 1.32: Perceive the Three Realms as Illusory. Affliction is Bodhi
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
BPT Vol 1.31: Form Is Emptiness, Emptiness Is Form
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
BPT Vol 1.30: When Affliction Approaches, Be Indifferent
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
BPT Vol1.29: With a Non-abiding Mind, Correct Our Conduct
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
BPT Vol 1.28: Regulating Your Mind—Cultivate Your Body and Nurture Your Nature
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
BPT Vol 1.27: Essentials of Learning Buddhism – Words of Wisdom (2)
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
BPT Vol 1.26: Essentials of Learning Buddhism – Words of Wisdom (1)
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.
BPT Vol 1.25: On Making Friends – From a Buddhist Perspective
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.