The fat pig ran to the outside of the temple and couldn't afford it, and left after listening to the Buddhist scriptures

Master Changfu: We must not leave Manjushri Bodhisattva in our practice

Today we took the big ship of Amitabha Buddha and came to Wutai Mountain to get close to Manjushri Bodhisattva. We have already said before we set out from the Infinite Life Temple that all Buddhism cannot be separated from prajna wisdom, and Manjushri Bodhisattva represents prajna wisdom. Many of us bodhisattvas are practicing

Han biography figuresTime: 2025-07-25

The Buddhist scriptures talk about the various causes and effects of rich people in their past lives

The "Maitreya Sutra" says: The box is full of splendid but wears plain clothes, the cabinet is full of gold and silver but eats chaff, you can be leisurely but you must work hard, you can be happy but frown all day long, this is the blessing you can't enjoy. The reason is that he could not send it when he gave in his previous life

comeuppanceTime: 2025-07-18

Do you have to see through the world before you can learn Buddhism?

This is a plausible question. The word "red dust" is not a Buddhist term, but actually comes from the vocabulary of Chinese literature. It means to describe flying dust or a bustling scene of life. Western Han Dynasty Ban Gu's "Xidu Fu" has "Khotan City overflows the city, beside

The Buddha prepared the ritual vesselsTime: 2025-07-12

Do you know these? The mysterious meaning of 24 animals in Buddhist scriptures

Do you know these? The mysterious meaning of the 24 animals in the Buddhist scriptures Buddhism is compassionate and regards all living beings as equal, including animals. The elephant is a symbol of nobility in Buddhism, and the elephant king is often used as a metaphor for the Buddha's behavior like the king of the elephant. Turtles, Buddha often used

The Buddha prepared the ritual vesselsTime: 2025-07-09

Master Yanci: The order of the temple worship of the Buddha

Question: Please compassionately answer the following questions, thank You! Worshiping Buddha in the temple, there are the Hall of the Great Nobita, the Hall of the Heavenly King, the Hall of Guanyin, the Hall of Ksitigarbha, the Hall of Garan, and the Ancestral Hall. Which hall should we start with? Master Yanci answered: There are many monasteries

Han biography figuresTime: 2025-07-02

Believers: Nowadays, Buddhism has a strong struggle for various knowledge, not only between different methods, but also within the Pure Land Method, and there are also different opinions on the same issue. We

Master Da'anTime: 2025-07-02

Practice does not mean that cultivation can be achieved immediately, but I have been chanting Buddha for a long time, and I can solve it after reciting scriptures for a long time. There are too many troubles, habits, and karma that have been around since the beginning, and we need to have a certain amount of wisdom and endurance to fight them slowly

Han biography figuresTime: 2025-06-19

In the Buddhist scriptures, the sandalwood tree, roots, and flowers are all fragrant, which is a metaphor for the bodhisattva's behavior is like the wind blowing grass, and everyone who sees and hears it is influenced and follows it. In the Buddhist scriptures, the superiority of sandalwood incense among all incense is often used to indicate that Mahayana Bodhisattvas are superior to Hinayana saints

Incense and traditional Chinese medicineTime: 2025-06-19

In order to repay the kindness of relatives, or to commemorate old friends, eliminate disasters and disasters, etc., you come to do a solemn and solemn Buddhist ceremony; You have spent a lot of material resources, financial resources, and manpower to accomplish this good deed. However, the meaning of truly doing Buddhist things

Buddha statue cultureTime: 2025-06-18

The truth interpreted in the Buddhist scriptures is accurate in the Dharma realm and will not change with the changes of the times. This is the case in the past, so it is now, and so it is in the future, so the truth can be discovered, but not created. The Buddha often talks about the Dharma he speaks of in the scriptures

Master Da'anTime: 2025-06-12

Lay people live in monasteries to practice, which is called hanging orders in Buddhism. This is also derived from the monks who went to the monastery to stay overnight. In Chinese Buddhism, it only refers to the list in the monastery, and the monks hang their monk's clothes under the list to indicate temporary residence, so it is called this

The Buddha prepared the ritual vesselsTime: 2025-06-09

According to the Buddhist scriptures and the teachings of many eminent monks throughout the ages, it is very important to return after doing good deeds. If we hope that the good roots we create when doing good deeds will be rewarded, that the good roots will grow, that they will not be destroyed, that they will mature rapidly, and that they will never be exhausted, if we hope that the good roots we create will indeed be able to grow

Release ceremonyTime: 2025-06-07

Fellow practitioners: People should contribute more to society so that human society can progress. If everyone chants Buddha and is in a monastery, can human civilization develop? Teacher: China has a history of nearly 5,000 years, and in the process of continuous inheritance and development of human civilization, it has gone through

Han biography figuresTime: 2025-06-06

Fellow practitioner: I have studied many Buddhist scriptures, but I still can't understand the Dharma, why? Teacher: Arhats are also called unlearned, they have learned a lot in the world, and after studying, they have graduated. Some people have studied the Dharma of the world for countless eons and have not yet graduated, why? Because the worldly law you cling to is coming

Han biography figuresTime: 2025-06-06

There are many people who will say, "Oh, who am I next to, whose karma is too heavy, I feel very bad, and his karma has come to me." Another is that I recited scriptures for him to dedicate to him, but I didn't expect that I would feel uncomfortable too, whether it was his karma that came to me

Han biography figuresTime: 2025-06-03

Strange Anime - Ghost Stories in Buddhist Scriptures 01 (Cute Version) Have you ever seen a ghost? When we think of the ghosts in novels, films and television, they are all blue-faced fangs and claws, and we get creepy. In fact, most ghosts are more bitter and pitiful than humans. ancient times

Buddhist knowledgeTime: 2025-05-28

31 [A ghost asked: I have a large amount of food more than ten buckets, but I often don't have enough to eat and I am hungry. What sin did he commit? Mulian answered: When you were a human being in your previous life, you were originally a monk, and you went to alms for other monks. After asking for food, he steals it by himself. former

Buddhist knowledgeTime: 2025-05-28

There are two main types of sequences, initiation sequence and evidence sequence. The initiation preface is to introduce the reason for the initiation of the lecture; The preface to the verification is when Venerable Ananda inherits the Buddhist scriptures and preaches them to future generations, in order to prove that this sutra is credible, he first says four words: "So I hear it." This one

Master XuanhuaTime: 2025-05-22

(1) Faith achievement: Why is faith at the forefront?' Faith is the source of the Dao, the mother of merit, nurturing all good roots. Faith is the root of the Tao, the mother of merit, it can increase all good roots, faith is particularly important, and the "Treatise on Great Wisdom" says: The Dharma is the sea of faith

Master XuanhuaTime: 2025-05-22

Shakyamuni did not leave any Buddhist scriptures after his nirvana? What did the four assemblies in the history of Buddhism do? (Beitu Talks about Ancient Indian Culture No. 74) Text | At the beginning of the founding of Buddhism, Beitu Shakyamuni was in a very awkward situation. Brahmanism at that time was for

Buddhist fablesTime: 2025-05-21

The good man asked: Master, can we read the Buddhist scriptures with questions? Master Miaohua answered: This question is very big, involving the differences between Chinese and Western philosophies. You know? You are now studying Buddhism as a religion, and you can use it very rationally

Han biography figuresTime: 2025-05-20

Matters that laypeople should pay attention to when staying in monasteries Laypeople live in monasteries to practice, which is called hanging orders in Buddhism. This is also derived from the monks who went to the monastery to stay overnight. In Chinese Buddhism, it only refers to the list in the monastery, and the monks hang their monk's clothes on the list

The Buddha prepared the ritual vesselsTime: 2025-05-18

Sui and Tang royal temple Daxingshan Temple Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited No. 55 Xingshan Temple West Street, one of the four major translation fields in Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty, is located at No. 55 West Street, where a Sui and Tang royal temple is located, the status should not be underestimated, it is the ancestral court of Tantric Buddhism, is one of the four major translation fields in Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty. then

He was a person in the worldTime: 2025-05-12

Jambudvipa tree: The immortal tree recorded in the Buddhist scriptures, the lifespan of one eons Jambudvipa tree: The immortal tree recorded in the Buddhist scriptures "The Sutra of the Beginning of the World": This Jambudvipa Island. There is a big tree. It is called Jambudvipa. The fundamentals are broad. It is also seven yojanas. Even the branches and leaves drooped. Fifty yojanas. Under this tree

Buddhist fablesTime: 2025-05-11

temple tickets and Buddhist country tickets (Nature Master) For educational reasons, he diligently walked to Buddhist activity venues in the province. Once, when I was going to a Buddhist temple in a scenic spot, I passed by the entrance of the scenic spot and was stopped, and the driver got out of the car and explained that the guard at the door still did not let me in, saying that it had to be a temple

Han biography figuresTime: 2025-04-30

The Hundred Karma Sutras are a profound scripture of the Buddha's preaching of cause and effect, with more than 100 moving stories, involving monks, bhikshunis, novices, novices, upasakas, upasas, immortals, kings, ministers, brahmins, benefactors, residents, and hunters

Buddhist knowledgeTime: 2025-04-03

The five self-forces that lead to bliss recorded in the Buddhist scriptures Those who want to attain the Pure Land must practice according to the five Mahayana forces. The five forces are the power of white dharma seeds, vows, treatment, string of habits and prayer and dependence. Why are they called "forces"? This is because of them

Understanding timeTime: 2025-03-31

The full name of the solemn Buddhist sutra is the Datong Fangguang Repentance and Sin Eradication Sin Solemn Buddhist Sutra, which is a very powerful scripture, we can get a lot of benefits and inductions when we usually practice and chant, let's take a look at the Datong Fangguang Repentance and Extinction

Buddhist scriptures are inductedTime: 2025-03-29

Question 1: Is it true that after I offer Buddha statues to my relatives, my mother will dream of them? How did she do it? 2. Why did my mother work hard when she was young, but she had to be comfortable and happy in her old age? What karma caused her to get cancer? After death

Dream of cause and effect in dreamsTime: 2025-03-27

The good man asked: Nowadays, people read the classics and have language barriers, so is it okay to translate them into vernacular? Master Gang Xiao replied: Not good! If you really have nothing to do, I suggest you move a small bench after eating and sit under the tree to watch the ants move, which is better than translating the classics

Han biography figuresTime: 2025-03-26

A Brief Explanation of Monastic Life Rituals (July 19, 2007) The so-called monastic life rituals are some rules that we must abide by in terms of thoughts, language, and behavior when we live in monasteries. You have the opportunity to come to the monastery and experience life for a few days, whether from there

Han biography figuresTime: 2025-03-14

In fact, any Buddhist scripture is powerful, and we should not compare Buddhist scriptures when reciting and practicing Buddhist scriptures. If we are determined to practice, we should believe in the Buddhist scriptures and believe in the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Let's take a look at the merit perception of Buddhist scriptures. sutra

Learn Buddhist inductionTime: 2025-02-17

The merits and benefits of reciting Buddhist scriptures are very many, and we must be serious and respectful when we practice and chant. If we want to believe in the Buddhist scriptures, let's take a look at the merit perception of the Buddhist scriptures. Buddhist scriptures

Learn Buddhist inductionTime: 2025-02-17

The Buddha said that the cause and effect of the sixth generation of the sheep butcher who was born in heaven (karma is not bad at all) - (from the "Miscellaneous Parables") - when the Buddha was alive, there was a king named King Ajash. One day, a butcher who made a living by killing went to see the king and asked the king to agree to a request, the king

Evil deeds were rewardedTime: 2025-02-12

What is fate? Outer edge. If you want to cultivate a pure mind, you have to leave the outer edges. This outer edge is always tempting you, often disturbing you, and you have to get rid of these temptations and interferences. Therefore, in ancient times, Buddhist temples were built in the deep mountains, why were they built?

Pure Land MethodTime: 2025-02-01

In real life, too many people are accustomed to being haunted and often entangled, endlessly, they often ignore the scenery around them, miss opportunities again and again, and the people around them are growing, but he stands still and refuses to let go of the burdens on his body, as if possessed by a Buddhist scripture

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva platformTime: 2025-01-23

Get up close! The top ten most famous temples in Xi'an Daci'en Temple Daxiong Treasure Hall (Image source: Phoenix Buddhism) Daci'en Temple: Daci'en Temple is located in the southern suburbs of the ancient capital Xi'an, founded in the 22nd year of Emperor Taizong's Zhenguan of Tang (648 AD), which is the 22nd year of Tang Zhenguan

Talk about Buddhism and Zen enlightenment lifeTime: 2025-01-22

Choose monasteries and good knowledge, these three points are very important, learn to be used for a lifetime! Buddhism is full of convenient methods, for example, as we said earlier, in addition to shaving one's head and taking refuge in the sangha to practice, you can also choose to practice at home. The latter because it does not change all aspects of life

golden sayingTime: 2025-01-15

It is very good to recite Buddhist scriptures a lot, and the Buddhist scriptures are the same, but the effect and utility are different. Let's take a look at the feeling of reciting Buddhist scriptures

Learn Buddhist inductionTime: 2024-12-27

Have you noticed that there are often a pair of large, round sculptures resembling stone drums at the gate of the temple, and some are also equipped with lotus patterns, auspicious beast statues, Sumeru seats, etc., which are called "drum stones". So why stand a drum stone at the door, which is again

Buddha repliedTime: 2024-12-16

This is known as the most beautiful monastery, monks have been in seclusion for 9 years without leaving home, and even living Buddha is not allowed to enter Buddhism has a history of more than 1,400 years in Tibet, and all kinds of temples can be seen everywhere on the entire Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. However, among the many monasteries, this one is superior

golden sayingTime: 2024-11-16

Editor's note: Since ancient times, there have been many misunderstandings about Buddhism. Some people don't understand the names and appearances of Buddhism, look at the text, and even go wrong with their understanding, but think that this is Buddhism; Some people are too insightful of the portal and refuse to humbly understand Buddhist culture

Han biography figuresTime: 2024-11-13

Everyone must know that being able to encounter Buddhist scriptures is the merit of your immeasurable eons, otherwise you will not be able to meet them. So when you encounter it, you have a hard time. Modern printing technology is very developed, and there are Buddhist scriptures everywhere; If there is no original scripture, what else can you use to copy it! How can it be printed

Dream of an old monkTime: 2024-10-23

This article comes from the Internet, the author is not named, after seeing an article this morning about the retribution of the demolition of temples during the Cultural Revolution in Tibet, I was quite touched, and I couldn't help but think of a similar incident that happened in our village many years ago, and decided to write it to warn the world. Our village (

comeuppanceTime: 2024-10-19

1. The eighth fasting of meat in the Mahayana Sutra: Great Wisdom. Bodhisattva Mahasattva. In the place of life, all beings are relatives. Even the kind thought is like a son's thought. Therefore, you should not eat any meat. …… Great wisdom. Those who eat meat and all living beings are terrified when they see it. What do those who cultivate compassion eat?

comeuppanceTime: 2024-09-21

Appendix 3 (Chapter 6 The Relationship between Other Northern Buddhist Sutras and Dzogchen Dharma) 2 Section 10 From the "Great Treasure Accumulation Sutra Puming Bodhisattva Meeting 43" 1. Equal bodhisattvas have four noble paths, what are the four, equal in mind for all sentient beings, and universal sentient beings with Buddha wisdom to all beings

Layman figuresTime: 2024-09-20

"Famous meritorious deeds, subtle and difficult to think", this sentence is the truth. "As the "Sutra of Venerable Dharani" says: "All birds and animals, including spirits", this is talking about some small animals, "Hearing this Dharani, once you hear it, you will hear it, and you will not accept it anymore." this

Born in the Pure LandTime: 2024-09-12

If we want to keep us "rich", Buddhism teaches us to give up, give is the cause, give alms, and get is the result. Therefore, "willingness" has two meanings, the first meaning, if you give up, you will gain

Born in the Pure LandTime: 2024-08-29

2. How to be enlightened? In ancient times, there were many eminent monks and great virtues who could be enlightened, and there were many ways to enlighten, many of which were enlightened by seeing the phenomenon of the rise and fall of nature. For example: Zen Master Lingyun Zhiqin was enlightened when he saw the peach blossoms falling to the ground, and made a poem

Nebula MageTime: 2024-08-28

Buddhism is divided into teachings and teachings, which are included in the Tripitaka of the Sutras and Vinayas, and the teachings are included in the three studies of precepts, concentration, and wisdom. Of course, we must not only be able to discern the Dharma, but also truly obtain the Dharma and do it for sentient beings

Manjushri flowers bloomTime: 2024-08-26