True Sincerity Towards Others (1)

 ◉ The foundation of our practice is based on the great compassionate mind, the sincere and true mind, the Bodhi Mind. It is the mind of benefiting all sentient beings.

◉ If we have one degree of sincerity within, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas will help us one degree. Two degrees of sincerity and they will help us two degrees, ect.

◉ To listen to a dharma talk is to practice self-discipline, deep concentration and wisdom. After sincerely doing so for three to five years we will achieve. If we understand intuitively, we will truly understand. If we understand by thinking, we will not.

◉ Master Yin Guang said that everything is attained from sincerity and respect. Sincerity is benefiting oneself; respect is benefiting others.

◉ With sincerity and respect, we will be in harmony with others.

◉ A good way place cannot be established without good external conditions, which come from good inner conditions. To have good inner conditions we need to generate the mind of sincerity to bring the Dharma to all sentient beings. There must be no desire to benefit self. Trivial selfishness will block the response from Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

◉ Where do we start our practice? Think only of others, not of oneself.

◉ If we can accept all karmic creditors as having been our parents in former lifetimes who will become Buddhas in a future lifetime, we will regard them very differently, without fear or anger. Can you start from this point? If yes, then doubt can be replaced by belief.

◉ The ancient sages told us to practice humility to reduce the arrogance that we have accumulated over uncountable lifetimes.

◉ Respect every being, matter and phenomenon.

◉ To benefit others is good. To benefit oneself is bad.

◉ Seek to benefit all sentient beings not just those like ourselves.

◉ Worldly people look at the facade. Wise people look at the inner beauty that is compassion, truthfulness and purity.

◉ Reflect on our past bad habits. This can help us to know what is good or bad.

◉ Remember the kindness of others; repay the debt with gratitude.

◉ Every thought for others is good. Every thought for ourselves is bad. How many of each have we had?
 
◉ Not being filial to others plants the seed to be born into the hell realm.

◉ We would do well to regard all others as Buddhas and Bodhisattvas who wish to help us.

◉ To benefit others is to benefit oneself.

related post: Purity of Mind Within (1)

Source Of Information:
《To Understand Buddhism》, by Venerable Master Chin Kung, translated by Silent Voices, distributed by: Persatuan Penganut Agama Buddha Amitabha Malaysia, 90 & 92, Jalan Pahang, Gombak, 53000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.)
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Understanding Buddhism 认识佛教

by Venerable Master Chin Kung

Buddhism is the most perfect and complete education ever taught by Shakyamuni Buddha for all beings in the nine Dharma Realms.
        
In his 49 years of teaching of sutras, the contents which Shakyamuni Buddha taught and explained were about the truth of the "Universe and Life". "Life" denotes us while "Universe" denotes our living environment.

Those who are awakened are called Buddhas and Bodhisattvas and those who are not awakened are called ordinary people.

Practising is to rectify all our incorrect views, perceptions, speeches and actions in terms of the Universe and Life.

The objectives of practising Buddhism are to become awakened, not confused; have proper views and understanding, and not be deluded or ignorant; have a pure mind, not a polluted one. We can reach these goals by practising "The Three Learnings".

The foundation of practising relies on "The Three Conditions". Interacting with others and dealing with objects and issues, we rely on "The Six Principles of Harmony" and "The Six Paramitas". Focusing our mind to return to the Pure Land, we rely on "The Ten Vows of Universal Worthy Bodhisattva". The teachings of the Buddha are thus complete.


认识佛教

佛教是佛陀对九法界众生至善圆满的教育。

释迦四十九年所说的一切经，内容就是说明宇宙人生的真相。人生就是自己，宇宙就是我们的生活环境。

知觉名佛菩萨，不觉名凡夫。

修行就是将我们对宇宙人生错误的看法、想法、说法、做法，加以修正。

佛教的修行纲领是觉正净。觉而不迷，正而不邪，净而不染。并依戒定慧三学，以求达到此目标。

修学的基础是三福，待人依六和，处世修六度，遵普贤愿，归心净土。佛之教化能事毕矣。

Source Of Information:
《Talks On Buddha Says Ten Wholesome Ways Sutra 佛说十善业道经讲记》, by Venerable Master Chin Kung, translated by Student of the Triple Gems, published in October 2018, distributed by Amitabha Buddhist Society Malaysia (92, Jalan Pahang, 53300 Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
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Five Sutras and One Report 净土五经一论

In the Pure Land School of Buddhism, we mainly use five Sutras and one Report as follows:

1. The Buddha Speaks of the Infinite Life Sutra of Adornment, Purity, Equality and Enlightenment of the Mahayana School.

2. The Buddha Speaks of the Amitabha Sutra.

3. The Buddha Speaks of the Visualization Sutra.

4. "The Chapter of Universal Worthy Bodhisattva's Conduct and Vows" from the Flower Adornment Sutra.

5. "The Chapter on the Perfect Complete Realization of Great Strength Bodhisattva through Buddha Name Recitation" from the Surangama Sutra.

6. Vasubandhu Bodhisattva's Report on the Way to Reaching the Pure Land.


净土五经一论

专修净土者，依五经一论，如下：

1. 佛说大乘无量寿庄严清净平等觉经

2. 佛说阿弥陀经

3. 佛说观无量寿佛经

4. 大方广佛华严经之普贤行愿品

5. 楞严经之大势至菩萨念佛圆通章

6.（往生论～天亲菩萨修学《佛说大乘无量寿庄严清净平等觉经》的心得报告）

Source Of Information:
《Talks On Buddha Says Ten Wholesome Ways Sutra 佛说十善业道经讲记》, by Venerable Master Chin Kung, translated by Student of the Triple Gems, published in October 2018, distributed by Amitabha Buddhist Society Malaysia (92, Jalan Pahang, 53300 Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
*** The information provided above does not contain personal opinion of this blog.