The meaning in Buddhism
Buddhism is an education, not a religion. We do not worship the Buddha, but we respect him as a teacher. His teachings enable us to leave sufferings and attain happiness.
What does Buddha mean? Buddha means enlightenment and understanding. Complete understanding is when one realises the truth about life and the universe. It is when one is apart from all delusions.
What is purity? Purity is apart from defilement which is the greed, hatred and stupidity in our minds. Cultivation is cleansing these impurities from our hearts.
To keep our mind pure and at peace is like keeping a pond clean and undisturbed. When the water is clear and still, it can reflect the sky, sun and trees just as they are, without distortion. Our mind is the same, when we are polluted by greed, hatred, ignorance and disturbed by discriminations and attachments, we distort our picture of reality and fail to see things as they are. Wrong perception of reality can prevent us from enjoying clear and happy life.
Learn to turn the light around, reflect upon yourself and smooth your mind pond still. Everything outside ourselves are equal in themselves, the garbage does not feel it is unclean and the flowers does not know it is fragrant, there no such thing as discrimination. We must let our mind be at peace, without any attachments and this is the true happiness.
Do not see the faults of others and do not speak of them. Do not even leave an image of fault in your mind. True cultivators do not see the faults of living beings. We should see our own faults first.
It would be of great benefit if we can practice the Ten Recitation Method Method nine times a day. Every recitation should not have any afflictions, wondering thoughts or worries. Over a period of time, the power of this practice would be eminent, it can help you reach the Pure Land.
Cultivation is practiced in our everyday life. We should not see it as something which is not usual, it is simply changing ourselves for the better.
The first of Universal Worthy Bodhisattva's Ten Great Vows is Respect. We practice it by purifying our actions, speech and thoughts. Without purifying these, even if you bow to the Buddha ten thousand times, it is not considered true respect.
What does Buddha mean? Buddha means enlightenment and understanding. Complete understanding is when one realises the truth about life and the universe. It is when one is apart from all delusions.
What is purity? Purity is apart from defilement which is the greed, hatred and stupidity in our minds. Cultivation is cleansing these impurities from our hearts.
To keep our mind pure and at peace is like keeping a pond clean and undisturbed. When the water is clear and still, it can reflect the sky, sun and trees just as they are, without distortion. Our mind is the same, when we are polluted by greed, hatred, ignorance and disturbed by discriminations and attachments, we distort our picture of reality and fail to see things as they are. Wrong perception of reality can prevent us from enjoying clear and happy life.
Learn to turn the light around, reflect upon yourself and smooth your mind pond still. Everything outside ourselves are equal in themselves, the garbage does not feel it is unclean and the flowers does not know it is fragrant, there no such thing as discrimination. We must let our mind be at peace, without any attachments and this is the true happiness.
Do not see the faults of others and do not speak of them. Do not even leave an image of fault in your mind. True cultivators do not see the faults of living beings. We should see our own faults first.
It would be of great benefit if we can practice the Ten Recitation Method Method nine times a day. Every recitation should not have any afflictions, wondering thoughts or worries. Over a period of time, the power of this practice would be eminent, it can help you reach the Pure Land.
Cultivation is practiced in our everyday life. We should not see it as something which is not usual, it is simply changing ourselves for the better.
The first of Universal Worthy Bodhisattva's Ten Great Vows is Respect. We practice it by purifying our actions, speech and thoughts. Without purifying these, even if you bow to the Buddha ten thousand times, it is not considered true respect.
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