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What is the object of devotion?

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With regard to the devotional aspect, the question arises, “what should one be devoted to?” or, “what is the object of faith and devotion?” The Pali word saddha is translated as faith. In some context, it is rendered as confidence (pasada) or trust (pasanna). All these words signify faith. So, by having faith what does one have faith in? to put it simply, one has faith in the Buddha, one has faith in the Dhamma, ie the teachings of the Buddha and one has faith in the Sangha, the disciples of the Buddha who follow and practice the teachings of the Buddha. The basic principle of the Buddha’s teaching is the law of cause and effect. In other words, there’s nothing in the universe that is causeless. Every result arises due to pre-existing causes. For example, a seed cannot produce a tree without the suitable conditions of fertile soil, water and sunshine. All the Buddha’s teachings are based on natural law of cause and effect. There’s no teaching whatsoever that is not based on...

Mahakala and Five Zambala Puja

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Karma Norbuling Buddhist Centre (KNBC) situated at No. 15 & 17 Lorong Rozhan 3, Kawasan Perniagaan Jalan Rozhan, Alma, 14000 Bukit Mertajam will be organizing the Mahakala and Five Zambala Puja followed by liberation of life in conjunction of the Lunar New Year. The Pujas will be conducted by KNBC Resident Master Ven. Khedup Rinpoche. 27 January 2017 @ 10.30pm to 12.00am Mahakala Puja - followed by Auspicious Lamp Lighting 28 January 2017 @ 10.30am to 12.00pm Liberation of Life - followed by 35 Buddhas and Chenrezig Saddhana 5 February 2017 @ 10.00am to 10.00pm Five Zambala Puja Benefits of Puja: Achieve peace and harmony, remove obstacles and bad karmas. Benefits of Zambala Puja: Good luck, achieve happiness and prosperity. 4 kinds of puja blessed candles - XL, L, M, S. Devotees should register earlier with the centre. Zambala statue and Treasure Vase Blessing - RM10.00 each, to be labelled with your names. 3 days Puja Sponsorship required Perfection Sponsor...