Tag: buddha dharma

The Meaning of the Fire Offering for the Pandemic

Holy Master holding the Dharma Convention to bless the world suffering in pandemic

The light of Mahavairocana Buddha dispels disasters and wards off evil influences. From the Holy Mountain Buddha Land, this light radiates throughout the world, protecting those who share an affinity with it.

How Affinity Relates to Cultivation

Holy Master makes a speech to the young and senior students in the Dharma class

The appearance of Guang Huan Mi Zong and the arrival of Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi with his disciples all have their own causes and reasons rooted in affinity. Why is that? Because this connection of affinity was established ages ago.

Shakyamuni Buddha’s Vows and Teachings

Even today, the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha remain a guiding light for all beings. His teachings are profoundly beneficial, helping people to cultivate deeds that lead toward enlightenment and to eliminate deeds rooted in ignorance. This is the essence of the Buddha’s teachings—to make people wiser: to understand themselves, the world, and the truth of the universe.

What Makes a Person Truly Elite?

An elite person must be healthy, wise, selfless, and devoted to performing virtuous deeds—willing to help society and the nation to the fullest of their ability. Especially those who can help people be delivered from affliction and guide them toward the path of light…

Manjushri (Wenshu): The Chief Bodhisattva of Wisdom and Humility

Manjushri is known as the Bodhisattva of wisdom. How does He assist Shakyamuni Buddha? In one hand, He wields the sword of wisdom to cut down demons and sever the ego. Evil thoughts and delusions are what the Buddha calls “demons.” In the other hand, Manjushri holds a sutra. What is the purpose of a sutra? It is to assist Shakyamuni Buddha in spreading the Dharma and developing the Buddhist cause — a truly noble mission.