Worship in Buddhism Is a Supportive Aid, Not the Primary Method In life, we may encounter times of illness and suffering. Many people turn to worship in hopes of healing their ailments, but it is important to understand and practice correctly. Worship can be a...
Mother is one of the great conditions for happiness. - Thích Nhất Hạnh - The Lesson of Mindfulness and Happiness in the Relationship with Mother In life, we often fail to fully recognize the conditions for happiness that are present around us. One of the greatest...
In Buddhism, a teacher who holds the position of abbot at a temple carries a great responsibility in maintaining and developing the activities of that temple. However, to understand the true meaning of abbotship, we need to distinguish between the concept...
In life, sometimes we simply follow routines and do what is set by tradition, rather than truly adhering to the laws of Buddhism or orthodox teachings. This is a challenge that many of us face. The important question is: What are we truly choosing to embrace in life?...
In Buddhism, maintaining a Buddha’s mind and a Buddha’s speech is one of the key elements of practice and acting for the benefit of all beings. However, the challenge of harmonizing the Buddha’s mind and the Buddha’s speech perfectly is an issue that many people face....
In life, each of us may find ourselves imprisoned in at least one “prison.” The important thing is to recognize what that prison is and how to escape from it. To achieve liberation, we must understand that this prison exists in two forms: the prison of effect and the...
Why can we love dogs, cats, chickens, and ducks, but struggle to love other people? Why do we create distinctions between one person and another, labeling one as right and the other as wrong, and in doing so, create suffering for ourselves? In life, if we cultivate...
3 type of insecurities When we feel insecure, we often think we are inferior to others. The Buddha taught that there are three types of insecurities: One is the feeling of being superior to others, two is the feeling of being equal to others, and three is the feeling...
When feeling tired, we should take a break and rest for a while. The person who walks fast will arrive sooner, but if we walk slowly, we can still reach our destination. What matters is that we recognize what we need to do and, depending on our strength, try to...