Everything Has Its Own Power In the sutras, the Buddha teaches: The moon has its own law, its own power. The sun has the power of the sun. The monk has the power of a monk. Women also have the power of women. At first glance, women may seem fragile, vulnerable, and...
Living Amidst Impermanence, Keep Yourself Normal Life is inherently impermanent, nothing lasts forever. Therefore, instead of worrying or feeling anxious, we should try to live normally. So, what does normal living mean? Whatever comes, we acknowledge that...
Buddhism is a path for us to deeply understand and perceive life, not only through rituals and worship but also by understanding the true nature of life, with all its suffering, joy, success, and failure. Buddhism is not a religion merely to fear sin, but a path...
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...