My Buddhist name is Ratna Jamyang Puntsog. I first encountered Buddhism in this life when I was 12. Formally took ceremonial refuge in the triple gem when I was 19. I believe the different spiritual methods were taught by Buddha to suit various beings who each have their own unique characteristic. The various sects and practices that arose are just a naming convention invented by disciples out of communication necessity. Had read and studied different forms of Buddhism. Volunteered in Buddhist organization. Until it last, I hope to share my views on Buddhism and find like minded practitioners around the world. May we practice Buddha's instruction together and connect through cyber space!
舍利弗！阿弥陀佛成佛以来，于今十劫。[Amitabha Buddha attained enlightenment ten eons ago] This verse describes the period of time since the enlightenment of Amitabha Buddha. Eons or Kalpa refers to an extreme period of time. Some scriptural sources describe a kalpa as approximately 16,000,000 years. In other scriptures, Buddha provides an analogy to […]
I am just an ordinary guy in Singapore with a passion for Buddhism and I hope to share this passion with the community out there, across the world.
Through diligence, mindfulness, discipline (in precepts), and control of his senses, let the man of wisdom make (unto himself) an island which no flood can overwhelm.
Bodhi-Bowl 