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!
The next part of the repentance prayer is recalling the qualities of Buddha through his 10 honorifics. Instead of translating to English, I revert to Sanskrit. 南無如來。應供。正遍知。明行足。善逝 世間解。無上士。調御丈夫。天人師。佛。世尊。◎ Namo Tathagata, Bhagavant-arhat, Samyak Sambuddha, Vidyacaranasampanna, Sugata, Lokavid, Anuttara, Purusadamyasarathi, Sasta Devamanusyanam, Buddha Bhagavam. ◎ Note: These are other terminologies […]
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.
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