Compassion is Avalokiteshvara
In Mahayana Buddhism, there is a pantheon of Bodhisattvas and Buddhas, each seemingly designated for answering different types of prayer. For the unknowing, it seems like a system of multi-deities religion. One famous Bodhisattva is Kannon, Guanyin or famously known as Goddess of mercy. Buddhist pray to him for all kinds of favor. The following … Read more Compassion is Avalokiteshvara
The pregnant nun and her nasty son
During the Buddha’s time, a young married woman decided to become a nun. Unknown to her, she was already pregnant and to make matter worse, she mistakenly entered the monastic order of Devadatta (a wayward disciple of Buddha) instead. Her pregnancy became apparent and Devadatta expelled her from his monastic order. During the expulsion, she … Read more The pregnant nun and her nasty son
Khaggavisana sutta Part 11
Because sensual pleasures, elegant, honeyed, & charming, bewitch the mind with their manifold forms — seeing this drawback in sensual strands — wander alone like a rhinoceros. “KHAGGAVISANA SUTTA: A RHINOCEROS” (SN 1.3), TRANSLATED FROM THE PALI BY THANISSARO BHIKKHU. ACCESS TO INSIGHT (BCBS EDITION), 30 NOVEMBER 2013, HTTP://WWW.ACCESSTOINSIGHT.ORG/TIPITAKA/KN/SNP/SNP.1.03.THAN.HTML . “Calamity, tumor, misfortune, disease, an arrow, a danger … Read more Khaggavisana sutta Part 11
Modern Buddhism
When I read about the earlier teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, it impresses me with its “modern” messages. Therefore, if we need a modern type of Buddhism, we just need to look at teachings from Buddha’s earliest sermons. Foremost, Buddha taught his followers to do away with the trappings of religion. Buddha advised us to stop … Read more Modern Buddhism
Khaggavisana sutta Part 10
We praise companionship — yes! Those on a par, or better, should be chosen as friends. If they’re not to be found, living faultlessly, wander alone like a rhinoceros. “KHAGGAVISANA SUTTA: A RHINOCEROS” (SN 1.3), TRANSLATED FROM THE PALI BY THANISSARO BHIKKHU. ACCESS TO INSIGHT (BCBS EDITION), 30 NOVEMBER 2013, HTTP://WWW.ACCESSTOINSIGHT.ORG/TIPITAKA/KN/SNP/SNP.1.03.THAN.HTML . Seeing radiant bracelets of gold, well-made … Read more Khaggavisana sutta Part 10
