Overview : 3. The Middle Way
The Middle Way [majjhima patipada] is a path of practice that avoids the extremes of either sensual indulgence or self-mortification
The Four Noble Truths#2
The Path to the Cessation of Sufferings: This is the way to get away from all the sufferings
Being good and being responsible
Responsibility is the mindfulness to perform those actions that promote the greater good for yourself and others. When we are responsible, we contribute to the well being of ourselves and others. To be responsible we must have brave hearts and the determination to take risks to protect society from harm.
Training Oneself in Non-Recklessness by Practicing Austerity (Dhutanga)
Life is full of uncertainties and danger awaits those who are reckless with their lives. The Lord Buddha once said
Mysterious Stone
There was a monk who loved in doing pilgrimage. One time, he traveled to an old temple and found a black stone in shape like the boundary marker stone of a Buddhist temple. He brought that stone back with him to his temple….After that, there were many unusual things happened to him even when he meditated. His mother was injured by a fallen broken pillar hit right on her back. Is this a curse of that black stone? DMD has the answers.
Asalha Puja Day
The history, importance and customs of Asalha Puja Day
The Practice of Austerities#1
Once passing the 30 steps of Buddhist practice, we should find that we still have many impurities that can be improved upon. Consequently
Benefits of Meditation 1
Meditation is important to the lives of everyone, not least the life of the householder, family life and life in society – contributing to peace in the world.
Author’s Preface
Buddhism is unique in teaching a way to overcome suffering, with its aim definitively to liberate oneself from the Cycle of Existence [vadda-samsara] thereby attaining the highest eternal happiness
AZUSA arranged One Day Retreat for Americans
On Saturday November 8th, 2014, Dhammakaya International Meditation Center (D.I.M.C.) arranged the One Day Retreat for American people. There were over 30 participants in this program.
