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"Sabba danam dhamma danam jinati"[The gift of Truth excels all other gifts]" Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma-sambuddhasa " Homage to the Blessed One, Accomplished and Fully Enlightened One"Go forth, for the good of the many, for the happiness of the many, out of compassion for the world, for the welfare, the good and the happiness of both gods and men. Let no two of you go in the same direction. Teach the Dhamma which is beautiful in the beginning, the middle and the end. Explain both the letter and the spirit of the holy life completely fulfilled and perfectly pure.(Anattalakkhana Sutta SN 22.59)"Mahāyāna (Sanskrit: महायान, mahāyāna, literally the "Great Vehicle") is one of the two main existing branches of Buddhism and a term for classification of Buddhist philosophies and practice. Mahāyāna Buddhism originated in India. The Mahāyāna tradition is the larger of the two major traditions of Buddhism existing today, the other being that of the Theravāda school. According to the teachings of Mahāyāna traditions, "Mahāyāna" also refers to the path of seeking complete enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings, also called "Bodhisattvayāna", or the "Bodhisattva Vehicle." In the course of its history, Mahāyāna Buddhism spread from India to various other Asian countries such as China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, and Mongolia. Major traditions of Mahāyāna Buddhism today include Zen / Chán, Pure Land, Tiantai, and Nichiren, as well as the Esoteric Buddhist traditions of Shingon and Tibetan Buddhism. Etymology: According to Jan Nattier, the term Mahāyāna ("Great Vehicle") was originally an honorary synonym for Bodhisattvayāna ("Bodhisattva Vehicle"). That is, the vehicle of a bodhisattva seeking buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings. The term Mahāyāna was therefore formed independently at an early date as a synonym for the path and the teachings of the bodhisattvas. Since it was simply an honorary term for Bodhisattvayāna, the creation of the term Mahāyāna and its application to Bodhisattvayāna did not represent a significant turning point in the development of a Mahāyāna tradition. The earliest Mahāyāna texts often use the term Mahāyāna as an synonym for Bodhisattvayāna, but the term Hīnayāna is comparatively rare in the earliest sources. The presumed dichotomy between Mahāyāna and Hīnayāna can be deceptive, as the two terms were not actually formed in relation to one another in the same era. Among the earliest and most important references to the term Mahāyāna are those that occur in the Lotus Sūtra (Skt. Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra) dating between the 1st century BCE and the 1st century CE. Seishi Karashima has suggested that the term first used in an earlier Gandhāri Prakrit version of the Lotus Sūtra was not the term mahāyāna but the Prakrit word mahājāna in the sense of mahājñāna (great knowing). At a later stage when the early Prakrit word was converted into Sanskrit, this mahājāna, being phonetically ambivalent, was mistakenly converted into mahāyāna, possibly due to what may have been a double meaning in the famous Parable of the Burning House, which talks of three vehicles or carts (Skt: yāna). Thank you for visiting our Dharmaduta site! This is where we kept all our photos, reviews etc. from now on, so come back whenever you want to see what's the lastest news in Malaysia and the other parts of the Buddhist World. Feel free to post a reply if you see something you like or just want to get in touch. Log on http://dktan.multiply.com for the original version of our site on Buddhism. Sukhi Hotu ! With Metta, Bro.David Karuna Tan Our Links: http://BuddhistsInKlangValley.blogspot.comhttp://putrahbs.multiply.com   | Photos | Feb 3, 2012 |
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DEVOTEES of Subang Jaya Buddhist Association (SJBA) and Sri Varatharajah Perumal Temple at SS13, Subang Jaya, can now breathe a sigh of relief as the construction of a pedestrian bridge across Persiaran Kewajipan has begun.
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Metta Meditation by Ven. Mahinda Thera http://images.dktan.multiply.com/song/1/24/full/U2FsdGVkX18QYEXhCJSpbSqffiOwXXhmfPnDyd33E9Z4HKowHkYTMQ==/AudioTrack%2001.mp3  | Reviews | Feb 1, 2011 |
 From the introduction of Real Happiness: For thirty-six years, I’ve taught meditation to thousands of people, at the Insight Meditation Society retreat center in Barre, Massachusetts, which I cofounded in 1975, and at schools, corporations,... more | Guestbook | |
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 | Try download the Professional Dhamma Talk by Billy Young http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvdzKje6mkYTalk by Bro Billy Young Ta Ken at the Seremban Sudhamma Buddhist Society on 22nd October 2011 on the topic "PERCEPTION, INTENTION, EXPECTATION". OBJECTIVE: To help us understand how our thoughts and emotions interact to form our Perception of the world around us, and how Intentions and Expectations motivate our behaviour. We apply this learning from a Buddhist perspective to help us experience greater happiness and peace of mind. SYNOPSIS: How do we perceive the world through our senses? What motivates us to behave in certain ways? Why do we sometimes react emotionally while other times we can remain calm and rational? Whether we become happy, or unhappy, this has a lot to do with our Perception of the world around us, as well as our Intentions and our Expectations in everyday life. The speaker first explains some of the happenings inside our mind and body from a psychological perspective -- how Perceptions are formed, how emotions are aroused, how we become motivated to take action, and what happens to our physiology when we are emotionally aroused. The speaker then relates latest findings in Psychology and Neuroscience with key aspects of Buddhist teachings such as of "karma", "vipaka", the 5 Aggregates, and the 6 Sensual Fields. Video clips of the latest research findings from the fields of Psychology and Neuroscience help enhance the presentation. MAY ALL BEINGS BE WELL AND HAPPY! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvdzKje6mkYLvdzKje6mkY |
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pppbp wrote on Apr 27, '10 You can see that all of the words used in the Star Art of WESAK are
spelled using only those letters spelling the word itsElf ... this is a Lexigram.
Introduction to the Lexigram
WESAK
... from the letters ...
AEKSW
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AS WE ASK
WE SAW AWE
AS WE SAW AWE
AS WE SAW AS KA*
WE SAW WE AS KA'S
AS WE AWE A KA'S AWES
AS WE AWE AS A KA AWES
WE SAW WE AWE WE
AWES WE SAW
AS WE SAW
KA'S AWE
WE SAW
WESAK
WE WAKE ?
A KA AWES ?
A KA'S AWES ?
AS WE WAKE
A KA WAKES !
KA'S WAKE !
AS WE WAKE
WE SAW A WESAK
WE SAW WEAK AS ASKEW
WE SAW WEAK ASKEW
WEAK WE WAS ASKEW
WE WAKE AS WE ASK
AS WE SAW A KA WAKES
WE SAW WEAK AS WEKA*
AS WE SEW WEAK ASKEW
~ WE WAS AS A WEKA ~
AS WE WAKE WE SAW
A KA WAKES AWES
AS A KA SAW AWES
WE AWE AWES
AS WE SAW
WE AS WE
WE SAW
WESAK
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Star Arts Researches of
the near prime lettering sequence of
AEKSW from ...
GoodWorksOnEarth.org
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All Rights ReServed World Wise
ka noun : the light body we each have which keeps us in form in physical.
sake ( sAk) noun
1. Purpose; motive: a visit for the purpose of awakenings.
2. Advantage; good: for the sake of his increased awareness.
3. Personal benefit or interest; welfare: for her own sake
weka (wee ka) noun : plural; wekas
1. A flightless bird (Gallirallus australis) of New Zealand, having mottled brown plumage and short legs. [Maori]
Author's Note : WEKAS is used with poetic license to represent something that cannot take flight, that has no inherent capability to soar. Being weak is like a weka, it can't fly as it has no power to do so.
Wesak is the great Eastern Festival of the Buddha. It is known as a day of supreme spiritual impact.
This Festival is a present, living event, and a sacred ceremony, which takes place each year between the
Buddha, the Christ, and the united Spiritual Hierarchy. A blessing is poured forth and the Divine Plan is
released upon our planet. This ceremony marks the high point of the spiritual year and serves to vitalize the
aspirations of all humanity. On this day the forces of enlightenment, which emanate from the heart of God, flow outward into human consciousness. Source :: From the Lucis Trust publication, 'The Wesak Festival'
WESAK
WE ASK
WE SAW
WE AWE KA'S
WE AWE AWES
AWES WE SAW
AS KA'S AWE
AS WE SAW
WE AS WE
WE AWE WE
WE SAW WE
A WESAK |
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 | The Lunar Year turns as we greet the new Tiger Year in 2010.
May the New Year bring blessed fulfilment and good fortune,
and your Lucky Star shine forever bright.
May your Luck, Longevity and Fortune be prolonged,
and there your health and mind secure.
圆成福慧
吉星永照
福禄寿延
身康心安 |
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 Dhammasarana Thorana 2010 with Songs Part 1 Dhammasarana Buddhist Vihara Keysborough, Australia vesak thorana (pandal) 2010. Art by Mangala Kalansuriya, Songs by Ajith Gunatilaka, Lighting and design by Rasika Amarasiri. The pandal was decorated... more | Calendar | Oct 2, 2011 |
| Start: | Jun 4, '12 4:30p | | End: | Jun 9, '12 1:00p | | Location: | Brahma Vihara Arama, Banjar Tejaha, Buleleng, North Bali, Indonesia |
Ven.Luang Phor Piyavano with local, 30 Malaysians and many foreign participants at BrahmaVihara Arama, Banjar Tegeha, Buleleng, North Bali Vipassana Meditation Retreat where more than 60 participants, half foreigners participated with Bro. David... more | Links | |
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