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Summary of the Six Perfections

By shian under Odds & Ends | 6 Comments | Tags: concentration, Energy, generosity, morality, paramitas, patience, wisdom

The Six Perfections (Paramitas) are essential qualities to be practised and perfected for the realisation of True Happiness (Buddhahood; Nirvana; Enlightenment). Based on the selfless intention to benefit one and all, they guide us towards happiness whenever they are practised – even when they are yet to be perfected.
[1] Generosity: The [...]

Where is the Multi-tasking Mind?

By shian under Odds & Ends | Your Comment | Tags: Amitabha Buddha, concentration, meditation, mindfulness

Q: Where is the mind? How does it multi-task?
A: The mind is where you put it to. E.g. If you think of your fingers typing, your mind is there then. Multi-tasking is an illusion. We can only do one thing mindfully at a time, though we can train to do many things quickly and some [...]

Adventures : Japan Tales (20)

By shian under Travelogue | 1 Comment | Tags: concentration, meditation, patience, perseverance

The Wonderful Dharma of the Daruma Doll

Hi ni! fu ni!
Fundan Daruma ga
Akai zukin kaburi sunmaita!
Once! twice!
Ever the red-hooded Daruma
Heedlessly sits up again!
- Children song from 17th century
One of the souvenirs I wanted to get when in Japan was a classic Daruma doll, because it personifies the important quality of rising after falling. I finally bought [...]