Tag: Amituofo

24
Jan
2011

To Align & Awaken

Amituofo! I chant this for you to hear, not to condemn you for the evil you do, but to urge…

17
Jan
2011

Why Auld Lang Syne?

A live band played Auld Lang Syne at his ‘Buddhist’ funeral. Way too sentimental a parting gift. Is it supposed to…

21
Jul
2010

If Another Doesn’t ‘Buy’ the Precepts or Karma

Q: How do I convince my father to observe the Five Precepts, when they don’t ‘buy’ karma readily? A: The…

15
Jul
2010

Great Thanks to So Many

For the very first time, I became genuinely apprehensive of a Dharma class being oversized due to space constraints and…

28
Jun
2010

Taiwan Adventure (5): More & More

Pic: Sign for ‘Homage to (or refuge in) Amitabha Buddha (Amituofo)’ in Taoyuan Another still and well-meaning ubiquitous sign, to…

07
Jun
2010

How to Find Your Guru?

  On how to find one’s Guru? You just need to keep your mind and heart open and learn the…

03
Jun
2010

The Importance & Urgency for Focused Pure Land Practice

From ‘A Spacious Path to Freedom: Practical Instructions on the Union of Mahamudra & Atiyoga’ by Karma Chagme, Commentary by…

18
Jan
2010

How to ‘Live Long(er) & (Truly) Prosper’

The most urgent matter, upon attaining this precious but brief human rebirth, is to safeguard one’s future rebirth. – Stonepeace…