Tag: Sangha

27
Sep
2011

The Bodhisattvic Hippocratic Oath

Here is the original Hippocratic Oath taken by ancient Greek doctors, from which modern versions of doctors’ moral conduct is…

25
Jan
2011

What Bitter Irony!

He spent $200,000 to change his kidneys via the black market. He spent 1 second to fall and die. What…

14
Dec
2010

Communication

Open-hearted communication is the lifeblood of any relationship. Without the Buddha’s communication of the Dharma to the Sangha, of the…

15
Nov
2010

The Seven Kinds Of Refuge

As generally defined, seven kinds of refuge. Which one are you? Generally, any form of refuge missing Dharma is spiritually…

07
Jun
2010

Have You Taken Refuge in the Inner Triple Gem?

Symbol of the Triratna (: Sanskrit; Tiratana: Pali), as seen in the Sanchi stupa, 1st century BCE. 自皈依佛,当愿众生,绍隆佛种,发无上心 自皈依法,当愿众生,深入经藏,智慧如海 自皈依僧,当愿众生,统理大众,一切无碍…

07
Dec
2009

Why the Appeal Against the Appeal?

Part 1: https://moonpointer.com/new/2009/11/appeal-to-drop-appeal Part 2: http://buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=22,8764,0,0,1,0 (as below): In reply to the letter ‘Buddhism not damaged by wayward monastics, but…

22
Apr
2009

Who Do You Take Refuge In?

Pic: 4ocima Taking refuge in the Buddha, may I be with the awakened Taking refuge in the Dharma, may I…

01
Jul
2008

Manifestations : Buddhas, Bodhisattvas & Gods

The Cross-Manifestations of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas & Gods? (Also featured in www.buddhistchannel.tv) It is common for those unfamiliar with the different…

15
Jun
2006

Buddhists : Are Atheists?

Are Buddhists Atheists? (Part of this article was published at www.buddhistchannel.tv. This is written in response to an inaccurate portrayal…