Sam & Sara #364 Sara: Since when was Abraham Lincoln a vampire hunter? Sam: Well, it seems more interesting than ‘Sara the vampire hunter!’ Sara: Right… Sam: It’s branding power at play! Sara: I didn’t know ‘Abraham Lincoln’ is a brand! Sam: You know he’s a strong brand the moment you wonder how he actually [...]
Sam & Sara #363 Sam: The movie’s plot twist was so predictable! Sara: Was it? I thought it was very unpredictable. Sam: Exactly! Predictably unpredictable – the least suspicious one is usually the guilty one these days! Due to the law of impermanence, when something reaches its extreme, it develops into its opposite. [This will [...]
Sam & Sara #362 Sam: (While being sloppily helped by Sara) Lousy! Sara: Didn’t I successfully help you before? Sam: Well, you’re lousy at this; not at that! Sara: You should have praised me then! Sam: True… But you’re still lousy at this! May we be quicker to praise the praiseworthy in others. May we be [...]
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A message shared with a friend: Usually, it’s my habit to play safe, to recommend Dharma classes and talks personally only when I have heard the speakers teach before. Unfortunately, I had come across some popular speakers who misrepresent the Dharma quite seriously. I had to spend more time later clarifying the Dharma with those [...]
Question: Hi Teacher Shen, Amituofo. Did you watch ‘Journey to the West’ last week? I know you said that we should not learn Dharma from TV drama serials but there was a part which was rather interesting. When 唐三藏 (Master Xuanzang) left 女儿国 (Country of Women), he told Bajie (Pigsy) to recite the Heart Sutra. [...]
K: Hi Laoshi, I think it is the first time I saw so ‘emotional’, and very rightly so. It is a blessing for us to have you as our teacher guiding us on this difficult path. Many thanks. Amituofo S: Oh dear, looks like I became too agitated… One of my weaknesses is that I [...]
‘Your mission, should you choose to accept it…’ So goes the line after the mission is spelt out. But as we know, improbable as it might seem, all missions impossible in the series can be accomplished. What is the real Mission Impossible, that seems the toughest, yet is possible? Guiding all towards Buddhahood with Bodhicitta! The [...]
It’s due to urban light pollution, that we can’t see more stars. A paradox…. Much harsh light doesn’t shed light on the subtle lights!
A slightly edited dialogue… E: I like KFC: http://www.kfc.com S: That’s the marketing website. Here’s the ‘real’ deal: http://www.kentuckyfriedcruelty.com/f-kfc_fried_videos.asp E: Crazy… If I watch… I will not eat KFC again. S: That’s the idea… to watch it – out of compassion. Whether you do so or not, KFC chickens are still among the worst treated [...]
Batman in the comics never uses guns, because his parents were killed by a gunman. Reminds me of why it’s wise of the Buddha to label trade in weaponry as an unskilful livelihood. No supply, no demand. Related Article: Batman actor Christian Bale visits victims, hospital personnel http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_21147699/christian-bale-town-visiting-victims-shooting
: . skip to main skip to sidebar Search This Blog Loading . Buddhism in the News Loading . Wednesday , July 11, 2012 Why Buddhism Prospered in Asia but Died in . India There is a fascinating article on The Buddhist Channel about Buddhism in India or lack thereof I have often wondered why Buddhism failed to survive in the very country where it . originated The story that unfolds describes a perfect storm that developed against Indian Buddhism . It's an epic history of Moghul invasion , Hindu persecution and a split within Buddhism itself . A saga that is captivating , insightful and perfect for a film adaptation . Click on this sentence to read the full article at The Buddhist Channel . I bow to the Buddha within all beings~ Posted by They call him James Ure at 4:27 PM Labels : buddhism
When you argue your case, is it because the truth must prevail for the greater good, or is it because your ego must win, only for your own ‘good’? The moment you know you are fighting for your ego and not so much the truth, you have already lost. And you truly lose if you [...]
There is no winning arguments with those who continually digress from the issues at hand, who cook up new issues instead. When they can’t win, they confuse. Sometimes, they even confuse themselves into thinking they have won when they managed to confuse!