Posted in Non-Buddhism by amituofo on April 20, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The local newspaper today publishes the plight of six siblings who were abandoned by the parents some six months ago. The eldest, Toh Chee How, 18, who had been the sole breadwinner said
In all, there were 16 of us but my parents had over the years given away 10 of my other siblings. I will […]
Posted in Wisdom of the Day by amituofo on April 4, 2008 # No Comment Yet
When we dedicate ourselves solely to the well being of others, it is our own mind that becomes pure. When you give your friend a bouquet of flowers, you are the one who experiences the gratification of giving. You are the first one to enjoy the beauty and fragrance of the flowers. In the same […]
Posted in Buddhism by amituofo on April 3, 2008 # No Comment Yet
What is Qing Ming Jie?
In English, it is known as Tomb Sweeping Day which usually falls on somewhere between April 4 or April 5 of the western calender. It marks the middle of spring and is a sacred day for the dead.
This is one traditional not-to-be-missed festival customarily practiced by the Chinese in honor and […]
Posted in Wisdom of the Day by amituofo on April 2, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Seeing that we are better than others is not right. Seeing that we are equal to others is not right. Seeing that we are inferior to others is not right. If we think that we’re better than others, pride arises. If we think that we are equal to others, we fail to show respect and […]
Posted in Non-Buddhism by amituofo on April 1, 2008 # No Comment Yet
In India Amma has been known to individually embrace over 20,000 people in one day, sitting sometimes for over 22 hours. Over the past thirty years, she has embraced over 21 million times!
Amma’s hugs and kisses should not be considered ordinary. When Amma embraces or kisses someone, it is a process of purification and inner […]
Posted in Buddhism by amituofo on March 31, 2008 # No Comment Yet
One day, two hell residents (let’s call them A and B respectively) were summoned before King Yama (the Lord of Hell in Buddhism).
“You two had finished serving your sentences here in Hell and are now eligible for parole and to be rebirth as human beings on earth,” said King Yama. “But remember, if both of […]
Posted in Buddhism by amituofo on March 30, 2008 # No Comment Yet
At a Zen Buddhist temple in southern Japan, even the dog prays. Mimicking his master, priest Joei Yoshikuni, a 1 1/2-year-old black-and-white Chihuahua named Conan joins in the daily prayers at Naha’s Shuri Kannondo temple, sitting up on his hind legs and putting his front paws together before the altar.
It took him only a few days […]
Posted in Wisdom of the Day by amituofo on March 29, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Non-attachment does not mean indifference or carelessness, but rather you should do your best and not worry about the results.
Master Kuang-Ch’in
Posted in Buddhism by amituofo on March 28, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Recently I read an article on the keys to ‘Happiness’ that I would like to share with you.
Happiness is so elusive a goal to many of us that we keep searching for the answers when they are just right within us waiting to be unlocked.
unhappiness is a default condition because it takes less effort to […]
Posted in Non-Buddhism by amituofo on March 27, 2008 # No Comment Yet
They say “Don’t do onto others as you would wish them do onto you.” In this respect, Do No Harm by C.C.Keiser & Clyde Grossman did just exactly that.
“Do No Harm” seems like a simple message but often a neglected one. What is actually needed is just a simple act of self-reflection. That is […]
