Protecting Lives through Vegetarianism By Master Huijing The most precious thing in the world is life itself. Without a healthy body and a long life, all the riches in the world hold no meaning for you. Conversely, if you could buy back life, you would pay a fortune to do so, for life is the most precious thing in this world. The most tragic thing in the world is to take a life. Therefore, as we recite the Buddha’s name to protect ourselves from calamities, to increase our blessings and extend our lives, we must also refrain from taking lives. We should strive to protect the lives of a ..read more

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I’m deeply interested in Buddhism and have been for a while, but it feels impossible to start. I cannot go to a temple now and I don’t know any Buddhists where I live and I’m not sure how to start or if I even can start. Please give me advice, I’m interested In Mahayana Buddhism but not sure of which Mahayana school to follow, can I start an altar? Where can I learn more? submitted by /u/PapaRomanos [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hello everybody, I've been trying to read suttas every single day and I've come across several instances of wrists being slit (particularly when one is sick beyond repair). For one of the suttas, I saw that it was done "blamelessly". Most of the instances come from mendicants, not householders. Please give me information on this topic, like if it's considered suicide, submitted by /u/Lord_Shakyamuni [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Here is His Holiness the Dalai Lama's message to devotees on the beginning of the auspicious month of Saga Dawa, the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar: "Although it is more than 2500 years since the Buddha lived and taught in India, the essence of his teaching remains as relevant today as it was then. While modern science has developed a sophisticated understanding of the physical world, Buddhist science has devoted itself to developing a detailed, first-person understanding of many aspects of the mind and emotions, areas still relatively new to modern science. I believe that a synthe ..read more

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two days ago i had a lengthy new meditative experience resembling the one outlined below. cant be 1st jhana already. if not then what? a very different experience In the context of meditation, the first jhana is often described as a state of deep concentration and absorption. Here are some indicators that a meditator may have entered the first jhana: Focused Attention: The meditator experiences a deep and focused attention on a single object of meditation, such as the breath or a mantra, to the exclusion of other thoughts or distractions. Joy or Pleasure: There is a sense of joy, happines ..read more

At 72 death is as common an occurrence as, well, death. Saying “ my condolences” to a non Buddhist seems so inadequate. But explaining the rising and falling at this time of their grief, won’t go far. Any suggestions? submitted by /u/AdventurousTour1199 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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