Support me in my journey of completing Master of Philosophy (Buddhism) and Ph.D. in Buddhism.  Please visit:  Patreon Youtube Link Tree Engage Minerva Lee for Distance Energy Healing Services Purchase Lotus Mandala for Meditation and Healing  You might also like Personal Testimonial of A New Convert to Pureland Buddhism Dhammapada: The Story of Thera Sariputta Understanding Pure Land Sect (Part 6) Understanding Pure Land Sect (Part 8) 30 Principles on How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Compassion is the Foundation of Health The post ❤️Lotus Happiness ..read more

Three Types of Miracles (Iddhi) in Buddhism In Kevaddha Sutta, a person named Kevaddha recommended the Buddha to get his monks perform supernatural powers in the form of “iddhi” or miracles so as to enhance the Buddha’s prestige and reputation and paves the way for easier conversion to the Buddha’s teachings. The Buddha said there are three types of miracles that the Buddha personally experienced: The miracle of Iddhi which means superhuman power The miracle of mind reading The miracle of instruction #1 – The Miracle of Iddhi (Superhuman Power) (1) “In the miracle of Iddhi, Iddhipatihariya ..read more

Deciphering the Lotus Sutra: Commentary by Nikkyo Niwano (Chapter 1)   In this introductory chapter we pick up the thread that runs through the entire Lotus Sutra. It is the beginning, or prologue, of an exceedingly long sermon. But even though it is a prologue, its substance is not meager, for it suggests and prepares the way for the great truth about to be revealed. For the person reading the Lotus Sutra for the first time, it is enough to feel that there is something impressive here, without appreciation of the suggestion and preparation. But for one who studies the sutra over and ov ..read more

Do you wish to understand the wisdom of the Lotus Sutra beyond the teachings of Zhiyi (Tendai Buddhism) and Nichiren? The wisdom of the Lotus Sutra is presented in a fantastical realm. To truly perceive the profound insights of the Buddha, one needs to approach the Lotus Sutra via a creative lens. Minerva is going to share with you how she is awakened to the wisdom of the Buddha through a breakthrough philosophy known as “the Buddha-in-the-Sky.”       The following publications are available in the Amazon for purchase: The Threefold Lotus Sutra (translated by Minerva Lee): htt ..read more

The Great Translator, Kumarajiva Though the Buddhist scriptures are great treasures, it cannot be benefited to the people in China if they are not translated in Chinese. Moreover, if they were translated in deviation to the Buddha’s true teaching, the adverse effect to the learners and practictioners was detrimental. Thus, the translators must be talented scholars with excellent knowledge in Buddhism, fluency in writing and proficiency in Sanskrit and Chinese, etc. The status of translators in Buddhism is comparable to many great Dharma masters, which is remarkable in history. In summary, ar ..read more

Six Supernatural Powers in Buddhism When it comes to understanding the Buddha-Dharma, the teaching of supernatural power is seldom the topic mentioned by most Dharma teachers. In fact, for those who value “scientific proof” as a “rational” way of validating the truth, supernatural power is something to be shunned of at all cost. Nonetheless, supernatural power is not something so “supernatural” after all because the Buddha actually delivered a Dharma about it in Akankheyya Sutta of the Majjhima-Nikaya. Supernatural power is actually a naturally occurring by-products of someone who has achiev ..read more

Dhammapada: The Story of Matthakundali While residing at the Jetavana monastery in Savatthi, the Buddha uttered Verse (2) of this book, with reference to Matthakundali, a young Brahmin. Matthakundali was a young brahmin, whose father, Adinnapubbaka, was very stingy and never gave anything in charity. Even the gold ornaments for his only son were made by himself to save payment for workmanship. When his son fell ill, no physician was consulted, until it was too late. When he realized that his son was dying, he had the youth carried outside on to the verandah, so that people coming to his hous ..read more

8 Jhanas from the Pali Canon The jhanas are altered states of consciousness which are produced from periods of strong concentration. Although not enlightenment experiences, they do provide much needed experience into the Path and explain much of the cosmology in an experiential way. For example, each jhana tends to correspond to one or more heavenly realms in the cosmology. By attaining different levels of jhana, the meditator increases the likelihood of being re-born to a heavenly plane of existence. If you pass away while meditating at one of the jhanic levels, you will be re-bor ..read more

Tibetan Buddhist Prayers Prayer is not a mindless, mechanical repetition of sutras or chanting of sutras; it is an opening of our hearts to connect and communicate with our Buddha nature. A successful meditation session, be they silent seated meditation or dynamic vocal chanting, hinges upon our state of mind. Thus, words of prayer serve as a reminder of our purpose and goal of our meditation session, which is critical in creating the cause for whatever we are praying for ot occur in the future. The following are Tibetan Buddhist prayers to be said at the beginning and before ending of a med ..read more

Buddha’s Teachings in the Pali Canon: Eight Factors that Result in Material and Spiritual Happiness Shakyamuni Buddha’s teachings documented in the Pali Canon are exceptionally practical and relevant for lay Buddhist practitioners to lead rewarding and fulfilling lives. In AN 8.54 Dighajanu Sutta: Conditions of Welfare, a wealthy lay Buddhist called Vyagghapajja sought the Buddha’s advice on how to have weal and happiness as a lay Buddhist practitioner in this and future lifetimes. The Buddha then taught him the Eight Factors that will result in material and spiritual happiness. There for fo ..read more