Daily Buddhist Verses
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Buddhism is neither a religion nor a philosophy, but the Essential for our mordern time.
~ Buddhist scholar, Mr. Jing-Wu Ou-Yang -
It really seems such a pity that the spiritual seeking and ordinary daily living are generally seen as contradictory to each other. Either one is not interested in anything spiritual because one considers oneself to be too young to waste time on such matters, or one shuns the beauties of this world in order to inherit the glories of the next. It seems such a shame that people do not realize that this world can itself be a heaven, a haven of peace and tranquility, if only it is seen with opened eyes and alert senses. Indeed, one does not have to leave this world to find divinity, either in thought or through bodily death.
~ Ramesh Balsekar -
The realisation of dependent arising is even more difficult than realising that things are impermanent. If we are really able to understand that our lives are changing every moment and our lifespan is being depleted, that every moment we coming closer to death, then our spiritual practice becomes very successful. It becomes very easy for us to follow a spiritual path. The realisation of impermanence is the start of the process.
~ Ven. Geshe Thubten Chonyi -
CONDITIONS TRULY THEY ARE TRANSIENT
WITH THE NATURE TO ARISE AND CEASE
HAVING ARIASEN, THEN THEY PASS AWAY,
THEIR CALMING, CESSATION - HAPPINESS.
ALL KINDS OF BEINGS SURELY COME TO DEATH,
THEY HAVE ALWAYS DIED, WILL ALWAYS DIE,
IN THE SAME WAY I SHALL SURELY DIE, DOUBT
ABOUT THIS DOES NOT EXIST IN ME.
Pamsukulagatha -
Death is a temporary end
of a temporary phenomenon( life).
Everyone dies, but no one is dead.
~ Buddhist Saying -
The Buddha teachings help us to gain two kinds of benefits. One, happiness in life - we will enjoy blessings, security, peace, joy and health. Second, liberation from the cycles of birth and death, and its vexations.
This is because if we realise and understand the teachings of the Buddha and believe in the law of cause and effect, we will not worry unnecessarily when we are confronted with any difficulties or dangers in life.
~ Zen master Sheng Yan -
Once, the car I was in almost met with an accident. The others who were in the car screamed and shouted when our car was nearly hit by the other driver. After a while they turned around and noticed I was not scared, but calm. " Master, why weren't you afraid?" I replied. "If we get hit, we get hit. If we don't, well see how fine we are now." I always tell people that while it is necessary to be cautious, it is unnecessary to worry and be afraid. It is destined that we will die one day on the very day we were born, so it is unnecessary to worry too much. If our time is not up, we won't die, so there's no need to worry.
~ Zen master Sheng Yan -
A Buddhist life is actually meaningful. It is filled with happiness, health, blessings and security.
~ Zen Master Sheng Yan -
Question: Many beginner meditators complain of physical (backaches, headaches, etc) or psychological problems ( disorientation, personality shifts, sense of loneliness, etc). What will your advice be to them?
Ven. Gunaratana: This means they have been practising the wrong type of meditation. If they get instructions from a really good reliable teacher and keep in touch with the teacher and express whatever change in experience they may face, then the teacher could be able to give them proper guidance to avoid those negative effects. For instance, headaches - it is not something unusual. Through discussions and interviews, the teacher should be able to help and support the meditator. Secondly, sometimes people experience fear so the teacher needs to find out the reason for such fear. Then, some people react in violent ways and so we have to find out the reason why. The teacher must be skilful to solve those problems. There are systems and methods to overcome those difficulties.
~ In Conversation with Ven. Gunaratana, For You Vol 215 03/2007 -
When you are confronted with trouble, do whatever you can to overcome it, but if it is insurmountable, then reflect on the fact that this trouble is due to your own actions in this , or a previous life. Understanding that suffering comes from karma will bring some peace as it reveals that life is not unjust. Otherwise sorrow and pain might seem to be meaningless.
~ The Dalai Lama, How to Practice -
BroOriginally posted by cycle:Question: Many beginner meditators complain of physical (backaches, headaches, etc) or psychological problems ( disorientation, personality shifts, sense of loneliness, etc). What will your advice be to them?
Ven. Gunaratana: This means they have been practising the wrong type of meditation. If they get instructions from a really good reliable teacher and keep in touch with the teacher and express whatever change in experience they may face, then the teacher could be able to give them proper guidance to avoid those negative effects.
~ In Conversation with Ven. Gunaratana, For You Vol 215 03/2007
firstly physcial problem can just do at their comfort level.
Psychological problems is a part and pacel. who dont feel the period of loneliness? who dont feel their personality not saint enough? Disorientation?? no comment.
Just do it easily, why stress about in meditation? Just let go your desire.
worry about money n relation, let nature take it course. -
Enlightenment is innate,
delusion is not.
~ The Awakening of Faith Sastra -
Self-nature is innate;
from self-nature arises all phenomena in the universe.
~ Hui neng -
The principle of Buddhism is to break through all superstitions and delusion. it is to resolve delusion to attain happiness and enlightenment, to eliminate suffering to gain serenity and purity of mind.
~ Ven. Master Chin Kung -
When we incarnate as a human being,
we are called a human being;
when we incarnate as a bird, we are called a bird.
None of these are solid, definite form of us;
none of these are the form of the "Self".
For this reason, we should not be attached,
and should know the truth of "Selflessness".
The continuous stream of life is just like this.
We may generate many different forms of life,
but none of these forms is who we are.
Our life is formless.
Our present form of life and body is borrowed,
and originates from karmic cause and effect.
So, next time when someone is scolding you,
or criticizing you, do not take for granted that it is you!
~ Master Hsin Tao -
To appreciate others is to respect oneself.
~ Ven. Zheng Yan, Still Thoughts -
Hey Bro Cycle....
why is that all yours are copyed? -
Hi Shipo_kyo,
Simple, I'm not Buddha, Buddhist masters, Venerables, Buddhist scholars etc.
This thread is to let everybody to contemplate and learn from the Buddhist scriptures and verses, and hopefully will get inspired from these words of wisdom so as to seek the relevant materials or books to study by themselves. I think any personal thoughts or insight should be posted in other relevant threads or start a new thread for dicussions. Pls re-read the opening page of this thread started by our moderator AEN below:Originally posted by An Eternal Now:
This topic is all about the sayings and wisdom of Buddha in Buddhist scriptures.
Good health is the highest gain.
Contentment is the greatest wealth.
Trustworthy ones are the best kinsmen.
Nibbana is the highest Bliss. - Buddha
Dhammapada Verse 204
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By the way [b]if you have found any nice Buddhist verses could you please share with us too
Update 2: BTW, I have decided that anyone who wishes to post any Buddhist verses that is NOT from Buddha, but by other Buddhist masters, venerables, etc, which you find useful, you may do so.[/b] -
When we have not ended afflictions, our understanding will be erroneous.
~ Master Chin Kung, Buddhism: The Wisdom of Compassion and Awakening -
Sutras are words that flow from the Buddha's true nature. Nothing can surpass these words in virtue.
~ Master Chin Kung -
I recite sutras every morning. This serves to remind me of the proper way to speak to others, to relate to them and the way to handle life's challenges. Reciting sutras is like a daily reminder, reminding us of our principles and conviction. The Dharma sound of wisdom is a very important part in my spiritual practice. It allows me to check if I am patient, accepting and compassionate. Only then is it possible to eliminate negative thinking and vexations.
~ Ven. Shi Fazhao, Vaidurya Vol.42 -
SINCEREILY SORRYOriginally posted by cycle:Hi Shipo_kyo,
Simple, I'm not Buddha, Buddhist masters, Venerables, Buddhist scholars etc.
This thread is to let everybody to contemplate and learn from the Buddhist scriptures and verses, and hopefully will get inspired from these words of wisdom so as to seek the relevant materials or books to study by themselves. I think any personal thoughts or insight should be posted in other relevant threads or start a new thread for dicussions. Pls re-read the opening page of this thread started by our moderator AEN below:
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Hi Shipo ( the fox in Inuyasha, the Japanese anime?),
No need to appologise lah, some ppl do read from the last few pages only.
So pls read all that were posted from the begining when u r free. -
Buddhism concept of Karma is most positive. When faced with bad karma, do not despair or panic, we can inject good causes and conditons which will give us greater solving ability to change or bear the karmic results we are going to meet. As long as we bravely face the unwholesome doings we have created, repent and determined not to repeat such mistakes, and at the same time to do good deeds relentlessly, this is solving all problems from the roots.
~ Ven. Kai zhao -
This is the way leading to discernment: when visiting a priest or contemplative, to ask: "what is skillful, venerable sir? What is unskillful? What is blameworthy? What is blameless? What should be cultivated? What should not be cultivated? What, have been done by me, will be for my long-term harm and suffering? Or what, having been done by me, will be for my long-term welfare and happiness?"
~ MN 135