April 2010
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Chi - the universal life force
- a reply to Jim - To be a Buddha, there are three steps: Awaken Oneself, Awaken Others, Fulfillment of Awakened Acts, as literally translated from Chinese sutra. In English I would say Nirvana is rid of all sufferings. Awakened to Buddha Nature is just as is. Enlightenment is the combination of Nirvana & Awakening. To reach Buddhahood, then abundant merits is needed. There is a saying in...
March 2010
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Mindfulness
There is no exact equivalent of mindfulness in Chinese text. I could only describe “being mindful” based on my personal experience as follows: The term “To be mindful” is still a conscious activity, being reminded that we must be mindful. My experience is… When our mind are “completely quiet”, we reach a state of total, complete whole body...
Xin in Chinese
There is no English word equal to “xin” or “heart in Chinese”. “XIN” means both the focus and the intuition as well as all the fact it is where our bodily chi intermixed with our inspirations and emotions. It is also where our love, hatred and five poisons reside. In short “XIN” dictates everything about us at the end. Our logical decision are often ...
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Cultivating Awareness
In addition to health benefits, what makes Chan meditation so effective, is its ability in cultivating focused and undisturbed awareness.
By observing on each chakra with undivided attention, we become more aware to our physical sensation. And this well-focused awareness will also make us more aware of our thoughts, emotions, intentions, words, actions and spiritual well-being.
Then, this...
300 Billion USD - Total USA Donation In 2008 →
Well, I attended a seminar for non-profit organizations, sponsored by Orange County government agencies, such as Board Of Equalization, Franchise Tax Board, Attorney General’s office, OC Tax Accessor’s Office, and Orange County Volunteer Organization
Guess what, I have learned some aspects on fundraising for non-profit.
Never imagined that I will be on this journey.
It seems a lot...
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Six Trillion
Buddha is enlightened while he was meditating under a Bodhi tree. Not while he was reading. Not while he is walking. Not while he is talking or listening.
Perhaps, the key to enlightenment is sitting or meditation.
Perhaps, a solid understanding and technique, as well as relentless dedication and sacrifice, true abandonment of ego, absolute and constant detachment from all thoughts and forms,...
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The Universe
As we all know, the universe is nothing but a single harmonious energy. Matters are just energies in vibration. The universe, as is, is perfect, beautiful and true.
Life is like waves in the ocean. We only see the waves, but not the current below or the wind on top.
Chan teaches us to be directly in sync with the wind and the under current and be complete detached from the waves.
Or in...
2010 Reminder from our Teacher
Our Teacher visited us on the Second Day of Chinese New Year and reminded us that it is time to share our practice to more people in need. Our Teacher suggested to us to utilize terms and approaches familiar to the western culture. The goal is to reach 10,000 practitioners in California and setup our first meditation center in Los Angeles. At the moment when I heard this, I was so grateful. I...
