Controlling actions and emotions Question: “Even though i am aware of certain actions or emotions which are improper, but still i am not...
Dreams Question: “Lately I have been experiencing weird dreams. 1st I always see my grandmother & aunt they passed away...
Faith I’m sure growing up as Christians, Catholics, or Muslims, the word “faith” pops up a lot. “Have faith in...
I don’t mean to be condescending, but isn’t “aspiring” to be a bodhisattva contradictory? Wouldn’t that mean that you are desiring/craving enlightenment? “Question: I don’t mean to be condescending, but isn’t “aspiring” to be a bodhisattva contradictory? Wouldn’t that mean that you...
The Awakening Mind This is a chant mostly chanted in Vajrayana Buddhism, however, for any Mahayana (including Vajrayana) practitioner who aspires to be...
Taking Refuge and Precepts Ceremony Though I’ve already taken Refuge (on my own), I haven’t officially taken the Five Precepts. When taking Refuge and...
The Bodhisattva Path Question: “I hope you don’t mind if I ask you about the Bodhisattva path. I want to understand it....
Question: Is there a reason why you joined Mahayana as opposed to Theravada or Vajrayana schools? “Is there a reason why you joined Mahayana as opposed to Theravada or Vajrayana schools?” Actually, when I first...
Eight Great Awakenings Sutra Buddhist Disciples! At all times, day and night, sincerely recite and bear in mind these eight truths that cause...
The Bodhisattva Vows The intention is everything with the Bodhisattva vows. We take the vows purely for the sake of others. Only...