Friday, September 17, 2010

Following the Buddha's Footsteps

The Ethics or the Five Precepts

No killing                                Respect for life
No stealing                             Respect for others’ property  
No sexual misconduct              Respect for our pure nature
No lying                                  Respect for honesty
No intoxicants                         Respect for a clear mind

All living beings have actions (Karma) as their own, their inheritance, their congenital cause, their kinsman, their refuge. It is Karma that differentiates beings into low and high states     




Traditional offerings are to show respect to the Buddha.

  • Flowers         Are offered as reminders of how quickly things change  
  • Light             Symbolizes wisdom
  • Incense          Reminds one to be peaceful
  • Water            Represents purity  
  • Food              Reminds us to give our best to the Buddhas.




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人生十大点 Ten points of life
                                    
微笑露一点,   Always smile

说话轻一点,    Speak mildly

脾气小一点,   Control temper

做事多一点,   Do more; learn more

理由少一点,   Less complaint

脑筋活一点,    Be smart

效率高一点,   Be efficiency

行动快一点,   Don't delay

嘴巴甜一点,   Compliment others

肚量大一点   Forgiveness