BUDDHISM TRUE DHARMA

HOW TO MAKE FAMILY LOVE LAST If we only love each other, that love will never last. We must open our hearts to many people, only then will the love between us become truly sustainable. It's just like a husband and wife. The other day, I saw something on TikTok. A couple was walking together. The husband was holding his partner's hand, but then he let go to take his phone out and make a cal...

QUESTION 01: WHY DO WE HAVE TO PRACTICE MEDITATION? ANSWER: Human beings, driven by an innate intelligence, perpetually seek knowledge. At the heart of this quest lies the hope that through profound understanding, we may find happiness, morality, and the ultimate truth. There are two primary approaches to uncovering truth. The first approach leverages our brain's cognitive thinking: gathering...

QUESTION 01: WHY DO WE HAVE TO PRACTICE MEDITATION? ANSWER: Human beings, driven by an innate intelligence, perpetually seek knowledge. At the heart of this quest lies the hope that through profound understanding, we may find happiness, morality, and the ultimate truth. There are two primary approaches to uncovering truth. The first approach leverages our brain's cognitive thinking: gathering...

BUDDHISM MEDITATION: BRINGING UP AND CLEARING UP PREFACE We are living in a busy and turbulent world, where stress and anxiety easily invade the mind. Meditation, a concept that is no longer strange, has been mentioned in many schools of thought and religions around the world. From the quiet prayer in Christianity, the meditation of Taoism, Sufism of Islam, to Dhyana in Hinduism, each tradition ha...

The blessing of planting trees! Whoever plants many forests will one day receive the blessing of prosperity. People often ask: “Wait… how can planting trees lead to wealth?” Well… just try it and see. By creating abundant life on Earth, good fortune naturally returns to you. There was a forest ranger in the Highlands of Dak Lak. He had everything needed to plant forests — land, trees, and tools. B...

TEACHING CHILDREN TO BOW I watched a grandmother teach her grandson something. Hands together. Head down. A full bow. Not once. Not twice. She made him practice fifty times. At first, he giggled. Then he got tired. But she didn't stop. "Again," she said quietly. "Lower."You know what I noticed? Each time he bowed, something in his posture changed. Not just his body. Somethi...

The Danger of Thinking You’ve Arrived I've seen people dismiss rituals entirely. They say: "My mind is already Buddha. Why bow to a statue? It's just concrete." On the surface, it sounds confident. Even spiritual. But here's what's hidden underneath. Pride. The kind that says: "I don't need this. I'm already there." We know this feeling, don't we? That resistance to humbling ourselves. That voice...

WHEN HARDSHIP BECOMES PERMANENT I heard about a man who couldn't take it anymore. Hunger. Debt. Shame. One night, the weight broke him. He took what wasn't his. When someone tried to stop him, he struck. A few seconds. But what followed... didn't end. Here's what I've learned about hardship: Life brings weight we didn't ask for. And sometimes, it feels unbearable. In that m...

HEARTS THAT STAY KIND I was at a coffee shop when I saw it happen. An older woman fumbling with her wallet at the counter. Cards spilling out. Hands shaking. The line behind her is getting restless. The barista could've rushed her. Could've signaled "next customer." Instead, he leaned forward. "Take your time. No one's in a hurry." Then the guy behind her—suit, brie...

THE HUMBLE WISH when we take a moment to be still… what is the first thing we might ask for?it is not for success. it is not for big things. it is simply… to make fewer mistakes.because if we look closely… mistakes surround us. they are everywhere.it happens in tiny movements… we might drop a piece of paper… and walk away without picking it up… a moment of carelessness we leave behind.we might mee...

STEEL IS CHEAP, TRUST IS RARE Steel is cheap. Trust is rare. We build fences around our lives. Locks on our doors. We tell ourselves this keeps us safe. And sometimes, it does. But a wall does more than keep others out. It changes how we live inside. You may notice something. When a storm comes, people help each other easily. We survive together. But when the sun stays, something shifts. We start...

The Weight Of A Grain Of Rice We often walk through life with our eyes fixed on the horizon. We look for big things. Big success. Big love. In our rush, we often miss the simple truths lying right at our feet. Kindness is sometimes so small… we do not even see it. Our elders used to say: “When a single grain of rice falls, pick it up.” To the modern eye, it is just a speck of white dust. But look...

A proper way to Meditate (Ep2) FUNDAMENTAL FACTORS SUPPORTING MEDITATION PRACTICE Regarding The Foundational Basis of Meditation As meditation belongs to the advanced stage of cultivation, a strong foundation is essential for effective results: profound Morality, abundant Merit, and robust Physical vitality. Morality means inner purity and nobility of character, expressed through qualities such as...

A PROPER WAY TO MEDITATE Episode 01: The supreme objective of Buddhist meditation is to realize non-ego, achieve liberation, and reach Nirvana. The Buddha himself attained perfect awakening through meditation. Meditation is a practice that gathers and settles the mind, bringing it into a state of stillness and clarity, free from wandering thoughts and emotions. Most importantly, meditation helps u...

WHEN WE TURN AWAY We remember the storm. But what stays with us even longer is what comes after. The silence. Water rose above windows, swallowed rooftops. In one night, homes, belongings, and years of labor were swept away. These losses are heavy to witness. And yet, all too often, instead of reaching out, we turn away. Not because the sorrow is too much to bear, but because it feels easier not t...

WHEN WE TURN AWAY We remember the storm. But what stays with us even longer is what comes after. The silence. Water rose above windows, swallowed rooftops. In one night, homes, belongings, and years of labor were swept away. These losses are heavy to witness. And yet, all too often, instead of reaching out, we turn away. Not because the sorrow is too much to bear, but because it feels easier not t...

STAYING A friend of mine cut contact with her mom two years ago. Everyone said, "Good for you. You deserve peace. You don't owe her anything." And for a while… it looked like freedom. Last week, her mom had a stroke. She sat in the hospital hallway, her hands shaking, realizing she’d spent two years building a wall she now couldn't cross. There’s this trend now—cutting contact with your parents—an...

WHEN DEATH COMES — WHO DO YOU CALL? He woke up clinging to debris. Salt water in his lungs. No shore. No boat. Only the ocean. Later he whispered, “I shouldn’t be alive.” That morning, before the storm had even formed, he stopped at a small temple. Lit incense. And quietly said a name. NAMO AVALOKITESHVARA BODHISATTVA. It wasn’t a plea. It was reverence. A habit built over a lifetime. For a long t...

Cause: Treating others with love, kindness and respect Effect: Brings a lovely and kind face Cause: Wasting money and never doing charity Effect: Brings poverty Cause: Vandalizing public roads Effect: Brings mobility problem #Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna...

The 2 Keys to True Happiness True happiness stands on two solid foundations. The first is Virtue. Build it through daily acts of kindness. Help others. Serve life. Honor those who guide you. Every good deed builds invisible strength within you. The second is Mindset. Philosophy has talked about this for ages, but one rule stands out: You are not the center of the universe. In other words, happines...

Today, we reflect on a moment of profound significance: theBuddha's enlightenment. On the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, this isthe moment when truth was fully realized and a path of compassion and wisdomwas illuminated for the world. One: Renunciation. At twenty-nine, Prince Siddharthaleft the palace to seek the ultimate truth. Spiritual learning: he studiedunder renowned masters; tho...

NOT TIED TO THE PAST Someone once whispered to me. Her voice was heavy. She said, “We fight every day. There is no kindness left. I want to leave. But my feet… they will not move.” She looked at me with tired eyes. “Why am I still here?” I told her the truth. We do not stay just for love. Sometimes, we stay because the story is not finished. You can pack your bags. You can walk out the door. But i...

THE MEANING OF THE BUDDHA'S ENLIGHTENMENT 1. The Buddha's enlightenment opened a religion that cherishes peace and life more deeply than any other in the world. 2. The Buddha's enlightenment brought forth the wisest collection of teachings the world has ever known. 3. The Buddha's enlightenment has created tremendous and beautiful transformation in the hearts of countless people. 4...

Standing Before Affection Have you ever stood in a group and felt the affection, trust, or admiration people have for you? It could be during a meeting, a gathering with friends, or simply in the embrace of your family. That feeling is warm, but it comes with an invisible yet very important responsibility. That responsibility is to appreciate each person, each heart, that is directed toward you. T...

WHAT HELPS YOU BREAK A BAD HABIT Someone asked me once: "Why do I keep doing the thing I know is wrong?" I know that feeling. You promise yourself—this is the last time. Last cigarette. Last drink. And then three days later, you're back. Here's what I've noticed. Knowing something is wrong doesn't give you the power to stop it. I once knew someone who tried to quit smokin...