BUDDHISM TRUE DHARMA

WHAT YOU CAN’T TAKE WITH YOU I used to think enough was a number. The one in my bank account. The one on my paycheck. The one that meant — I finally made it. Then one afternoon — glass. Metal. Silence. And lying in that hospital room, I learned something no amount of success had ever taught me. ( dạ đoạn này team video nhớ làm scene chú này bị tai nạn ạ, trong voice có đoạn thở dốc khi bị tai nạn,...

WHY YOUR FORTUNE IS SLIPPING AWAY We often discuss how to build our fortune. However, it is just as important to consider the ways we may cause our fortune to slip away. Let’s look at three main instances that can decrease our fortunes. The first instance is LAZINESS: letting others do our work and/or never helping others out. For example, I know a man who sits at home all day, while his partner i...

AWAKENING INTELLIGENCE I finished the project. Hit send. Leaned back. Felt that quiet pride. Done. But then, a question surfaced. Not loud. Not dramatic. Just... there. "Could this have been better?" Not "Was this good enough?" But "Could I have done this differently?" That question—that's where it starts. We know this feeling, don't we? That moment when the w...

The Heaviest Thing You Carry Your shoulders feel heavy. Not from carrying things, but from carrying yourself. There's a kind of tiredness that sleep doesn't fix. Not from working too hard. From the constant effort of making sure you matter. Most of us don't notice we're doing this. But watch closely. We craft what we say before we say it. We check how we're received after we say it. We track who n...

FACING YOURSELF I once said something I knew I shouldn’t say. The moment it left my mouth I felt it. That small shift in the room. The way someone’s face changes when a word lands wrong. So I told myself what most of us say. Anyone would’ve said it. I was pushed too far. And just like that I moved on. Most of us don’t even notice when we do this. How quickly we become our own best lawyers. A few w...

THE SECRET TO ENDLESS VIRTUE He talked about everyone. Every conversation, someone got cut down. I watched it for years. Slowly, the calls stopped. The visits stopped. Until one day — his phone just sat there. Silent. Full of names that no longer rang. He didn't see it coming. But the rest of us did. That's the quiet law underneath everything. Not punishment. Not reward. Just what you plan...

EXPLANATION OF TAKING REFUGE IN THE THREEJEWELS Today, we invitepractitioners to learn the meaning of Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels. The Meaning ofTaking Refuge in the Three Jewels Taking Refuge inthe Three Jewels, in full, means taking refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, andthe Sangha. "Takingrefuge" comes from the Sanskrit/Pali word Namo , which means todedicate one's entire life...

Goodness Starts with the Smallest Acts Many people have kind hearts and want to do good deeds, but their circumstances are difficult. They see their poor neighbors and wish to share, see a damaged road and want to help repair it, notice places in need and long to contribute but they themselves lack the means. This can make them feel sad, thinking: “Without money, how can I do good deeds?” In fact,...

The Power of Compassion  Regardless of whether those who come to us are good or not, please remain kind and forgiving. Whether they come to take advantage, to ask for favors, or even harbor ill intentions, let us not take it to heart. Our part is simply to love, to treat them kindly, and to sincerely help them first. Because only love that arises from the heart and steadfast patience can truly tra...

Meditation: The Path to Inner Morality A person who does not practice meditation cannot master their own mind. When one cannot master their mind, they become controlled by greed, selfishness, and anger or hatred — and will end up doing wrong. But a person who practices meditation can master their mind and knows how to choose what is right. If the entire society knew how to practice meditation, if...

Everyone is a source of inspiration The disciple said:“Master, I’ve read these vows and prayers — each one feels so vast and lofty. I’m afraid I won’t be able to live up to them.”The Master smiled gently and said:“That’s not how it is, my child. A great vow isn’t meant to scare you — it’s meant to give your heart a direction. Each day, when you make that vow, it slowly imprints itself upon your he...

Goodness Starts with the Smallest Acts.                                                                                                                                                   Many people have kind hearts and want to do good deeds, but their circumstances are difficult. They see their poor neighbors and wish to share, see a damaged road and want to help repair it, notice places in need a...

LIVE FOR OTHERS, HAPPINESS FOR YOURSELF What are we born for? I once asked myself this question. The first answer that came to me was simple: we live to seek happiness. But then, another question followed: Should I seek happiness for myself, or for everyone? And in that moment, I realized — true happiness is found when we live to bring joy to others. For three years, I searched for the true meanin...

THE OCEAN STARTS AS A DROP The ocean is vast. But it starts small, almost invisible. The ocean begins as a single drop. Not loud. Not impressive. Just small. Have you ever looked at the world and felt your heart sink? Pain is everywhere. Hunger. Loneliness. Quiet suffering hides behind doors. Somewhere inside, you want to help. Then you look at your empty hands. Doubts rush in. “I am too small.” “...

THE POWER OF SELFLESSNESS Cash in my pocket. A wooden table. For that empty corner at home. Nothing urgent. Nothing essential. Just something I wanted. On the way, I saw a face. Someone whose world was quietly falling apart. Medical bills. A sudden crisis. The kind of weight you can't carry alone. In that moment, the table didn't matter. I stopped. I handed over the money. And I walked hom...

Never Leave Love Behind I know someone who meditates every day. Hours in stillness. They sit quietly. Clear. Calm. Then they step outside. Someone says something. Not harsh. Just… slightly off. And they feel it. Tightness in the chest. Irritation rising. All that stillness — gone. We do this, don’t we? Chasing calm. Sitting very still. Thinking, now I’m peaceful. But real stillness doesn’t begin w...

THE SPREADERS OF GOODNESS I hit share. On a story about kindness. Didn't think much of it. Just... "Oh, this is nice." But here's what I didn't see. Someone I'll never meet read that story. And something loosened in them. Not a big shift. Just a small one. But it mattered. We know this feeling, don't we? That quiet urge to pass something good along. A neighbor heavy with frustration. You pause. Yo...

RITUAL OF OFFERING FOOD TO THE SPIRITS I. INVITING THE DEPARTED SPIRITS From a heart of love that spans all lands, We lay these gifts with humble hands. We call to spirits, near and far, Come partake of what we offer here. Turn your hearts to Buddha’s way, Take refuge, learn, and gently stay. May peace and calm your days be filled, With Dharma bright, your hearts be stilled. Today, on the … day of...

Silent Goodness In this life, let us quietly observe those around us and gently offer help without waiting to be asked. Whenever you see a chance to help someone, help them right away—don't wait for them to ask. Remember, this is the little secret we've shared today. Today, we're talking about one simple question: Where does good luck come from? After reflecting on all of this, we came...

PRAYER OF DEDICATION Namo Shakyamuni Buddha. Namo the Great Compassionate Maitreya Buddha. Namo the Great Merciful Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva. Through endless cycles of birth and decay, Ignorance and craving lead beings astray. Ties of sorrow and debts remain unsealed, Still wandering shores where truth is concealed. May the Buddha’s sacred teachings shine, Awakening spirits with light divine. Dis...

OFFERING FOOD TO SOULSNamo all Buddhas in the universeNamo all Dharmas in the universeNamo all Saints in the universe ONamo Sakya Muni Buddha. Namo the future Buddha, Maitreya. Namo the great compassion,Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. OMay Buddha’s divine powerbless spirits around hereto come for eating, listen to Sutrasthen take refuge in the Triple Gemto attain rebirth as humans. May the food multip...

PRAYER TO THE DHARMA PROTECTORS FOR GUIDING SOULSWith reverence we bow to the Buddhas of the Ten Directions. With reverence we bow to the Dharma of the Ten Directions. With reverence we bow to the Sangha of the Ten Directions. We earnestly call upon the Holy Dharma Protectors,Together with the Benevolent Deities,Who ever guard and protect this sacred monastery. Please look upon all beings with com...

INVITING THE DEPARTED SPIRITS From a heart of love that spans all lands, We lay these gifts with humble hands. We call to spirits, near and far, Come partake of what we offer here. Turn your hearts to Buddha’s way, Take refuge, learn, and gently stay. May peace and calm your days be filled, With Dharma bright, your hearts be stilled. Today, on the … day of the … month, … year, at the Janna Order M...

TALKING TO SOULSDear souls all around, I am going to talk to you withmy love and compassion as follows. Death is not the end; reincarnation and rebirth arereal. Now you know that already. We all are bound bythe endless cycle of death and rebirth. We will continueto be reborn into new lives after we die, and this hasbeen repeated countless times without end. Another thing I’m not sure you have hear...

OFFERING FOOD TO SOULS   Namo all Buddhas in the universe Namo all Dharmas in the universe Namo all Saints in the universe O Namo Sakya Muni Buddha. Namo the future Buddha, Maitreya. Namo the great compassion, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. O May Buddha’s divine power bless spirits around here to come for eating, listen to Sutras then take refuge in the Triple Gem to attain rebirth as humans. May the...