The Zen Buddhist Zhongfeng Mingben (1263-1323) was an outstanding master during the Yuan dynasty (1279–1368). When Emperor Ren Zong was...
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A popular Buddhist saying goes, “Lay down the killing knife and instantly turn into a Buddha.” Its meaning is subtle,...
In Part I, we looked at the way gratitude functions in the everyday life of an ordinary person. Next, we...
Gratitude is a virtuous way of life based on wisdom gathered through lived experience. Every person, whatever their background, should...
Friends wonder whether Buddhism is a religion or a philosophy. On this issue, as a matter of fact, scholars disagree...
So far in 2019, Living Compassion has continued the following work: Providing financial aid and donating books in the provinces...
Among Buddhists nowadays there is a typical lopsided ritual versus meaning phenomenon. Prayer and repentance ceremonies, for example, tend to...
Many who have not studied Buddhist scriptures interpret the Sanskrit word "rupa" or “form” as a body color reminiscent of...
Over the years, Venerable Guan Cheng’s teachings have guided thousands of people through their journeys of life, in the formats...
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