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Learning about Buddhism requires careful listening and study. Here are some talks given by
both monks and nuns. These talks discuss how we may apply Buddha's principles in our daily lives, so that we may find peace and happiness.
Talks are by
venerables from the Hwa Tsang Monastery, as well as other Sydney
Buddhist Temples.
Venerable Tsang Hui
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The Way of the Bodhisattva.pdf
2,300 words - 128 KB
The
Buddha lived more than 2530 years ago. After his enlightenment, he
had the opportunity to enter Nibbana immediately. However, the
Buddha chose not to, and instead travelled around India to spread
the Dhamma. The Buddha's decision to remain in this world highlights
a different approach than that of the Arahant. From his action, we
can understand the Buddha's compassionate spirit. It includes an
excellent glossary of basic
Buddhist terms.
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The Three Universal Characteristics.pdf
1,800 words - 70KB
We
are definitely suffering living in this world. There are two reasons
for this. Firstly, everything is impermanent and always changing.
Secondly, everything is empty - that is, conditional. Because of
these conditions we feel suffering. Why are we suffering? Because we
don't have any control over anything ! We cannot control our health,
our wealth, our parents, family, friends, pets, let alone the
weather !
Venerable
Neng Rong
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Ways of Holiness.pdf
1,900 words - 159 KB
Buddhism
seldom uses the word holy. The word that is more commonly used in
Buddhism, is purification. The practice of Buddhism, is the path of
purification. The Buddha taught us that all the sufferings and
dissatisfaction that we have in our lives, come from ourselves. Our
sufferings are not caused through anyone else. It is due to our
ignorance and craving, that we create the causes of our sufferings.
Venerable Chao Khun Samai
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How to resolve your personal conflicts.pdf
2,100 words - 160KB
As human
beings who are not enlightened we always find trouble. We can't get
away from conflict. If we have sincerity and honesty, then others
can trust us. By practising sincerity, we may find peace and
happiness.
Venerable Mahinda
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What do Buddhists consider wisdom.pdf
800 words - 54 KB
Wisdom
is a very important quality to possess. But wisdom is not the pure
accumulation of knowledge and theories. Every time you radiate
thoughts of loving kindness to all sentient beings, you are building
your wisdom. Your compassion helps others, removes their fears, and
anxieties and gives them confidence.
Venerable Dr Uzagara
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Daily life and dependent origination.pdf
1,300 words -
97 KB
As
long as we have craving and attachment, we will always have fear. We
worry about our life, we worry about our death. When we develop
wisdom, we have no craving, nor clinging, nor hatred, nor anger, nor
greed.
Phra Saneh
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Patience and achieving your ambitions.pdf
2,000 words – 125 KB
We
have all disappointed ourselves through being impatient at some
time. There are many times in our life when we have to do, to go, to
act. Patience is not always staying still, not hurrying, not
rushing. Everything has to be ready on time, and patience is the
discipline and training to be able to achieve that objective.
Patience brings beauty. Patience brings strength. Patience brings
happiness. Practise patience and you will achieve your goals !"
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