心五四: 四安, 四要

心五四: 四安, 四要, 四它, 四感, 四福

四安 ─ 提升人品的主张 安心:在心灵中少欲知足。 安身:在生活上勤劳简朴。 安家:在家庭中相爱相助。 安业:在身、口、意上清净精进。 四要 ─ 自在人生的主张 需要的不多,想要的太多; 能要、该要的才要,不能要、不该要的绝对不要。…

Nippon Kodo 日本香堂 Incense, Giving Back & Work Life

I stumbled upon the Japanese fragrance incense brand Nippon Kodo through James Scholz's video. It happened at the…

New Buddhism Books by Master Sheng Yen: 戒律学纲要 & 是非要温柔

Kinokuniya Malaysia finally delivered the two books I ordered. I think they had to ordered from the publisher because…

The Art of Happiness: Facing Suffering

The Art of Happiness: Facing Suffering

In the time of the Buddha, a woman named Kisagotami suffered the death of her only child. Unable to accept it, she ran…

“本来面目” Master Sheng Yen 圣严法师 Documentary 纪实电影

本來面目 is a beautifully made documentary about the life of renowned buddhist monk Master Sheng Yen 圣严法师. I’ve watched…

Noble Silence: An introduction

Noble Silence 圣默然, Focus and Dealing with Distraction

On most days, my mind becomes restless the moment I wake up. As soon as I open my eyes, I start thinking about…

Chinese Calligraphy and Sutra Copying

Chinese Calligraphy & Heart Sutra Copying

I'm taking a break from my on-and-off pottery journey and other leisure outings, as I'm currently seeking solidarity…

The Diamond Sutra: Study Notes

六识 能认识世界的六个要素:六识。即眼识,耳识,鼻识,舌识,身识,意识。 这是能认识的主体。为简略起见,将这六识合称为“心识”,或简称为“心”。 六境 所认识的世界:六境。即色,声,香,味,触,法。 这是被认识的客体。…