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Bọn phản cha phản chúa, phụ nghĩa quốc dân, đây chỉ cho vua Trụ, không nhớ lời giáo huấn của các Tiên đế, đắm say tửu sắc làm cho cơ nghiệp của Tổ tiên đã dày công xây dựng trên 600 năm phải tiêu tan theo mây khói còn để tiếng lại đời sau chán...

Có nghĩa là Tây Phương, thế giới thanh tịnh và trang nghiêm mà các vị Phật Tiên được xem là nơi sinh hoạt. Đó cũng là nơi xuất phát của các vị đại giác tu luyện cho rốt ráo, được ấn chứng xuống thế gian cứu đời. "Điên đây vưng lịnh Phương Tây,Hầu hạ bên...

The term is an analogy to the cloud accumulations in the high regions of the mountains which the author sometimes refers to cloud towers or spires, and where the hermits enjoy a serene and tranquil landscape.

Bá tòng is the Chinese banyan and pine trees, often planted as ornamental plants. Bá tòng is cherished by people because it remains verdantly green throughout all four seasons, especially in winter when all other trees wither, yet it alone stands upright. Therefore, the book Ích Trí compares a gentleman to bá tòng with the...

At that time, the reason why Tử Vi appeared in the sky and shone brightly was to signal that the dark times were about to end, and the Sacred Monarch would emerge to establish a new life. During this period of change, humanity had to endure sorrow and mourning together, which made the Master’s heart...

Prajñā (प्रज्ञा) or paññā (𑀧𑀜𑁆𑀜𑀸) is a Buddhist term often translated as "wisdom", "insight", "intelligence", or "understanding". It is described in Buddhist texts as the understanding of the true nature of phenomena. In the context of Buddhist meditation, it is the ability to understand the three characteristics of all things: anicca ("impermanence"), dukkha ("dissatisfaction" or "suffering"), and anattā ("non-self" or "egolessness"). Mahāyāna texts describe it as the understanding of śūnyatā ("emptiness"). It is...

Prajñā (प्रज्ञा) or paññā (𑀧𑀜𑁆𑀜𑀸) is a Buddhist term often translated as "wisdom", "insight", "intelligence", or "understanding". It is described in Buddhist texts as the understanding of the true nature of phenomena. In the context of Buddhist meditation, it is the ability to understand the three characteristics of all things: anicca ("impermanence"), dukkha ("dissatisfaction" or "suffering"), and anattā ("non-self" or "egolessness"). Mahāyāna texts describe it as the understanding of śūnyatā ("emptiness"). It is...

Nắc-Nia is the transliteration of the Khmer word “Neak Nghia,” which means commoner (in French, Esclave; in English, Slave). This idiom originates from the reign of King Ream Meam Chon Pray, in Cambodia, with the following legend: During the reign of King Ream Meam Chon Pray, there was a young man named Tum, who was...

By definition, Thiên Cơ is literally translated as a heavenly machine. In fact, it is to a layperson a mystery known only to Heaven (archaic) / inscrutable twist of fate/ top secret. It is hardly communicable to the average person, with the exception of supernatural beings. In religious teachings, the concept of Heaven’s Secret or...

By definition, Thiên Cơ is literally translated as a heavenly machine. In fact, it is to a layperson a mystery known only to Heaven (archaic) / inscrutable twist of fate/ top secret. It is hardly communicable to the average person, with the exception of supernatural beings. In religious teachings, the concept of Heaven’s Secret or...