Thánh Địa Hoà Hảo
Huyện Phú Tân Long Xuyen, the capital city of An Giang province, is a significant urban hub in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. It is known for its rich history, particularly during the time when the Hoa Hao Buddhist sect was active in the area. The Hoa Hao Buddhists, also known as Vietnamese Buddhists, practiced a distinct version of Buddhism that was unique to Vietnam. They were known for their independence and fought against both the Saigon regime and the Vietcong during the 1950s and ’60s. After the reunification of Vietnam, they were disarmed. Long Xuyen’s history is intertwined with the Hoa Hao sect, which played a significant role in the region’s cultural and political landscape.
Thấy cảnh bên Tàu
Cảnh Trung Hoa bị quân đội Nhựt tràn sang đánh phá, lúc bấy giờ (1939) dân chúng nước Tàu phải chịu sự chết chóc đói đau thảm thiết. Đức Thầy không ngớt kêu gọi nhân dân Việt Nam nhất là miền Bắc: “Bắc kỳ, Trung Quốc giáp ranh,Sao không xem đó tu hành hiền lương”(Để...
the Bright-King
Bright King — 明 王 King of wisdom. Because humans are too arrogant, violent, and commit many crimes, the Jade Emperor wants to eliminate them. But thanks to the Bright King, who was full of mercy for the people in danger of destruction, He was very worried about finding a way to save them. He...
the dog howls
The Master spoke of the year of the dog and the pig according to the Lunar Calendar as their zodiac signs, the time when events occurred with the cessation of conflicts.
the first volume
In the first volume of the Prophetic Teachings, the Supreme Leader revealed that the Lower Era was nearing its end, the end times were imminent, World War II was about to break out, and all people would suffer from hunger, pain, and war. He also recounted that before directly teaching and guiding sentient beings, He...
the law of causality
It means that the retribution of the law of cause and effect is very strict and far-reaching. That is, even for kings and officials like Emperor Lương Võ (or Vũ), they cannot escape it. And no matter how long the time or fate, it will still repay for their bad act. This thought is central...
The local by rivers grasp fish
ANCIENT SAYINGS: "Near water, one knows the nature of fish; near mountains, one knows the nature of birds." The book "Quang Hien Van" (Great Virtuous Writings)has a saying: "Near water, one knows the nature of fish; near mountains, one knows the nature of birds." This means that people in a particular field experience their own...
The new-born is naturally good.
This is a phrase from the Three Character Classic, intended to educate people from the moment they learn to read the language of their birthplace. It can be said that this phrase is inspired by Mencius's profound philosophy, focusing on the characters for "heart" and "nature." He inherited and developed Confucius's view on human nature....
The sages
Those who belong to the elite in India or wisemen.
Sixth Patriarch
The Sixth Patriarch's real name was Huệ Năng, surname Lư, with the monastic title Phụ Trung Cư sĩ. He was the son of Lư Khánh Thao and Mrs. Lý Thị. In Mandarin, his name sounds like Hui-Neng. His original hometown was Phạm Dương, later moving to Tân Châu, in the region of Lãnh Nam.He was...