Those who have merits
Having a part, having a part of luck. Having a predestined relationship (predestined relationship), as opposed to having no predestined relationship. Meet each other and agree with each other is predestined. The proverb often says: "If there is fate, there is a chance of meeting each other, but if there is no fate, there is...
Three Cardinal Principles
Also known as the Three Cardinal Principles, these are the three important pillars of human conduct: 1. The principle of loyalty between ruler and subject; 2. The principle of filial piety between father and son; 3. The principle of loyalty between husband and wife. Every aspect of life and conduct must be proper, such as:...
Three Follows
The Three Obediences and Four Virtues (Chinese: 三從四德; pinyin: Sāncóng Sìdé) is a set of moral principles and social code of behavior for maiden and married women in East Asian Confucianism, especially in ancient and imperial China. Women were to obey their fathers, husbands, and sons, and to be modest and moral in their actions and speech. Terminology The two terms ("three obediences" and "four...
Three Kings
Only for the three Kings: the Heavenly King, the Earthly King and Human King are different to the Three Kings in Ancient China). In the Prayer before the Three Jewels, the first prayer in the five prayers is as follows: “Heavenly King, Earthly King and Human King, the Great Lotus Assembly, Master Buddha, Buddha King,...
Three Obediences
The Three Obediences and Four Virtues (Chinese: 三從四德; pinyin: Sāncóng Sìdé) is a set of moral principles and social code of behavior for maiden and married women in East Asian Confucianism, especially in ancient and imperial China. Women were to obey their fathers, husbands, and sons, and to be modest and moral in their actions and speech.
Three-Words
Chinese pronounced as San-Zi-Jing san. In this passage, the Master explains that the "Three-Word Sutra" of the Scriptures states: The original nature of human beings was inherently kind and virtuous; this nature was of the same essence as that of the gods and Buddhas. However, due to a moment of unconsciousness, karma led to reincarnation,...
Three-Words Sacred Book
The Three Character Classic, also known as Tam Tu Kinh (三·子經)· In this passage, the Master explains that in the book “Tam Tu Kinh” of the Holy Way, it is taught: The original nature of human beings was once benevolent, and that nature shares the same essence as the Buddha and Heaven. However, due to...
thrifty and frugal
This passage means that out of compassion, the Dharma Master teaches the people a lot, not for money, yet there are many who dislike it. He advises everyone, even if they go to work in distant fields, to bring along the Sutras, so that during free time they can read and understand the meaning, aiming...
thừa nhàn
Nhân lúc rảnh rang. Trong Giảng Xưa, Đức Phật Thầy Tây An có câu: “Thừa nhàn gẫm sự giác mê,Phàm trần thoát khỏi mọi bề mới ngoan”. "Canh niên trổi bước thừa nhàn,Để chơn đến viếng xóm làng Hội-Đông." Viếng làng MỸ-HỘI-ĐÔNG (Long-Xuyên) "Khi thừa nhàn trổi giọng ngâm thơ,Bày Thi phú than qua thời-thế."...
Thuấn-Nghiêu
LƯỢC GIẢI (Sám Giảng Quyển II từ câu 117 tới câu 124):-Đoạn giảng trên Đức Giáo Chủ cho biết Tây Bá Hầu (Văn Vương) xưa kia, được người đời tôn là HiềnThánh, thế mà còn bị Trụ Vương bắt cầm tù tại Dũ Lý bảy năm. Huống chi công cuộc cứu đời củaNgài thời nay...
