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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...

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...

"The Western Buddhas probably understand too much" refers to the carelessness of ordinary people who see the Buddhas as having worldly minds like themselves, unaware that the law of karma spares no one. If their hearts are kind and virtuous, blessings will naturally come; the Buddhas are not the ones who bestow favors or forgive...

While the Venerable Master was still at Cho Quan Hospital, during his free time, with a clear and serene mind, he suddenly felt compassion for all beings struggling in the ocean of worldly suffering. Moved by compassion, he borrowed pen and ink to write this book of teachings. In it, he clearly distinguishes between the...

"Bát Nhã Thoàn", refers to wisdom, generally using the boat of enlightenment to cross over delusion, in other words, the world is full of temptations. BÁT NHÃ THOÀN: Also read as the Prajna boat. Bát Nhã is the transliteration of the Sanskrit (Scr.) Prajna, a special term in Buddhism, encompassing many meanings, succinctly translated as...

It is the method of reciting the six characters “Namo Amitabha Buddha” to return to the 'original pure nature (essence), or rebirth in the Pure Land (form).' This practice was transmitted by Buddha Shakyamuni to introduce the Pure Land and to praise the boundless life and limitless light merits of Amitabha Buddha along with His...