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Do you know that Ullambana originates from the story of filial piety in the Buddhist sutra? It’s a day for the practice of filial piety towards our parents.
With boundless compassion and unrivaled wisdom, the Buddha was loved and respected by sentient beings in all the realms, of which the story of the serpent king Muchalinda is an example.
Prince Siddhartha lived a luxurious life and was the heir to the throne. But what made him give up everything to be an ascetic? The following article will provide you with detailed information.
Do you want to have a moral and happy life as well as to benefit yourself and society? The Buddha showed us the way to achieve that purpose. That is to take refuge in the Three Jewels and especially, observe five precepts. Five precepts that lay Buddhists vow to observe are the foundation of basic morality to fulfil Buddhists’ personalities. So what are they?
Buddha Shakyamuni - the founder and leader of Buddhism - was a real figure in history. The path that the Buddha walked was the path to true happiness.
“What an extraordinary feat never achieved before, oh the World-Revered One (the Buddha)! Only you can save people that no one in the world can save! Only you can calm the disturbances in people’s minds that no one else in the world can calm. With great compassion, you have saved people from the darkest places, guided them back to the light in a miraculous way. Your deed has made me wonder, with all my power, my weapons, whether there is a way to make people redeem themselves from their evildoings. That question was stuck in my head, and now it has been answered by you.”
In Buddhist sutras, the moon is also mentioned a lot. It is a metaphor for wisdom and compassion for its light and refreshment. The moon has 5 qualities that Buddhist practitioners can learn from.
Time for spiritual experience! Bathing the Buddha - a unique religious activity during Vesak is waiting for you to explore!
Take this chance! Join Vesak 2023, a special holiday for millions of Buddhists worldwide, and enjoy impressive religious experiences.
The Buddha encountered many obstacles that hindered him from before becoming an ascetic, which had been his aspiration for long. Let us read the following article to learn about these obstacles and his determination to pursue the chosen path.
The question of what leads dogs and cats to our home and whether they bring good or bad luck is discussed in the following article based on the explanation of Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh.
This Infographic will give you an overview of these five qualities of water, based on the explanation of Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh from His regular sermon at Ba Vang Pagoda on 16 October 2020.
On 13 December 2020, Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh explained to His Buddhists five lessons of space, which Bhikshu Nagasena taught King Milinda, in Milindapanha Sutra. This infographic will give you a summary of Thay’s explanation.
There’re many wishes in life but not all can be achieved. The Buddha summed up 4 things difficult to have in life, also the basic wishes of humans, and four ways to achieve them.
About 24% of the earth’s landmass is mountainous. There are many famous mountains in the world: Mount Everest in the Himalayas, Mount Fuji in Japan, or Mount Taishan in China.
According to the Sutra, there are four characteristics that Buddhists should learn from the wind
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If you think, act, and speak with good intention in every moment, you can attain a peaceful mind. Such is the core value of Buddhism, to guide sentient beings to happiness and a more fulfilled life.
For a Buddhist, it is important to maintain right thoughts and awareness in every action. To achieve that, one needs to practice meditation. It is an essential part of Buddhist practice and the key to attaining mindfulness.
To seek refuge in the Three Jewels - the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha, is the greatest fortune one can encounter in their lifetime. It helps us steer clear of bad paths and guides us to true liberation from suffering of life.
Ba Vang Pagoda is a great learning environment for Buddhists everywhere. There, you can study under the guidance of Abbot Thich Truc Thai Minh, an endearing and admirable teacher to many Buddhists. If you're on the path to furthering your Buddhist study, come and join us!
If you are new to Buddhism, feel free to reach out to us. We are here to help you take your first step in your Dharma journey - where you can learn to live a happier, more satisfying life.
