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- Thu Feb 10, 2011 8:23 am
- Forum: Sūtra Studies
- Topic: Hua Yen Chan Yi
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1196
Hua Yen Chan Yi
Amito fo, The sutra of Avatamsaka is called the HuaYen Jing. HuaYen Jing is one of the fundamental sutras in Huayen Dzong, (Kegon Buddhism). So on this date, 12-29-2554 B.E, it also happens to be Avatamsaka Bodhisattva's Birthday. Due to the great work of the Mahayana Samgha a transliteration for we...
- Sun Jan 30, 2011 4:17 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Correct Buddhist Calender
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2998
Correct Buddhist Calender
Amito fo, Currently and unfortunately, the most widespread calender used throughout the world is the Gregorian Calender, also known as the Christian Calender. This Gregorian Calender which is based upon the false religion of Christianity is incorrect. The pressure by others to use any other form of ...
- Sat Oct 23, 2010 11:19 am
- Forum: Tendai
- Topic: Should indiviuals be married and be monk?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4412
Should indiviuals be married and be monk?
Amito Fo, Recently my office received an e-mail from a westerner regarding their experience with a Tendai group in America. Upon review of the situation it was determined that 2 issues needed to be clarified for all westerners. The first is that it is inappropriate for any individual to be married a...
- Sat Oct 23, 2010 11:14 am
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Rule regarding Tattoo's in Buddhism
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12843
Rule regarding Tattoo's in Buddhism
Amito fo, The question was asked by a member regarding the rules of tattoo's in buddhism. I consulted with the samgha member and they said. The rule in buddhism regarding tattoo's is we don't do it. Even if it is a tattoo about buddhism. It doesn't involve in buddhism. In buddhism we don't spend mon...
- Wed Oct 13, 2010 1:53 am
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: the Law of Causality (karma)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3485
the Law of Causality (karma)
This topic will discuss the Law of Causality. If you understand the Law of Causality well then you are able to obtain enlightenment. If you use this method you are called a Causality Enlightenist. Simply, the Law of Causality means that everything has a Cause and Effect. There cannot be one without ...
- Fri Oct 01, 2010 12:39 pm
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: Authorized Buddhist Books
- Replies: 28
- Views: 14728
Re: Authorized Buddhist Books
Amito Fo, The following is a list of authorized Buddhist books written by monks that will be updated as necessary. ... Amito Fo, Enjitsu "Authorized" by whom, exactly? + 1 Venerable Cheng Kuan is the 53rd Generation Acharya of Shingon Shu. Acharya is the rank of the monk. Shingon is the s...
- Fri Oct 01, 2010 12:35 pm
- Forum: Dharma in Everyday Life
- Topic: I Believe in Karma and its Effects - Poll
- Replies: 43
- Views: 8805
Re: I Believe in Karma and its Effects - Poll
There is both personal karma and also group karma. Know that the Law of Causality is utterly fair. It is not biased in any way, and is the ultimate justice. All good you do and all bad you do have coresponding effects. If you experience difficulties it is a Karmic result of your past actions. This i...
- Fri Oct 01, 2010 9:59 am
- Forum: Shingon
- Topic: The Precept of No Inappropriate Sex
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4977
Re: The Precept of No Inappropriate Sex
Amito Fo, In Buddhism, ultimately the goal is to become a Buddha. Buddha's do not have sex. So I will explain a bit about this Precept (rule) so you can more quickly bcome a Buddha. If you are a Buddhist Monk the rule is simple, No Sex of Any Kind is allowed. This rule is the #1 rule in the Vinaya....
- Fri Oct 01, 2010 6:27 am
- Forum: Tibetan Buddhism
- Topic: 5 Precepts
- Replies: 76
- Views: 14864
Re: 5 Precepts
The 5 Precepts which are often taken by Lay people are 1. No killing - This means that you can not kill anything which is Sentient, either directly or indirectly. This ties into the more advanced Pusa Precept of Vegetarianism at later stages. 2. No stealing - This means that you cannot take, or move...
- Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:01 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: The Three Realms and Six Domains
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1490
The Three Realms and Six Domains
There are 3 Realms. The Desire Realm (Kama-dhatu) at the bottom. The Material Realm (Rupa-dhatu) above that and at the top the Immaterial Realm (Arupa- dhatu) The Desire Realm is broken down as follows from bottom, working upwards. (6) Purgatory Domain (5) Starving Ghost Domain (4) Animal Domain (3)...
- Tue Sep 28, 2010 10:58 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: Restrictions on joining the Samgha
- Replies: 43
- Views: 9287
Restrictions on joining the Samgha
Amito Fo, These days there sometimes arises confusion regarding who is and is not a legitimate member of the Samgha. So to be clear I will list some of the restrictions. You cannot have caused a Buddha to bleed You cannot have killed either your mother or father People who are born with both sex's (...
- Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:15 pm
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: The difference between Humanistic and Orthodox Buddhism
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10984
Re: The difference between Humanistic and Orthodox Buddhism
ronnewmexico, I travel to many temple in many country. So I have a chance to meet with some knowledgeable monks. Yes, there is great confusion these days among many Buddhist about what is and is not Buddhism as well as each schools focus. Yes, its always good to study during Dharma classes and even ...
- Tue Sep 28, 2010 5:31 am
- Forum: Shingon
- Topic: The beauty of Koyasan
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8596
Re: The beauty of Koyasan
But this still leaves me curious as to what real Shingon mantras and chants sound like. Take this for example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfzZNOj0cVQ" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; It's from Shingonshū Buzanha and not Koyasan Shingonshū. The chanting is Yakushi Nyorais...
- Tue Sep 28, 2010 5:23 am
- Forum: Mahāyāna Buddhism
- Topic: The difference between Humanistic and Orthodox Buddhism
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10984
The difference between Humanistic and Orthodox Buddhism
Amito Fo, Recently it has come to my attention that many people are confused regarding what is called Humanistic Buddhism. So I will detail it in short, as it is covered in the Official Notes at length. First, to be clear what is called Humanistic Buddhism is Not Buddhism. It is more correctly calle...
- Tue Sep 28, 2010 5:12 am
- Forum: Shingon
- Topic: Dharma Transmission Guidelines
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1391
Dharma Transmission Guidelines
Amito Fo, Any individual, be they Monk or otherwise, who transmits Mudra's and/or Mantra's to another individual who is not a member of Shingon-shu is violating the Rules of Esoteric Dharma Transmission. This is one of the most heinous crimes that can be committed against Buddhism. To do so knowingl...
- Tue Sep 28, 2010 5:10 am
- Forum: East Asian Buddhism
- Topic: Authorized Buddhist Books
- Replies: 28
- Views: 14728
Authorized Buddhist Books
Amito Fo, The following is a list of authorized Buddhist books written by monks that will be updated as necessary. English Works Three Contemplations Toward Buddha Nature ISBN 957-9373-13-2 The Sweet Dews of Chan ISBN 957-9373-15-9 The Sutra of Forty-two Chapters Divulged by the Buddha ISBN 957-9373...
- Tue Sep 28, 2010 5:07 am
- Forum: Shingon
- Topic: The Precept of No Inappropriate Sex
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4977
The Precept of No Inappropriate Sex
Amito Fo, In Buddhism, ultimately the goal is to become a Buddha. Buddha's do not have sex. So I will explain a bit about this Precept (rule) so you can more quickly bcome a Buddha. If you are a Buddhist Monk the rule is simple, No Sex of Any Kind is allowed. This rule is the #1 rule in the Vinaya. ...