tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14737194028699358422024-02-19T23:05:08.156-08:00Daily Teachings of Mahayana BuddhismUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-14477877200386742542013-06-28T22:45:00.003-07:002013-06-28T22:45:59.680-07:00Amitabha Buddha Recitation and Ten Great Vows of Samanthabhadra BodhisattvaMaster Meng Can explains the relationship between Amitabha Buddha Recitation and Ten Great Vows of Samanthabhadra Bodhisattva.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="189" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/vkWeQlVpbbs" width="336"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-373202423226771112013-05-18T23:54:00.001-07:002013-05-18T23:54:04.168-07:00Master Hai Tao explains the verses in Chapter 12 of Ksitigarbha SutraMaster Hong Yi who is a great Mahayana Buddhist Master, has ever stressed on the importance of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva role in daily practice. In this opportunity, Master Hai Tao will explain about this. This video tells you the benefits of seeing and hearing Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and the Sutra. Every Mahayana Buddhist practitioners recite Ksitigarbha Sutra every day, or at least reciting Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Name.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="252" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8iSRjDtZx-w" width="336"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-48837391696862995222012-11-28T10:16:00.002-08:002012-11-28T10:18:03.379-08:00Master Hsuan Hua explains the benefits of reciting Shurangama MantraThe following is a video about the benefits of reciting Shurangama Mantra (Leng Yan Zhou - 楞嚴咒). This mantra is very well-known mantra which has great benefits for those who recite it whether this life or next life. Master Hsuan Hua tells us that the Shurangama Mantra is the most powerful mantra in subduing celestial demons and hereties. Wherever and whenever people recite this mantra, no demons can appear to harm people.<br />
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Amongs all Buddhist mantras, Shurangama Mantra is the longest one and thus there's a saying that "It takes half year to memorize this mantra even though you recite it every day. Shurangama Mantra can increase your wisdom, good roots, blessings and abilities.<br />
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Let's listen to Master Hsuan Hua's complete explanation on Shurangama Dharani.<br />
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If you have ever searched through Youtube for "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva cartoon", you probably has ever watched the Buddhist music video called "Jian Wen Li Yi Pin" which is the verses on chapter 12 of Ksitigarbha Sutra. Below, I've embedded two music videos sung by Qiao An Wu in the her Buddhist music album. Click <a href="http://www.buda.idv.tw/db.asp?node=693" target="_blank">here</a> to go to this Pure Lotus Sound complete music download page.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="276" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/d2ktz3uZOBo" width="368"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-89935499626466474092012-11-16T01:28:00.000-08:002012-11-16T01:32:59.171-08:00Recitation of Medicine Buddha's Name (Chinese version)Bhaisajyaguru Buddha or Medicine Buddha is also a very well-known Buddha among Mahayana Buddhists. This Buddha has 10 Great Vows to help sentient beings in their daily worldly needs and also to save them and guide them in the path of achieving Buddhahood like the Buddha Himself. According to Mahayana Buddhist scripture, Medicine Buddha is in the Eastern Pure Land. He also has a vow to deliver sentient beings to His Pure Land which is usually called as Eastern Lapis Lazuli Pure Land.<br />
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Here's the recitation of Bhaisajyaguru Buddha's Name in Chinese version (南無消災延壽藥師佛)<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="276" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_A8GFdWofNM" width="368"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-51777941294038927342012-11-02T23:43:00.002-07:002012-11-02T23:43:41.480-07:00Buddha Speaks on Healing Diseases Sutra (佛說療痔病經 男聲-漢音)Buddha Speaks on Healing Diseases Sutra (佛說療痔病經 - Fo Shuo Liao Ji Bing Jing) is also a common Buddhist Sutra used for Healing Diseases. The Sutra also contains Dharani or Mantra to be recited for healing diseases purposes. This is a Chinese Mandarin version which you can also download on Youtube from the video below. Remember to recite the Sutra and Mantra with earnest sincerity.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="252" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9-as39V3INw" width="336"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-9663846101978513002012-11-02T23:25:00.001-07:002012-11-02T23:25:42.301-07:00Faye Wong singing Heart Sutra - 王菲现场演唱《心经》Faye Wong (Wang Fei) sings the Heart Sutra on a live tv program. Actually she has ever sung this song before, but this one seems to be newer and more touching than the previous one. She's one of the best Buddhist song singers that I've ever known. The other singers who also sing Buddhist songs are Qi Yu and Meng Ting Wei. In fact, the Heart Sutra has ever sung by many singers from Hong Kong, Taiwan and China. I have ever had a CD of Heart Sutra sung by many artist a few years ago.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="276" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/aDLbKRYcNMo" width="368"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-66679182719483484262012-11-02T23:11:00.000-07:002012-11-02T23:11:36.425-07:00The Life of Sakyamuni Buddha - cartoon versionHave you watched animated cartoon about Buddhism? In fact, there are a lot of Buddhist animated cartoons or movies online for you to watch for free. You can watch on Youtube or other Buddhist sites, but most of them are probably China's websites.<br />
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Below is the full version of animated cartoon about the Life of Siddharta Buddha. From His birth till His Maha Parinibbana. It's about an hour and thirty minutes length of movies. Just a bit of pity that it's only in Chinese version available. No English subtitles.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="276" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eQ9DrdzorFc" width="368"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-6855020222858097302012-10-31T08:08:00.000-07:002012-10-31T08:08:22.053-07:00Why Jet Lee becomes a Buddhist?I believe you know this Chinese martial arts celebrity, Jet Lee (李连杰 - Li Lian Jie). He is a very well-known martial artist in many parts of the world. Not only in Asia, but also in other western countries. Do you know that Jet Lee is a Buddhist follower? This is a Buddhist Forum interview on Jet Lee's view about his life and Buddhism. Let's watch this interview of Jet Lee posted by LifeTV Forum of Venerable Master Hai Tao on Youtube.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-77059574634477419522012-07-26T10:09:00.001-07:002012-07-26T10:09:15.652-07:00Master Guang Qin Introduced Master Chan YunI found another great video about Master Guang Qin (廣欽老和尚). This video has several photos of him with his disciples together with Master Chan Yun (懺雲法師). In this short video, Master Guang Qin introduced and also praised Master Chan Yun.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="252" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lIcolvM9Qqg" width="336"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-34350319791012061372012-07-07T07:52:00.002-07:002012-07-07T07:52:50.345-07:00Da Shi Zhi Pu Sa Nian Fo Yuan Tong Zhang Jiao Du "Maha-Stamaprapta Bodhisattva's Preachment on Being Mindful of the Buddha" (大勢至菩薩念佛圓通章) is a part of the Shurangama Sutra. Here's a complete video with the text which is read by Venerable Hui Ping (慧平法師). You can see the animated cartoon video describing this on my previous blog post.<br />
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Maha-Stamaprapta Bodhisattva is one of the Two Great Bodhisattvas in Western Pure Land, besides Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva. Maha-Stamaprapta Bodhisattva (大勢至菩薩) is the Bodhisattva on the left of Amitabha Buddha. This Great Bodhisattva has taught us how to be mindful of the Buddha in a short passage called "Maha-Stamaprapta Bodhisattva's Preachment on Being Mindful of the Buddha" (大勢至菩薩念佛圓通章).<br />
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Below is a short animated cartoon describing it. I hope this will benefit you and all who see it.Namo Maha-Stamaprapta Bodhisattvaya Mahasattvaya...<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="207" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/pzIxeQuuKrc" width="368"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-41857230118311698322012-07-03T21:29:00.002-07:002012-07-03T21:30:31.940-07:00The Tallest Buddha Statue in the WorldHere's a video of showing us the view around the tallest Buddha Statue in the world, "The Spring Temple Buddha". It's the statue of Vairocana Buddha (毗盧遮那佛). This statue is 153m (503 ft) tall. What a great and magnificent Buddha Statue.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="252" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7OXGM0CArAw" width="336"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-8146533789913630442012-06-05T20:58:00.002-07:002012-06-05T20:58:47.916-07:00Prajna Paramita Hrdaya Sutra - Mandarin RecitationThis is a great video for those who want to learn to recite Heart Sutra or the full name called "Prajna Paramita Hrdaya Sutra. You may find it very useful to learn because the text is highlighted as it is recited. So, it's very useful for beginners to learn this Heart Sutra. This is a Mandarin commonly used version, and mostly used in Daily Chanting in any temples.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="252" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LHV1MQbgK0o" width="336"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-2145023607631975012012-04-12T10:42:00.000-07:002012-04-12T10:42:27.747-07:00Master Guang Qin and his daily life videosThis is a very rare video about Master Guang Qin. Actually, I have been searching for videos about Master Guang Qin on Youtube, but it seems that videos about him are very rare. Only photographs can be found on Google.<br />
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Master Guang Qin is still a well-known great monk to everyone until now. Buddhist followers of all over the world visited him to listen to his sermon and asked him questions about Buddhist practice. Some people said he practised Zen, some people said he practised Pure Land , and others say he practised Zen and Pure Land, but he himself remarked that to him, there is no difference. What a great monk indeed.<br />
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I was so happy that I could see this video although it's only about 10 minutes. From the video, you can see parts of his daily life, <a href="http://namo-amituofuo.blogspot.com/2008/10/master-guang-qin-disciples-and-nails.html" target="_blank">Master Guang Qin and his disciples</a>, his followers and the surroundings of the temple he lived. You can see that he kept on chanting anytime and everywhere. You can also see Master Guang Qin paying homage to the Buddha. He has set a very good example for us as a Buddhist practitioner.<br />
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Perhaps, you won't feel anything if you have never listened to his sermon or advice audio files. But at least, I hope that this video can encourage us to be more diligent in our daily practice, especially those who have benefited a lot from listening to <a href="http://namo-amituofuo.blogspot.com/2008/07/master-guang-qin-advice-on-buddha.html" target="_blank">his advice</a>.<br />
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Be always mindful (recite) Amitabha Buddha's Name.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="258" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-dfsIEfqTRk" width="336"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-2250657365670610772012-01-31T04:06:00.000-08:002012-01-31T04:06:56.347-08:00The Metamorphosis of a Snake EaterIt has been a common practice in China that people eat almost any kinds of animals. If you truly believe in the law of karma, I think you won't eat meat. Some people think that it's nothing about eating meat. Some people just believe that eating meat can affect your health. There are quite lots of documentation whether in text, audio or even videos about meat eating and its effects according to science and also Buddhism.<br />
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Law of Karma is the most basic law in Buddhism. In Mahayana Buddhism, vegetarian concepts have spread wide all over the world which started in China long ago where Emperor Liang ruled China. He widely encouraged all the people in his country to become vegetarians.<br />
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In the past recent years, there's a report on a man who is a snake eater. He has eaten quite lots of snake during his life. And this has become his daily habits in killing snakes and taking their meat for foods. The following real life story of this snake eater is in Chinese language, but by watching the video, I think you can understand a bit. There are some kind souls who helped him by teaching him to repent and recite Ksitigarbha Sutra for his sake. They did "merit transference" to this snake eater man after the recitation of <a href="http://namo-amituofuo.blogspot.com/2008/06/28-benefits-of-ksitigarbha-sutra_18.html" target="_blank">Ksitigarbha Sutra</a>. And what happened in the end? Please sit well and watch attentively.<br />
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I also wish that everyone can have a chance to recite <a href="http://namo-amituofuo.blogspot.com/2011/06/sutra-of-bodhisattva-ksitigarbhas.html" target="_blank">Ksitigarbha Sutra</a> and become a vegetarian. May all beings be well and happy.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="258" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TEx2KmjXDx8" width="336"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-90657287941895897732012-01-19T09:34:00.000-08:002012-01-19T09:34:46.188-08:00A vegetarian cat that can prayDo you believe that a cat can also pray to Buddha? In Buddhism, all sentient beings can attain Buddhahood, including animal. Of course, not in their current lives. But, what the Buddhism taught us is that all beings have the seeds of Buddha, and the process of awakening to Buddhahood may be very long counted in countless eons, through cultivation lives after lives.<br />
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In Korea, there's a cat which can pray and stay in the main hall of the temple praying whole day. It's also a vegetarian cat. Let's watch this video. On this video, Mandarin subtitles are included.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="258" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IPBVxIqhQyU" width="336"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-32512341158451469402012-01-13T08:19:00.000-08:002012-01-13T08:19:17.712-08:00Na Mo Di Zang Wang Pu Sa (Namo Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva)Probably you are also a Buddhist who like Buddhist music. If you do and perhaps you are also looking for continuous chanting of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Name, I would really recommend you this video. The video below contains only the repetitious chanting of "Namo Dizangwangpusa" (南无地藏王菩萨) in Mandarin. It's said by the uploader to be the Serene version of extended chanting of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. I do agree about this. The chanting of this video is by female voice. I hope you will like this video.<br />
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If you want know what benefits do we have if we follow the teachings of Ksitigarbha Sutra, Chanting His Name, Bowing Homage to Him, you may read my previous post (which in fact can be found in Ksitigarbha Sutra) about the <a href="http://namo-amituofuo.blogspot.com/2008/06/28-benefits-of-ksitigarbha-sutra_18.html" target="">28 Benefits of Ksitigarbha Sutra</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-56749369992696041432012-01-01T03:55:00.000-08:002012-01-01T03:55:28.856-08:00Are we getting older? In fact, we are getting nearer to deathTime flies. That's what most people say. Day by day passes quickly. It's another new year. What are you planning?<br />
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The Buddha told us that we are subject to birth, old age, illness and death. When thinking about this seriously, we may find that in fact we are not getting older. We can also say that we are moving towards death. If you are destined to live up to 80 years old. Then you have spent another year of your whole lifespan. Commonly, people will count age they live, think that they are getting older, counting from the time they were born. But, I think wise people will count back (although they don't really know when they are dying). Anyway, to those wise people, they will think that life is precious for cultivation, preparing for death and next life right at the moment when you are alive.<br />
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There's an old saying that I heard when listening to a Buddhist talk. It's "Those who practise the Way, will always keep the word "DEATH" in their minds". This is actually important to everyone. Life is uncertain, but death is certain. You probably may think that you are still young, and don't want to practise Buddhism, but you probably may have past over the half of your whole lifespan. You don't know it, but still need to admit that you are getting closer to death. I really feel pity for those who end their life. If you read Buddhist scriptures, you will know that it's so hard to be reborn even as human beings.<br />
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That's what I would like to share with you today. Wish you all happiness in 2012. May all beings be free from harm and danger. May they take care of themselves happily.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-85963777100593874362011-11-28T20:03:00.000-08:002011-11-28T20:08:02.754-08:00New Japanese Buddhist Movie : 禪 (Zen)Chan or Zen (禪) is a new Japanese Buddhist movie. From the title, you can know that it's all about "Zen" Buddhism. I just found it when I was searching for "新佛教電影". The movie is in Japanese language with English and Chinese subtitles. You can still understand the conversation by just watching the subtitles.<br />
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Well, since it's new Japanese Buddhist movie, I haven't had time to watch, but I think it's a good idea to share this Japanese Zen Buddhism movie with everyone who loves watching Buddhist movies. This is a great movie but very long. The duration of this movie is 127 minutes. So, let's concentrate on watching this Japanese Zen movie.<br />
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Zen is a Buddhist sect that is widely spread in Japan. And perhaps for this reason, they produced this movie. Thinking about the "Japanese Buddhism" also makes me think of a great Buddhist master who traveled hard from China to Japan to teach Buddhism widely. Do you know who I am referring to? It's Master Jian Zhen. There's also a movie about his life and his effort in spreading Buddhism from China to Japan. The title of this movie is "<a href="http://namo-amituofuo.blogspot.com/2011/07/venerable-jian-zhen-jian-zhen-da-he.html">Jian Zhen Da He Shang</a>" or "<a href="http://namo-amituofuo.blogspot.com/2011/07/venerable-jian-zhen-jian-zhen-da-he.html">Venerable Jian Zhen</a>".<br />
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I'm sorry that I'm not able to embed the movie, but it's alright, let's watch this Japanese Buddhist movie by this link.<br />
<a href="http://vod.fjdh.com/MPlay/698/youku.html?playid=youku_1_1">http://vod.fjdh.com/MPlay/698/youku.html?playid=youku_1_1</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-44311981569361095222011-10-11T21:49:00.000-07:002011-10-11T21:49:24.795-07:00Pu Men Pin cartoon ”普門品動畫片“Have you read my earlier post on "<a href="http://namo-amituofuo.blogspot.com/2011/04/universal-gateway-of-avalokitesvara.html">Pu Men Pin</a>" (The Chapter of Universal Door of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva)? I have also posted earlier about the <a href="http://namo-amituofuo.blogspot.com/2011/08/verse-of-pu-men-pin-complete-version-pu.html">Verse of Pu Men Pin</a>. Indeed, it's one of the most commonly recited Sutra in Buddhism. It's actually a chapter of The Lotus Sutra or Saddharma Pundarika Sutra. In Chinese romaji, it's called Miao Fa Lian Hua Jing.<br />
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Pu Men Pin has also been created into cartoon version to make us easier to understand the meaning. The Pu Men Pin cartoon describes the benefits of reciting Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva or Guan Yin Pu Sa. From the cartoon, you will know that the Bodhisattva will react according to our prayers. Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva will save us from danger, answer our prayers for having children, and every kind of harm. Buddhist parents should teach their children to know the virtue of this Bodhisattva and also teach them to recite "Namo Guan Shi Yin Pu Sa" or "Namo Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva".<br />
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There are 8 cartoons here about "The Universal Door of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva". You can click the link below to enter the videos page. After that, click one of the eight images of the cartoons you wish to watch. <a href="http://namo-amituofuo.blogspot.com/2011/10/na-mo-guan-shi-yin-pu-sa-recitation-of.html">Namo Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva</a>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.alcoo.com/works/film/animation/gsy/pmpview.html"><img border="0" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfDG7swNJEVjFDEHQDQIx5_rIxvh6keg3mTPs-rsFQ3OxOJcNJD_eGth-V6_9ZkLdaANuTCfZEd3tYC-YUwLmtUlPSaCDqYL69pHmOsb-QeFH9jiqBXGiPSQroEIVbbdamyQuus19D0s-/s320/Pu+Men+Pin+cartoon.gif" width="320" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-15589629585296918972011-10-11T21:44:00.000-07:002011-10-11T21:47:49.780-07:00Na Mo Guan Shi Yin Pu Sa - the recitation of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva's NameHere are four videos of "Namo Guan Shi Yin Pu Sa" recitation in Mandarin. I think the videos are really amazing. There are so many versions of the recitation of "Guan Yin Pu Sa" Name all over the internet. I just select some of them which I think commonly used in recitation. One of the videos is sung by Master Hai Tao, the founder of <a href="http://lifetv.org.tw/">lifetv.org.tw</a>.<br />
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Let's recite "Namo Guan Shi Yin Pu Sa" together and transfer the merit of this recitation for all of the sentient beings in the universe and for world peace.<br />
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觀世音菩薩的故事<br />
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南無觀世音菩薩 - 寺院版<br />
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南無觀世音菩薩聖號(梵唱)<br />
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南無大悲觀世音菩薩聖號<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="258" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/i0DD8OFlTKg" width="336"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-89452981624217724962011-10-04T03:24:00.000-07:002011-10-04T03:24:43.518-07:00How should a Pure Land follower Practice Amitabha Buddha Recitation?In Mahayana Pure Land Buddhism, Buddha Recitation is the most important thing. Keeping your mind sticking to the Name of <a href="http://namo-amituofuo.blogspot.com/2009/02/amitabha-buddha-compassionate-father-of.html">Amitabha Buddha</a> is really needed. When you are not reciting the Amitabha Buddha's Name, your mind is probably thinking other things. And thus, this mind focus on Buddha has become the determination of being reborn in the Pureland.<br />
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Think this seriously. If you don't take recitation seriously as <a href="http://namo-amituofuo.blogspot.com/2008/07/recite-buddhas-name-while-working.html">a part of your life</a>, how can you be able to recite <a href="http://namo-amituofuo.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-should-buddhist-fellows-face-good.html">Amitabha Buddha</a>'s name near your death moment? This is similar to the situation when a student is facing an examination. If the student doesn't study hard during the normal school days, how can he face the examination and hopes to pass the exam? That's what we call the Practice of <b>Pure Land Buddhism</b>.<br />
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Besides, the <b>FAITH</b> and <b>VOW</b> to be reborn in the Western <a href="http://namo-amituofuo.blogspot.com/2008/07/routine-daily-recitation-of-amitabha.html">Pure Land</a> are also the most important factors. How do you call yourself to have faith if you can't even recite up to a certain number or even increment in number after a certain time. For example, somebody may say I believe in Amitabha Buddha, but if he can't even spend his time in recitation for at least ten thousand times a day, how can you redeem your FAITH?<br />
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In fact, which from what I have learnt, people of the past could recite up to one hundred thousand of "Amitabha" every day. The number is an important factor during your early stage of practice. The more you recite, the more you have confidence. Some people would say that it's the focused mind that counts. Indeed, that really matters. But, I would say that continuously practice of large number of recitation will ensure more to change the scattered mind to a focused mind. How to do you expect to get focused, if you don't even want to focus with that early scattered mind? Remember that nobody is perfect. Only people who strive hard on practice will reach perfection in a skill.<br />
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Another thing is the <b>VOW</b>. Every Pure Land Practitioner should vow to be reborn in Amitabha Buddha's Western Pure Land. And this vow is the main factor that keeps you to keep on recite Amitabha Buddha's Name. The Vow also shows you how much Faith you have in Buddha, the Pure Land, and the Buddha's Vow on Welcoming you to His Pure Land on your death crucial moment. Practitioners also should set the Vow to be reborn in Western Pure Land in the form of Buddha Recitation number daily. How many times of Amitabha Buddha recitation do you recite in a day? Is it 10,000 times? Or more than that number? Many <a href="http://namo-amituofuo.blogspot.com/2008/07/master-guang-qin.html">Pure Land Masters</a> have suggested that the recitation should reach the number up to 100,000 times a day. At least, start with 10,000 times every day without any absence. Some even stressed that if you have set your <a href="http://namo-amituofuo.blogspot.com/2008/07/master-guang-qin-advice-on-buddha.html">recitation</a> target to 10,000 times a day, you must finish it before you go to bed, even if you are tired or sleepy. To reach this target daily and to keep it going on and on for years (up to 20 years above until the end of your life), recitation should be starts from the morning. This is because your mind will be in the best condition after a night rest.<br />
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Although number of recitation is stressed repeatedly, also try to focus the mind on recitation. After a long period of recitation (take 20 years as example), the scattered and vexed mind will set down to a calmer mind which mean you have the ability to control your anger, greed, worry and other mind disturbance. Gradually, you will also recite Amitabha Buddha's Name in your heart even if you don't realize it at all. At that stage, you are reciting Amitabha Buddha's Name all the time. Then, you'll of course have the real confidence to be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Amitabha Buddha.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473719402869935842.post-4011300108405790232011-10-01T04:30:00.000-07:002011-10-01T04:30:10.583-07:00How should Buddhist fellows face good and bad situations?In everyone's daily life, there are good and bad times. Good and bad situations will just come to you without invitation. The situations can be others' manner towards you, their speech towards you and also how they see you. You probably care too much about others.<br />
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In fact, you should do your best to live in a proper way. Setting good examples for others is not an easy thing. Sometimes, you probably have done your best towards others, but they just ignore you. Don't take this too hard in yourself as you are just making yourself in sufferings. The Buddha has taught us to watch our mind, speech and actions in everyday life, because we can easily hurt others by our speech or actions, perhaps by thinking bad about others, we will also influence them through our mind indirectly.<br />
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Then how should we face good and bad situations? When good situations come to you, don't let your greed arise. Let's learn to curb our arise. For example, when you are earning more today, don't let your greed grows by thinking to earn more. Be always contented and grateful with what you have today and always do your best, always make good use of the good situation like donating a little money to the needy. Or you can use your earning to support the reprinting of Buddhist books or sutras.<br />
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When bad situations come to you, don't let your anger or hatred arise. Let's learn to let go and forgive others. Remember that you yourself are also imperfect, how can you expect others to be perfect when somebody has done bad to you. Also remember the law of karma. Buddhism is a teaching about present life, past life and future life. So, we should think that perhaps we have done wrong before. Moreover, throwing anger or hatred will only make things worse. Don't dwell in sadness. Learn to let go.<br />
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The Pureland Mahayana Buddhism stress on reciting "Namo Amitabha Buddhaya" (Namo Amituofuo) or just Amitabha (Amituofuo). This should be done by Pureland followers when facing good and bad situations. They keep on such recitation to keep their mind in Pure state and vow to be reborn in Western Pureland. That's how they face good and bad situations.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com