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QUOTE–Precepts

Strictly abide by the precepts and disciplinary rules of Buddhism.
H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III
“Learning From Buddha”

August 5, 2018

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"Old Tree." painting by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III

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Taking Refuge & Receiving Precepts

To become a Buddhist, you take refuge in the Buddha, His teachings or the Dharma, and those who have become holy beings or the Sangha. You may either follow the Lesser Vehicle path of the Sravakas (Theravada or Elders)...

July 22, 2018

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The Metaphor of the Poisonous Snake: Is this Eliminating Evil & Supporting Good or Assisting Evil & Destroying Good?

Island. Chen Yigu posted a story about how a poisonous snake came to a isolated island that was guarded by an elderly man. One day when the guardian was away, the evil snake created havoc by eating the many birds that...

July 15, 2018

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QUOTE–Eleven Principles

In the introduction to H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha’s book “Learning From Buddha,” the Buddha Master tells us that we should: Stay far away from feudal superstition, strange or heretically induced...

May 8, 2018

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Why Are the Precepts Important? Evil Views #3, #5, #11, & #20

To be a true Buddhist practitioner, you must adhere to any precepts you may have received. This is true no matter which sect you follow within the Theravada, Mahayana, or Vajrayana, AND you need to abide by all of the...

May 8, 2018

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