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MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA In the Surangama Sutra, it says that Aniruddha, the Arhat greatest with heavenly vision sees our section of the world system (i.e. Earth in the Milky Way) to be like an Amla fruit in his palm. ABOUT | MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA Why the name? One should not mistaken the finger, which only serves as a guide, that points at the moon, which represents the truth, to be the moon itself. To see the truth, one has to see beyond t
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Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. INFERNAL AFFAIRS I & 2 : BUDDHIST MOVIE REVIEW : MOONPOINTER The opening and closing sutra sequences in Infernal Affaris I & II are grim warnings and reminders of the karmic destinies of many of the characters in the trilogy, telling of the hellish lives they lead through self and mutual deceit, fear and hatred, leaving us tospeculate how
SIGNIFICANCE OF WATER IN BUDDHISM Significance of Water in Buddhism. The offering of water at Buddhist shrines symbolises the aspiration to cultivate the virtues of calmness, clarity and purity with our body, speech and mind. It reminds us to diligently cleanse ourselves of our spiritual defilements of attachment, aversion and delusion through the generating of generosity THE PLASTIC BAG SCENE One of the most memorable films ever is a film in a film – in the movie ‘American Beauty’ called by fans as ‘the plastic bag scene’. As commented by the young filmmaker in the story, who shot it Ricky Fitts: You want to see the most beautiful thing I’ve ever filmed?It was one of those days when it’s a minute away from snowing and there’s this electricity in the air, you can STONEPEACE : MOONPOINTER BUDDHIST BLOG Stonepeace Old Archives Page 1 of 27 Wednessday, December 17, 2003 Note on Archives Please see http://www.moonpointer.com/stonepeace/archive1.htm for the newarchives
WHY AVOID THE FIVE PUNGENT ROOTS? Answer: They avoid these ‘five pungent roots’ (even if seen as ‘aromatic’ by some) as the Buddha taught in the Surangama Sutra that when eaten cooked, they can have aphrodisiac effects that increase craving for sense pleasures, distracting them from progress in spiritual practices such as meditation; and when eaten raw, theycan cause
RECYCLING : DHARMA BOOKS Recycling : Dharma Books. Below is some traditional Vajrayana advice on how to dispose Dharma books that have become too old or damaged for re-circulation. (Yes, ideally, such books should be ‘recycled’ for reuse by others as much a possible – before being disposed.) – ‘If it is necessary to dispose of written Dharma materials, they SIGNIFICANCE OF CLOCKWISE CIRCUMAMBULATION In the Buddhist tradition, clockwise circumambulation is a sign of respect; a number of sutras describe disciples doing three clockwise circumambulations of the Buddha and prostrating to him before requesting teachings. (The word ‘clockwise’ is an adaptation of an earlier term translated from Sanskrit as ‘sunwise.’) MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA In the Surangama Sutra, it says that Aniruddha, the Arhat greatest with heavenly vision sees our section of the world system (i.e. Earth in the Milky Way) to be like an Amla fruit in his palm. ABOUT | MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA Why the name? One should not mistaken the finger, which only serves as a guide, that points at the moon, which represents the truth, to be the moon itself. To see the truth, one has to see beyond tBE YOUR BEST NOW
Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. INFERNAL AFFAIRS I & 2 : BUDDHIST MOVIE REVIEW : MOONPOINTER The opening and closing sutra sequences in Infernal Affaris I & II are grim warnings and reminders of the karmic destinies of many of the characters in the trilogy, telling of the hellish lives they lead through self and mutual deceit, fear and hatred, leaving us tospeculate how
SIGNIFICANCE OF WATER IN BUDDHISM Significance of Water in Buddhism. The offering of water at Buddhist shrines symbolises the aspiration to cultivate the virtues of calmness, clarity and purity with our body, speech and mind. It reminds us to diligently cleanse ourselves of our spiritual defilements of attachment, aversion and delusion through the generating of generosity THE PLASTIC BAG SCENE One of the most memorable films ever is a film in a film – in the movie ‘American Beauty’ called by fans as ‘the plastic bag scene’. As commented by the young filmmaker in the story, who shot it Ricky Fitts: You want to see the most beautiful thing I’ve ever filmed?It was one of those days when it’s a minute away from snowing and there’s this electricity in the air, you can STONEPEACE : MOONPOINTER BUDDHIST BLOG Stonepeace Old Archives Page 1 of 27 Wednessday, December 17, 2003 Note on Archives Please see http://www.moonpointer.com/stonepeace/archive1.htm for the newarchives
WHY AVOID THE FIVE PUNGENT ROOTS? Answer: They avoid these ‘five pungent roots’ (even if seen as ‘aromatic’ by some) as the Buddha taught in the Surangama Sutra that when eaten cooked, they can have aphrodisiac effects that increase craving for sense pleasures, distracting them from progress in spiritual practices such as meditation; and when eaten raw, theycan cause
RECYCLING : DHARMA BOOKS Recycling : Dharma Books. Below is some traditional Vajrayana advice on how to dispose Dharma books that have become too old or damaged for re-circulation. (Yes, ideally, such books should be ‘recycled’ for reuse by others as much a possible – before being disposed.) – ‘If it is necessary to dispose of written Dharma materials, they SIGNIFICANCE OF CLOCKWISE CIRCUMAMBULATION In the Buddhist tradition, clockwise circumambulation is a sign of respect; a number of sutras describe disciples doing three clockwise circumambulations of the Buddha and prostrating to him before requesting teachings. (The word ‘clockwise’ is an adaptation of an earlier term translated from Sanskrit as ‘sunwise.’) STORIES | MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA Dedication : Super Short Story #727 This story and poem is dedicated to you,who have yet to read it,yet are reading it too,because others must have read it already,to whom it was dedicated CHANGE YOURSELF TO CHANGE YOUR SITUATION When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. – Viktor Frankl Changing of ourselves begins at the most fundamental level, of thought and mindfulness of Buddha doeswonders.
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Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. INFERNAL AFFAIRS I & 2 : BUDDHIST MOVIE REVIEW : MOONPOINTER The opening and closing sutra sequences in Infernal Affaris I & II are grim warnings and reminders of the karmic destinies of many of the characters in the trilogy, telling of the hellish lives they lead through self and mutual deceit, fear and hatred, leaving us tospeculate how
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Visit the post for more. Share This. Album : Hong Kong RECYCLING : DHARMA BOOKS Recycling : Dharma Books. Below is some traditional Vajrayana advice on how to dispose Dharma books that have become too old or damaged for re-circulation. (Yes, ideally, such books should be ‘recycled’ for reuse by others as much a possible – before being disposed.) – ‘If it is necessary to dispose of written Dharma materials, they WHY BALANCE GOOD AND EVIL? Good is the cause and evil the condition. When there is no good, there is no evil. Can we practice with opposite-minded people? The best illustration is in the Avatamsaka Sutra (è 嚴經)善財童å 五å ä¸‰å ƒSudhana (善財童å ) visited 53 teachers from all walks of life not just like-minded people STONEPEACE : MOONPOINTER BUDDHIST BLOG Stonepeace Old Archives Page 1 of 27 Wednessday, December 17, 2003 Note on Archives Please see http://www.moonpointer.com/stonepeace/archive1.htm for the newarchives
KARMA GHOST : BUDDHIST MOVIE REVIEW : MOONPOINTER Sundance Online Film Festival Audience Award Winner 2002 Karma Ghost A darkly humorous story about the accumulative effects of bad karma.Director: Billy
THE BUDDHA’S REAL VIEWS ON MEAT-EATING The next morning, having prepared the meat at the nunnery, she went to where the Buddha was living to offer it to him. A monk, on behalf of the Buddha, accepted the offering and said she had pleased the Buddha. It is clear that the Buddha ate meat; otherwise the MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA In the Surangama Sutra, it says that Aniruddha, the Arhat greatest with heavenly vision sees our section of the world system (i.e. Earth in the Milky Way) to be like an Amla fruit in his palm. ABOUT | MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA Why the name? One should not mistaken the finger, which only serves as a guide, that points at the moon, which represents the truth, to be the moon itself. To see the truth, one has to see beyond tBE YOUR BEST NOW
Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. INFERNAL AFFAIRS I & 2 : BUDDHIST MOVIE REVIEW : MOONPOINTER The opening and closing sutra sequences in Infernal Affaris I & II are grim warnings and reminders of the karmic destinies of many of the characters in the trilogy, telling of the hellish lives they lead through self and mutual deceit, fear and hatred, leaving us tospeculate how
THE PLASTIC BAG SCENE One of the most memorable films ever is a film in a film – in the movie ‘American Beauty’ called by fans as ‘the plastic bag scene’. As commented by the young filmmaker in the story, who shot it Ricky Fitts: You want to see the most beautiful thing I’ve ever filmed?It was one of those days when it’s a minute away from snowing and there’s this electricity in the air, you can SIGNIFICANCE OF WATER IN BUDDHISM Significance of Water in Buddhism. The offering of water at Buddhist shrines symbolises the aspiration to cultivate the virtues of calmness, clarity and purity with our body, speech and mind. It reminds us to diligently cleanse ourselves of our spiritual defilements of attachment, aversion and delusion through the generating of generosity STONEPEACE : MOONPOINTER BUDDHIST BLOG Stonepeace Old Archives Page 1 of 27 Wednessday, December 17, 2003 Note on Archives Please see http://www.moonpointer.com/stonepeace/archive1.htm for the newarchives
WHY AVOID THE FIVE PUNGENT ROOTS? Answer: They avoid these ‘five pungent roots’ (even if seen as ‘aromatic’ by some) as the Buddha taught in the Surangama Sutra that when eaten cooked, they can have aphrodisiac effects that increase craving for sense pleasures, distracting them from progress in spiritual practices such as meditation; and when eaten raw, theycan cause
RECYCLING : DHARMA BOOKS Recycling : Dharma Books. Below is some traditional Vajrayana advice on how to dispose Dharma books that have become too old or damaged for re-circulation. (Yes, ideally, such books should be ‘recycled’ for reuse by others as much a possible – before being disposed.) – ‘If it is necessary to dispose of written Dharma materials, they SIGNIFICANCE OF CLOCKWISE CIRCUMAMBULATION In the Buddhist tradition, clockwise circumambulation is a sign of respect; a number of sutras describe disciples doing three clockwise circumambulations of the Buddha and prostrating to him before requesting teachings. (The word ‘clockwise’ is an adaptation of an earlier term translated from Sanskrit as ‘sunwise.’) MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA In the Surangama Sutra, it says that Aniruddha, the Arhat greatest with heavenly vision sees our section of the world system (i.e. Earth in the Milky Way) to be like an Amla fruit in his palm. ABOUT | MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA Why the name? One should not mistaken the finger, which only serves as a guide, that points at the moon, which represents the truth, to be the moon itself. To see the truth, one has to see beyond tBE YOUR BEST NOW
Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. INFERNAL AFFAIRS I & 2 : BUDDHIST MOVIE REVIEW : MOONPOINTER The opening and closing sutra sequences in Infernal Affaris I & II are grim warnings and reminders of the karmic destinies of many of the characters in the trilogy, telling of the hellish lives they lead through self and mutual deceit, fear and hatred, leaving us tospeculate how
THE PLASTIC BAG SCENE One of the most memorable films ever is a film in a film – in the movie ‘American Beauty’ called by fans as ‘the plastic bag scene’. As commented by the young filmmaker in the story, who shot it Ricky Fitts: You want to see the most beautiful thing I’ve ever filmed?It was one of those days when it’s a minute away from snowing and there’s this electricity in the air, you can SIGNIFICANCE OF WATER IN BUDDHISM Significance of Water in Buddhism. The offering of water at Buddhist shrines symbolises the aspiration to cultivate the virtues of calmness, clarity and purity with our body, speech and mind. It reminds us to diligently cleanse ourselves of our spiritual defilements of attachment, aversion and delusion through the generating of generosity STONEPEACE : MOONPOINTER BUDDHIST BLOG Stonepeace Old Archives Page 1 of 27 Wednessday, December 17, 2003 Note on Archives Please see http://www.moonpointer.com/stonepeace/archive1.htm for the newarchives
WHY AVOID THE FIVE PUNGENT ROOTS? Answer: They avoid these ‘five pungent roots’ (even if seen as ‘aromatic’ by some) as the Buddha taught in the Surangama Sutra that when eaten cooked, they can have aphrodisiac effects that increase craving for sense pleasures, distracting them from progress in spiritual practices such as meditation; and when eaten raw, theycan cause
RECYCLING : DHARMA BOOKS Recycling : Dharma Books. Below is some traditional Vajrayana advice on how to dispose Dharma books that have become too old or damaged for re-circulation. (Yes, ideally, such books should be ‘recycled’ for reuse by others as much a possible – before being disposed.) – ‘If it is necessary to dispose of written Dharma materials, they SIGNIFICANCE OF CLOCKWISE CIRCUMAMBULATION In the Buddhist tradition, clockwise circumambulation is a sign of respect; a number of sutras describe disciples doing three clockwise circumambulations of the Buddha and prostrating to him before requesting teachings. (The word ‘clockwise’ is an adaptation of an earlier term translated from Sanskrit as ‘sunwise.’) STORIES | MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA Dedication : Super Short Story #727 This story and poem is dedicated to you,who have yet to read it,yet are reading it too,because others must have read it already,to whom it was dedicatedFAIL TO SUCCEED
Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. CHANGE YOURSELF TO CHANGE YOUR SITUATION When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. – Viktor Frankl Changing of ourselves begins at the most fundamental level, of thought and mindfulness of Buddha doeswonders.
INFERNAL AFFAIRS I & 2 : BUDDHIST MOVIE REVIEW : MOONPOINTER The opening and closing sutra sequences in Infernal Affaris I & II are grim warnings and reminders of the karmic destinies of many of the characters in the trilogy, telling of the hellish lives they lead through self and mutual deceit, fear and hatred, leaving us tospeculate how
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Visit the post for more. Share This. Album : Hong Kong WHY BALANCE GOOD AND EVIL? Good is the cause and evil the condition. When there is no good, there is no evil. Can we practice with opposite-minded people? The best illustration is in the Avatamsaka Sutra (è 嚴經)善財童å 五å ä¸‰å ƒSudhana (善財童å ) visited 53 teachers from all walks of life not just like-minded people RECYCLING : DHARMA BOOKS Recycling : Dharma Books. Below is some traditional Vajrayana advice on how to dispose Dharma books that have become too old or damaged for re-circulation. (Yes, ideally, such books should be ‘recycled’ for reuse by others as much a possible – before being disposed.) – ‘If it is necessary to dispose of written Dharma materials, they STONEPEACE : MOONPOINTER BUDDHIST BLOG Stonepeace Old Archives Page 1 of 27 Wednessday, December 17, 2003 Note on Archives Please see http://www.moonpointer.com/stonepeace/archive1.htm for the newarchives
KARMA GHOST : BUDDHIST MOVIE REVIEW : MOONPOINTER Sundance Online Film Festival Audience Award Winner 2002 Karma Ghost A darkly humorous story about the accumulative effects of bad karma.Director: Billy
THE BUDDHA’S REAL VIEWS ON MEAT-EATING The next morning, having prepared the meat at the nunnery, she went to where the Buddha was living to offer it to him. A monk, on behalf of the Buddha, accepted the offering and said she had pleased the Buddha. It is clear that the Buddha ate meat; otherwise the MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA In the Surangama Sutra, it says that Aniruddha, the Arhat greatest with heavenly vision sees our section of the world system (i.e. Earth in the Milky Way) to be like an Amla fruit in his palm. ABOUT | MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA Why the name? One should not mistaken the finger, which only serves as a guide, that points at the moon, which represents the truth, to be the moon itself. To see the truth, one has to see beyond tBE YOUR BEST NOW
Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. INFERNAL AFFAIRS I & 2 : BUDDHIST MOVIE REVIEW : MOONPOINTER The opening and closing sutra sequences in Infernal Affaris I & II are grim warnings and reminders of the karmic destinies of many of the characters in the trilogy, telling of the hellish lives they lead through self and mutual deceit, fear and hatred, leaving us tospeculate how
THE PLASTIC BAG SCENE One of the most memorable films ever is a film in a film – in the movie ‘American Beauty’ called by fans as ‘the plastic bag scene’. As commented by the young filmmaker in the story, who shot it Ricky Fitts: You want to see the most beautiful thing I’ve ever filmed?It was one of those days when it’s a minute away from snowing and there’s this electricity in the air, you can SIGNIFICANCE OF WATER IN BUDDHISM Significance of Water in Buddhism. The offering of water at Buddhist shrines symbolises the aspiration to cultivate the virtues of calmness, clarity and purity with our body, speech and mind. It reminds us to diligently cleanse ourselves of our spiritual defilements of attachment, aversion and delusion through the generating of generosity STONEPEACE : MOONPOINTER BUDDHIST BLOG Stonepeace Old Archives Page 1 of 27 Wednessday, December 17, 2003 Note on Archives Please see http://www.moonpointer.com/stonepeace/archive1.htm for the newarchives
WHY AVOID THE FIVE PUNGENT ROOTS? Answer: They avoid these ‘five pungent roots’ (even if seen as ‘aromatic’ by some) as the Buddha taught in the Surangama Sutra that when eaten cooked, they can have aphrodisiac effects that increase craving for sense pleasures, distracting them from progress in spiritual practices such as meditation; and when eaten raw, theycan cause
RECYCLING : DHARMA BOOKS Recycling : Dharma Books. Below is some traditional Vajrayana advice on how to dispose Dharma books that have become too old or damaged for re-circulation. (Yes, ideally, such books should be ‘recycled’ for reuse by others as much a possible – before being disposed.) – ‘If it is necessary to dispose of written Dharma materials, they SIGNIFICANCE OF CLOCKWISE CIRCUMAMBULATION In the Buddhist tradition, clockwise circumambulation is a sign of respect; a number of sutras describe disciples doing three clockwise circumambulations of the Buddha and prostrating to him before requesting teachings. (The word ‘clockwise’ is an adaptation of an earlier term translated from Sanskrit as ‘sunwise.’) MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA In the Surangama Sutra, it says that Aniruddha, the Arhat greatest with heavenly vision sees our section of the world system (i.e. Earth in the Milky Way) to be like an Amla fruit in his palm. ABOUT | MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA Why the name? One should not mistaken the finger, which only serves as a guide, that points at the moon, which represents the truth, to be the moon itself. To see the truth, one has to see beyond tBE YOUR BEST NOW
Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. INFERNAL AFFAIRS I & 2 : BUDDHIST MOVIE REVIEW : MOONPOINTER The opening and closing sutra sequences in Infernal Affaris I & II are grim warnings and reminders of the karmic destinies of many of the characters in the trilogy, telling of the hellish lives they lead through self and mutual deceit, fear and hatred, leaving us tospeculate how
THE PLASTIC BAG SCENE One of the most memorable films ever is a film in a film – in the movie ‘American Beauty’ called by fans as ‘the plastic bag scene’. As commented by the young filmmaker in the story, who shot it Ricky Fitts: You want to see the most beautiful thing I’ve ever filmed?It was one of those days when it’s a minute away from snowing and there’s this electricity in the air, you can SIGNIFICANCE OF WATER IN BUDDHISM Significance of Water in Buddhism. The offering of water at Buddhist shrines symbolises the aspiration to cultivate the virtues of calmness, clarity and purity with our body, speech and mind. It reminds us to diligently cleanse ourselves of our spiritual defilements of attachment, aversion and delusion through the generating of generosity STONEPEACE : MOONPOINTER BUDDHIST BLOG Stonepeace Old Archives Page 1 of 27 Wednessday, December 17, 2003 Note on Archives Please see http://www.moonpointer.com/stonepeace/archive1.htm for the newarchives
WHY AVOID THE FIVE PUNGENT ROOTS? Answer: They avoid these ‘five pungent roots’ (even if seen as ‘aromatic’ by some) as the Buddha taught in the Surangama Sutra that when eaten cooked, they can have aphrodisiac effects that increase craving for sense pleasures, distracting them from progress in spiritual practices such as meditation; and when eaten raw, theycan cause
RECYCLING : DHARMA BOOKS Recycling : Dharma Books. Below is some traditional Vajrayana advice on how to dispose Dharma books that have become too old or damaged for re-circulation. (Yes, ideally, such books should be ‘recycled’ for reuse by others as much a possible – before being disposed.) – ‘If it is necessary to dispose of written Dharma materials, they SIGNIFICANCE OF CLOCKWISE CIRCUMAMBULATION In the Buddhist tradition, clockwise circumambulation is a sign of respect; a number of sutras describe disciples doing three clockwise circumambulations of the Buddha and prostrating to him before requesting teachings. (The word ‘clockwise’ is an adaptation of an earlier term translated from Sanskrit as ‘sunwise.’) STORIES | MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA Dedication : Super Short Story #727 This story and poem is dedicated to you,who have yet to read it,yet are reading it too,because others must have read it already,to whom it was dedicatedFAIL TO SUCCEED
Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. CHANGE YOURSELF TO CHANGE YOUR SITUATION When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. – Viktor Frankl Changing of ourselves begins at the most fundamental level, of thought and mindfulness of Buddha doeswonders.
INFERNAL AFFAIRS I & 2 : BUDDHIST MOVIE REVIEW : MOONPOINTER The opening and closing sutra sequences in Infernal Affaris I & II are grim warnings and reminders of the karmic destinies of many of the characters in the trilogy, telling of the hellish lives they lead through self and mutual deceit, fear and hatred, leaving us tospeculate how
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Visit the post for more. Share This. Album : Hong Kong WHY BALANCE GOOD AND EVIL? Good is the cause and evil the condition. When there is no good, there is no evil. Can we practice with opposite-minded people? The best illustration is in the Avatamsaka Sutra (è 嚴經)善財童å 五å ä¸‰å ƒSudhana (善財童å ) visited 53 teachers from all walks of life not just like-minded people RECYCLING : DHARMA BOOKS Recycling : Dharma Books. Below is some traditional Vajrayana advice on how to dispose Dharma books that have become too old or damaged for re-circulation. (Yes, ideally, such books should be ‘recycled’ for reuse by others as much a possible – before being disposed.) – ‘If it is necessary to dispose of written Dharma materials, they STONEPEACE : MOONPOINTER BUDDHIST BLOG Stonepeace Old Archives Page 1 of 27 Wednessday, December 17, 2003 Note on Archives Please see http://www.moonpointer.com/stonepeace/archive1.htm for the newarchives
KARMA GHOST : BUDDHIST MOVIE REVIEW : MOONPOINTER Sundance Online Film Festival Audience Award Winner 2002 Karma Ghost A darkly humorous story about the accumulative effects of bad karma.Director: Billy
THE BUDDHA’S REAL VIEWS ON MEAT-EATING The next morning, having prepared the meat at the nunnery, she went to where the Buddha was living to offer it to him. A monk, on behalf of the Buddha, accepted the offering and said she had pleased the Buddha. It is clear that the Buddha ate meat; otherwise the MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA In the Surangama Sutra, it says that Aniruddha, the Arhat greatest with heavenly vision sees our section of the world system (i.e. Earth in the Milky Way) to be like an Amla fruit in his palm. ABOUT | MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA Why the name? One should not mistaken the finger, which only serves as a guide, that points at the moon, which represents the truth, to be the moon itself. To see the truth, one has to see beyond t STORIES | MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA Dedication : Super Short Story #727 This story and poem is dedicated to you,who have yet to read it,yet are reading it too,because others must have read it already,to whom it was dedicatedBE YOUR BEST NOW
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Borobudur-Buddha Borobudur-Balustrade Borobudur-Miniature Borobudur-Relief Borobudur-Stupa Borobudur-Scenery Borobudur-Misc THE PLASTIC BAG SCENE One of the most memorable films ever is a film in a film – in the movie ‘American Beauty’ called by fans as ‘the plastic bag scene’. As commented by the young filmmaker in the story, who shot it Ricky Fitts: You want to see the most beautiful thing I’ve ever filmed?It was one of those days when it’s a minute away from snowing and there’s this electricity in the air, you can RECYCLING : DHARMA BOOKS Recycling : Dharma Books. Below is some traditional Vajrayana advice on how to dispose Dharma books that have become too old or damaged for re-circulation. (Yes, ideally, such books should be ‘recycled’ for reuse by others as much a possible – before being disposed.) – ‘If it is necessary to dispose of written Dharma materials, they SIGNIFICANCE OF WATER IN BUDDHISM Significance of Water in Buddhism. The offering of water at Buddhist shrines symbolises the aspiration to cultivate the virtues of calmness, clarity and purity with our body, speech and mind. It reminds us to diligently cleanse ourselves of our spiritual defilements of attachment, aversion and delusion through the generating of generosity WHY AVOID THE FIVE PUNGENT ROOTS? Answer: They avoid these ‘five pungent roots’ (even if seen as ‘aromatic’ by some) as the Buddha taught in the Surangama Sutra that when eaten cooked, they can have aphrodisiac effects that increase craving for sense pleasures, distracting them from progress in spiritual practices such as meditation; and when eaten raw, theycan cause
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Green Buddhism - moonpointer.com MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA In the Surangama Sutra, it says that Aniruddha, the Arhat greatest with heavenly vision sees our section of the world system (i.e. Earth in the Milky Way) to be like an Amla fruit in his palm. ABOUT | MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA Why the name? One should not mistaken the finger, which only serves as a guide, that points at the moon, which represents the truth, to be the moon itself. To see the truth, one has to see beyond t STORIES | MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA Dedication : Super Short Story #727 This story and poem is dedicated to you,who have yet to read it,yet are reading it too,because others must have read it already,to whom it was dedicatedBE YOUR BEST NOW
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Borobudur-Buddha Borobudur-Balustrade Borobudur-Miniature Borobudur-Relief Borobudur-Stupa Borobudur-Scenery Borobudur-Misc THE PLASTIC BAG SCENE One of the most memorable films ever is a film in a film – in the movie ‘American Beauty’ called by fans as ‘the plastic bag scene’. As commented by the young filmmaker in the story, who shot it Ricky Fitts: You want to see the most beautiful thing I’ve ever filmed?It was one of those days when it’s a minute away from snowing and there’s this electricity in the air, you can RECYCLING : DHARMA BOOKS Recycling : Dharma Books. Below is some traditional Vajrayana advice on how to dispose Dharma books that have become too old or damaged for re-circulation. (Yes, ideally, such books should be ‘recycled’ for reuse by others as much a possible – before being disposed.) – ‘If it is necessary to dispose of written Dharma materials, they SIGNIFICANCE OF WATER IN BUDDHISM Significance of Water in Buddhism. The offering of water at Buddhist shrines symbolises the aspiration to cultivate the virtues of calmness, clarity and purity with our body, speech and mind. It reminds us to diligently cleanse ourselves of our spiritual defilements of attachment, aversion and delusion through the generating of generosity WHY AVOID THE FIVE PUNGENT ROOTS? Answer: They avoid these ‘five pungent roots’ (even if seen as ‘aromatic’ by some) as the Buddha taught in the Surangama Sutra that when eaten cooked, they can have aphrodisiac effects that increase craving for sense pleasures, distracting them from progress in spiritual practices such as meditation; and when eaten raw, theycan cause
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Green Buddhism - moonpointer.com MOVIES | MOONPOINTER : BUDDHIST BLOG OF EVERYDAY DHARMA The following few posts are with thoughts inspired by ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee (as adapted and illustrated by Fred Fordham). Above is a key quote from the book, and a still from themovie version.
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Post X’mas plus pre-CNY lighting overkill in the heartland, by adding red lanterns. Truth is, CNY has never been about night lights. What a waste of energy amidst the climate crisis.ALBUM : BOROBUDUR
wow, great pictures it reminds me to jogja and magelang i will make sure to visit jogja and magelang next july! i miss mendut andborobudur
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Hi guys, just came across your very nice collection. Was the trip done in early November? Like the mood of the pics. You must have done very good planning to cover so many places in 9 days. WHY BALANCE GOOD AND EVIL? Good is the cause and evil the condition. When there is no good, there is no evil. Can we practice with opposite-minded people? The best illustration is in the Avatamsaka Sutra (è 嚴經)善財童å 五å ä¸‰å ƒSudhana (善財童å ) visited 53 teachers from all walks of life not just like-minded people WHAT DO ROBES REPRESENT? Please have the wisdom to ask where your donations go to when you contribute to charities – because this protects the integrity of the organisation and the good will of other donors. Do remember this – monastic robes represent the noble and sincere quest for truth and goodness. It is irresponsible as donors to give blindly too.GREEN BUDDHISM
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BE BRAVE TO SEEK HEL...posted by Karma
From ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse’ by Charlie Mackesy: Be brave to seek help when needed, so as to not give uphelping...
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From ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse’ by Charlie Mackesy: Grow in Loving-Kindness and Compassion to be a successfulhuman...
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Mar17
GO HOME
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From ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse’ by Charlie Mackesy: If home is where the heart is,and the heart of our heartsis our Buddha-nature,to get homeis to return to our Buddha-nature,and mindfulness of Buddhato reach Amituofo’s Pure Landis the easiest wayto do...
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Mar17
TAKE CONTROL
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DIOGENES’ CUP
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‘Diogenes standing to right, holding his cloak together with one hand and his cup in front of him with the other, looking round to left where a young boy is kneeling, drinking from his cupped hand at a puddle in the ground, about to throw his cup away seeing that the boyis more frugal...
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SAY: DHARMAGRAM #389posted by Karma
Say: Dharmagram #389 From ‘A Beginner’s Guide To Japan:Observations And Provocations’by Pico...»
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BILLIONS: DHARMAGRAM...posted by Karma
Billions: Dharmagram #388From ‘Yes Ve-Gan! : A Blueprint For Vegan Living’by Selene...»
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Mar03
BODHI: DHARMAGRAM #3...posted by Karma
Bodhi: Dharmagram #387May all have at least minor awakenings wherever you go, even if on a stroll:...»
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Mar03
BLUE: DHARMAGRAM #38...posted by Karma
Blue: Dharmagram #386Make no mistake:青 =...»
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CLOUD: DHARMAGRAM #3...posted by Karma
Cloud: Dharmagram #385That which glows withinmakes that glow...»
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LIGHT: DHARMAGRAM #3...posted by Karma
Light: Dharmagram #384No light without darkness.No darkness without...»
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Jan31
MIX: SUPER SHORT STO...posted by Karma
Mix: Super Short Story #703 He likes songsthat sing of bleak darkness…and the light of hopethat nevertheless shines...»
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Jan31
CYCLE: SUPER SHORT S...posted by Karma
Cycle: Super Short Story #702 She quickly saw the cyclical natureof mundane work for fleeting joys,and sought to break free witha spiritual quest for lasting...»
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Jan31
CLASSIC: SUPER SHORT...posted by Karma
Classic: Super Short Story #701 His classic goal was to create classic beneficial worksas classic lasting...»
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Jan31
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Charity: Super Short Story #700 His challenge is to do as much charity as possible in time,to spend every last cent,to help many others before death,to personally die as poor as possible,without needing others’...»
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Jan31
DECISION: SUPER SHOR...posted by Karma
Decision: Super Short Story #699 He thought it was amazingthat anyone could live a life,which is but a seriesof decisions and actions,that still lead to bitter disappointmentin the end.Should there not bechange of mind and reaction in time,to change the ending in...»
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Dec20
MISTAKE: SUPER SHORT...posted by Karma
Mistake: Super Short Story #698 He had mistaken his social wants with his spiritual needs.Though they can become one,they are not always so. What he craved were social friends, while he thought he desired spiritual friends.What he looked for was friendship,while he thoughthe searched for...
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Dec17
STRANGER: SUPER SHOR...posted by Karma
Stranger: Super Short Story #697 He would rather share his ideas with open-minded strangers,than ‘friends’ who think they already have him all figured out…till the strangers become‘friends’...
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Dec17
YEARS: SUPER SHORT S...posted by Karma
Years: Super Short Story #696 He chuckled confidently,‘I’ve known you for years!’She thought in retort,‘And yet you barely know...»
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Dec17
KARMA: SUPER SHORT S...posted by Karma
Karma: Super Short Story #695The liar only believed that his ill causes will lead to the ‘good’ effects he craves;not believing his ill causes will leadto the ill effects he dreads.If he did, he would not tell a single lie at...»
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Dec17
CONSPIRACY: SUPER SH...posted by Karma
Conspiracy: Super Short Story #694 As far as she was concerned,that others seem to believe together,that what she believes are but conspiracy theories,is itself the biggest conspiracy against...»
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Dec17
DOG: SUPER SHORT STO...posted by Karma
Dog: Super Short Story #693 A very angry dogis mad even at friendly dogs. A very friendly dogis friendly evenat angry dogs. A very uncertain dogis uncertain evenat certain...»
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Dec15
WORK: SUPER SHORT ST...posted by Karma
Work: Super Short Story #692 With enough ‘teamwork’ experience,he realised that there is a world of differencebetween vocal ‘leaders’ talking at length about work,versus silent workers doing the actual hard work. Rare was a vocal leaderwho was also a hardworker,who...
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Dec15
FRUSTRATION: SUPER S...posted by Karma
Frustration: Super Short Story #691 She was frustratedby how he did not understandthat his frustrationsarose from what people could not control,before rememberingshe could not control him...»
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Dec15
HARMONY: SUPER SHORT...posted by Karma
Harmony: Super Short Story #690 Idealistically thinking having a duet will harmonise awaythe off-key parts of the solo,it became a duet ofdisharmonies...
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