Anger damages both mind and body, yet it has no independent existence of its own. It is merely a byproduct that appears when cravings and rigid mental labels are blocked. By cultivating Right View, one sees through this illusion to realize lasting peace.
This article outlines a wise, Buddhist-inspired approach for parents dealing with child gaming addiction, advising them to protect family relationships, avoid harsh coercion, let reality act as a teacher, and focus on personal self-improvement first.
Forcing others to conform to our expectations is driven by greed for control, yet it only damages relationships and breeds conflict. The Buddha’s teachings offer a path of wisdom: according with sentient beings rather than forcing them. By meeting people as they are with patience, we cultivate true harmony without breaking what we touch.
This page highlights the essential teachings from the Dharma talk on August 9, 2026, elucidating merit dedication, core vows, and Buddhist cosmology to guide practitioners in transforming worldly distractions into a noble pursuit of the Dharma.
True Nianfo—often translated as "mindfulness of the Buddha"—is not mere mechanical chanting; it is keeping the Buddha in your heart and aligning your consciousness with His. At its core, "mindfulness" (Nian) is defined by whatever occupies your mind at any given moment.
Explanation by: Bennie
(Excerpt from the Commentary on the Great Collection Sūtra on Dharma Portals — August 1, 2026)
I. Sacred Scriptural Text
The Great Collection Sūtra...