Monday, December 26, 2016
KINH ƯU BÀ TẮC GIỚI - 2/2 Đọc
.HET=NAM MO BON SU THICH CA MAU NI PHAT.( 3 LAN ).GIAO HOI PHAT GIAO VIETNAM TREN THE GIOI.TINH THAT KIM LIEN.THICH NU CHAN TANH.GIAC TAM.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.27/12/2016.
KINH ƯU BÀ TẮC GIỚI - 1/2 Đọc
.HET=NAM MO BON SU THICH CA MAU NI PHAT.( 3 LAN ).GIAO HOI PHAT GIAO VIETNAM TREN THE GIOI.TINH THAT KIM LIEN.THICH NU CHAN TANH.GIAC TAM.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.27/12/2016.
Monday, October 3, 2016
Quy y Tam Bảo.
Quy y Tam Bảo là trung tâm Phật giáo nằm và lễ thọ giới, là nguồn gốc của Đức Phật Gautama, theo lời Kinh Thánh. Việc thực hành quy y đại diện cho trẻ nhỏ hoặc thậm chí chưa sinh được đề cập trong Trung Bộ Kinh, được công nhận bởi hầu hết các học giả như là một văn bản đầu.
Quy y Tam Bảo thường được coi là để thực hiện một chính thức là một Phật tử. Như vậy, trong nhiều cộng đồng Phật giáo Nguyên thủy, chant Pali sau, Vandana Ti-Sarana thường được đọc bởi cả tu sĩ và giáo dân:
- Buddham Saranam gacchāmi
- Tôi đi cho quy y Phật.
- Dhammam Saranam gacchāmi
- Tôi đi cho quy y Pháp.
- đoàn viên Srnam Gchcāmi
- Tôi đi cho quy y Tăng
- Tôi quy y Phật, có nhu cầu cho tất cả chúng sinh hiểu được: tuyệt vời Way sâu sắc và thực hiện những quyết tâm lớn nhất.
- Tôi quy y Phật pháp, có nhu cầu cho tất cả chúng sinh để đào sâu: vào Kinh tạng, gây ra sự khôn ngoan của mình để được rộng như biển.
- Tôi quy y Tăng, muốn tất cả chúng sinh để dẫn dắt: cộng đoàn trong sự hài hòa, hoàn toàn không có tắc nghẽn.
Lời cầu nguyện cho quy y Phật giáo Tây Tạng.
- Sang-gye cho-dang tsog-kyi cho-nam-la
- Tôi quy y Phật, Pháp và Tăng
- Jang-chub thanh-du dag-ni Kyab-su-chi
- Cho đến khi tôi đạt được giác ngộ.
- Dag-gi-jin SOG gyi-pe cái nam-kyi
- Bằng công đức tôi đã tích lũy được từ thực hành lòng quảng đại và sự hoàn thiện khác
- Dro-pan-chir máu-gye thoi-by-shog
- Tôi có thể đạt được giác ngộ, vì lợi ích của tất cả người di cư.HET=NAM MO BON SU THICH CA MAU NI PHAT.( 3 LAN ).GIAO HOI PHAT GIAO VIETNAM TREN THE GIOI.TINH THAT KIM LIEN.THICH NU CHAN TANH.GIAC TAM.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.3/10/2016.MHDT.
Taking refuge in the Three Jewels.
Taking refuge in the Three Jewels is central to Buddhist lay and monastic ordination ceremonies, as originated by Gautama Buddha, according to the scriptures. The practice of taking refuge on behalf of young or even unborn children is mentioned in the Majjhima Nikaya, recognized by most scholars as an early text.
Taking refuge in the Three Jewels is generally considered to make one officially a Buddhist. Thus, in many Theravada Buddhist communities, the following Pali chant, the Vandana Ti-sarana is often recited by both monks and lay people:
- Buddham saranam gacchāmi
- I go for refuge in the Buddha.
- Dhammam saranam gacchāmi
- I go for refuge in the Dharma.
- Sangham saranam gacchāmi
- I go for refuge in the Sangha
The Mahayana Chinese/Japanese version differs only slightly from the Theravada:
- I take refuge in the Buddha, wishing for all sentient beings to understand the :great Way profoundly and make the greatest resolve.
- I take refuge in the Dharma, wishing for all sentient beings to delve deeply :into the Sutra Pitaka, causing their wisdom to be as broad as the sea.
- I take refuge in the Sangha, wishing all sentient beings to lead the :congregation in harmony, entirely without obstruction.
The prayer for taking refuge in Tibetan Buddhism.
- Sang-gye cho-dang tsog-kyi cho-nam-la
- I take refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha
- Jang-chub bar-du dag-ni kyab-su-chi
- Until I attain enlightenment.
- Dag-gi jin-sog gyi-pe so-nam-kyi
- By the merit I have accumulated from practising generosity and the other perfections
- Dro-la pan-chir sang-gye drub-par-shog
- May I attain enlightenment, for the benefit of all migrators.END=NAM MO CAKYA MOUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).WORLD VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ORDER=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.3/10/2016.MHDT.
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Why Take Refuges in Three Jewels
Introduction
Buddhism values our intelligence and our own choices in life. It encourages us to cultivate wisdom and compassion to the fullest extent and to be responsible for all our actions. This attitude not only applies to how we approach Buddhism and the world, but to our own relationship to its traditions, practices, and rituals.
If you wish to be formally recognized as a Buddhist, you are encouraged to first learn and try to understand the teachings. If they truly resonate with you, then the next step is to become a Buddhist and begin the path of cultivation. This booklet is for those who have already read about Buddhism, practiced some of the teachings, found them useful, and now wish to proceed further on the path.
Participating in the ceremony of taking refuge in the Three Jewels is the first, important step for anyone who wants to become a Buddhist. Why? Because the heart of Buddhism is the Three Jewels of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Still, many people have erroneous ideas about the significance of the refuge ceremony. Let us first examine some of these misconceptions before we discuss the profundity of the Three Jewels.
In the West, many people are increasingly attracted to Buddhism, even though they have not participated in the formal ceremony of taking refuge in the Three Jewels. They fear taking refuge will bind them to the institution of Buddhism, so they maintain a window-shopping attitude. Or perhaps they view taking refuge as analogous to rushing into marriage without sufficient knowledge of the future spouse and worry that personalities may clash, interests differ, and divorce ensue.
But taking refuge in the Three Jewels is completely different from marriage! It is about committing one's life towards a path to awakening, which is, in fact, freeing not binding. It is a relationship that includes all sentient beings, not just two people. If we realize that the Buddhist teaching is beneficial or meaningful in our lives, then the next step is to take refuge in the Three Jewels. When we become Buddhists, we commit ourselves to bringing genuine liberation to ourselves and to everyone around us. This is the Buddhist path.
Trying to learn Buddhism without taking refuge is to be a bystander and not a participant. If we feel constrained by taking refuge, then Buddhism is no path to liberation. It may happen that you ultimately embrace a set of principles or develop a line of reasoning that leads you away from the teachings. After taking refuge, it is still possible to follow other religions or even decide not to believe in any religion. Taking refuge is not a contract written in blood and stone. The preciousness of the Dharma is that after leaving Buddhism, the door is always open, ready to welcome any who decide to return.
Those who believe that having a pure, sincere heart is enough to qualify them as Buddhist practitioners and who see no need to go through the formal refuge ceremony, are not really Buddhists. If you want to get an education, you must first register and then proceed through elementary, middle, and high school until you reach college—perhaps reaching as far as a Ph.D. It is impossible to progress in one's education without taking these successive steps.
Similarly, self-proclaimed Buddhists are not real Buddhists. They are like people who are fond of another country, emigrate there, pretend to be citizens, but never apply for citizenship. Those who refrain from taking refuge, but insist upon calling themselves Buddhists, may glean some benefit from the teachings, but the essence of Buddhism will always elude him. Taking refuge is a required process, not an option. The sutras or Buddhist scriptures tell us that even people who perform good deeds will not be able to eradicate bad karma unless they take refuge in the Three Jewels.
Some people believe that their comprehension of the Buddhist sutras, which they take to be one and the same as the Dharma, is sufficient to enable them to advance directly to full enlightenment. They see no need to practice meditation or receive the Three Refuges. While this may have its appeal, it is a serious mistake.
The Buddhist sutras were taught by the Buddha and his disciples, and later collected and written down by members of the Sangha. Concentrating on these texts only yields a limited understanding of the Dharma Jewel. This would lead us to disregard the Buddha, who gave these teachings, and the Sangha, who spread the Dharma. Buddhism stresses the Dharma—the path which leads to the ending of suffering—only in conjunction with the Buddha and the Sangha. The three are inseparable. It is true that taking refuge requires investigation of the Buddha's teachings, but it also necessitates participation in the refuge ceremony, which must be conducted by a precept master, who is usually a member of the Sangha. This confers the formal recognition that you are a Buddhist.
Precept masters also began their practice by taking refuge in the Three Jewels. Each consecutive precept master represents the continuity of the transmission of the Dharma. No one can take refuge without a master; you cannot do it by yourself. In this sense, the ceremony is a testimony to the unity of the Three Jewels. In taking refuge in the Three Jewels, we recognize the Buddha for discovering the Dharma and our own Buddha within—our potential to liberation. We also recognize the transmitters of Dharma, the Sangha members throughout the ages. Through them we realize the Dharma.
Therefore, I would urge everyone to take refuge in the Three Jewels in a formal ceremony. Whether you already consider yourself a Buddhist, are planning to become Buddhist, are exploring Buddhism, or following another religion. There is no harm in putting aside your preconceived ideas so that you may take refuge. You will gain genuine benefit with no loss of freedom. If you take refuge wholeheartedly, it is highly unlikely that you will abandon the Three Jewels. END=NAM MO CAKYA MOUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).WORLD VIETNAMES BUDDHIST ORDER=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.3/10/2016.MHDT.
Participating in the ceremony of taking refuge in the Three Jewels is the first, important step for anyone who wants to become a Buddhist. Why? Because the heart of Buddhism is the Three Jewels of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Still, many people have erroneous ideas about the significance of the refuge ceremony. Let us first examine some of these misconceptions before we discuss the profundity of the Three Jewels.
In the West, many people are increasingly attracted to Buddhism, even though they have not participated in the formal ceremony of taking refuge in the Three Jewels. They fear taking refuge will bind them to the institution of Buddhism, so they maintain a window-shopping attitude. Or perhaps they view taking refuge as analogous to rushing into marriage without sufficient knowledge of the future spouse and worry that personalities may clash, interests differ, and divorce ensue.
But taking refuge in the Three Jewels is completely different from marriage! It is about committing one's life towards a path to awakening, which is, in fact, freeing not binding. It is a relationship that includes all sentient beings, not just two people. If we realize that the Buddhist teaching is beneficial or meaningful in our lives, then the next step is to take refuge in the Three Jewels. When we become Buddhists, we commit ourselves to bringing genuine liberation to ourselves and to everyone around us. This is the Buddhist path.
Trying to learn Buddhism without taking refuge is to be a bystander and not a participant. If we feel constrained by taking refuge, then Buddhism is no path to liberation. It may happen that you ultimately embrace a set of principles or develop a line of reasoning that leads you away from the teachings. After taking refuge, it is still possible to follow other religions or even decide not to believe in any religion. Taking refuge is not a contract written in blood and stone. The preciousness of the Dharma is that after leaving Buddhism, the door is always open, ready to welcome any who decide to return.
Those who believe that having a pure, sincere heart is enough to qualify them as Buddhist practitioners and who see no need to go through the formal refuge ceremony, are not really Buddhists. If you want to get an education, you must first register and then proceed through elementary, middle, and high school until you reach college—perhaps reaching as far as a Ph.D. It is impossible to progress in one's education without taking these successive steps.
Similarly, self-proclaimed Buddhists are not real Buddhists. They are like people who are fond of another country, emigrate there, pretend to be citizens, but never apply for citizenship. Those who refrain from taking refuge, but insist upon calling themselves Buddhists, may glean some benefit from the teachings, but the essence of Buddhism will always elude him. Taking refuge is a required process, not an option. The sutras or Buddhist scriptures tell us that even people who perform good deeds will not be able to eradicate bad karma unless they take refuge in the Three Jewels.
Some people believe that their comprehension of the Buddhist sutras, which they take to be one and the same as the Dharma, is sufficient to enable them to advance directly to full enlightenment. They see no need to practice meditation or receive the Three Refuges. While this may have its appeal, it is a serious mistake.
The Buddhist sutras were taught by the Buddha and his disciples, and later collected and written down by members of the Sangha. Concentrating on these texts only yields a limited understanding of the Dharma Jewel. This would lead us to disregard the Buddha, who gave these teachings, and the Sangha, who spread the Dharma. Buddhism stresses the Dharma—the path which leads to the ending of suffering—only in conjunction with the Buddha and the Sangha. The three are inseparable. It is true that taking refuge requires investigation of the Buddha's teachings, but it also necessitates participation in the refuge ceremony, which must be conducted by a precept master, who is usually a member of the Sangha. This confers the formal recognition that you are a Buddhist.
Precept masters also began their practice by taking refuge in the Three Jewels. Each consecutive precept master represents the continuity of the transmission of the Dharma. No one can take refuge without a master; you cannot do it by yourself. In this sense, the ceremony is a testimony to the unity of the Three Jewels. In taking refuge in the Three Jewels, we recognize the Buddha for discovering the Dharma and our own Buddha within—our potential to liberation. We also recognize the transmitters of Dharma, the Sangha members throughout the ages. Through them we realize the Dharma.
Therefore, I would urge everyone to take refuge in the Three Jewels in a formal ceremony. Whether you already consider yourself a Buddhist, are planning to become Buddhist, are exploring Buddhism, or following another religion. There is no harm in putting aside your preconceived ideas so that you may take refuge. You will gain genuine benefit with no loss of freedom. If you take refuge wholeheartedly, it is highly unlikely that you will abandon the Three Jewels. END=NAM MO CAKYA MOUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).WORLD VIETNAMES BUDDHIST ORDER=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.3/10/2016.MHDT.
Taking Refuge - Chenrezig Institute
Taking Refuge. Driven only by fear, men go for refuge to many places - to hills, woods, groves, trees and shrines. Such, indeed, is no safe refuge; such is not the ...END=NAM MO CAKYA MOUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).WORLD VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ORDER=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.3/10/2016.MHDT.
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