Having a freshly baked just out of oven bun/bread for a start of a busy day...
Having a bowl of warm soup with loving kindness after a tiring day at work...
Having a healthy body & mind...
Monday, May 30, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
HAPPY VESAK DAY!!!!
Received this SMS which I find it very meaningful...
生命中有佛，感觉光明，
生活中有法，感觉自在，
人生中有友，感觉实在，
迷惑中有戒，感觉坚毅，
散乱中有定，感觉踏实，
欢喜感恩！
祝您节日快乐，
法喜充满 :-)
HAPPY VESAK DAY!!!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Meditation
As if answering prayer search for a meditation teacher, I heard from a friend that Dharma Drum Singapore (DDS) is hosting a 3 evening Dharma talk on Meditation ( 信心銘讲座会) by Ven Changhui from DDM(Malaysia) from 6-8 May 7.30pm.After attending the 2nd nite's talk, I began to Regret missing the 1st nite's talk which is Venerable's start of 6th attempt to give the talk on the topic ever since invited by the late Master Shengyen to introduce it to the final year Meditation class graduates of DDM University.
Using powerpoint and many simple illustrations, Venerable managed to share with us on the practice of meditation in simplified manner (to me it is somehow difficult to read alone :P) on the work believed to be by China's 3rd Zen Great Master.
Heard that there are plans to invite Venerable to conduct a meditation class soon, this blog entry is to remind me to keep a lookout for it:-)
http://www.ddsingapore.org/main.htm
Amituofo!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
VESAK@ORCHARD 2011
Some Snapshots of Vesak@Orchard 2011 (VESAK 2555 CELEBRATION!)
Serene Buddha with beautiful water pond surrounded by flower offerings
Simpler Theme decoration this year: "Universal Love Peaceful Living" and Fun Artwork corners for children...
And Not to forget to bring a recycled bag to bring back Gems at the Free Dharma Books/CDs/DVDs distribution corner located just outside the hugh tent (right corner facing the road) :-)
The popular bilingual magazine "awaken" by kmspks (May-Aug2011 issue) is out just in time. The English section's topics on Loving-kindness is just what I need as reminder for practice in face of many recent unhappy events at work. ;-P
And the article to ponder on pg 57, "Why Do You Go To Work Everyday?" is really a good article for reflection.
Do get a copy when you are there...
From 30 April 2011 9am-9.30pm, 1 May 2011 9am-5pm
VESAK 2555 CELEBRATION!
Universal Love Peaceful Living
http://vesakcelebrations.sg/
Snapshots of past years' Vesak @ Orchard:
http://sunnyslove.blogspot.com/search/label/Vesak%20at%20Orchard
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
A Teaching of Great Master Yin Guang
Email extraction from
[Amituofo] 29.04.11 : A Teaching of Great Master Yin Guang
Very meaningful, some goals to work towards:====================================
A Teaching of Great Master Yin Guang
Whether one is a layperson or has left the home-life, one should respect elders and be harmonious to those surrounding him.
One should endure what others cannot, and practice what others cannot achieve.
One should take others' difficulties unto oneself and help them succeed in their undertakings.
While sitting quietly, one should often reflect upon one's own faults, and when chatting with friends, one should not discuss the rights and wrongs of others.
In every action one makes, whether dressing or eating, from dawn to dusk and dusk till dawn, one should not cease to recite the Buddha's name.
Aside from Buddha recitation, whether reciting quietly or silently, one should not give rise to other improper thoughts. If wandering thoughts appear, one should immediately dismiss them.
Constantly maintain a humble and repentful heart; even if one has upheld true cultivation, one should still feel one's practice is shallow and never boast.
One should mind one's own business and not the business of others.
Only look to the good examples of others instead of bad ones.
One should see oneself as mundane and everyone else as Bodhisattvas.
If one can cultivate according to these teachings, one is sure to reach the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
印光大师开示
无论在家出家 必须上敬下和
忍人所不能忍 行人所不能行
代人之劳 成人之美
静坐常思己过 闲谈莫论人非
行住坐卧 穿衣吃饭
从朝至暮 从暮至朝
一句佛号 不令间断
或小声念 或默念 除念佛外 不起别念
若或妄念一起 当下就要教他消灭
常生惭愧心及忏悔心 纵有修持
总觉我功夫很浅 不自矜夸
只管自家不管人家
只看好样子 不看坏样子
看一切人都是菩萨 唯我一人实是凡夫
果能依我所说修行 决定可生西方极乐世界！
Amituofo!
[Amituofo] 29.04.11 : A Teaching of Great Master Yin Guang
Very meaningful, some goals to work towards:====================================
A Teaching of Great Master Yin Guang
Whether one is a layperson or has left the home-life, one should respect elders and be harmonious to those surrounding him.
One should endure what others cannot, and practice what others cannot achieve.
One should take others' difficulties unto oneself and help them succeed in their undertakings.
While sitting quietly, one should often reflect upon one's own faults, and when chatting with friends, one should not discuss the rights and wrongs of others.
In every action one makes, whether dressing or eating, from dawn to dusk and dusk till dawn, one should not cease to recite the Buddha's name.
Aside from Buddha recitation, whether reciting quietly or silently, one should not give rise to other improper thoughts. If wandering thoughts appear, one should immediately dismiss them.
Constantly maintain a humble and repentful heart; even if one has upheld true cultivation, one should still feel one's practice is shallow and never boast.
One should mind one's own business and not the business of others.
Only look to the good examples of others instead of bad ones.
One should see oneself as mundane and everyone else as Bodhisattvas.
If one can cultivate according to these teachings, one is sure to reach the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
印光大师开示
无论在家出家 必须上敬下和
忍人所不能忍 行人所不能行
代人之劳 成人之美
静坐常思己过 闲谈莫论人非
行住坐卧 穿衣吃饭
从朝至暮 从暮至朝
一句佛号 不令间断
或小声念 或默念 除念佛外 不起别念
若或妄念一起 当下就要教他消灭
常生惭愧心及忏悔心 纵有修持
总觉我功夫很浅 不自矜夸
只管自家不管人家
只看好样子 不看坏样子
看一切人都是菩萨 唯我一人实是凡夫
果能依我所说修行 决定可生西方极乐世界！
Amituofo!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Fire of Anger
It had been a series of recent events that led me to be aware of my imperfection.
Stressed by existing load of work and frustrated over the quality of services and support provided by counterparts, I too flared up and lost my patience. Now, I understand the sayings that the "the fire of anger can burn away the forest of merit". I think being in the project over the past few months, the harsh tone that I started to pick up would have created enough negative karmic links to burn away my whatever minor pool of merits if any.:-((
By having to display anger to get things done over a series of dissatisfactory events had caused me to unmindfully develop the habit of not controlling my anger and words, and quick earning a new reputation as a quick-tempered person.
As I start to become aware that it is not right way in the long run and wondering how to handle it, the weekly Dharma class again offers wise advice.
Venerable touched on the cause of emotions:
6 senses bases --> contact --> feeling --> craving
Desire arises from thinking. We think because we have perception.
Perception recognizes things as the 6 senses come into contact with external world.
Feeling is an aggregate with no karma. Feeling can be pleasant or unpleasant or no pleasant or unpleasant.
With Mental formation of anger or unhappiness then karma arises.
Being uninstructed, we react to situation via our senses.
Why do I get angry?
I had developed an expectation level on how things should be done developed from past similar project handling experience. And when one has a basis to compare past & now and when the present did not meet the expectation formed, together with additional time and effort required that added further to existing stressful workload, that resulted in anger being developed. In comparison, one without the previous experience could accept the current situation better without comparison.
The Buddha sees and He knows but He does not react with feeling.
There is perception but craving does not arise. Why not affected by perception?
He is completely eradicated of all underlying tendency.
Sigh, actually the Counterparts also have to cope with normal operations on top of handling the projects just like us and they too do not have the resources hence keep pushing the responsibilty to us. Hence, Whose fault? Maybe the management for not willing to employ more resources? Why do I have to take on so personally on the project? Too much "I" involved...
Only the weekly Dharma classes always have some wise tips to offer to cool me down and remind me on practice.
Amituofo, May I develop more wisdom & compassion in handling life. Amituofo...
(Pardon is sought for any misinterpretation/misunderstanding of Teachings)
Stressed by existing load of work and frustrated over the quality of services and support provided by counterparts, I too flared up and lost my patience. Now, I understand the sayings that the "the fire of anger can burn away the forest of merit". I think being in the project over the past few months, the harsh tone that I started to pick up would have created enough negative karmic links to burn away my whatever minor pool of merits if any.:-((
By having to display anger to get things done over a series of dissatisfactory events had caused me to unmindfully develop the habit of not controlling my anger and words, and quick earning a new reputation as a quick-tempered person.
As I start to become aware that it is not right way in the long run and wondering how to handle it, the weekly Dharma class again offers wise advice.
Venerable touched on the cause of emotions:
6 senses bases --> contact --> feeling --> craving
Desire arises from thinking. We think because we have perception.
Perception recognizes things as the 6 senses come into contact with external world.
Feeling is an aggregate with no karma. Feeling can be pleasant or unpleasant or no pleasant or unpleasant.
With Mental formation of anger or unhappiness then karma arises.
Being uninstructed, we react to situation via our senses.
Why do I get angry?
I had developed an expectation level on how things should be done developed from past similar project handling experience. And when one has a basis to compare past & now and when the present did not meet the expectation formed, together with additional time and effort required that added further to existing stressful workload, that resulted in anger being developed. In comparison, one without the previous experience could accept the current situation better without comparison.
The Buddha sees and He knows but He does not react with feeling.
There is perception but craving does not arise. Why not affected by perception?
He is completely eradicated of all underlying tendency.
Sigh, actually the Counterparts also have to cope with normal operations on top of handling the projects just like us and they too do not have the resources hence keep pushing the responsibilty to us. Hence, Whose fault? Maybe the management for not willing to employ more resources? Why do I have to take on so personally on the project? Too much "I" involved...
Only the weekly Dharma classes always have some wise tips to offer to cool me down and remind me on practice.
Amituofo, May I develop more wisdom & compassion in handling life. Amituofo...
(Pardon is sought for any misinterpretation/misunderstanding of Teachings)
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Right Postures to maintain while using Computers
More tips:-)
-----------------
很多電腦族酸痛的問題多半來自姿勢不良，這部動畫鉅細靡遺呈現正確的標準姿勢，請大家根據自己的環境和條件，盡量朝正確的標準姿勢調整吧!
Nice Animation to teach you Right Postures! :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbV5dGvJWyo&feature=channel
-----------------
很多電腦族酸痛的問題多半來自姿勢不良，這部動畫鉅細靡遺呈現正確的標準姿勢，請大家根據自己的環境和條件，盡量朝正確的標準姿勢調整吧!
Nice Animation to teach you Right Postures! :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbV5dGvJWyo&feature=channel
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)