Category: Buddhist in Plain Terms (Volume 1)

BHFF – Vol 1 18. Revisiting the Difference between Good Deeds, Merit and Virtue 再谈善事和功德的区别 Today, my topic is one we talk about constantly: Merit and virtue. But what is it? Why are good deeds different from merit and virtue?.........

BHFF – Vol 1 16. Practitioners Should Constantly Dwell in Clear Enlightenment 21. 修行人应明觉恒住 Now, I will talk about being a “practitioner”. Every one of us is practising, but what exactly does the term “practitioner” mean? Are you disciples quali......

BHFF – Vol 1 15. Explaining to Disciples about Delusions of Views and Thought 20. 和徒弟谈“见思惑” People who offer flowers often become more beautiful. People who offer fruit often will understand karma and uncover wisdom. People who offer oil often.......

BHFF – Vol 1 14. Buddhism and Health Maintenance 19. 佛法与养生 According to the Buddha-dharma, “The empty body – an illusory transformation – is the dharma body.” This body is said to be empty, and – in fact – an.........

BHFF – Vol 1 13. Empty Body of Illusion and Illusory Consciousness 17. 幻化空身与虚妄意识 I would like to talk about ways to maintain health from a Buddhist perspective. Practise visualisation often: Using your inner vision to examine your own body.........

BHFF – Vol 1 12. Good, Evil and Karma 16. “善恶”与“因果” Human beings have two natural instincts – food, and sex. They arise as our inherent nature has been contaminated whilst dwelling in the Human Realm. Hence, the saying: “The.........

BHFF – Vol 1 11. On “Favouritism and Humiliation” and “Attachments” 15. 谈“宠辱”和“牵挂” Everyone has feelings and senses. The makeup of the human body is nothing short of miraculous, as we all have feelings and perceptions an......

BHFF – Vol 1 14. 谈受戒与开悟 14. 谈受戒与开悟......

BHFF – Vol 1 9. The Mind Must Not Be Changed by Circumstances. The Soul Must Not Be Changed by Conditions 13. 心不随境转，灵不随缘转 Remember: it is your conditions, not your ability, that determines whether you can succeed perfectly in your.........

BHFF – Vol 1 12. Good, Evil and Karma 什么是空？你们知道佛教对世界本质的一种看法就叫空。我们现在非但要学佛，还要超越时空。要把这个“空”字理解为对世界本质的一种看法，也就是说这个“空”是绝对的。但是空有好几种，小乘佛法和大乘佛法对空的理解是不一样的。小乘佛法对空的理解是我空。什么是“我空”？我是空的，世界上没有永恒的精神，也就是说“我”是由精神控制住的，这个世界永远没有精神能控制我。这是小乘佛法对空的认识。还有小乘佛法讲果空。什么叫“果空”？也就......