International Buddhist Society

Nine Stages of Training the Mind - Lecture 1 (Prelude - Six Syllable Mantra) 

By Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple 

觀成法師 主講 英語 九住心  第1講 (六字大明咒)

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode,

• The CT shooting • The White Tara and the Green Tara • The meaning of "Tuttare" • Why chanting for 108 times? • The difference between Pali and Sanskrit

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A Bodhi Moment: Buddhist's Climate Control – Episode 9, in English. 

Lectured by Venerable Hong Ci at the International Buddhist Temple

英語 – 菩提時分： 第9集 – 弘慈法師 主講

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode,

• Meditation means keeping the mind blank? • Family tree and Karma • Terminal disease and euthanasia • A story of a man lingering in his deathbed • Life support, to pull or not to pull the plug? • Being successful in business and spiritual life

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A Bodhi Moment: Patience – Episode 8, in English. 

Lectured by Venerable Hong Ci at the International Buddhist Temple

英語 – 菩提時分： 第8集 – 弘慈法師 主講

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode,

• Suddenly itchy • The black robe and brown sash • Realms of reincarnation • How can I explain to people why I don't eat meat? • Compassion towards animals • The future of human diet will be vegetarian • Contentment of peace of mind

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A Bodhi Moment: Fear and Fearlessness – Episode 7, in English. 

Lectured by Venerable Hong Ci at the International Buddhist Temple

英語 – 菩提時分： 第7集 – 弘慈法師 主講

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode,

• How effective is Karma? • Is it okay to have intentions and desires without attaching? • Will good Karma also delay enlightenment? • Car accident because of bad Karma? • Live in honesty and purity • Will attachment affect the outcome? • Adam and Eve

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A Bodhi Moment: Guard Our Senses and Live a Happier Life – Episode 6, in English. 

Lectured by Venerable Hong Ci at the International Buddhist Temple

英語 – 菩提時分： 第6集 – 弘慈法師 主講

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode,

• "Non-self" and the Five Skandhas • The meaning of taking refuges

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