When talking about the fifty skandha-demon states in the Shuragama Sutra, the Venerable Master said: “As you look at the fifty kinds of skandha-demon states, let me give you a basic idea of what it is. Since this is not anything that ordinary people might encounter, some of you may think of it as science fiction. The truth is, if you are a true cultivator and work hard at your practice, you may encounter some of these states.”
A Dharma talk given by DM Heng Yun
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Today my topic is that if we want to meet a good knowing advisor who can guide our cultivation, we need do more good deeds, help other people, and try our best to protect the Triple Jewel sincerely. In the twenty-seventh chapter of the Wonderful Dharma Lotus Flower Sutra, the chapter of past deeds of king wonderful adornment mentioned this dharma door. There were four Bhikshu who resolved to vigorously cultivate, however, no one provided them food, shelter and other daily necessities, therefore, being worried about these things every day, they could not focus on cultivation.
A Dharma talk given by DM Heng Bai
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Today we are having a Buddha Recitation Ceremony. If we recite the Buddha’s name and are always mindful of the Buddha, then we will definitely see the Buddha in the future. As we recite the Buddha’s name here today and plant this cause, we will have hopes of becoming a Buddha in the future.
A Dharma Talk given by DM Heng Rung
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Today is the Dharma assembly of reciting the Buddha’s name, besides Chinese laypeople, many Vietnamese joined in the Dharma assembly enthusiastically. Some of them brought their kids here to attend the Children’s Buddhadharma class. In this way, two kinds of culture came together and created a rare and supreme atmosphere.
A Dharma talk given by DM Heng Yun
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While Dharma Master Su Mei Du was in Thailand learning from Ah Jiang Cha, one day the community service consisted of sweeping leaves off the ground. Dharma Master Su Mei Du thought, “I have a Ph.D, I’m here to learn—and they tell me to sweep the floor? This is not my duty.” So he went about his work impatiently.
A Dharma talk given by DM Heng Bai
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