BUDDHISM TRUE DHARMA

TEACHING CHILDREN TO BOWI watched a grandmother teach her grandson something.Hands together. Head down. A full bow.Not once. Not twice. She made him practice fifty times.At first, he giggled. Then he got tired.But she didn't stop. "Again," she said quietly. "Lower."You know what I noticed?Each time he bowed, something in his posture changed.Not just his body. Something deeper.We think bowing is just… a gesture. A polite formality.But watch a child who's learned to bow— really bow, with their whole body—and you'll see something else.They stop first. They pause before speaking.They make space for the other person.A child who bows learns early: the world doesn't start with me.And here's what happens over time.When you spend years lowering your head to others,when you practice making yourself smaller in respect,something opens.Not weakness. The opposite.You learn to see people clearly. You learn to listen before you speak.You stop needing to be the loudest voice in the room.I've seen kids who bow grow into adults who don't need to prove anything.They walk in. People notice.Not because they demand it. Because they already know how to give it.And the strange thing?The respect comes back. Not from the bow itself.From what the bow taught them— how to carry themselves in the world.THE LOWER YOU LEARN TO BOW, THE TALLER YOU STAND LATER.Not someday. It starts now.In the small practice of stopping, hands together, head down.#Religions, #Buddhism, #Meditation, #Question #Answers, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna #Monastery, #JannaOrderMonastery.

The Danger of Thinking You’ve ArrivedI've seen people dismiss rituals entirely. They say: "My mind is already Buddha. Why bow to a statue? It's just concrete."On the surface, it sounds confident. Even spiritual. But here's what's hidden underneath. Pride. The kind that says: "I don't need this. I'm already there."We know this feeling, don't we? That resistance to humbling ourselves. That voice that says bowing is beneath us.But let me ask something. If your mind is already Buddha— is there greed left inside? Anger? Jealousy? If those are still there, then the mind isn't Buddha yet. It's still becoming. And that's okay.The statue looks like concrete. But what lives there is limitless compassion, wisdom beyond words, a selfless heart.Bow with true reverence— and the connection is given.Bowing isn't surrender to stone. It's surrender of the self that thinks it doesn't need to change.I've done this myself. Thought I understood. Thought I was past the need for practice. Then life showed me otherwise.A moment of anger I couldn't control. A grudge I couldn't let go. Proof that the work wasn't done.Humility isn't weakness. It's the recognition that we're not finished yet.THE MORE YOU BOW TO WHAT'S HIGHER, THE MORE YOU RISE INSIDE.Not someday. Right now. In that resistance you feel. In that pride you're holding. That's not confidence. That's the ego asking to stay in charge.#Religions, #Buddhism, #Meditation, #Question #Answers, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna #Monastery, #JannaOrderMonastery.

WHEN HARDSHIP BECOMES PERMANENT I heard about a man who couldn't take it anymore. Hunger. Debt. Shame. One night, the weight broke him. He took what wasn't his. When someone tried to stop him, he struck. A few seconds. But what followed... didn't end.Here's what I've learned about hardship: Life brings weight we didn't ask for. And sometimes, it feels unbearable.In that moment, we choose: Bear it, or react in a way that makes it permanent.In Buddhist teaching, there's this understanding: The pain we face now is temporary. It passes. But when we harm others to escape our own pain, we create something that doesn't pass.They call it hell. Not fire. Not demons. A state where suffering has no end. Where you can only endure.That man thought he was ending his pain. But he traded temporary suffering for something far longer.I think about this when pressure builds. When bills pile up. When shame sits heavy. When I want to lash out.The weight is real. But it's temporary. Unless I make it permanent.Hardship will always come. The question is: can I stay steady when it does?TEMPORARY PAIN PASSES. PAIN CREATED FROM DESPERATION— THAT STAYS. The choice we make when we break— that changes everything.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery

HEARTS THAT STAY KINDI was at a coffee shop when I saw it happen. An older woman fumbling with her wallet at the counter. Cards spilling out. Hands shaking. The line behind her is getting restless.The barista could've rushed her. Could've signaled "next customer." Instead, he leaned forward. "Take your time. No one's in a hurry."Then the guy behind her—suit, briefcase, clearly late for something—stepped up and quietly paid for her coffee.She looked up, stunned. He just smiled. "Someone did this for me once."That's what we're missing when we talk about "helping society." We think it needs to be big. A foundation. A program. A campaign. But the real source? It's just people deciding not to look away.It's the moment you see someone struggling—and instead of pretending you don't notice, you slow down. You ask: "Can I help?" And you actually wait for the answer.When enough people do this—when enough of us stay awake to the person right next to us—help is already there. Before the crisis. Before the breakdown. It's already flowing.Not in a charity account somewhere. In the barista who doesn't rush. In the stranger who pays. In you—when you choose to pause instead of passing by.Kindness isn't a feeling you wait to have. It's a decision you make in real time.Right now. In the grocery store. At the gas station. In the elevator.When you see someone's hands shaking—that's not just their moment. That's yours.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,

THE HUMBLE WISH when we take a moment to be still… what is the first thing we might ask for?it is not for success. it is not for big things. it is simply… to make fewer mistakes.because if we look closely… mistakes surround us. they are everywhere.it happens in tiny movements… we might drop a piece of paper… and walk away without picking it up… a moment of carelessness we leave behind.we might meet someone worthy of respect… but we walk past a hidden light. because our heart remains closed…we might see a chance to help… but we let the moment pass…sometimes the error is invisible… we might judge someone wrongly… or speak a careless word… that creates division…this is why we need help… this is why the first wish must be… to be protected from our own ignorance.when we ask for this sincerely… a quiet power begins to support us… the buddha’s light gently guides the mind.it helps us notice… to become subtle… to catch the small details we used to miss…it gives us a gentle pause… so that before the tongue moves… we feel the weight of our words… we choose words that are careful… thorough… and kind…because we are protected by this sacred light… we stop before the mistake happens.this is the humble wish… may i be harmless.in my thoughts… in my words… in my actions…so that wherever i may go… my simple presence… brings peace and happiness to everyone.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery

STEEL IS CHEAP, TRUST IS RARE Steel is cheap. Trust is rare. We build fences around our lives. Locks on our doors. We tell ourselves this keeps us safe. And sometimes, it does. But a wall does more than keep others out. It changes how we live inside. You may notice something. When a storm comes, people help each other easily. We survive together. But when the sun stays, something shifts. We start to compare. Quietly. Almost without meaning to. A thought appears. “Do they have more than me?” And little by little, the door feels heavier. Imagine this. A neighbor knocks. He lives in a big house. Everything looks easy for him. He asks to borrow a simple saw. For a moment, something tightens inside. A small voice wonders why he needs yours. You notice the voice. And you also notice something else. Your hand. It can stay closed. Or it can open. So you lend the saw. Not to be good. Not to prove anything. Just because someone asked, and you were able. Later, the saw comes back. The blade is bent. The handle is cracked. There is a pause. A breath. You feel the loss. And you feel something softer too. Metal can be replaced. An hour. A receipt. And it is done. But the moment you did not close your hand? That stays longer. Sometimes, giving changes nothing outside. Sometimes, it changes something quietly inside. And that may be enough for now.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery

The Weight Of A Grain Of Rice We often walk through life with our eyes fixed on the horizon. We look for big things. Big success. Big love. In our rush, we often miss the simple truths lying right at our feet. Kindness is sometimes so small… we do not even see it. Our elders used to say: “When a single grain of rice falls, pick it up.” To the modern eye, it is just a speck of white dust. But look closer. That grain holds the heat of the summer sun. It holds the cool rain of autumn. It holds the sweat and patience of the farmer who tended it for months. A grain of rice is a pearl of the earth. Respecting it… is respecting life itself. Human kindness… is exactly the same. Sometimes, someone offers you real care. But you turn away. Why? Because they are not “impressive” enough. Maybe they have no money to buy you expensive gifts. Maybe they have no high status to introduce you to powerful people. Maybe they are quiet, or a little awkward. They offer you nothing but a bowl of soup when you are sick. Or a listening ear when you are tired. It seems so small. Like a grain of rice. So it becomes easy to ignore. It becomes easy to step over. But ask yourself this: If we value a single grain of rice because it sustains the body... how can we overlook a sincere human heart that sustains the soul? The value of a gift is in the spirit, not the status. Please remember the quiet law of nature: Life is an echo. If you throw away food, you invite hunger. And if you throw away sincere love, just because it is wrapped in plain paper… you invite emptiness. Those who waste kindness… will one day look around and find only loneliness. This is not a punishment from the sky. It is a mirror. It reflects what you have rejected. Kindness received is a blessing. Kindness ignored… becomes a silent loss. So today, take a moment to notice each act of care. Whether it’s a text from an old friend, or a smile from a stranger. Hold it gently. Let it settle in your heart. Let it quietly warm your life. When you make a habit of cherishing even the smallest kindness, your heart opens. And love always finds its way back to you.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery.

A proper way to Meditate (Ep2)FUNDAMENTAL FACTORS SUPPORTING MEDITATION PRACTICERegarding The Foundational Basis of Meditation As meditation belongs to the advanced stage of cultivation, a strong foundation is essential for effective results: profound Morality, abundant Merit, and robust Physical vitality.Morality means inner purity and nobility of character, expressed through qualities such as kindness, selflessness, generosity, courage, etc. Among these, three qualities are of paramount importance: absolute reverence for the Buddha, boundless compassion for all beings, and the deepest humility. The Buddha is the supreme Sage. One who has absolute reverence for the Buddha plants the seed of sainthood in the mind and will be blessed by all Buddhas. He will be guided to understand the true Dharma and to overcome obstacles in meditation. Compassion is cultivated through the aspiration to love all beings and expressed in a life of service, sacrifice, and tireless assistance to others. Humility prevents conceit and enables the practitioner to walk steadily on the path of enlightenment. These three virtues (absolute reverence for the Buddha, boundless compassion for all beings, and the deepest humility) form the root of countless other qualities, contributing a vast store of merit for one’s spiritual journey.Merit is the fruit of actions that bring happiness, ethics and goodness to others. Meditation requires an immeasurable amount of merit; hence, practitioners must continuously accumulate it by doing something beneficial for others every day.Physical vitality (qìgōng or energy training) helps concentrate energy downward and stabilize brain activity. Therefore, practitioners should train properly to increase inner strength, which in turn supports meditation practice.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,

A PROPER WAY TO MEDITATEEpisode 01: The supreme objective of Buddhist meditation is to realize non-ego, achieve liberation, and reach Nirvana. The Buddha himself attained perfect awakening through meditation.Meditation is a practice that gathers and settles the mind, bringing it into a state of stillness and clarity, free from wandering thoughts and emotions.Most importantly, meditation helps us dissolve the ego and ignorance and attain true liberation and enlightenment. This method leads to both near and distant goals, lower and higher aims. The nearer and lower aim is to establish an inner state of ease, relaxation, and peace. The higher and more distant aim is to develop spiritual capacities, and ultimately, to reach the Buddhist ideal of enlightenment and the realization of non-ego.Because of these profound benefits, we have created this meditation guide based on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness from the early Buddhist teachings, with non-ego as our ultimate goal. This guide is designed to help meditation instructors lead practitioners on the correct path, achieve real results, and avoid any negative side effects.May all practitioners cultivate diligently, grow in merit, attain inner peace, and walk together on the path toward liberation and enlightenment, reaching the fullness of its fruits.Homage to our original teacher, Shakyamuni Buddha.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,

WHEN WE TURN AWAYWe remember the storm. But what stays with us even longer is what comes after. The silence.Water rose above windows, swallowed rooftops. In one night, homes, belongings, and years of labor were swept away. These losses are heavy to witness. And yet, all too often, instead of reaching out, we turn away. Not because the sorrow is too much to bear, but because it feels easier not to look.It is more comfortable to let others carry the pain, to pretend it isn’t ours to share. But every time we ignore someone’s suffering, something inside us quietly closes. Not around them, but around our own heart. A silent wall forms, layer by layer, moment by moment. And one day, when we are the ones in need, we wonder why nobody comes close.Pain always seems far away— until it has a face, until it looks back at us.In that moment, “I didn’t know” is no longer enough. The moment has already passed. The step was already taken away, not toward. Disaster is here— in front of us, breathing beside us. Some people only watch the storm. Others choose to become shelter.That difference— that choice— is what truly endures.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery.

WHEN WE TURN AWAYWe remember the storm. But what stays with us even longer is what comes after. The silence. Water rose above windows, swallowed rooftops. In one night, homes, belongings, and years of labor were swept away. These losses are heavy to witness. And yet, all too often, instead of reaching out, we turn away.Not because the sorrow is too much to bear, but because it feels easier not to look.It is more comfortable to let others carry the pain, to pretend it isn’t ours to share. But every time we ignore someone’s suffering, something inside us quietly closes. Not around them, but around our own heart. A silent wall forms, layer by layer, moment by moment. And one day, when we are the ones in need, we wonder why nobody comes close.Pain always seems far away— until it has a face, until it looks back at us. In that moment, “I didn’t know” is no longer enough. The moment has already passed. The step was already taken away, not toward. Disaster is here— in front of us, breathing beside us. Some people only watch the storm. Others choose to become shelter. That difference— that choice— is what truly endures. #Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery.

STAYINGA friend of mine cut contact with her mom two years ago. Everyone said, "Good for you. You deserve peace. You don't owe her anything." And for a while… it looked like freedom.Last week, her mom had a stroke. She sat in the hospital hallway, her hands shaking, realizing she’d spent two years building a wall she now couldn't cross.There’s this trend now—cutting contact with your parents—and it’s being celebrated as strength. Self-care. Boundaries. Finally choosing yourself. And I get it. Some parents are cruel. Some relationships are dangerous.But I’ve noticed something else. The people who cut ties hoping for peace… often carry the same weight. Same tightness in the chest. Same conversations looping in their head. Just now… no way to resolve it. And no time left to try.My neighbor is 70. His son hasn’t spoken to him in five years. "Over something I said," he told me. "I don’t even remember what." He sits on his porch every evening, phone in his lap, just in case.I’m not saying parents are perfect. Mine aren't. But they’re aging. Every time I see my dad, his hands shake a little more. My mom forgets words mid-sentence. And I think: How many conversations do we have left? Ten? Twenty?If I spend those conversations punishing them for not being who I wanted them to be—what am I left with when they’re gone?Yes, they made mistakes. Yes, they hurt me. But they gave me life. They carried me, worried for me, and stayed up at night before I ever had a choice. They are aging, fragile, human—and still, they deserve more than silence.There’s this guy I know. His dad still criticizes everything. Every visit, same script. He goes anyway. Once a month. Brings tea. I asked him why."Because he won’t be here forever," he said. "And I don't want to stand at his funeral wishing I’d spent less time being right, and more time just... being his son."We think we’re protecting ourselves by keeping distance. But we’re also running out the clock on the only relationship we can never replace. You can't get new parents. You can't rewind.You can only decide—right now, while they’re still here—whether you want to spend what's left holding grudges, or holding their hand.They may never become who we needed. They may never say the words we waited for. Still—they gave us life before we ever had a choice to walk away.And one day, sooner than we think, they will be gone. What we live with after that will matter more than who was right.Right now. While there is still time. In the next phone call you’re thinking of ignoring.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,

WHEN DEATH COMES — WHO DO YOU CALL?He woke up clinging to debris. Salt water in his lungs. No shore. No boat. Only the ocean. Later he whispered, “I shouldn’t be alive.” That morning, before the storm had even formed, he stopped at a small temple. Lit incense. And quietly said a name. NAMO AVALOKITESHVARA BODHISATTVA. It wasn’t a plea. It was reverence. A habit built over a lifetime. For a long time, it was just sound. Until something shifted. Not the words. His heart. He learned who Avalokiteshvara truly is. The one who listens to everything breaking. And the name stopped being sound. It became someone. When the storm hit, and the wood cracked under him, the name rose by itself. Not a memory. Not a thought. It came from his very blood. He doesn’t remember fighting to the surface. Only that the name was there holding him. Not alone. But held. Rescuers found him among scattered boats and debris. Shocked by the chaos. Some were pulled from the water. Some never were. In the path of practice, chanting is not magic. It is not syllables that pull you from the deep. It is the reverence you have carried long before the clouds gathered. Two people can chant the same name. One cold. One holding it like a lifeline. The words are the same. But what answers is not. THE NAME YOU HOLD WITH REVERENCE HOLDS YOU WHEN YOU CAN NO LONGER HOLD YOURSELF.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,

Cause: Treating others with love, kindness and respect Effect: Brings a lovely and kind faceCause: Wasting money and never doing charity Effect: Brings povertyCause: Vandalizing public roads Effect: Brings mobility problem#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,

The 2 Keys to True Happiness True happiness stands on two solid foundations. The first is Virtue. Build it through daily acts of kindness. Help others. Serve life. Honor those who guide you. Every good deed builds invisible strength within you. The second is Mindset. Philosophy has talked about this for ages, but one rule stands out: You are not the center of the universe. In other words, happiness comes when you see beyond yourself. This is not putting yourself down. It simply means reducing the ego. Most of our worries come from thinking too much about the "Me". Care less about yourself. Your mind will open. You will find peace. Master both foundations. Build up virtue. Keep your heart humble. Do this, and the door to happiness will open naturally.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,

Today, we reflect on a moment of profound significance: theBuddha's enlightenment. On the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, this isthe moment when truth was fully realized and a path of compassion and wisdomwas illuminated for the world.One: Renunciation. At twenty-nine, Prince Siddharthaleft the palace to seek the ultimate truth. Spiritual learning: he studiedunder renowned masters; though he attained high meditative states, he realizedthey were not the final liberation. Extreme asceticism: for six years, hepracticed severe austerities never before undertaken by anyone, yet found thatthey did not lead to supreme enlightenment.Two: Abandoning extreme asceticism. He realized thatself-mortification does not lead to enlightenment and therefore chose themiddle way. Deep meditation beneath the Bodhi tree: he entered profoundmeditation for forty-nine days, made a great vow: "If I cannot achievesupreme enlightenment, even if my flesh and blood dry up, I will not leave thisspot." Victory over Mara: the Evil One attempted to obstruct hisenlightenment through various temptations and disturbances, but ultimatelyfailed.Three. He successively transcended the stages ofmeditation and attained the three insights and six transcendental powers.Knowledge of past lives: he recalled his countless past lives and understoodhis karmic causes and effects. Divine insight: he clearly saw the cycle ofrebirth and the karma of all beings. Realization of the truth: he fullyrealized the Four Noble Truths, becoming the perfectly enlightened one. The sixtranscendental powers: psychic travel, heavenly hearing, divine eye, telepathy,past life power, and end of mental fermentations.Four. The Buddha's enlightenment is an immenselysignificant and sacred event for all humanity. From that moment, the light ofthe Buddha's enlightenment illuminated the world with the radiant path ofcompassion and wisdom. Enlightenment is the ultimate pinnacle of spiritualitythat humanity can attain. Enlightenment encompasses all that is most perfect:perfect morality, boundless wisdom, and universal compassion, and absolutehappiness free from suffering. For the following forty-five years, the Buddhaexpounded the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, through whichcountless disciples attained enlightenment. Anyone who practices correctlyalong the Noble Eightfold Path can attain complete and perfect liberation andenlightenment. Those who honor the Buddha's enlightenment are sowing the seedsfor future enlightenment. Today, we remember this sacred event, not as history,but as guidance. The light of the Buddha's enlightenment continues to inspirethe path towards wisdom and compassion for every heart willing to follow.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,

NOT TIED TO THE PAST Someone once whispered to me. Her voice was heavy. She said, “We fight every day. There is no kindness left. I want to leave. But my feet… they will not move.” She looked at me with tired eyes. “Why am I still here?” I told her the truth. We do not stay just for love. Sometimes, we stay because the story is not finished. You can pack your bags. You can walk out the door. But if the lesson is not learned, the invisible thread follows you. It pulls you back. Or it leads you to the same pain, with someone new. Imagine a knot between you. Tied by years of mistakes. Tied by sharp words spoken in haste. Tied by silence held too long. This is not punishment. It is just the weight of the past. And a knot cannot be forced open. If you pull in anger, the knot only gets tighter. So there is only one way to untie it. You must stop pulling. You may notice this in small daily moments. At the dinner table, when a cold word lands between you. The old you would throw it back. But today, you stay steady. You do not fight the wind. When kindness comes, you welcome it. But you do not cling to it. No rushing. No demand. You let things unfold naturally. You still listen. You still help where you can. But the desperate need to win is gone. The need to fix them is gone. You are no longer keeping score. And then, slowly. Quietly. You don't even notice the day it happens. The knot loosens. The heaviness lifts. The door opens. And finally, you are free to stay, or free to go. In peace.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery

THE MEANING OF THE BUDDHA'S ENLIGHTENMENT1. The Buddha's enlightenment opened a religion that cherishes peace and life more deeply than any other in the world.2. The Buddha's enlightenment brought forth the wisest collection of teachings the world has ever known.3. The Buddha's enlightenment has created tremendous and beautiful transformation in the hearts of countless people.4. The Buddha's enlightenment elevated world philosophy to an extraordinary leap forward. The Buddha spoke of No-Self, the Four Meditative Absorptions, and the Four Stages of Enlightenment—profound truths that no philosopher, from ancient times until now, has ever been able to reach.5. The Buddha's enlightenment opened a new worldview and cosmology that is both rational and profoundly inspiring for the advancement of science.6. Through the Divine Eye Knowledge attained on the night of enlightenment, the Buddha saw with perfect clarity the law of cause and effect and the cycle of death and rebirth.7. From the Buddha's enlightenment came magnificent art, beautiful customs, and radiant ethical ways of living that enriched the cultures of many nations.8. Because of the Buddha's enlightenment, a path was opened—the path that leads from the ordinary to the enlightened, from suffering to liberation.9. Because of the Buddha's enlightenment, humanity came to understand the Four Noble Truths, the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination, and the Noble Eightfold Path.10. The Buddha's enlightenment and the path to No-Self will become the ultimate convergence point—the unifying truth for the entire world. #Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,

Standing Before Affection Have you ever stood in a group and felt the affection, trust, or admiration people have for you? It could be during a meeting, a gathering with friends, or simply in the embrace of your family. That feeling is warm, but it comes with an invisible yet very important responsibility. That responsibility is to appreciate each person, each heart, that is directed toward you.Their presence—at an event, a party, or just in your life—is never something to take for granted.In this busy life, time and attention are among the most precious things anyone can give. When someone gives you their presence, even for just a few minutes, they are giving you a part of their life that cannot be reclaimed. They are there because they care for you. Without affection, there would be no presence.There is a beautiful image to describe this appreciation: picking up each fallen grain of rice.A single grain of rice may seem small, insignificant. But someone who understands the value of labor and plenty will never overlook it.Each bit of affection, each trusting glance, each quiet support from those around you is like those grains of rice.Never be so focused on the "grand feast" of success that you accidentally step on these precious "grains" of kindness. This is not only true for a famous person standing before thousands. It is true for a respected boss, a beloved teacher, or anyone of us receiving a compliment, a caring message, or a reassuring pat on the shoulder. Each act of concern is a "grain of rice" that deserves appreciation. So, when you receive affection, never just look at the crowd. Feel the individual hearts that make up that crowd. True greatness is not in how many people love you, but in how deeply you appreciate the affection of each person. That is how you keep your heart humble, warm, and truly connected to life and the people around you.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,

WHAT HELPS YOU BREAK A BAD HABIT Someone asked me once: "Why do I keep doing the thing I know is wrong?" I know that feeling. You promise yourself—this is the last time. Last cigarette. Last drink. And then three days later, you're back. Here's what I've noticed. Knowing something is wrong doesn't give you the power to stop it.I once knew someone who tried to quit smoking for years. Nothing worked.Then one day, he told me: "I stopped trying to fight it. I just started building something else." Every morning, he went to a small temple. Just to kneel. Hands together. Head to the ground. In front of the Buddha.At first, it felt like nothing. But he kept going.And slowly, something changed. Not the craving—the craving was still there. But something inside him got steadier. Like a weight at the bottom of a boat. The waves still come, but the boat doesn't tip as easily.He told me what he learned: When you bow to the Buddha with sincerity, you're creating something Buddhists call merit. Not confidence. Not will power. Something quieter.A foundation that builds over time. And that's what helps you walk away from patterns you couldn't break before.One morning, months later, he reached for a cigarette out of habit. His hand stopped halfway. Not because he forced it. Because the reservoir inside had become stronger than the pull.Knowing the mistake is the first step. But leaving it behind? That takes something you have to build first. THE STRENGTH TO CHANGE DOESN'T COME FROM WILLPOWER ALONE.IT COMES FROM BUILDING MERIT THROUGH REVERENCE. It happens quietly. In the simple act of kneeling— hands together, head down—again and again.#Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,