The Dhammapada, Verse 280

The idler who does not exert himself
when he should,
who though young and strong
is full of sloth,
with a mind full of vain thoughts –
such an indolent man
does not find the path to wisdom.

The Dhammapada, Verse 279

"all things are not-self" -
when one sees this with wisdom,
one turn away from suffering.
This is the path to purification.

The Dhammapada, Verses 277& 278

“All conditioned things are impermanent”
- when one sees this with wisdom,
one turns away from suffering.
This is the path to purification.

“All conditioned things are unsatisfactory”
•  when one sees this with wisdom,
one turns away from suffering.
This is the path to purification.

The Dhammapada, Verse 276

You yourselves must strive;
the Buddhas only point the way.
Those meditative ones who tread the path
are released from the bonds of Mara.

The Dhammapada, Verses 274 & 275

This is the only path;
there is none other for the purification of insight.
Tread this path;
and you will bewilder Mara.

Walking upon this path
you will make an end of suffering.
Having discovered how to pull out the thorn of lust,
I make known the path.

The Dhammapada, Verse 273

Of all paths the Eightfold Path is the best;
of all truthsthe Four Noble Truths are the best;
of all thingspassionless is the best;
of all menthe Seeing One is the best.

Buddhist Chinese New Year Celebration
Chinese New Year Eve Luncheon at IBC

1.For the Good of the Many

Wheel of Sharp Weapon, Verse 14

When we hear only language that is foul and abusive,
This is the wheel of sharp weapons returning
Full circle upon us from wrongs we have done.
Till now we have said many things without thinking;
We have slandered and caused many friendships to end.
Hereafter let's censure all thoughtless remarks.

1.THAN HSIANG ANNUAL REPORT 2005
2.Death and Dying in Buddhist Cultures
3.An Interview with Dhammaloka
4.MBTI Workshop in Than Hsiang
5Spring Cleaning at Than Hsiang Temple

1.Book Review: Mindfulness in Plain English

Wheel of Sharp Weapon
Verse 13
When we lack any freedom, but must obey others,
This is the wheel of sharp weapons returning full circle upon us from wrongs we have done.
Till now we have looked down on those who were lowly and used them as servants for our own selfish needs;
Hereafter let's offer our service to others with humble devotion of body and life.

1.Mahayana Buddhism Course in IBC
2.Dialogue with Residents of Halaman Mayang
3.8th General Conference of World Buddhist Sangha Council
4.Meeting of Two Masters
5.100 Million Mani Mantra Recitation

1.Developing the Good Heart
2.One-Day Retreat

Wheel of Sharp Weapon
Verse 12
When hunger or violent thirst overwhelms us,
This is the wheel of sharp weapons returning full circle upon us from wrongs we have done. Till now we have kept what we had without sharing;
We have plundered and stolen and lured people on.
Hereafter let's take from them hunger and thirst.

1.Visit of Dental Team
2.Than Hsiang Zang Yuan Opening Ceremony
3.Children's Camp (2 - 4 December 2005)
4.Visit by Novitiates to Wan Ching Yuan Centre
5.KL Emperor Liang's Repentance Service

1.My Week in IBC
2.My One Day Experience of the Amitabha Recitation Retreat
3.My Experience at Fo Qi
4.LIANG HUANG BAO CHAN

Wheel of Sharp Weapon
Verse 10
When our bodies are aching and racked with great torment of dreadful diseases we cannot endure,
This is the wheel of sharp weapons returning full circle upon us from wrongs we have done.
Till now we have injured the bodies of others; Hereafter let's take on what sickness is theirs.
Verse 11
Depressed and forlorn, when we feel mental anguish,
This is the wheel of sharp weapons returning full circle upon us from wrongs we have done.
Till now we have deeply disturbed minds of others; Hereafter let's take on this suffering ourselves.

1.My One Day Retreat during Fo Qi
2Stepping out of The Cage
3Thanks to My Beloved Daughter, Qian Xin