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本帖最後由 tzuhua1967 於 2017-4-7 11:52 編輯
How To Practice Buddhism?
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How To Practice Buddhism?
What does it mean to practice Buddhism? It entails learning the methods on how to become a Buddha. The scope encompasses Dharmas both in the Liberation Way of the Arhat and Buddhahood-Way taught by Buddha during the second and third turning wheel of the Dharma.
How do you 「practice」 Buddhism? For most people who come across Buddhism for the first time, whether through reading related books or listening to preaching from some dharma teachers, this way of 「cultivation」 is likely to end up learning superficial knowledge of Buddhism in a leisurely manner only. In addition, the lack of proper direction and guidance concerning various stages and processes involved in Buddhist cultivation, one would rely on one』s acquired knowledge and personal experiences and take them all for granted. Sometimes, one would even reckon that one has already broken through with the contemplation of Buddhism, but in fact, one is merely spinning his own wheels in the vast ocean of Buddhism.
The following are fundamental criteria and principles about practicing Buddhism:
Buddhism will never violate ethical or moral principles of this world.
Being charitable is not the only connotation of Buddhism as there are countless dharmas to be learned.
One should not be enthralled with a renowned master with blind faith and must validate his preaching against sutras of the Three Vehicles.
The most crucial step for any novice is to stay away from s***ures of Lamaism since their teachings have misappropriated Buddhist terms for their own purposes. The content of Lamaism are completely different to the tenets and correct principles taught by Buddha Shakyamuni. |
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