(III) Visiting an Art Exhibition

It was Sunday. Little Shramanera had been especially busy these past few days; his company’s boss was holding a personal art exhibition that day, and he and a colleague had been preparing for it for over ten days. Little Shramanera’s company was a Chinese traditional culture communications firm. Word was that the boss was a … Read more

(I) Dependent Origination

Bodhisattva: Master, do people come into this world because of desire? Master: They come because of love. Bodhisattva: So the meaning of life is to seek love?! Master: Yes. Bodhisattva: Then what kind of love can truly satisfy a person? Master: Selfless love! Bodhisattva: What kind of love is that? Master: Great loving-kindness and great … Read more

Answering Questions

I. Faith and Filial Piety The Buddha said that hearing even one line or one verse from the Lotus Sutra is enough to realize Buddhahood and receive a prediction. You will definitely realize Buddhahood. Because you are already a Buddha, you will ultimately realize Buddhahood. One day, you will awaken, and you will long to … Read more

The Big Bang Is an Illusion

I. Letting Go of Attachment and Emptiness (There really is a feeling: when you let go a little, your world opens a little; once your mind becomes more spacious, it really will…) When you are no longer attached, many things seem to cling to you instead. Ignoring them and saying, “I don’t care,” is entirely … Read more