Points for Consideration:
In many countries, there is growth in materialism, civilization and consumer goods, job availability and the ability to earn high salaries
Introduction to Meditation at New York University
The Buddhist Council of New York invites the Dhammakaya International Meditation Center of New Jersey (D.I.M.C.N.J) to give an introduction to meditation.
How many kinds of meditation are there?
How many kinds of meditation are there? (Part 1)
The Process of Human Reformation
Having discovered that all troubles in human society can be traced back to defilements our minds, it is necessary for us to get to the root of the problem by finding a process of reformation which can effectively remove these defilements.
Spiritual Mentors Should...
The followers expect their spiritual mentors to be honest and sincere with their followers and themselves. They should not show preference to a major benefactor.
The Right Concentration
The Right Concentration (How many kinds of meditation are there? Part 2)
Ways to Make Merit
We should always remember that every single good act we perform constitutes merit.
Associate With The Wise.
In general, we think that one who graduated school and earned a degree was wise. Actually, he/she is just only a graduate, but not truly wise.
The Blessings: a guide to preaching
The preaching of the Buddhist monks, especially from respectful monks who are well-known in preaching people
Goal in the Next Life
Progressing from accomplishing the goal in this life to the goal in the next life, we realize that we need to improve our lives in both the short term (this life) and the long term (the next life).
