“Thousands of candles can be lighted
from a single candle,
and the life of the candle will not be shortened.
Happiness never decreases by being shared.” by ~ The Buddha ~
“There is not a single aspect of the eighty-four thousand sections
of the Buddha’s teachings which is not contained in Avalokiteshvara’s
six syllable mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum“, and as such the qualities
of the “mani” are praised again and again in the Sutras and Tantras….
Whether happy or sad, if we take the “mani” s our refuge, Chenrezig
will never forsake us,spontaneous devotion will arise in our minds
and the Great Vehicle will effortlessly be realized.”
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche — Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones
Synopsis: A beautiful song by Universal Wisdom Foundation. It’s in the album ‘Science & Buddhism’ (1998). A collection of Buddhist songs by the Universal Wisdom Foundation (Phillipines). The title track ‘Science and Buddhism was first sung publicly in the inter-religious dialogue held in Manilla on May 4th 1997.
Speaker:Jon Kabat-Zinn, Professor of Medicine Emeritus and founding director of the
Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and
Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Synopsis: Renowned mindfulness meditation teacher and best-selling author Jon Kabat-Zinn speaks at UCSD Medical Center on the topic of “Coming to Our Senses”, which is also the name of his new book, subtitled “Healing Ourselves and the World Through Mindfulness”. A pioneer in the application of ancient Buddhist practices to healing in modern medical settings, Kabat-Zinn expounds upon the value of “resting in awareness” not only to facilitate clarity in ourselves, but also as a means of relating to and healing the “dis-ease” in politics, society and the world. Series: “Health Sciences Journal” [11/1999] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 9375]
Thus indeed, is that Blessed One: He is the Holy One, fully enlightened, endowed with clear vision and virtuous conduct, sublime, the Knower of the worlds, the incomparable leader of men to be tamed, the teacher of gods and men, enlightened and blessed.
The Dhamma of the Blessed One is perfectly expounded; to be seen here and how; not delayed in time; inviting one to come and see; onward leading (to Nibbana); to be known by the wise, each for himself.
The Sangha of the Blessed One’s disciples has entered on the good way; the Sangha of the Blessed One’s disciples has entered on the straight way; the Sangha of the Blessed One’s disciples has entered on the proper way, that is to say; the Four Pairs of Men, the Eight Types of Persons; the Sangha of the Blessed One’s disciples is fit for gifts, fit for hospitality, fit for offerings, and fit for reverential salutation, as the incomparable field of merit for the world.
Synopsis: A Breathing music piece with GuZheng by Chinese musician-Chang Jing
The Chinese zither or guzheng is a traditional musical instrument with a unique
ancient sound.
”Stunning! Takes you away to some far off place that says…
Quiet… Breathe… just Be.”
Speaker:Dr Alan Wallace, Founding President,
Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies. Synopsis: Dr Alan Wallace comments on the universal message of the Pursuits of Understanding, Happiness and Virtue, from the Buddhist perspective. Explaining the interdependence of these three pursuits, he says that one cannot find the happiness that arises from within, without understanding one’s own nature and place in the world. Likewise, one cannot find happiness and understanding without living virtuously.
Synopsis: A Beautiful chant of the Amitabha Mantra.
Mantra(Sanskrit)
Namo Amitabhaya
Tathagataya
tadyatha
Amrito–dbhave
Amrita–siddhambhave
Amrtia–vikrante
Amrtia–vikranta–gamine
gagana kirta–kare
Svaha
Homage to the Amitabha Tathagata.It runs thus: Who is produced by Amrita,Who is born by the accomplishement of Amrita Who has the all- pervading power of Amrita.Who is with the all pervading of Amrita, Move ! May it be known throughout the world! Svaha! [Part2]
Synopsis: The Plum Village’s Happy Song, introduced by Sister Chan Khong
at a Retreat in Berlin, June 2007.
“Every morning when I wake up, I am happy.
Being aware of my eyes, I am happy.
Being aware of my health, I am happy.
Because I have learnt to look deeply.”-Plum Village
Speaker: Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh Synopsis: Ram Dass interviews Thich Nhat Hanh at the State of the World forum,
September 1995.Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh expound on using Loving Kindness and mindfulness to embrace anger.We could all transform anger into understanding and compassion.
