Sutra of the Past Vows of Earth Store Bodhisattva PART ONE Chapter One Spiritual Penetrations in the Palace of the Trayastrimsa Heaven Thus I have heard. At one time, the Buddha was in the Trayastrimsa Heaven speaking Dharma for his mother. At that time, an uncountable number of Buddhas …
Before visiting a Buddhist temple or center, it’s important to know a few important rules so that we don’t offend or disrespect the temple, people, and monastics. Please read below some of the proper etiquettes when visiting a temple or interacting with monastics. Temple/Holy Place Etiquette When entering a temple, …
The Official Phuoc Hue Buddhist Temple of San Antonio Chant book is now available to purchase! Order Now! Purchase your own copy of the chant book to keep for yourself and bring with you to temple services. Part of the contribution of your purchase helps us print more books for …
Buddha Pronounces the Sūtra of Amitābha Buddha Homage to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in the Vast Assembly of the Lotus Pool. x3 Thus I have heard. At one time the Buddha dwelt at Shravasti, in the Jeta Grove, in the Garden of the Benefactor of Orphans and the Solitary, together with …
On January 28, 2018 Phuoc Hue Temple hosted its first bi-monthly 8 Precepts half-day retreat from 6:00AM to 6:00PM. 8 guests attended the half-day retreat. The retreat began with with 8 Precepts Opening Ceremony where the attendees chanted and vowed the 8 precepts temporarily. After the opening ceremony, a light …
The Buddha Speaks the Ullambana Sutra Thus I have heard, at one time, the Buddha dwelt at Shravasti in the Garden of the Benefactor of Orphans and the Solitary. Mahamaudgalyana had just obtained the six penetrations and wished to cross over his father and mother to repay their kindness for …
For non-Buddhists, and even for some Buddhists, it’s sometimes hard to tell the difference of what buddha statue is of what buddha. Depending on the country and school of Buddhism the statue is at, that’ll give you a small clue, otherwise, it’s usually the gestures (mudras) that buddhas are making that …
Karma is a Sanskrit word and it literally means the accumulation of our deeds (physical), words (verbal), and thoughts (mental) – our volitional actions. It basically means all moral and immoral volition. Where there is consciousness, there is Karma. Karma depends on your volition as well as your will, so there …
It’s always important no matter what religious place you go to, to always be respectful, whether you’re a religious or spiritual person or not. Many temples will have a sign or brochure that has some “Temple etiquette” rules. If not here are some general do’s and don’t’s: DO’S: • Take …
Contrary to popular belief, meditation isn’t just about sitting crossed-legged, placing our hands on our knees with finger and thumb touching, and chanting “Om” repeatedly. It can be in a yoga class, but this isn’t a yoga class. In Buddhism, meditation is many things: contemplation, awareness, insight, and finding inner …
