Misguided Doomsday Prophecies Thiên Cơ Bất Khả Lậu… Lậu Bất Khả Tri!; by hoatam on Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:46 pm Over the past 2000 years, numerous prophecies have emerged regarding the end of the world. We can categorize these prophecies into two groups: vague and ambiguous ones that lack a specific date for the event, such as those from figures like Trang Trinh, Lưu Bá Ông, and the monk nicknamed ‘Su vai ban khoai,’ as well as the prophetic […]

Buddha Kungfu ĐẠO VÀ CHÍNH TRỊ by Hữu-Huyễn on Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:18 pm; edited by xiaobaiyun Excerpt from article ‘Magic-Kungfu” (Spirits’ Fist Kungfu, Buddha Kungfu, and Sworn Fist Kungfu) “… Following their initial introduction in the eighties of the last century (1980’s), Magical Kungfu seemed to have inexplicably disappeared from the martial world. Nobody knew where to find the disciples of magical kungfu, and whether any were still painstakingly practicing it. While browsing the internet recently, I stumbled […]

The Four Great Vows Tứ hoằng thệ nguyện by Vosac on Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:35 pm, translated by ngocxuan. According to the Mahayana Buddhist tradition, practitioners entering Bodhisattva practice recite the Four Great Vows during nightly prayer sessions. These vows express the aspirant’s commitment to certain ideals: “Sentient beings are numberless; I vow to save them.” “Desires are inexhaustible; I vow to put an end to them.” “The Dharmas are boundless; I vow to master them.” “The Buddha Way […]

Nirvana Gates: Qualifications for entry Pháp tu để được về Niết Bàn (thiên đàng); by Chie on Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:26 pm; edited by XBY Question: Among the Eighty-Four Thousand Dharma Doors, which door is considered the most beneficial to practice? Answer: Religious practitioners across various faiths aspire to attain the equivalent of Nibbana, often depicted as the Pure Lands of the Buddhas, such as the blissful realm associated with Amitabha Buddha in the West, also known as paradise. […]

Atheists Trumps Fanatics Thà là người vô thần… by Dianichi on Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:04 pm Sure, here’s a simpler version for easier understanding: “In examining various religious beliefs, it becomes evident that each claims to possess absolute truth within its teachings, despite divergent doctrines. For instance, Theravada Buddhists direct their devotion solely to Sakyamuni Buddha, while regarding other Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, such as Amitabha and Kwan Yin in Mahayana tradition, as inferior or even malevolent due to their […]

Dragon Flower Prophecies Những tiên tri liên quan đến hội Long hoa; by NamSơn on Sat Jan 31, 2009 3:20 pm. Prophecies relating to the Vietnamese “Dragon Flower Festival” 1.Helena Blavatsky (1831-1891) prophesied that Maitreya Buddha would emerge in Asia around 1950, heralding the end of the Aryan Kali Yuga, or Dark Age, and the dawn of a new era of enlightenment. “We are at the close of the cycle of five thousand years of the present Aryan Kali Yuga, […]

Law of fairness in mysticism (Nguyên tắc công bằng by như-ý on Thu Feb 25, 2010 4:29 pm, translated by ThaoYen, edited by XiaoBaiYun) Greetings to everyone, While perusing “The Good and Bad of Mantra Chanting” and “The Power of the Supernatural World” by Tuetho, I felt compelled to share insights on the law of fairness in mysticism. I aim to dispel any misconceptions surrounding mantra chanting and alleviate fears that it brings disaster to esoteric practitioners, particularly those known […]

Pros and cons of Old Guru Secret Teaching (Lý luận về Mật tông Thiên Đình by Mộc Trúc on Fri Feb 26, 2010 2:53 pm, translated by ThaoYen, edited by Xiaobaiyun) The Five Essentials Dharanis. In Old_Guru Secret Teaching, The Five Essentials Dharanis is a ritual of chanting the five mantras (Dharanis). They are the mantras for: Purifying the Dharma World , Bodhisattva’s only word for bodily protection, Six Great Words Dharanis, Cundi Buddha’s Nine Divine Dharanis, and the Golden […]

Maitreya The following text comes from the Cambodian Buddhist web site http://reksmay.webs.com/messagefrombuddhas.htm. I would like to hear your opinion of it. Thank you again for being my guide on the spiritual path of Mật Giáo. “O, all ye Po-ti-satts and Maha Po-ti-satts, mark my words. Starting from this year forward, 2007, there will be much chaos as never seen before. Shakyamuni Gautoma Buddha had predicted about the decline of His religion. And let Me (Maitreya Buddha) explain to you why […]

Delusional Disorder (Bệnh hoang tưởng của tu sĩ by BìnhChâu on Sun Apr 11, 2010 12:45 pm, translated by ngocxuan. Edited by XiaobaiYun.) Delusional Disorder with Psychotic features” by BìnhChâu on 11 Apr 2010, 12:45 Let’s dissect the phenomenon of delusional disorder in the context of religious history. Throughout history, religious faiths have demonstrated a common trend: practitioners, particularly those holding titles like Religious Heads, tend to elevate themselves above all others. They foster an environment where their followers extol […]