佛菩萨建的寺庙 Monastery Built by Buddhas & Boddhisattvas

This place has the "atmosphere" that makes One feels at ease; at peace; cool comfort; secured;...

All the tiny or minute details are "inspirations" given to the Abbot when building this monastery.
All the "right" craftsmen also seem to "come forward" at the appropriate time to contribute their talents!

Hahaha!


I said countless times that when Buddha & Boddhisattva endorses the erection of a place to propagate Buddha Dharma & succor sentient beings, a temple of monastery will be build with resources provided for its successful completion.

So if you have the idea that Guru said if you build a temple then you will be promoted to VM, I suggest that you look into this statement more deeply! :)

If you do not have he intention to carry out the Boddhicitta vows, then you won't build the "temple" that Guru means or has in mind!!!

Am I a bit too Zen for you? :)


Cheers all


Om Guru Lian Sheng Siddhi Hom
Lama Lotuschef

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Enlightening Interviews – 神通 Transcendental Powers [2]

Terjemahan Indonesia: Tanya Jawab Seputar Pencerahan – Kekuatan Transendental [2]

Summary translation in English by Lama Lotuschef.

[Note: Although all efforts are employed to maintain the accuracy of the original texts; we are not answerable to anyone for any difference in interpretation. Therefore, readers may choose to interpret the same text differently. Please read with Open Mind.]

Question 11: Where does Transcendental Power Comes From?

Question 12: Is Transcendental Power developed?

問的人說：「換句話說，神通是不是潛力的開發？佛可以任運神通，濟度眾生。而眾生皆有佛性，我們只是尚未開發而已，是嗎？」

Question: In other words, Transcendental Power is developed from Potential Energy/Strength? Buddhas can use Transcendental powers naturally and at ease to succor sentient beings. Likewise, all sentient beings have Buddha Nature, we all have yet to develop this Potential only, correct?

Guru raised an example. 

A pretty lady kept a parrot as pet. One day she nakedly walked out of the bathroom to the living room. 

Parrot called out: I see already! I see already!

Lady said: Call again, will pull out all your feathers.

The next day, a bald-headed guest came to visit.

Parrot said to him: Is it because you have seen the lady naked? [referring to his baldness]

This example illustrates that we can't be mistaken that Transcendent Power is developed. We are learning Buddha Dharma and not studying cultivation of Transcendent Powers.

[Not all bald headed males have seen the lady naked.]

學佛的禪。Studying Buddha Dharma is Zen.

學佛的定。Studying Buddha Dharma is Stability.

學佛的慧。Studying Buddha Dharma is Wisdom.

學佛的證。Studying Buddha Dharma is Affirmation.

　　

As to what you see and hear? Heavenly Eyes & Ears; Destiny & Mind reading; Astral limbs; Fully letting go; are all natural occurrences, resulting from illusionary transformation.

Pertaining to Transcendental Power, we have to have this view point. 

Transcendental Power is not to be developed, but to develop Buddha's Wisdom and resultant affirmation. 

With Affirmation, without wishing for Transcendental Powers, these Powers come Naturally. This is a basically non-existing problem, cannot give up [basic non-existing] wishing for [Yet to be]. In the affirmation process, Transcendental Power is a natural occurrence or result. Too much stress on Transcendental powers, One can walk the Wrong Path. 

Chasing Transcendental Power is Chasing [Illusion] .

Developing Transcendental Power is Developing [Illusion]. 

Failing Transcendental Power, One can become [shen jing - Crazy or Mad].

This power can easily make people crazy, as all crazy people all has [Illusionary feelings, sights, hearings]. In this way, all are wasted! 

很多人把證驗佛性，把它拿來混淆了「神通」，是根本大錯。很多人認為有神通就是證驗佛菩薩，大錯特錯。

神通中有：動物靈通。（低級）

精靈通。（低級）

鬼通。（低級）

神通。（中級）

菩薩通。（高級）

佛通。（最高級）

Many people mixed up Affirmation of Buddha Nature with Transcendental Power, this is basically Wrong. These people think that these Powers are the Resultant of one's affirmation of Buddha/Boddhisattva levels, they are very very wrong.

There are variety of Transcendental Powers or Links or Communications with:

Animal Spirits - low grade

Wizard/Witch - low grade

Ghostly Spirit - low grade

Deities - medium grade

Boddhisattva - high grade

Buddha - highest grade

To my knowledge, many low grade spirits posed as high grade Boddhisattvas, and many sentient beings get cheated by them, even those that can communicated with spirits are no exception. Therefore, do not get too fixated in these aspects. Must Bear These In Mind!

We that are studying Buddha Dharma: 

1. Learning Manjusri and Nagajuna Boddhisattvas' Middle Path Wisdom of Buddha Dharma, as origin.
2. Learning Maitreya and Asanga Boddhisattvas' Yogacara wisdom of Buddha Dharma, as origin.

We need to learn [Teachings] and [Affirmations]. 

We are not Developing Transcendental Powers.

Remember firmly! One wrong thought will become Mara!

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Dear all, my point in translating these 2 wonderful and highly enlightening articles, is sincerely to share Guru's teachings of the Right Concepts.

Guru advises all [Not to chase or be fixated about Transcendent Powers].

Om Guru Lian Sheng Siddhi Hom

Lama Lotuschef

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A Good Reason to Cultivate

Terjemahan Indonesia  : Alasan Bagus untuk Melatih Diri

His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

"If you really wish to benefit others, the first step is to attain realization yourself. You must first mature your own mind, otherwise you will be incapable of helping others. Giving other people water is impossible unless you have a jug with water in it. If it is empty, you might make the gesture of pouring , but no water will come out."

- Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche -

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Mindset of wanting to help others is an essential in cultivation.
The above are Golden statements to bear in mind, do you agree?
If one do not cultivate well, how to have the resources to help anyone?
How to give when your are without?

If your are truly interested in helping anyone, please start with learning from the basics and build a good foundation.

You will find that with a good foundation of Buddha's teachings, you will progress swiftly in cultivation. Of course, you need to have the mindset to learn in order to help others; to plant in order to feed others; to experience in order to guide others;........

Have a nice journey!

:)

Amituofo
Pure Karma
Lama Lotuschef
True Buddha School

Sarira & Greed [1]

Terjemahan Indonesia : Sarira & Keserakahan

Guru has said that Sarira signifies Purity.
The Pure Essence of Buddhas.

It derives from studious cultivation and resulting attainment of Arhat; Boddhisattva; or Buddha levels.

For those that attained these levels of cultivation, the presence of immovable or steadfast faith and wisdom to unravel Universal secrets is achieved.

Sentient beings crave the perceived powers of Sarira for centuries.
They think as long as they possess these Sariras, they will have great power.

In the Eight fold noble path from the Fourth Noble Truth, these are what we should remember.

Division	Eightfold Path factors	Acquired factors
Wisdom (Prajna)	Right view	Superior right knowledge
	Right intention	Superior right liberation

My humble believe is that Sarira should not be bought at high prices just because you crave it and attribute it with great powers.
The Craving is actually Greed, one of the 3 poisons.
It also denotes Attachment to certain material and Fixation of adhering them with Power.
You believe they have Power to grant and execute your wishes!

A student bought a 108-bead chanting beads made by Dragon Palace Sariras. She kept standing at that booth and reluctant to leave without it. Seeing this, I told her if she thinks she really like it so much then by all means buy it.

She showed it to other students and they all followed suit, buying these ornaments made from Sariras.

However, the auras of all of them didn't improve with using these as chanting beads to cultivate.

The Purity of Sarira were polluted by the 3 Poisons of Greed; Ignorance and Hatred.

Ignorance in perception of power when Sarira are in your possession, created a craving to possess, which is Greed. 

Hatred derives from Greed of Power, which one thinks will elevate one above others.
If you love all sentient beings then you do not want to have power over them or be above them, correct?

To those that follow others' without being Mindful of what and where you are heading, please sit back and reflect on your life before and after the possession of these Sariras!
Have they improved your life?
Having them helps you in cultivation?
Possession elevated your status?
You Ego has advanced because you think you have powers that others didn't have?

Lastly, Guru talked about Chanting beads in detail and I have posted the article in this blog.
There is no mention of chanting beads made from Sariras.

This article resulted from a chat with Guru, because I am worried about the students that bought these Sarira ornaments.
In Samadhi, I saw darkness hovering over and around them.

Strictly speaking, Sarira is Human remains too!

If you can't appreciate the Essence of Purity from studious cultivation they represent, I have to advise you to relinquish thoughts of ownership of them.

They are good as gifts as there is no exchange of money involved.

As a True Yogi, renunciation of sentient materials is the Key to cultivating your very own Sariras.

Om Guru Lian Sheng Siddhi Hom
Lama Lotuschef

Edited 2 July 2017