Set Price on Buddha Dharma? 佛法定价？

Terjemahan Bahasa: Mematok Harga Untuk Buddha Dharma? 佛法定价？

真佛般若藏 ～师尊说［随缘赞助］！
True Buddha Prajna Garbha ~ GM Lu said [Sponsor at will]!

Hahaha!
Now lets have FUN!

真佛般若藏是什么？
What is this TBPG?
其内容出自那里？
Where does its contents comes from?
其有何作用？
What is the purpose of this TBPG?

真佛般若藏来自莲生活佛［弘法］的典故，内涵他的精髓！
TBPG derives from Living Buddha Lian Sheng's [Dharma propagation] experiences/encounters, consisting of his [vital essences]!

Does Buddha set prices on his teachings?
No!
Likewise, GM Lu said that all can subscribe to be member of TBPG and up to them to sponsor at will!

GM Lu mentioned that the creators of TBPG puts in great efforts and resources and hope that subscribers can help towards lightening the loads of these creators and also help towards maintenance of TBPG.

Now:
Do you need TBPG?
If you need, then for what purpose?

TBPG is actually similar to those sponsoring printing of Dharma literatures like dharani.
If can't reach out to benefit sentient beings, then it serves no purpose at all.
I have written that being able to afford to pay for printing of dharma literatures but unable to give it out and help anyone develop affinity with Buddha Dharma, your efforts and resources are frivolous.
But most pay for printing such literatures for the purpose of increasing their personal merits or to lessen their karmic debts.
This is with ulterior motive for self benefits!


Now from another angle:
Dharma charity ~ for the creators of TBPG, they compile Buddha Dharma shared by GM Lu, to ease access to more beings. If they do not expect rewards in any form, then they are actually doing Dharma Charity.

They will be rewarded whenever TBPG successfully helps someone, their karmic negatives will lessen and their merits will increased.
Ah! Yes!
Not personal monetary gains and also not boosts to their ego with GM Lu praising their efforts publicly!

Now:
If you used TBPG and it benefits you, or help you live a happier life and sharing that happiness around, you don't owe the creators for using their compilation.
However, if you think that you can access TBPG without paying back in anyway, then you actually increase your karmic debts!
Abuse of TBPG also increases your karmic negatives!

Remember all the dharma knowhow you have acquired so far, have to be applied in every instances of your life!

GM Lu said [sponsor at will] for various reasons though.
Think you can figure out some?
Hahaha!


With Metta

Om Guru Lian Sheng Siddhi Hom
Lama Lotuschef

[1A] 果位 Phala ~ 家庭主妇 Housewife

Terjemahan Bahasa: [1A] Pahala ~ Ibu Rumah Tangga

Housewife ~ a married woman whose main occupation is caring for her family, managing household affairs, and doing housework.
"the traditional division of labour between the husband as breadwinner and wife as housewife"

A housewife is a woman whose occupation is running or managing her family's home—caring for her children; buying, cooking, and storing food for the family; buying goods that the family needs in everyday life; housekeeping and maintaining the home; and making clothes for the family—and who is not employed outside the home.

A housewife may also be called a stay-at-home mother or "SAHM", and a househusband may be called a "male homemaker", "stay-at-home father, or SAHD. 

Homemaker and housespouse are gender-neutral variants.

Webster's Dictionary describes a housewife as a married woman who is in charge of her household. The British Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (1901) defined a housewife as: "the mistress of a household; a female domestic manager; a pocket sewing kit".

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家庭主婦（英語：Housewife），簡稱主婦，是已婚婦女從事的一種崗位，指全職照顧家庭、不外出工作的婦女。

服務對象是家庭的成員，包括丈夫、兒女，與夫家成員同住的還要照顧夫家的成員。

如由男性（丈夫）在家負責這些工作，由妻子及其他家庭成員出外賺錢養家，則稱為家庭主夫。

此種身分所付出的勞動報酬基本上是無償的，不過也由《婚姻法》保障主婦的權益，例如遺產分配權、離婚婦女權益等。

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Quoting from [1] 果位 Phala:

得須陀洹果的聖者，有兩個特點：
Those saints that attained Sotapanna Phala have two specific characteristics:

不墮法（avinipata-dhamma），又稱不墮惡趣法，確立戒行，不犯導致投生惡趣的六種惡事，不會得惡果報，不會墮於地獄、餓鬼、畜生等三惡道。
Avinipata-dhamma ~ method/dharma of not succumbing to pressure, temptation, or other negative force; affirming discipline practice, not committing any act that lead to the 6 evils or non-virtues, won't result in evil karmic returns, won't descend to the 3 evil paths of Hell, Hungry ghost or animal.

正定聚（ sammatta-niyata），又叫正性決定、決定正向三菩提、決定正向於正覺，成為須陀洹之後，定力不退，因此再也不會轉為凡夫，必定到達最高的覺悟。

Sammatta-niyata ~ Cluster of Fixed Rightness also termed as Right nature decision, decide right direction/path to Sambohdi, Right Realisation, after attaining Sotapanna Stability won't recede, because won't ever transform into Sentient being, sure to attain topmost Realisation.

[Are all things 'fixed' (niyata)? And are all actions, or kammas (i.e. maturing in this ... or to sammatta-niyata, i.e. 'fixed as to rightness' and Noble attainment; 

and that all the other things are 'unfixed', or aniyata.

a-niyata, mfn. [ts.], undetermined, uncertain, doubtful; irregular, casual; 

dve ~ā dhammā, the two rules regarding undetermined matters 

(i. e. matters involving penance only according to circumstances)

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《金刚经》云：「若菩萨有我相、人相、众生相、寿者相，则非菩萨。」；因此即使须陀洹亦离此四相。

Diamond Sutra : If Boddhisattva has the notion of a self, the notion of others, the notion of sentient beings, or the notion of longevity, then he is not a bodhisattva.

Thus even Sotapanna will also leave these 4 Forms.

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同门师兄：法师，我老婆不修法，你可以叫她念师尊心咒或高王经吗？

Fellow male student: Fashi, my wife don't do dharma cultivation, can you tell her to chant Guru's mantra or High King Sutra?

我问：你的［修法］定义是什么？

I asked: What is your definition of [Dharma cultivation]?

［我又将这个问题问在座的同门。］

[I also throw this question to all fellow students present.]

答案？ 真有趣！

Answers? Real hilarious!

1. 修法 －是修正自己的怀习惯。

Dharma cultivation is to correct our own bad habits.

2. 修法 － 是修改不好的［身口意］。

Dharma cultivation is to right not good [body speech mind].

3. 师尊说：一日不修便是鬼。

GM said: A day of no cultivation then is ghost.

4. 这个老婆，同门师姐：我有时想念就念。因为家务繁忙，没时间修法。

This wife, fellow student: Sometimes I think to chant then I will chant. Because of heavy load of household chores，no time to cultivate.

我又问：你认为［修法］该是什么样的［形式］？

I asked again: In your opinion, what kind of [Form] should [Dharma Cultivation] be?

世尊寻的是［离苦得乐］法，欲传的也是［离苦得乐］法！

World supreme one seeks ways [to leave suffering and attain happiness] , and wish to transmit this same ways or dharma!

你将自己的［修法］概念，枷锁于他人，就是给他人制造［痛苦］。

You set your idea of [Dharma cultivation] to lock up others, this is creating [Suffering] for others.

再说：师尊也说过：做什么都是修行。

Moreover: GM said previously: Do what is also Cultivation.

就是，我们的［身口意］所演化的／执行的，只要按照佛的教诲走，就是修行！

That is, our [Body speech mind]'s enactment/execution, as long as adhere to Buddha's teaching to tread, that is cultivation!

一个［家庭主妇］所有的［身口意］演化都是以［他人快乐］为主的。

那么，你还能说她没有［修法］吗？

A [Housewife]'s [Body speech mind] is all enactment prioritising [Others' Happiness]. 

Thus, can you still said that she didn't do [Dharma Cultivation]?

哈哈哈！Hahaha!

噢！我也同这个同门师兄讲：你老婆的［果位］高过你！

O! I also told the male fellow student: Your wife has a higher [Phala] than you!

只要她开始实修，定会超越你等！

If she starts to cultivation diligently, sure will surpass you all!

备注：我不是推荐或教任何人不要修法，只是在修法过程要铭记［佛理］，了解了［用］之［演化］和［实践］佛 的［利乐众生］，度众［离苦得乐］！

Remark: I am not advocating or teaching anyone to not cultivate dharma, only to bear steadfastly in mind [Buddha's Philosophy] in the process of Dharma Cultivation, to understand and [Use] it to [Enact] and [Realise] Buddha's [Benefiting all sentient beings] , succour all beings to [leave suffering and attain happiness]!

With Metta,

Om Guru Lian Sheng Siddhi Hom

Lama Lotuschef

25 June 2015 – Lotuschef in Fun Chat

Terjemahan Indonesia: Lotuschef dalam Obrolan Seru / 25 Juni 2015

Hahaha! In the above, Lotuschef is chatting with Butterflies with LOVE shining brightly!

CHAT:

Lotuschef Lama: GC not attending?
G, when back in sg?

CT: GC the head of the pack is earning money to feed us!!!
wow we can have taiji n shaolin 1 finger zen👍👍👍 (Thumbs up)
GC, tell your clients u have an urgent meeting this Saturday & you have to return back to SG!

Lotuschef Lama: at a certain time in our career life, WORK takes on a new meaning. the babies we have nurtured, just like songs we have composed, becomes masterpieces, n we just sit back, relax and enjoy the playback. this is very similar to what GC does. earning money to feed the pack? 

hahaha! this mindset too stressful to contemplate :) :) :)

GC: Wah...so cheem PY😜 (Bat eye and stick out tongue)

Lotuschef Lama: Hehe! Buddha has infinite wisdom. so we need to look at things different to be able to leave suffering n attain happiness. that's one major teaching!😄😄😄
And the next is to control one's own destiny! Hahaha!
everything is manifestation of one's own mind. 

Pure or impure; to do or not to do !
sermon over! 😍😍😍

CS‬: I thgt destiny is predestined by God.

LW: I rmb even in sch, PY was full of wisdom n Buddhism teaching.

Lotuschef Lama: Hahaha! can you reach God?
religion is a state of mind
the concepts taught or shared are for each individual to use for own benefit n in a larger version to benefit all. that's what charity is about.
you help out at Buddhist temple or church or homeless shelter, to ease suffering n bring happiness to people you meet.

LW: That's true.

Lotuschef Lama: Jesus said: good deeds done by right hand don't let your left hand know.
Means do liao n don't brag n don't ever think of merits or returns.
Hehe! KJ said your helping out will bring you blessing! 

not really true if u do with that in mind! 😜 (Wink eye)
Hehe! giving sermons liao! best stop! 😘😘😘 ( Blow kisses)

LW: I'm now a baptised Catholic but I'm gg to help my BIL in his temple this wkend. They're hvg some kind of celebration n needs helping hands in e kitchen. I don't c anythg wrong, so volunteered my svc. Not for blessing or reward....

CS‬: Catholic faith is inclusive. All are our bros and sisters. "As long as you do to the least of your bros and sis, you are doing it unto me"

Lotuschef Lama: Ya. same concept of equality. we all have buddha nature or god's nature. thus we are all the same. whether u can dig this inherent nature out n use it all dependent on Self

CS‬: Catholicism is about faith in God Almighty not a religion. The Almighty yet Loving and merciful Father, wanting to have a relationship with us and thus we are called to also communion with others. Hope I got that right!

Lotuschef Lama: Hahaha! All teachings and rules or disciplines are guides to help each individual. the operative is Not to hurt anyone. that includes self:):) :)
in Buddhism there's something call Middle path. there's no right or wrong nor good n bad. this is Zen Buddhism.

Lotuschef Lama: CS, why does God wants to have a relationship with all of us? think on this! what are you stating? 😄:) :) :)

O! the Indian god , Brahma, is the creator n said to be Christian god n Allah too.

CS‬: Well my dear....I can explain. But to type on this little hand gadget is going to take quite a lot of time . Wait ah...Saturday....will try my best to explain.

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The above is a chat with some old classmates of mine back in RGS and we are planning a meeting this Saturday. :)

Armed with the Basics of Buddha Dharma like the Four Noble Truths, check out what Lotuschef applied to this Chat! 

Cheers all.

Om Guru Lian Sheng Siddhi Hom

Lama Lotuschef

孝顺 Filial Piety?

Terjemahan Indonesia: Berbakti Kepada Orang Tua?

Case 1: 

Y is the younger brother of W.

Y always cursed W after the demise of their mom, who suffers from some form of cancer.

Y thinks that W has not done enough for their mom when she is still alive and suffering from cancer.

Both siblings don't talk to each other and whenever Y sights W, he will curse W and said he should die or disappear.

Case 2:

Mom of 5 children causes disharmony amongst her own children.

Mom said to C1 that C5 gives her lots of money every month.

C1 told C2 that mom said C5 gives her lots of money every month from rental collected on C5's property.

Then mom said to C3 that C2 did not give her any money.

C3 confronted C2 and criticised C2 for not being filial.

The Truth is that C2 deposited funds into Mom's bank account directly, and mom withheld this fact.

Case 3:

P's mother passed away and there is a tablet with her name in one of the local monastery's ancestral halls.

He also thinks that he is filial and his siblings are not, because he goes to the monastery every 1st and 15th day of the Lunar month, to give offering to his mom and ancestors!

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Dear all,

if you are a true buddha's student, know that you are not to cause unhappiness to anyone.

Your idea or concept on Filial Piety differs greatly from anyone else, which include your siblings.

THINK: Would your mom wants you to cursed your brother and wish him dead?

THINK: Should you not find out the Truth first before you start to curse or criticise?

One can cultivate and dedicate merits to One's parents whether they are dead or alive!!!

Its all in YOU, to do or not to do!

Do not judge others by your own views or standards!

NOW: Ask yourself, am I truly happy with my life?

If you are one of those cases mentioned above, Sad to tell you that "You have never been Happy at all in your life"!

O! Your aura and health are good evidence of your level of Happiness!

Hahaha!

There are more angles to any matter!

To Find and Attain Happiness: Use the 4 Noble Truths and 8 Fold Paths always!

Cheers all.

Om Guru Lian Sheng Siddhi Hom

Lama Lotuschef

The Demon Won? 魔赢了？

Terjemahan Indonesia: Si Iblis Yang Menang?

1. I have this vivid memory of seeing a lawyer's face when she exited a court room, she was a vision of a predator fresh from the KILL!
With fresh blood dripping from her mouth and her mouth opened and "Fangs" visible too!

Hahaha!

Yes! A scary aura to pick up!!! :)

2. An "attached spirit" in a person that Jeered at me and said: I am still here, come chase me out!
The aura was of someone that think they are victorious and had Won some battle, they think important enough to them to Boast about!

3. Another "attached spirit" in another person, with a smirking smile, after lying and thinking that her lies went through and she had succeeded in lying.
She has a pale greenish grey aura of ghostly spirits!

4. This one lies and his face has a breathlessness and eyes narrowed like those of snakes.
Also has a hunch, with eyes sweeping the floor and avoiding direct eye contact with others mostly.

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These are some of those that think they have LIED Successfully and they have WON in whatever they hold dear or important!

Hahaha!

Sorry to burst your Euphoric Bubble!

The Demon in you, Won and you lost your soul to this Demon!

The Middle Path Theory in Buddhism means keeping the Scales balance all the time!

How to achieve this state if you let the Scales tilt too much to one side?

Do Remember that When you get something, you always have to give back or give up something of like value or even higher value in exchange or return!

IF you still believe that this blog's articles are gossips, then your affinity lies elsewhere.
Please stop reading NOW!

Buddha teaches Dharma which are methods, and these methods are infinite to solve problems, resulting in one leaving suffering behind and attaining happiness.

Each individual's thoughts and deeds are measurement of their varying level of creating or dissolving sufferings.

Thus if someone can teach you a better method to go about leaving suffering, please go learn from them.


Cheers all.


Om Guru Lian Sheng Siddhi Hom
Lama Lotuschef

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Lotuschef at Play – Why Didn't Listen to Buddha? 为何没听世尊的？

Terjemahan Indonesia: Lotuschef Bermain-main – Kenapa Tak Mendengarkan Buddha?

Above, Sakyamuni Buddha at Chung Tai Zen Monastery in Puli, Taiwan.

Most cultivators believe in The Hard Way or 苦行.

Most often depriving Self of necessities to maintain a Healthy Shell to continue to cultivate! :)

Sakyamuni Buddha has found out after practicing the Hard Way, and he almost died, then he realized that torturing or depriving One's physical self, detracts more than enhance cultivation.

Despite other cultivators harsh and abusive words, he starts to eat well and rest well.

He attained Buddhahood but not those that cultivate the Hard Way!

Even till now, sentient beings admire those cultivators that

1. Eats one meal a day
2. Neglect their physical health
3. torture their torso

Hahaha! The recent Usnisa Event in Taipei ignites this article.

This chapter always does 7 days & nights of continuous chanting of Usnisa Vijaya Dharani.

Buddha's words of caring for health of self to be able to cultivate with full alertness and concentration went down the drains for these people?

Why boast of NON-STOP?

We all know a Human Shell has its limitations and pushing self as well as others these way is not the way to go at all!

Likewise those students that were ordered or forced to go sit in the VIP area as their "bosses" have to show appreciation for the allocation of these seats!

Pray tell, why don't these "bosses" go join their followers?

Bodhicitta?

In Extenuating Circumstances, it's the well being of the followers that matters more than to give face to the event hosts or organizers, agree?

People who has fixated ideas or those fed to them by others whom they think are authorities on the subjects or matters, Give up control of Self to others!

Chanting Non-Stop for 7 days & nights without adequate nutrition to body and mind, actually breaches what Buddha taught us.

SZ also taught us to treasure our Physical well being in order to cultivate well.

Stressing one's body to the limit all the time, will result in ill health.

Like machines, One's body will break down with over-usage.

I read that another chapter will also be doing the same soon!

Hahaha!
Lacking of Buddha's Universal Wisdom is the matter with all these people!
Why did they order people into the rain?
Think: Would SZ or Buddha do that?

Why?

I remember hearing a speech about how much anguish and hard labor went into the planning of Temple Building and then the commencement of the building process.

I actually silently asked this person: Then why build a temple?

Now seems today is good to share the Fundamentals of Buddha's teaching -- 4 Noble Truths!

Before you build a temple, THINK:

1. Do I need a temple to propagate Buddha Dharma?
2. What are my alternatives?

Why do you complain about the hardship & lack of rest and etc....now?

I believe that if you are really tasked to do something or assigned to a project, All Divinities will help you and you have no time even to complain about tiredness or lack of support or lack of funds!!!

Take Pure Karma for example; we have private premises to use for cultivation of events locally and overseas.
We have very low overheads and no need to go spin yarn for people to register for this and that which your sales pitch promises them of Wealth and Power, and eventually you can't deliver them as promised!

I believe in Affinity and also the Freedom of Choice.

When you need help and you are sincere in seeking help to make a change, Buddha will send the required help to you.
If you get bluffed or cheated by religious cheats, then it's your karma and your affinity with Buddha is still lacking.

We are Mobile Altars, if you believe Shizun's words!
So you really don't need a temple to cultivate well! :)

If you watch the speech that I gave in Seattle temple on 7 November 2009, you will realize why I am targeted to be removed from TBS too!

I shared Mahamudra practice of transformation into SZ and also transform all beings likewise!
With SZ sharing Maha Perfection Dharma, have you figured out that what I've been sharing all along bears much similarity too?

A shijie asked me why she just can't comprehend what SZ said.

If you understand Karma and have some enlightenment, you can answer her now! :)

Stop Torturing Self as well as others who follow you!

Please remember that Buddha teaches ways to find everlasting Happiness and sharing this widely too!

If you are unhappy, or too preoccupied with worrying that Lotuschef is after your position or wants control over you and others, please wake up now!

Lotuschef is never interested in anything that creates negative emotions!

O! And SZ said that Comparison is the precursor of Disputes!

To me, Disputes lead to WAR!

SZ said there is a Mini-war in this Horse year. Are you the perpetrator?


Cheers all.


Om Guru Lian Sheng Siddhi Hom
Lama Lotuschef

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恆河大手印傳承祈請文 Mahamudra Invocation Verse

Terjemahan Indonesia: Ayat Doa Pengundangan Dalam Mahamudra

[--- 1. How come they way that he chant like very hard and suffering?
Watch 2014年1月31日王啟仲師兄唱誦「恆河大手印傳承祈請文」-台灣雷藏寺
in Vimeo or Youtube.

2. Can feel the difference compare to few years back when he chant.
2011年12月10日王啟仲師兄唱誦「恆河大手印傳承祈請文」-台灣雷藏寺 ---]


[--- PKV: Hahaha.

Yes. The heaviness is obvious.

Kimchi 的污染! [Contamination, Kimchi Style]

Fame = Ego n Pride.

After SZ's announcement, his poison takes over.

As more people admire him, he failed to stand firm!

Like shangshi position or promotion often become Grave for cultivators! :) ---]


Dear all, listen carefully to SZ's speech again and his comments on this Invocation Verse.

Now look carefully at this student's face when he is chanting too.

His aura has obviously change quite a lot too!

Aging or something else? :)

Still remember to be joyful to let your sincerity show!

Works for when you are Invoking Divinities or Doing Offering to Divinities and all!

Met this student in Houston, Texas, Mi Yi temple over dinner.

A fashi to his left said that SZ said he is reincarnation of Marpa or Milarepa.

I said: Milarepa. I have seen his poster in a local chapter when distributing Dharma literature round the island back home.

He is friendly and humble too; as when I remarked that he is giving out light blessing to all around him, he humbly replied that the praise is too high for him.

After SZ's announcement and the continued adulation from fellow students, he seems to have changed.

When I greeted him in Taiwan after an event and SZ was giving Abhiseka, he walked straight pass and ignored my "Hello!"

Hahaha!

I said to SZ then: O! O! another one?

I heard lots about his activities though.

He quoted Termas in buses to fellow students on the same one as him, on journey after event at Caotun.

SZ said he spent more than 10 years studying in Tibet or Nepal.

So at least quoting Termas shows that he did learn something that he could remember.

However, given that SZ said if One is a Reincarnation of Buddha or Bodhisattva, One Needs to Cultivate to LINK UP to the relevant Divinity one reincarnated from!

Well, if he can't make it this lifetime, then he has to return another time to complete his assignment lol.

Once again: Reflection of One's activities on a regular basis is beneficial for Cultivation.

Such a coincidence that I shared "Liao Fan's 4 Lessons" today! :)


Cheers all.


Om Guru Lian Sheng Siddhi Hom
Lama Lotuschef