Buddhism Stuff
a lot of nonsense
I sometimes wonder if people just write for the sake of arguing a point that does not really exist.
Or maybe it exists but only in their own warped minds most apt to be taken away to the nearest mental hospital.
For those not in the know, this is about something minishorts linked to, about an [...]
kalama sutra – the buddha’s charter of free inquiry
Seeing that it was the Buddha’s birthday and all, I would like to share my favourite sutra, The Kalama Sutra. Since young I figured that if I needed faith, at least let it be something I have certain control over.
So the Buddha was tripping along the dusty roads of India with his disciples in [...]
hkg day 3.1 – the buddha beckons
Woke up around 0900, showered and had breakfast at the hotel. Pretty much your standard everyday hotel breakfast serving sausages, eggs and the lot. After a solitary breakfast (sniff) I went back to room, got ready and went out.
Took the MTR to Central and walked to the Star Ferry. Got confused for a bit – [...]
Sariputra – The Wise and Humble Disciple
This article was originally published at Feng Shui Times on 25 October 2001.
A long time ago there was a rich man who lived in Varasani in ancient India. He was wealthy but miserly. So tight with his gold that he refused to spend a single cent to see a doctor when he was very ill. [...]
Amitabha – The Buddha of Infinite Light
This article was originally published at Feng Shui Times on 11 July 2001.
Origins of Amitabha Buddha
A very long time ago during the period of Vairocana Buddha, there lived a king who abdicated his throne to become a monk. Dharmadatu was his name and after hearing Vairocana Buddha’s words, he made 48 great vows to save [...]