The "Prajna Paramita Hrdaya Sutra" is also called as "Heart Sutra". This Sutra can be said as the most common Sutra recited by Buddhist followers of the world. It's also a very short Sutra for those who practise "Avalokiteshvara Dharma Door". This Sutra is also said to be a Sutra for increasing wisdom. And thus it's very popular and easier to remember compared to other Sutras. And that's why for those early learners like children, they tend to start memorizing this Sutra.
This "Heart Sutra" has many different version (of course with the same meaning). It has Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese and perhaps version in other languages. But, I think the Chinese version is the most common one. You can also find "children version" of Heart Sutra. And the video below is the children voice Heart Sutra.
The Children Who Light Up The Candles 点灯的孩子 (Dian Deng De Hai Zi)
This is a Buddhist song sung by children. It's a song about lighting up the candle. In Buddhism it can be said as lamp or candle. I think you can also call it as brightness instead of candle. In former times, people use candle to represent the light. Read my previous post on What does Candle/Lamp/Light mean in Buddhism?
In Buddhism, every single object can lead to enlightenment, every object in our daily life can work as reminder, too. Like when you see water, the purity of water should remind you to have a pure heart, as pure as the pure water. This is also why Buddhist followers use water instead of tea.
Ok, let's listen to this nice Buddhist song of lighting up candle.
In Buddhism, every single object can lead to enlightenment, every object in our daily life can work as reminder, too. Like when you see water, the purity of water should remind you to have a pure heart, as pure as the pure water. This is also why Buddhist followers use water instead of tea.
Ok, let's listen to this nice Buddhist song of lighting up candle.
The Sutra of Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha's Fundamental Vows
The Sutra of Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha's Fundamental Vows is the most commonly recited sutra in Buddhist daily life. It's a Sutra which represents Great Filial Piety. It has been translated into many languages. Nowadays, in most Buddhist temples, or those Buddhist learning college, you can find this sutra ready to be your free precious gift. Kind-hearted Buddhist followers usually sponsor the printing of the Sutra and they put them at the distribution centre inside the temple or monastery.
You can also find online version of this Ksitigarbha Sutra. Here I provide you with 3 links to read the Sutra. You may also download for your daily recitation need. Just remember to treat this Sutra respectfully, especially if you intend to print. But, I still recommend that you get a ready-printed copy at the temple or monastery. This will also create a good (indirect) affinity between you and the sutra printing sponsors / those who have contribution in the printing.
Chinese version of Ksitigarbha Sutra
English version of Ksitigarbha Sutra
Vietnamese version of Ksitigarbha Sutra
You can also find online version of this Ksitigarbha Sutra. Here I provide you with 3 links to read the Sutra. You may also download for your daily recitation need. Just remember to treat this Sutra respectfully, especially if you intend to print. But, I still recommend that you get a ready-printed copy at the temple or monastery. This will also create a good (indirect) affinity between you and the sutra printing sponsors / those who have contribution in the printing.
Chinese version of Ksitigarbha Sutra
English version of Ksitigarbha Sutra
Vietnamese version of Ksitigarbha Sutra
知足是幸福 - Contentment is happiness
This song describes the difficulties of life people usually face. But the real meaning is to tell us that contentment can bring happiness. It's also a very nice song. The video which is in cartoon style is also nice.
The World is A Big Family - 世界是個大家庭 - (music video)
Here's another song by the Pureland Music singer of Singapore, Ke Pei Lei (柯佩磊). It's really a nice song which tells us to pray for the peace of the world. There is also Roman Text on the video, so you can sing along.
佛陀的愛 - The Love of the Buddha
This is a nice song sung and created by Singaporean Buddhist. The song is in Mandarin. When searching for one of the singer (柯佩磊 - ke pei lei), I found a version uploaded to Youtube which has Roman Text, so it's easier for those who don't really understand Chinese to learn how to sing the song.
Song of Repentance (懺悔歌) - Pureland Music
Song of Repentance (懺悔歌) is a Buddhist song made in Singapore by Pureland Music. The song is for free distribution. Because it has no copyrights, many Buddhists fellow created the video version of this song which originally audio only. This song is quite popular in Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.
Repentance is a very important thing in learning Buddhism. We create bad karma every day from thought, speech and action. We may not be able to recognize that we have done them, but since we came to this world, we have already brought the karma of our past lives. And that's why repentance is so important in Buddhist daily practice.
Usually Buddhists do repentance by reciting repentance verse and bow to the Buddha and Bodhisattva. Actually, in Buddhism don't seek for forgiveness from Buddha or Bodhisattva only, they do seek repentance and vow to repent, and thus asking the Buddhas or Bodhisattvas to become witness of repentance. And since it's so important, this repentance practice in Buddhism should be done daily and continuously up till the moment of our death. Bad karma arises from our greed, hatred and ignorance. So, we vow not to repeat again and again.
Now, let's listen to this song of Repentance:
Links to most completed images of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva
Usually when you want get an image, you'll go to Google Search Image. Yesterday, when searching for Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva images, I found a link to a collection of 327 different images of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. This page should be said as the most complete one I have ever seen, cause when you use Google Image Search, you can see many duplicates images on the search result. But this link is different. Click here to see Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (地藏菩薩像) thumbnails collection.
Master Meng Can tells stories
Cultivation must be long-lasting, continuously practice. When you can keep your heart stick to the cultivation, continuously practise without laziness, you'll succeed in Buddhism. Also being attach to worldly things, such as wealth, will cause you drop to lower realm. Below is a story about a monk who attached to money, greed on money. The monk after his death fell into the birth of a turtle. He requested his friend in the monastery to save him, using the money to do good deeds and offer to the Sangha.
There's another story about someone who recites "Maha Karuna Dharani" (大悲咒 - da bei zhou). He recites the Maha Karuna Dharani for years. And this is called real skill in cultivation. You may focus on one Dharma Door and will get the fruit. The only worry is that the laziness that stops you half way. Remember long-term continuous cultivation in Buddhism will yield fruit.
There's another story about someone who recites "Maha Karuna Dharani" (大悲咒 - da bei zhou). He recites the Maha Karuna Dharani for years. And this is called real skill in cultivation. You may focus on one Dharma Door and will get the fruit. The only worry is that the laziness that stops you half way. Remember long-term continuous cultivation in Buddhism will yield fruit.
Master Da An answers questions on the existence of UFOs and Aliens
Do you believe in UFOs? Have you ever thought about the existence of UFOs according to religion? I think you must feel curious whether we are the only so-called human beings in the universe. The truth is in Buddhism there are countless universe, countless beings. And thus, we should not think that we are the only living beings in this world.
Have you ever watched a video about UFOs or aliens from the view of Buddhism? I just found a question and answer video, spoken by Master Da An from China which discussed about the existence of UFOs and aliens from the view of Buddhism.
Have you ever watched a video about UFOs or aliens from the view of Buddhism? I just found a question and answer video, spoken by Master Da An from China which discussed about the existence of UFOs and aliens from the view of Buddhism.
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