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The relationship between Chan Buddhism and Chinese culture
Chinese culture and Chinese Buddhism influenced each other and are inseparable. Ancient China, influenced by Confucianism and Taoism, was a rather humanistic and naturalistic society, so Buddhism in China has become an earthly religion, a unique quality of Ch'an Buddhism.
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Blessings through practicing the six paramitas and myriad good deeds
Practice of precepts, concentration, and wisdom can both benefit ourselves and other people. This is the blessings brought about by Buddhist practice.
Is it proper for monastics to attend entertainment activities
Monastics should avoid places of entertainment. This not only helps them maintain their determination to seek the Path, but also prevents the laity from creating the karma of evil speech.
The difference between pain and suffering
Ourbody will feel physical pain as long as we're alive. However, if we let go of our attachements, we can be rid of mental suffering even in this life; otherwise, suffering may last endlessly.