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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.

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How did the nine grade lotus in the pure land come about?

The 9-grade lotus in the Western Pure Land is formed by different levels of merit. Once reborn there, we can practice, without cares and disruption, until we become non-regressing sages.

Learning to let go in life

Human beings always hope for increase. Real addition means that, while one may be gaining more fame, status, power, and wealth, one should also grow in merit, wisdom, and compassion. Otherwise,...