The Program of “The 17th Buddhist General Knowledge.

The Program of “The 17th Buddhist General Knowledge.In order to create opportunities for Buddhists from everywhere learning Buddhist doctrine. On December 31st, 2014 (10/11 Horse Year), Hoang Phap pagoda continued the program of “ The 17th Buddhist General Knowledge”. Abbot Thich Minh Thanh of Am Phap An ( Bao Loc – Lam Dong), a lecturer of Hochiminh Advanced Intermediate Buddhist Institute, came to Hoang Phap pagoda and lecture Buddhist doctrine for Buddhists.

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In the pure and solemn atmosphere, after registering The 78th Seven-Day\r\nRetreat, Buddhists gathered in the auditorium to listen to the Dharma talk\r\n“Each Step into Buddhism”

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The cultivation must be experienced up to many levels.\r\nBuddhists had to know clearly the route of cultivation and what level they were\r\nholding to keep a proper practice.

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The purpose of coming to pagoda was to learn the dharma, not\r\nto pray. Praying was just a form of belief; we must cultivate both blessing and\r\nwisdom. We must focused on cultivating both blessing and wisdom..

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Buddhists should learn about Buddhist doctrine to get wisdom\r\ngrowth and understand research methods to recognize the systemic and the\r\nessence of the Dharma. We must venerate the Triratna, understand karma, then\r\nrepent our karma, and eventually contemplate on impermanence, suffering, and\r\nnon-ego of multiple Dharmas. When understanding the root of casual condition of\r\nDharma, we can reduce attachment.

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Cultivation was reducing suffering and getting happiness, we\r\nneed to practice to own meaningful life and benefit to all species. The\r\npractitioner should giving alms and open merciful heart to build a Buddhist\r\nhumanity.

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Here are some images recorded:

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