All Buddhists are more or less have some understanding of Buddhism, but many people's understanding actually very vague, superficial, lack of access is fundamental, and not touch the core teachings of Buddhism. We really are not aware of this fundamental implications for the legal practice.

Buddhist tradition there is nothing other than the universal truth

Literally Buddhist tradition of the Buddha. So what is the tradition of the Buddha? First of all, you need to understand is what the Buddha! This is extremely important because if you do not know what Buddhism is, you will not understand how the tradition of the Buddha. The tradition of the Buddha is not the tradition of the people who Himalaya, India, European countries' own or other country in the world.

Buddhism is the tradition of the universal truth, because truth universe described a most comprehensive way through this tradition. This is not something confined within a particular country. Universal truth or truth is the universal Buddha or the Enlightened. Alternatively, you can say Buddha's Enlightenment. Here, the word "Buddha" is just another way of expressing the ability of enlightenment and universal truth. This is just a term, a wording only.

For example, we have many words to refer to the table, but in absolute terms this is just to say something as a table. Similarly, "Buddha" is simply a nomenclature, and that does not really mean Buddhism is a particular person or belong to a particular country. It's just a name chosen! Thus, "Buddha" is simply the universal truth. Traditional Buddhist or Buddhist universe is Truth.

According to this logic, when it comes to Buddhism, Buddhist practice, lecture or do anything related to Buddhism, we first have to understand the truth of the universe. If you already have the basic knowledge of the truth of the universe, it is the foundation of Buddhism. This is the experience that I can share. This can not be taught in the classic yet, but in my opinion, if you have little background knowledge of the truth of the universe, then that is the foundation of knowledge about Buddhism. If you have no knowledge or understanding of the foundation of the universal truth, you will never be able to practice Dharma properly. There you will see is the universal truth.

Buddhist way of life is the way the universe's life philosophy

I'm using the term "Buddhism" because today's topic is the legal talks about "Buddhism". If not, I would say that this is true for any religious schools, not just Buddhists. Distinguished lineage issues, lack of compassion, true love, emotions, relationships with charming, lack of devotion, all the negative emotions or weaknesses exist due to lack of knowledge the truth about the universe. That is the source of a lot of the weakness in the spiritual life of us.

In fact, there are many issues that arise with every religion in the world. Nowadays, we can read about these issues all over the newspapers. I think politicians are abusing the religious feelings for political purposes. Therefore, there are many dark political conspiracy manipulated within the religious schools. Fortunately, in Buddhism, we do not have much power to manipulate. If Buddhism secular power, I fear that we too will create a mess in our meeting, because we did not have enough knowledge of universal truth.

Teachings, traditions and way of life of Buddhism is the path of truth living space. This not only applies to a particular country. Such as Indian Buddhism originated from India, so we called the Indian Buddhism. The Buddhist tradition has received the influence of culture and tradition of India, these factors are completely independent of Buddhism. There are a lot of things really belong to the culture, traditions and customs of India, and those that are not part of Buddhism. Therefore, when Indian Buddhist approach, you need to realize is characterized partly cultural and partly Indian Buddhism. In fact, Buddhism in every place brings a lot of local cultural nuances. Thus, Buddhism and culture is completely separate.

Buddhism is a philosophy

Buddhism itself is not associated with a capital of culture. I believe so. And I do not think that Buddhism is a religion. Buddhism is a philosophy. That is why I said the platform should be created Buddhism within you because of politics. Buddhism has always respected national cultures where Buddhism is practiced. But cultures are often not respected Buddhism.

For example, in India, the monks dressed in accordance with the Indian culture. According to the Vinaya rules (meaning "of religious morality"), monks and nuns are not allowed to operate medical white or nearly white. Why? Since the climate in India is very hot, so the majority of people dressed in white Indian. Therefore, to distinguish between the monks with people, monks in India are recommended dressed in dark brown, only to realize that it was religious and not secular.

India allowed the monks dressed in maroon, orange or blue. These colors are allowed in the rule. But the doctrine of the Vinaya rules are transmitted to Tibet could not get a modification. In the Himalayas, monks are not allowed to transport the blue medicine in this country because the majority of people dressed in blue or dark colors to adapt to cold weather conditions. Therefore, it is correct rules and regulations are not monks dressed in blue. That leaves only two colors are allowed for monks - brown and orange red. So you should know on the relative level all depends on what culture and cultural fit. The Buddha Shakyamuni also taught that: "My teaching should be taught to fit them in where people are spread the teachings." You know, this is the indication or signs to recognize that the teachings of the Buddha's teachings cosmic.

Sometimes, there are those who see a leather briefcase, a seat cushion or something else is brown or yellow, they say: "This is the color of Buddha and this is auspicious", so wish me joy because they know I'm a Buddhist. Of course, I smiled and said, "Thank you". But this is pretty funny actually because Buddhism does not have colors, and Buddhism should not bias any color.

So if you now say that according to Buddhist tradition you have to do this or the other thing, you have to for example, the new bare shoulder like a monk - in India, this is of course, and you do not need Health advocacy on weather too hot. But next to the Himalayan region, of course, the Vinaya rules also slightly modified and the monks have a lot of medical transport, not just the bottom, but also upper body. This is only allowed in the Himalayas, not in India, because the weather here is very cold.

What I mean is that all the rules of color, clothing, commentary talks, practice sadhana, how to walk, hair ... all of this complexity are not really important. Everything that is not Buddhism. It's just a cultural element and not really matter, because they do not allow us access to the foundation of Buddhism.

Buddhism is true regardless of the country, traditions and culture

No matter what your nationality or what color clothes, Buddhist platform should be created within yourself. This means you need to be transformed mind. The metabolism is a sign of diligence of the Buddhist monks. Different signs meanings, the different symbolic. Symbolic of Truth, represents the fundamental principles of Buddhism that is the Truth. That's what you need to understand. I think this is extremely important to be able to practice the true Dharma.

Buddha Shakyamuni

The Buddha Shakyamuni also taught theory that he had never a question, one from the French public. Buddha also taught if someone is accepted into the sharp saw him, accept sound for listening to his teachings, the legs are not Buddhists. He followed that teaching, Buddhism or Buddhist philosophy should not be regarded as a traditional cultural or should preach. That means to get rid of the barriers between us and Buddhism.

You know, this is really a huge barrier. We have a lot of things not to do and there are many things to follow. And therefore conflicts arise. Contradiction is due to the influence of culture. True Buddhism not have any connection with this. Buddhism is completely free from all these contradictions. Although this theory is correct, but unfortunately we still need to follow the precepts of the Buddhist complex.

The various precepts of the Buddhist help grow in wisdom and compassion

I say "unfortunately" because we always want to be free, do not want to obey the rules. We do not want to lead t keep many vows and wanted to do whatever they like to do. But you can not do that because then you are governed entirely by emotions and negativity ... So we need to temporarily follow a specific path.

I cite the example image measures the boat. To be able to cross the river, necessarily need a boat or ship. But when he crossed the river and the boats are no longer important; You also no longer need to ship. You can walk or use cars. Similarly, you should understand that these complex rules such as "do not kill", "do not drink", "Smoke", "do not harm others", "do not speak ill", "do not take lam "," let compassion "... should be practiced to grow in wisdom and compassion. Two virtues are like the wings of birds. If you want to fly, the bird should have enough wings. We have not seen any bird can fly with only one wing. I think that is absolutely impossible. Similarly, one must practice both virtues - wisdom and compassion at the same time.

Buddhism is French, and the French should be the place you practice

If you want to build a house, a building made of concrete or something sustainable materials, you should first make sure that the building foundation must be really solid. If not, you will not be able to stand erect concrete building or something sustainable. Similarly, in order to become a true Buddhist practitioner, you should really get a solid foundation, or at least should have a clear idea about the platform.

When it comes to Buddhism, in our minds the image is usually a group of people wearing red robes, brown or yellow casinos are quiet meditation or practice some religious ceremonies where temples, or double when the image of a teacher was giving an initiation transmission. These images are displayed automatically in our minds and only that! We did not mind hard work to dig deep to find the deeper definitions. This is not good! And here is the lack of large defects of Buddhists living in this era.

Literally, Buddhism is France. Buddhism is the main French and those who practice Dharma are Buddhists. This is very clear and there is no reason to doubt. As I have said, France should be practiced where your mind. Nothing to look outside, and you should not expect anything from the outside world. So Buddhism platform needs to be nurtured with yourself. Platforms beyond Buddhism can not we!

Buddha and Buddhism should be discovered within our own heart

To end, I would like to say that Buddhism should be found in the heart and Buddhism also be found in our mind. Action should also be found in the heart. Platform of Action - good deeds - to be found in the heart. All of this applies to the mind. Therefore, I recommend that you first contemplate their own mind see what measures are practiced; What are your thoughts; every day in your mind is how diligently. This is a reflection that you necessarily need to do. This is very important to make up the foundation of Buddhism, the more important you are reciting the mantra many sitting cross-legged or how many hours.

For example, I can meditating for months - four or five months - without stretching your legs, if not counting the required hygiene. I can sit like that for several years, no problem at all. Of course, not only me, but anyone who has been training can do so, but that does not mean you are practicing the Dharma. How Buddhism was not sitting.

Buddhist practice means the diligence of your mind - what you have achieved to cultivate compassion, and your understanding of intelligence has increased like. That is the main question to get the fundamentals. You can sit cross-legged how many hours or how much has been keeping notes not turn the key question.

Wisdom is the path and compassion is the wheel or carriage. Two qualities need to be nurtured together. You have to have compassion and also need wisdom, great wisdom to be able to guide the chariot running on the road. Dai Tu, Great Compassion and Great Wisdom - I think this is a very important factor for a person to practice building the foundation of Buddhism.END=NAM MO CAKYA MOUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=THICH CHAN TANH.THE MIND OF ENLIGHTENMENT.VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.15/3/2017.