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Q Thank 2,500 years ago, after realized the fruits of enlightenment, from the shop cultivate to, first sermon Buddha taught, the "Four Noble Truths" (four truths or four truth).

The First Noble Truth of Suffering is: Our joy is constantly being consumed, and anything we have is short and very temporary. It is not permanent permanently. Ignorance, greed, and anger are the causes of our suffering. So the Second Noble Truth is to find out the cause of suffering. Clean up the root cause suffering pain is reached the state of cessation suffering - it is the Third Noble Truth or Nirvana. The Fourth Way is the path leading to the cessation of suffering. For your spiritual attainment of Nirvana, you must follow a true path.

It is not necessary to wait until we understand the law of "cause and effect" or "kamma" to inspire our commitment to go on the right path to end suffering. Negative will bring negative consequences and conditions, and the same positive thoughts and actions will bring positive results and conditions. Only when shining forth will arise. Deep into the law of "cause and effect," we can feel the causes of our own suffering. Happiness or unhappiness are now more or less the result of previous acts of artifact. We have affirmed the existence of all suffering because their presence was so obvious If we want to end suffering, from now on, we must learn how to eradicate the root of suffering. Through the experience of understanding suffering and the cause of its origination, we can be aware of a state of death, a state of utter silence of all ignorance and all the afflictions that have arisen from it. When that knowledge is so penetrating that it can shake our intrinsic nature and at the same time make us emit the will to reach that realm. Once we have If you want to achieve this extinction, a deep gratitude will also arise in our minds for those who have mastered the cessation. The Buddha became stronger. The favors and beauty of His teachings became bright barking clear.

The Bodhisattva Dhamma was transmitted to Tibet from India. Up to the eighth century of the Central Highlands, Buddhism was introduced into Tibet, but through the ninth century, Buddhism was ruled by King Lang -dar-ban only. He shut down the principal teaching centers, just as the Chinese did today. The destruction of the Buddha-dharma is terrible and vast, but people still can practice. It was in the remote areas and the tradition of Buddhism was preserved. In the eleventh century there began to be turmoil in the presence of the two sects. It is the Sutra or the path of learning and cultivating through many lifetimes to attain the attainment of enlightenment; and Tantra, a method of secret cultivation can attain the attainment of enlightenment day in a lifetime. In the eleventh century, an Indian monk called Atisha became famous for his ability to teach and argue Buddhism with many pagan philosophers. He could sum up all kinds of Buddhist insights. It has evolved from hundreds of years ago, such as the monastic systems of home-made and ordained. He was supported by all philosophical sects as a supreme authority teacher.

At the same time, there was a king in western Tibet who was influenced by Buddhism in his ancestors. He had read many sutras and commented that there were many conflicts between the different sects, especially Hindus and Tantra. The Tibetans of that time, due to misunderstandings, The two systems of precepts should have thought that one can not simultaneously practice the practice of hermeneutics and tantra. The monk knows that when Buddhism came to Tibet in the eighth century, both sects Council dem.Mot appear peacefully Indian ambassador called Shantarashita (Santaraksita) taught both sects, religious precepts method preacher sutrayana monastery  [1] and the method of religious advertising compassionate mind  [2]At that time, the great yogi of Padmasambhava (Transcendental Lotus) spread the Tantric teachings and subdued the obstacles that were harassing Tibet at that time. Each Buddhist monk received the Dharma and there is no opposing opposition. After the monarch realized that the Hokkha and Tantrism were from India, so that from Tibet, the king sent twenty students Intelligent intellectuals come to India to study with a will for the future they will return and clarify all the teachings to the Tibetan people. Many died on the road, only two returned and Reported to the king is the practice of Confucianism in India can be practiced at the same time without any obstacle and difficulty. Found a representative named Atisha at the Vikramashila monastery in Bengal. These students claim that Atisha was the one who could help Tibet. Thus, the king personally donated the gold to him as a cost to bring Atisha from India. by a monarch opposed to Buddhism. His Majesty granted him one of two conditions, namely, to protect the life or seek the Dharma. He was imprisoned immediately after he refused to give up the study of the Dhamma. One of his nephews tried to save him, but the monarch said, "Do not worry about me, do not waste a single What a piece of gold to make ransom for our network. Bring all the gold to India to present Lord Atisha. " He did not obey his instructions, offered all the gold to the king still refused, told his grandchildren: "The gold you bring is only as heavy as your body, not as heavy as the head." He drastically refuses to release the hostage unless he brings in more gold. His grandson brought the matter back with his uncle, "If you launch a war to save me," he continued, "will create a great bloodshed. So I will try to find enough gold for your head. Please pray for him to be successful. "The uncle replied:" My aspiration is to bring light. Buddhism to Tibet to clarify all the suspicions and contradictions.If my wish is achieved, even if I die here I do not regret.Ta now is old, death is only Sooner or later, many of us have been forever flowing, but it is extremely rare to be sacrificed for the benefit of the Buddha. p. So let's transfer to Atisha, show him that we have sacrificed the reason for his request to come to Tibet. My last wish is to invite him to Tibet to propagate the teachings of the Buddha and to clarify our misunderstandings. "After hearing his decision, his grandson was deeply touched, and farewell to the word with an infinite love.

She sent a team of translators to India to look for Mr. Atisha. This friend brought with him seven hundred gold coins, eventually reaching the monastery of Lord Atisha to face the abbot. The purpose of the abbot was: "It is not because I intend to occupy Atisha but unfortunately I do not have many great masters like you and if you leave India, Buddhism in particular and the whole. They will generally face a great risk. His presence in India is very important. "Finally, the Tibetan translators were able to see Master Atisha in such a touching mood. How could they handle the hot tears Atisha saw so they told them: "Please do not worry, I know the Death I will think carefully about his request, but now I am an old man,

In the early 15th century, a Tibetan monk named Tsong-Kha-Pa wrote a book called Lam Rim or "Stages Of The Path to Enlightenment." He thoroughly studied Atisha's views and fused these teachings to make it easier for people to practice in the practice. The Second Path is an essay that contains the most basic teachings.

In addition to presenting all of the weaknesses of Bodhicitta, the Fourfold Path further develops a way of combining all denominations-how the Dhamma encompasses both the Enlightenment as a method of communion and tantra. The teachings are often contradictory, but if applied satisfactorily in the process of sequential, there is nothing contradictory. With regard to Bodh Gaya, all teachings are important guidelines. There are some who think that they can practice secrecy without having to understand the teachings. The basic principle of Buddhism. If one does not reach the correct basis to understand the Dharma, then the tantra will not achieve any progress. If not for guiding people towards the path of liberation by enlightened compassion, the Tantra will become a recitation of the language and the practice of the Tantra will be limited to the performance of instruments such as chanting la, cymbals and trumpets made of femur to create a sound forest alone. The Perfection Of Wisdom Sutra refers to: the practice of Giving, Effort, Meditation, Wisdom. That is the only way that the Buddhas in the past have ever gone through to reach enlightenment, whether by the method of Hien or Honey. It is a great mistake if you forget the public floor. the path. The Perfection Of Wisdom Sutra refers to: the practice of generosity, virtue, patience, effort, meditation, Wisdom. That is the only way that the Buddhas in the past have ever gone through to reach enlightenment, whether by the method of Hien or Honey. It is a great mistake if you forget the public floor. the path. The Perfection Of Wisdom Sutra refers to: the practice of generosity, virtue, patience, effort, meditation, Wisdom. That is the only way that the Buddhas in the past have ever gone through to reach enlightenment, whether by the method of Hien or Honey. It is a great mistake if you forget the public floor. the path.

Thus, Tsong-kha-pa (the Sun of the Three) author of the book "The Four Bodhi Deities" advised all spiritual practitioners to seek an experienced spiritual teacher to lead and Try to accept all Buddhist teachings properly and adapt to your method of practice. Also do not remove the aspects you can not apply immediately. In turn, you ask yourself. If you can do that then your vision for all the sects of the Buddha will be very profound.

All Buddhist norms are necessary and appropriate for a practitioner. When one draws a Path  (3) (Tibetan Buddhas), the master must feel the It is not enough, they have to know when to need any type, must draw the template before, then coloring. It is very important to know their existing co-ordination. In the same way, we need to know all the focal points of Buddhism as well as when and how to apply all these teachings. When these elements are revealed, all the hiding and hardships associated with your spiritual practice will naturally be eliminated.

When I refer to the practice of Buddhism, I do not mean to drop everything to find a secluded place to hide. I merely want to express that we should coordinate a degree When you eat, drink, sleep or work, you need to constantly check your thoughts, body, speech, mind and all of its actions, although it is the smallest negative error. Try to direct every day activities according to the motives of compassion. The wisdom gained from listening to the teachings and It is to integrate into all actions of body, speech, mind. But if one can give up everything to devote his life to the practice, he is very deserve to be respected.

Studying like a light illuminates all ignorance and knowledge is the ultimate possession because it can not be stolen even with the best thief. The weapon used to eliminate the enemy is ignorance and also a best friend to lead us out of the difficult times. Because kindness and the heart do not deceive whom we will become friends with. You are sincere friends. The friends that we associate with our power, status and influence only. When faced with misfortune or be deprived, these kinds of friends will leave us. Right, my friend is not betrayed and sincere most of us is the study of learning the Dhamma. This is a drug that does not have any reverse or dangerous effects.

Without knowledge of the teachings, enlightenment will not follow. The teachings that we receive mean that they must be born. When we train a race horse It must be running on the same path as the race track. So your research topic is the dhamma you should bring to practice. The purpose of study study is aimed at the benefit of spiritual practice. Tsong Kha-pa teaches that if you can grasp the insights of the sutras as encouragements for your own selves, you will not. There are some obstacles in getting the Secret and Secret (comment of the Secret) to practice, apply to the practice of teaching as the only instruction on the process of realization.

This will help us avoid the wrong view that some teachings are not necessary for spiritual practice and that some teachings are only necessary for academic achievement.

Bowing and clapping before receiving the teachings is a haughty and self-righteous antidote. Sometimes when you see someone who does not understand your religion, they are more humble and polite. Because of your understanding, the more humble you are. If not, your love is low. So when you study, try to control the inner state, and bring tolerance into your thinking. If so then gradually comes a stage. You can see some influence, some change or some other result in your own mind. That is a sign that the work of cultivation has improved and that the purpose of study study has been done completely.

Conquering defilement is a lifelong learning course. If we can take the persistence of endure to practice, over the years will see the transformation of the mind. But if we look forward to the testimony. or immediate thoughts and sentiments, we will become frustrated and depressed. The eleventh-century yoga author Milarepa is one of the greatest masters of history. Tibetans, for the sake of attaining ultimate realization, have spent so many years experiencing hardships and living their lives as wild animals. If you can invest your time and energy in the same way, you will see. Our spiritual benefits grow more quickly.

After reaching a belief in the efficacy of the teachings, it is important to immediately develop a strong belief in the value of the practice. To advance on the path of enlightenment, the correct understanding of the way of walking is very important and only attainable by listening to the teachings. Thus, let's begin the pursuit of enlightenment. thoroughly to bring benefit to all sentient beings and make such a motive force to study or browse the teachings.

When someone is teaching the Dharma, he is serving as a messenger of the Buddhas. Despite the realization of the chief, the key is that the dharma should respect the guru as respects the Lord. The Buddha is not two and no different. Those who hear the Dharma do not need to spend time to examine the error of the guru.

Jataka Tales mentions: it is necessary to sit in a very low position, with a masterly mind and great joy to contemplate the master's face and drink every drop of nectar from the dialect of his dialect. It seems like the patient carefully listens to the doctor's instructions. The Buddha once said: Do not expect anything in the guru himself, and above all, rely on the dharma body, ie the subject of their transmission, is the teaching of the Buddha. On the spiritual plane of the teachings is the most important thing.

When we listen to or recite the teachings, we are like a jar that is used to gain wisdom. If you slope upside down, even if it rains, If the container is tarnished, it is contaminated with contamination. If the container is cracked, the road surface will disappear. When we attend a lecture and if the mind is easy to disperse, we Anyhow, the vase is turned down. Although the mind is dedicated, but the mood is stirred by negative thoughts, such as listening to the teachings because they want to show that they have superior intelligence than people. It is like a dirty vase. After all, even if all the faults have been avoided, the Dhamma has been heard but not written. I miss them in the same way as they do in the ear and exit the other ear. When the disclosure is over, we are completely empty like leaving but do not bring the teachings out through the door. That is why today we should record or use the machine to record the speeches. All the ability to receive speeches depends on the master of the practice.

In his discussion with Khun nu-Lama, he portrayed vividly some of the events that took place in his life, long since I was born. Forty-nine years old. I have a tendency to forget even the contemporary literature I'm studying. Na Na Ma said: do not persist in learning is due to defects do not have the joy of being smart And I think this is very true. Because I do not have enough time, I do not often read the entire text, just read once to have a general idea of ​​its content. So I do not often just browse the scripts very quickly. As a proverb says: "The person with great intelligence is like a

If you read Tsong-Kha-pa's nine books, you will understand the reasoning differently. When you read an article in the newspaper, you often do not see it. The reason you need to read it again is because you do not feel like it, but just feel bored. When you read it carefully, deep-texted articles are written with a two-, three-, or four- The At times you will be amazed at why you missed this key or key, whether previously read too many times. Sometimes you will have new explanations or different senses. Therefore, endless effort to master the practice is the main method to avoid being forgotten. Those who want to achieve the Most Outstanding  [4]It is necessary to be attentive, humble and dedicated to the need to help all sentient beings, as well as to concentrate all sentient beings, as well as to focus all thought to attention. Look at the master with his own eyes and listen to the master with his own ears.

It is very important to listen to dharma first. First of all, consider yourself a patient, and the guru is a physician. The brilliant Indian philosopher Shantideva states that when we are suffering On some common diseases, it is necessary to listen to the doctor's words. There are hundreds of types of afflictions, caused by greed and hatred. There is no doubt about what we need to hear. According to the discourses of a guru, defilements are often false. Because defilements as anger are manifested, we often lose control and self-control. Attacks often interfere with sleep and poor appetite. As a patient does not want to waste but also cherish the medicine by the doctor. support; The same teaching, when given by the guru, should also be preserved as a treasure.

Just keep the medication available in the vial alone does not help at all. Likewise, to the spiritual life is freed from chronic illness, need to bring. Dhamma is applied to the practice and only through the new practice can help to free the disease afflicted. Only in a short time, your patience is stronger, the less the anger of hatred and the When the pride and pride fall, the effects of defilement gradually wane. Tsong-kha-pa said: one can not cure Chronic rheumatism with a few medications that must take medication non-stop. The party is still held in grip in ignorance negativity,

Tibetan Buddhism has four sects: Nyingma  [5] Sakya  [6] Geluk  [7] and Kagyu  [8]. The sect that is higher than the sect is a great mistake. They are passed down from the same teacher, Shakyamuni; They all incorporate the whole system of hermeneutics and tantra. For all the four denominations I have fostered the unity of a faith: that is the praise of the Lord. I do not intend to express a diplomatic way, but by faith consistently. At the same time, in keeping with my role as a Dalai Lama, I want to have a thorough understanding of the teachings of all four sects so that I can offer the words to those who come to me. The mother saw her son drowning without help to save. There was a time, a Nyingma practitioner came to ask a few methods of cultivation that I did not understand much. I directed him to a great master. He can answer his questions,

Tibetan Buddhism should not be considered higher than that of other Buddhist countries. In Thailand, Burma and Sri Lanka, etc. the true monks have been very diligent and have maintained the practice of Buddhism. Of the Sangha, unlike the Tibetan monks, they preserved the custom of over 2500 years ago of the Buddha himself, and his sangha was the method of lifting alms bowls. The group and follow them together. One day she was upset and dazzled by the sun, because the leg went bare foot so I was burned. In addition to this, see the spiritual practice of the Sangha. In Thailand, people are very grateful.

Many people have recently seen the negative aspects of the tradition of religious retreats and religious ceremonies. They only see religious organizations taking advantage of rituals to exploit their followers. It is not wrong for religious traditions, but for those who claim to be religious followers, such as members of monasteries or temples, cite mental reasons. To try to fix the mistakes that are often attributed to one another. The action has hit the whole tradition. Many have concluded that religion only harms one another

If we refuse to use spiritual remedies, in this case we reject Buddhism, we no longer believe in karma and will not be able to understand that our misfortunes are the result of These evil deeds can be manifested out as the faults of the society, the community or the acquaintance. From there we begin to blame people. Other faults that are obviously caused by the self. This accusation will increase the attitude of persistence as self-centered view, like craving, like remorse ... such. Associated with such fictitious minds, we become attached to all our possessions and will be constrained in our minds.

In contrast to the Communists, many great practitioners have gone the path of Buddhism, taking compassion as the basis for their life. With such motives, Serving for the benefit of all sentient beings you are trying to cultivate righteous thoughts for them. Even though the losses caused by the Chinese Communist Party in Tibet and China are coordinated by a relatively large plan, but I am skeptical that they can build a more advanced society; The reason is because they lack the motivation of Big Bang.

When we observe the life of Karl Marx himself and the true origin of Marxism, we will discover that he has experienced so many great sufferings in his life and has initiated the constant struggle to overthrow Because of such a central motive, the whole structure of Communism's operation is failing. If the original motive is set On the basis of compassion and altruism, perhaps everything is very different.

In developed countries, there are so many people who are indifferent to spirituality, although they are rich in material but they are not completely satisfied. They are rich but do not know enough. writhing agony because of "want to add", so although the material is full, but the interior is poor. When discovered that can not own all expectations, the defilement really arises. Depressed pessimists and anxious anxiety will pull in. I used to talk with some very rich friends, because they take material to do life, work hard and no hands free to cultivate. In the process, they have really lost the dream of happiness and happiness that should have coincided.

In the Buddhist way of life, we carefully evaluate the suffering instead of trying to avoid it - the misery, the suffering, the suffering that changes in our life, the suffering and uncertainty, and death. Try to be careful to investigate, thinking them so that we are prepared to really face them. When confronted with death, we know that the drought has come. That does not mean that we do not protect ourselves. When we fall sick, we still take medicine to avoid death. But if death is unavoidable then Buddhists will be prepared. Let's temporarily put aside the question of life after death, liberation, or the state of the One. Even in this life, just cultivate the Dharma and place trust in the place. There are many practical benefits to the Dharma. In Tibet,

The persecution of Buddhism under the rule of the CCP did not last as long as under the reign of King Lang-dar-ma in the 9th century, but the extent of its destruction is far greater. When King Lang- Atisha Himself is the one who came to Tibet and rebuilt the entire Buddhist method. Now, the responsibility lies with us whether we have enough or not enough ability to resurrect the Buddha. Systematic destruction of China. Buddhism is considered as a treasure trove of commonality to the world. Circulation and congregation are a contribution to the richness of humanity.

There may be many problems that you can not immediately bring to practice. But keep in your mind, so that you can use for the next year or five years or ten years later as long as these teachings Not that we Tibetans have been living a life in exile, suffered the loss of fields, homes, country, our country still has full opportunity to As long as we live in any country, we also receive the Buddha Dharma through exiles and we also know how to facilitate the cause of tranquility. The Tibetan people have done so at least since the 8th century. Those who remained in Tibet after the invasion of In 1959, many of the sorrows of the body and mind were lost.

We need to take every opportunity to practice the truth, to cultivate ourselves instead of waiting until we think less busy. Like Rinpoche, Gung-thang said, This is like water waves in the pond: this layer dissolves, the other layers rise up, never the same. The fluctuations of things in this world will continue until the moment of death; Let's try to spend some time in daily activities to practice the Buddha's teachings. Nowadays, when we have brought rare bodies, we have encountered the Buddha Fa also have the faith. Believe in the Dharma again - if you do not know how to use the practice, it is difficult for us to carry out the practice in future lives when we do not have the conditions anymore.

At present, we have met a profound mystery - which includes methods that can attain enlightenment liberation, are easy to practice and attain. But if we do not take the effort The power to create some influence in the life of Buddhism is so sad! END=NAM MO SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=THICH CHAN TANH.THE MIND OF ENLIGHTENMENT.VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.23/7/2018.