8 special causes and conditions converge for Buddha's birth.VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THICH CHAN TANH. Buddha's birth is an extremely rare and excellent cause and effect. The predecessor of Buddha Shakyamuni was the Bodhisattva Ho Minh - the heavenly ruler of the Tusita heaven. Before he was born in the human world, he carefully observed the necessary conditions for being born in the human world. In the debate between Venerable Na-hsien and King Milanda, the two mentioned eight fully convergent conditions for the Buddha's birth. So what are those 8 conditions? First: The cause and effect of the right time for the Buddha's birth When his life was nearing the end of his life in the Tusita heaven, the Bodhisattva Protectorate - the forerunner of Shakyamuni Buddha observed the conditions of the period to see if it was suitable for birth or not. Regarding the period of birth that the Buddha observed, Master shared that when the Bodhisattva Protectorate was in the heavens, he observed whether this period of birth was appropriate? If it is not suitable, then He will not be born. For example, with the level of wrong views, confusion and disorder of sentient beings at that time, was it appropriate? Is the Dharma of the Buddhas still there? If the Fa-rectification remained, he would not have given birth…. This is the cause and effect of the bodhisattva's contemplation of the birth period. At the end of his life in the Tusita heaven, the Bodhisattva Protectorate - the predecessor of Shakyamuni Buddha observed the human world, chose the Southern Thien Boi Chau, the Kapilavastu city - the northern part of India today is the place gave birTH. Second: Consider which continent is suitable for Buddha's birth We know that, from the Buddhist point of view, there is not only one earth in the world. And around the earth there are countless other worlds where life exists. Before his birth, the Buddha examined which states were suitable for the attainment of the ultimate goal. Venerable Thich Truc Thai Minh shared: “Secondly, he examined the four continents to see which one was suitable. Around us there are three more continents: Bac Cau Lau Chau, Tay Nguu Hoa Chau and Dong Thang Than Chau, I am Nam Thien Boi Chau. He felt that this Nam Thien Boi Chau was worthy, the right place to be born." When observing carefully and fully, the Buddha found that Nam Thien Boi Chau was the most suitable for his birth. The color of the sun is carefree to celebrate Buddha's birthday Third: The country is suitable for Buddha's birth After choosing Nam Thien Boi Chau, he contemplated the country where he would give birth. In Nam Thien Boi Chau, which country is suitable for him to teach and spread the truth later? In the lecture, Venerable Thich Truc Thai Minh quoted from the Buddhist scriptures Ban Hanh Tap - volume 6 - chapter 4: Lifefall in the Tu Sat Heaven Palace (Part 2) for the public to know. Before his birth, the Bodhisatta consulted with a deity named Kim Doan - this is the Son of God who has been to the human world ever since. Thien Son Kim Doan introduced to Bodhisattvas many countries. At that time, His Holiness considered from the topography, topography, border areas, flat or rough land, trees, gardens, location of that country, whether the leader of that country had good qualities. ... After carefully observing, he chose Kapilavastu as the place of birth. After carefully observing the causes and conditions, the Buddha chose Nam Thien Boi Chau for his birth . Comment on auspicious points on Buddha's birthday Venerable Thich Truc Thai Minh shared about the place where Buddha was born: “India is a place with many philosophical ideas. The people of India, they are very hungry, eager to learn philosophy. The Indian people divide their life into several stages, the last stage of life is going to be a monk, learning about philosophy and truth. So, in India, there are many different schools, religions, different beliefs. At the time of the Buddha's birth, there were 96 religions in India. Then this is also the right time to celebrate Christmas, to correct religions. So he chose that time and chose to be in the South Thien Boi Chau land, in the land of Central India.” In Central India, he chose Kapilavastu as his birthplace. It was a small kingdom, but it was in the center, the richest and most populated place; very suitable for spreading His teachings everywhere. After careful observation by the Buddha, the city of Kapilavastu (now in Nepal - India) was chosen as the place where Buddha was born. Fourth: Conditions on the lineage and clan of the Buddha when he was born Next is the observation of the lineage, in a conversation with the Heavenly Son of Gold Doan, Bodhisattva Ho Minh also said: Hey Golden Doan, you must know, the family of Bodhisattva Bodhisatta must be family full sixty merits. Venerable Thich Truc Thai Minh also cites a number of conditions on the family line as follows: First, this family must have been pure and beautiful from the past to the present; secondly, this house is often supported by the Holy Family; third, that house does not do all evil; fourth, people born in that house are all purified; fifth, the family line must not be mixed with other bloodlines; sixth, the descendants of that family are successive kings, must be the firstborn without interruption; seventh, the king from time immemorial has not been interrupted; Eighth, all kings born in this house up to now must have planted many good roots... After being introduced by many families and lineages by Thien Son Kim Doan, Bodhisattva Ho Minh chose to be born into the Sakya clan, his father being King Tinh Sanh and Queen Ma Da. This is the royal family that has been discussed and elected by the people forever, forever as the Holy King, and their descendants will be kings forever. When preaching about the Bodhisattva's choice of birth line, the Venerable Thich Truc Thai Minh shared about: "Many kings are also rich and powerful, but the Bodhisatta did not choose. In the end, he chose the lineage of Cam Gia, the Sakya clan, and was reborn because of this lineage for many generations of pure kalpas, successively becoming kings without doing evil." The Buddha's teaching about the birth mark The Buddha chose the lineage as Cam Gia, the Sakyamuni clan for the Buddha's birth, his father was King Tinh San and Queen Ma Da. Fifth: Observe the mother who is eligible for Buddha's birth The Bodhisattva continued to observe who would be the Holy Mother to give birth. Venerable Thich Truc Thai Minh quoted from the sutra and explained: "O Golden Doan, if a bodhisattva Bodhisattva resides in his mother's womb, that mother must meet thirty-two conditions to be able to accept the bodhisattva's work. in the fetus”. Now, as the Bodhisattva Protectorate chooses his mother, see who is worthy to be his mother to conceive. First, the mother must be born in a house of true morality, second, her limbs must be perfect, thirdly her virtue must be perfect, fourth, this person must be born in a noble house, and fifth, she must be born in a noble house. That mother must be a role model,…”. Venerable Thich Truc Thai Minh quoted the Mi Tien Van Answer Sutra and shared: "Thus, consider whether the Buddha's mother is appropriate (is it a person who has made a vow to become a Buddha for many generations?)". He chose his mother who had 32 virtues and indeed, Queen Ma Da in her previous life also had a vow, vowing to be the mother of Buddha. Queen Ma Da is also an unusual Bodhisattva, at that time she vowed that I would give birth to a Buddha in the future, so that there would be enough causes and conditions for Bodhisattva Ho Minh to be born.” The Buddha has a saying: "The same voice corresponds, the same gas is sought", it is indeed true in the Bodhisattva's predestined choice of the Buddha's mother. The Bodhisattva's mother must be someone who has practiced for many generations and has great merit to be able to be the mother of a great person like Shakyamuni Buddha. On what date was Buddha born? Queen Ma Da dreamed of a white elephant with six tusks, holding a lotus branch from the sky, flying down through her right hip into her abdomen before conceiving the Crown Prince Sixth: Observe the lifespan of sentient beings when the Buddha was born Any sentient being of any age suitable for the propagation of the truth is also carefully observed by the Bodhisattva Protectorate. Venerable Thich Truc Thai Minh shared: “The bodhisattva chooses a time when sentient beings have a lifespan of about one hundred years for Christmas. If sentient beings have a lifespan of about 2,000 to 8,000 years, then he has not been born. Because they live too long, they will not see impermanence and are not afraid of impermanence. But sentient beings who have a lifespan of about a hundred years, have seen others die, know impermanence. Therefore, the lifespan of such beings is reasonable for the Buddha to be born." In many suttas there are teachings about the lifespan of living beings. There are times when humans live to several thousand years old, but there are also times when sentient beings live to only 10 years old. When Bodhisattva Ho Minh contemplations the average age of sentient beings in the Southern Thien Boi Chau realm at that time is 100 years old, the age is not too long, it will make sentient beings receptive, thinking of impermanence. Because they know that death does not take long to come, 100 years old passes very quickly, people cannot live forever. Therefore, sentient beings will think and understand impermanence and practice. The Venerable Thich Truc Thai Minh continued: "The Bodhisattva observes that sentient beings are now at the age of one hundred years old, this lifespan is appropriate, they will think of impermanence, so it is appropriate for him to be born at this time. ". Saturday: Conditions on the Buddha's birth date and month Before he was born in the world, Bodhisattva Protectorate also reflected on the day, month, and time when he was born. Venerable Thich Truc Thai Minh shared that he chose the date of his birth to be the 8th day of the fourth lunar month (Theravada Buddhism believes that Buddha was born on the full moon of the fourth month). He also chose the time of his birth when Queen Ma Da was on her way from the capital Kapilavat to her motherland. While walking in Lumbini Park, she was about to raise her hand to pick flowers without worry. At that moment, Buddha was born in that sacred moment. According to the scriptures, the moment the Buddha was born, the birds chirped, the flowers bloomed, the clouds danced, and the music sounded; The scenery was beautiful and the animals were very happy to welcome His birth. Which hand did Buddha raise his hand to heaven? Buddha's birth is the joy, joy, and happiness of all Gods, humans and all species Eighth: Choose a suitable place for him to become a monk Before his birth, he also chose a suitable place for him to leave home. Because his birth will bring the brilliant light of the Dharma to the world, spreading that light across all realms, thereby saving sentient beings, so the place to leave home and practice is also very important. At the age of 19, at that time the Prince had a rich and magnificent life in a golden palace, a magnificent palace, with a beautiful wife and good children, but he was determined to leave and become a monk. On the night of February 8th, with a strong desire to find a way to liberation, he left everything to go out into the deep forests and mountains to study the Way. Was there an arrangement before the Buddha's birth? Before his birth, Bodhisattva Ho Minh carefully observed and carefully selected the eight conditions of convergence. He carefully chose from where he was born, choosing his parents until he became an adult and became a monk, etc. Everything was arranged for the Bodhisatta to be born. With the pervasive teaching of Buddhism that no one arranges fate for anyone, is the birth of a Bodhisattva a pre-arranged arrangement? What year was Buddha born? On the night of the 8th day of the second lunar month, Prince Siddhartha left everything to go, into the deep forests and mountains, to study the Way No one arranges fate for anyone! Throughout the teachings of Buddhism it is not accepted that there is any arrangement of anyone's fate. Fate is in our hands and revolves around our own cause and effect. In this regard, Venerable Thich Truc Thai Minh shared: "Human beings must have a plan before doing anything. We humans still have such plans, do human gods? The plans of the higher level even override the plans of the lower level. Then what is it with the Bodhisattvas who give birth to the Bodhi-base like this? Due to the full merit of their vows, all things are accomplished and arranged in such a way. But we see when we still have this impure mentality, is there anything that we can predetermine? The Bodhisattva One born in the Boundary is that he has cultivated to the point of no turning back, no more retreating, so he was able to enter that position.” Guardian Bodhisattva's contemplation of conditions is not an arrangement of fate. This is due to the merits and blessings of the Bodhisattva. The Bodhisattva One who was born in the Land of Bodhisattva has cultivated and accomplished for many, many kalpas, and in one more life will become a Buddha. The conditions that the Bodhisattva observes are all retributions from his own merits and vows, so he has the power to choose the time, choose his parents, choose his family, clan, and country. , human, … when He was born. Happy birthday Buddha Buddha's birth carries a great significance for our humanity. Bodhisattvas are not influenced by karma Guardian Bodhisattva - He is the Bodhisattva of the First Born in the Boundary, so he has great merit. He had the willpower and ability to freely choose where he was born, his country, his parents, his lineage, etc. That's why he observed and selected all before he was born. It was due to His immense merit and power, not an arrangement. Medical and righteous reports of the Bodhisattvas of the First Born Bodhisattva Second, we also see their medical and righteous messages. We humans are the newspaper, our situation is the medical newspaper. If the newspaper itself is good, then it must be good. He is the Bodhisattva One born in the Land, his medical report must be like that; father must be like this, mother must be like that, the city must be like that, wife must be like that, children must be like that, disciples must be like that, that's medical journalism The Venerable Thich Truc Thai Minh explained more about medical journalism and political journalism: “Between political journalism and medical journalism, it is active. Newspapers are us. So we have to work hard to practice to transform the righteous message, when the righteous message changes, the medical report will change. That is the truth, the press must change, we should never force it to change. There are many people who blame society, blame the times, and blame the world. Each of us has to change, to perfect ourselves, then naturally our realm will be good." We know that the Bodhisattva Protectorate has practiced for countless kalpas. During those lifetimes of cultivation, he did countless good deeds, benefiting sentient beings. It is his great deeds, merits, and great vows that make his medicine special and good. Another season of Buddha's birthday returns, another season of lotus flowers blooms, and Buddhists all over the world joyfully welcome the Buddha's birthday. May mankind have a good relationship with the Buddha's teachings, practice his teachings to be happy and happy. Another season of Buddha's birthday returns, another season of lotus flowers blooms, and Buddhists all over the world joyfully welcome the Buddha's birthday. May mankind have a good relationship with the Buddha's teachings, practice his teachings to be happy and happy. From existence to birth The Buddha's birthday has a great meaning for our humanity. It was the day when the light of the Buddha Dharma was spread everywhere. The more we learn about the Buddha , the more we have faith in the Buddhadharma and the more convinced that he is a real person. He has left a priceless fortune for mankind, which are extremely valuable teachings to help sentient beings learn to cultivate morality, cultivate blessings and gradually get rid of suffering. Another season of Buddha's birthday returns, another season of lotus flowers blooms, and Buddhists all over the world joyfully welcome the Buddha's birthday. May mankind have a good relationship with the Buddha's teachings, practice his teachings to be happy and happy.END=NAM MO SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).GOLDEN AMITABHA MONASTERY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THICH CHAN TANH.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.17/5/2021.