Dharma companions is a blog focusing on Dharma activities, information dissemination and bringing awareness to the multifaceted aspects of Buddhism for the community from Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS). Postings should be of interest to Buddhist and anyone who seeks information on Buddhism. As the title suggest, we also aim to be a companion to those who seeks our company in this path that we undertake. May you be well, happy and peaceful.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
What are the 3 kinds of Buddhist Gifts?
Three kinds of gift are mentioned in Buddhism, namely:
1: Amisa dāna: The gift of material things,
2: Abhaya dāna: The fearless gift of life,
3: Dhamma dāna: The gift of real Truth.
2: Abhaya dāna: The fearless gift of life,
3: Dhamma dāna: The gift of real Truth.
Labels:
Understanding
Location:
Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
“What burning ‘paper money’ really meant those days.”
What burning ‘paper money’ really
meant
Excerpt from Bro. Tan’s teachings on
30 March.
Nalanda Buddhist Society © 2014.
During
a funeral ceremony in ancient China ,
paper-made models of houses, sedan chairs, treasure chests, clothes, daily
utensils, and even effigies of servants, were burnt as the cortege was leaving
home for burial in the cemetery.
Labels:
Understanding
Location:
Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Buddha is not a god
Labels:
Understanding
Location:
Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Monday, April 7, 2014
YVK: Letter from death row: Drugs and the law
Sabahan Yong Vui Kong, 21, is on death row in Singapore for
drug trafficking. Malaysiakini is publishing
Yong's final letters to Yetian, a member of the Save Vui Kong Campaign, in the
next few weeks as he faces death.
Jun 23, 1110:16am
Labels:
Inspirational,
Letter
Location:
Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Qing Ming
Labels:
Understanding
Location:
Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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