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The Ten Virtuous Karmas by Venerable Wuling

Posted in Teachings to remember, tagged , , , on 14/05/2021| Leave a Comment »

The Ten Virtuous Karmas: I Resolve

I resolve not to kill. Instead, I will respect and have compassion for all beings.

I resolve not to steal. Instead, I will only take something when I have permission from the owner.

I resolve not to engage in sexual misconduct or in any sensory indulgence. Instead, I will develop the mind of self-restraint and purity.

I resolve not to use false speech. Instead, I will speak the truth in a wise way and at the right time.

I resolve not to use divisive speech. Instead,  I will speak words that foster harmony and understanding.

I resolve not to use harsh speech. Instead, I will speak works that benefit others and foster peace.

I resolve not to use enticing speech. Instead, I will speak sincerely and truthfully.

I resolve to refrain from greed. Instead, I will open my heart and practice giving.

I resolve to refrain from anger. Instead, I will develop patience and the compassion to see the suffering of others.

I resolve to refrain from ignorance. Instead,  I will discipline myself and calm my mind so that I can act from wisdom.

Venerable Wuling

http://www.abuddhistperspective.org/abuddhistperspective/2021/3/9/the-ten-virtuous-karmas-i-resolve.html

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Venerable Wuling’s teachings.

Posted in The learning experience…, tagged , , , on 26/09/2020| Leave a Comment »

“The Buddha practise what he teaches, he was honest.” This was spoken during a talk by her and undoubtedly, I completely agree with her. Ven. Wuling herself, practises what she teaches as well. She is a well-respected spiritual mentor to me. Reading her blog is like reading sutras.

I started reading her first blog dated from 2006. She shared her journey. Setting good examples. Helping us to deal with life. Making us understand cause and effect. They were related to our daily life’s activities. She makes me feel normal, an ordinary human being. From her experiences, I learn to be kind to myself. I learn to be compassionate towards myself and I learn to accept who I am. With all these, I have learnt to accept others…

I have also learnt that it is so much easier to learn from someone who set good examples. It is not only easy but fast as well.

Ven. Wuling is extremely careful with her speech. So there is a lot for me to practise here. She makes everything so real and so honest!

In the past, I thought a good spiritual mental should only process great knowledge and wisdom of the Dharma and I have neglected the importance of practising what is being preach. Today, i realised that the practise of the Dharma is so much important than possessing all Dharma knowledge rising from pali canon texts to the mahayana text. At least by sincerely practising the Dharma, one is able to help another efficiently. Just like Ven. Wuling reached her hands to me when I hit rock bottom. Strange thing is I can no longer listen to Tibetan Buddhism teachings but am still able to move on with theravada beliefs and chinese mahayana teachings which I am doing now. Thankful!

I need a teacher to act upon what she teaches and Ven. Wuling fits in. I need someone to show me so that I can learn and be all inspired! I need someone to help me progress not by knowledge as knowledge can be easily attained but to alter myself, my body, speech and mind.

Melanie says all these while I have been looking for a Buddha as my teacher. She reminded me that I can never find one. To me Ven. Wuling fits into the category of a Bodhisattva. I wish I can be a disciple of hers. A long- distance student is not all that bad too…:)

Below is the link to Ven. Wuling ‘s blog. Enjoy!

http://www.abuddhistperspective.org

Amituofo.

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