Buddhist Morning Thoughts

Bodhisattva Vows


The Bohisattva vows are:  

(1) to save innumerable living beings, 

(2) to eradicate countless earthly desires, 

(3) to master immeasurable Buddhist teachings, and 

(4) to attain the supreme enlightenment.

Seems hard, right?  Wrong, just chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and you'll discover your personal mission in this life and bring forth your buddha nature.  

If I can do it, anyone can. 

~~ Terry Van, Bodhisatvva 2nd Class. 


saha world

  sahā world   [娑婆世界]   ( shaba-sekai ) :  This world, which is full of suffering. Often translated as the world of endurance.  Sahā  means ...