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灶神賜「福」賜「吉祥」
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民以食為天「灶神」是家家戶戶的守護神 。
傳說，灶神在春節前會返回天庭向上天述職，報告他所掌管一家的善惡，年後再返回人間贈與天庭所給予的福氣。
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也許，有很多人會問，為什麼禮敬「灶神」能得到福氣和財運？
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因為，灶神屬於家神之一，我們常聽到的稱號是「灶君、司命真君、九天東廚煙主、護宅天尊或是灶王爺」。然而「灶神」的工作不僅僅只是記錄一家的善惡，實際上「灶神」還有一個很重要的任務，就是祂還掌管著一家的福祿，包含人們的生活飲食，幫助人們於生活上的種種便利，更能代替一家的榮耀旗幟，去向天庭請求、賜福給這戶人家更多的吉祥、福利。
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所以，在春節期間，人們只要虔誠的念佛「祈福」，神佛就會賜予我們福氣。也就是說人們只要多行善事，就能得到神的祝福和幫助。
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今天，是吉祥的開春好日子，我也來給大家送些福氣！
新春「灶神賜福」，帶給大家滿滿滿的好福氣，好運氣！！
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祝福大家：
健健康康、財源廣進、衣食無憂、婚姻幸福、闔家美滿、吉祥如意、幸福快樂！
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???新春_更多迎吉祥_交好運的方法請點擊?
菩提交好運的方法
犯太歲的五大生肖，需注意什麼？
菩提效果: https://www.putixiaoguo.com/.
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#灶神賜福、#送福氣、#吉祥、#好運氣
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Kitchen God sends Fortune and Good Luck
Just as food is the primary need of the common people, Kitchen God is the resident Deity of every household.
Legend has it that during the Spring Festival, Kitchen God will return to the Heavens to report on the merits and misdeeds of the household under his charge. With the turn of the New Year, he will return to Earth and shower upon that household the blessings bestowed by the Heavens.
Some amongst us may not fully comprehend why our reverence to Kitchen God will bring us good fortune and wealth.
This is because Kitchen God is one of many house Deities. He goes by many titles, reflecting his many roles in our household. He holds the key to your family’s well-being, ranging from your basic needs of food to your trouble-free daily existence. With his request to the Heavens, your household can be bestowed with a multitude of good luck and fortune.
That is why when you chant sincerely to Buddha during the Spring Festival, you will be bless with good fortune. Likewise, the Deities shall reward your acts of kindness with blessings.
Today is the auspicious Spring Festival and I shall carry forth blessings for all of you. May Kitchen God bestow upon you overflowing good luck and fortune.
Wishing all good health, good wealth, great prosperity, a blessed marriage, a blissful family, with endless luck and happiness.
? ? For more tips on how to enjoy better luck and fortune during Spring Festival, click on the below links ?
Bodhi’s way to good fortune
Tips for the 5 horoscopes that conflict with Taishui this year
Results of Bodhi Meditation: https://www.putixiaoguo.com/.
#BessingsFromKitchenGod, #Auspicious, #GoodLuck,
直播預告：2018 新春吉祥慶祝活動
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北美西岸時間2018年2月15日，除夕晚上，歡迎大家和我一起來慶祝新春！希望每一個人都得到諸佛、菩薩的護佑，得富貴吉祥、健康平安、幸福美滿！
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【全球各地網路直播時間】
1. 溫哥華/西雅圖/波特蘭/矽谷/舊金山/洛杉磯/聖地亞哥 北美太平洋時間:2018年2月15日，晚上10:00開始
2. 台北/北京/馬來西亞/新加坡/香港 亞洲時間: 2018年2月16日，下午2:00開始
3. 多倫多/紐約/波士頓/華盛頓DC/邁阿密/亞特蘭大/奧蘭多 北美東部時間: 2018年2月15日，凌晨1:00開始
4. 英國倫敦時間: 2018年2月16日，早上6:00開始.
5. 巴黎/柏林/巴塞羅那/斯德哥爾摩時間: 2018年2月16日，早上7:00開始.
6. 羅馬尼亞時間: 2018年2月16日，早上8:00開始.
7. 緬甸仰光時間: 2018年2月16日，下午12:30開始 .
8. 印尼雅加達時間: 2018年2月16日，下午1:00開始 ..
9. 韓國首爾時間: 2018年2月16日，下午3:00開始 .
10.澳大利亞墨爾本/悉尼時間: 2018年2月16日，晚上5:00開始
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【Facebook Live Broadcast Notice】
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2018 Chinese New Year Celebration
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On February 15, 2018, at 10:00 pm North America time, we will be having a live broadcast celebrating the eve of Chinese New Year. Welcome all of you to join us in ushering the new year!
May everyone be blessed and protected by Buddha and Bodhisattvas and enjoy a happy, healthy, peaceful, prosperous and fulfilling life!
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【 Global Live Broadcast Schedules】
1. Vancouver/ Seattle/ Portland/ Silicon Valley/ San Francisco/ Los Angeles/ San Diego North America (Pacific Zone): February 15th, 2018, at 10:00pm
2. Taipei/ Beijing/ Malaysia/ Singapore/Hong Kong: February 16th, 2018, at 2:00pm
3. Toronto/ New York/ Boston/ Washington D.C./ Miami/ Atlanta/ Orlando North America (Eastern Zone): February 16th, 2018, at 1:00am
4. London (England): February 16th, 2018, at 6:00am
5. Paris (France)/ Berlin (Germany)/ Barcelona/ Stockholm (Sweden): February 16th, 2018, at 7:00am
6. Romania: February 16th 2018, at 8:00am
7. Yangon (Myanmar): February 16th, 2018, at 12:30pm
8. Jakarta (Indonesia): February 16th, 2018, at 1:00pm
9. Seoul (Korea): February 16th, 2018, at 3:00pm
10. Melbourne/Sydney (Australia): February 16th, 2018, at 5:00pm
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#金菩提宗師網路直播、#直播預告rnrn直播預告：2018 新春吉祥慶祝活動
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北美西岸時間2018年2月15日，除夕晚上，歡迎大家和我一起來慶祝新春！希望每一個人都得到諸佛、菩薩的護佑，得富貴吉祥、健康平安、幸福美滿！
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【全球各地網路直播時間】
1. 溫哥華/西雅圖/波特蘭/矽谷/舊金山/洛杉磯/聖地亞哥 北美太平洋時間:2018年2月15日，晚上10:00開始
2. 台北/北京/馬來西亞/新加坡/香港 亞洲時間: 2018年2月16日，下午2:00開始
3. 多倫多/紐約/波士頓/華盛頓DC/邁阿密/亞特蘭大/奧蘭多 北美東部時間: 2018年2月15日，凌晨1:00開始
4. 英國倫敦時間: 2018年2月16日，早上6:00開始.
5. 巴黎/柏林/巴塞羅那/斯德哥爾摩時間: 2018年2月16日，早上7:00開始.
6. 羅馬尼亞時間: 2018年2月16日，早上8:00開始.
7. 緬甸仰光時間: 2018年2月16日，下午12:30開始 .
8. 印尼雅加達時間: 2018年2月16日，下午1:00開始 ..
9. 韓國首爾時間: 2018年2月16日，下午3:00開始 .
10.澳大利亞墨爾本/悉尼時間: 2018年2月16日，晚上5:00開始
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【Facebook Live Broadcast Notice】
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2018 Chinese New Year Celebration
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On February 15, 2018, at 10:00 pm North America time, we will be having a live broadcast celebrating the eve of Chinese New Year. Welcome all of you to join us in ushering the new year!
May everyone be blessed and protected by Buddha and Bodhisattvas and enjoy a happy, healthy, peaceful, prosperous and fulfilling life!
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【 Global Live Broadcast Schedules】
1. Vancouver/ Seattle/ Portland/ Silicon Valley/ San Francisco/ Los Angeles/ San Diego North America (Pacific Zone): February 15th, 2018, at 10:00pm
2. Taipei/ Beijing/ Malaysia/ Singapore/Hong Kong: February 16th, 2018, at 2:00pm
3. Toronto/ New York/ Boston/ Washington D.C./ Miami/ Atlanta/ Orlando North America (Eastern Zone): February 16th, 2018, at 1:00am
4. London (England): February 16th, 2018, at 6:00am
5. Paris (France)/ Berlin (Germany)/ Barcelona/ Stockholm (Sweden): February 16th, 2018, at 7:00am
6. Romania: February 16th 2018, at 8:00am
7. Yangon (Myanmar): February 16th, 2018, at 12:30pm
8. Jakarta (Indonesia): February 16th, 2018, at 1:00pm
9. Seoul (Korea): February 16th, 2018, at 3:00pm
10. Melbourne/Sydney (Australia): February 16th, 2018, at 5:00pm
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#金菩提宗師網路直播、#直播預告
新春_福到
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在中國文化的「福」字，在寫法上有著「多子、多田、多才、多壽、多福…等」吉祥寓意。
在生活中，更是有著「吉祥與富貴」的象徵，而現在的人們對「福」的理解可能是「幸福」。我相信，無論是過去還是現在，大伙兒都有一個共同的願望，那就是盼望「福氣」的到來。
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簡簡單單的一個「福」字，寄托了人們對幸福的期盼，也是對美好未來的祝願。
今天除夕，是迎來春節第一個「闔家團圓」的好日子，我來祝福大家！
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願大家:
新春吉祥康泰，財富滾滾來！！
家庭、事業、學業、感情皆能順利通達，福祿滿滿滿！！！
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#賜福、#吉祥康泰、#福祿滿滿、#富貴、#健康快樂、#金菩提宗師賜福氣
祝福大家，西洋情人節快樂！
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2月14日是浪漫的西洋情人節，也是一個值得珍惜的日子。
珍惜，始終如一陪伴在你身旁的那個人…
珍惜，老愛陪你打打鬧鬧，使你不至於覺得孤單的那個人。
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想想，兩個人開始在一起的時候，對方幫你買頓宵夜或早餐，你都會感動的拍照上傳，後來，對方給妳的照顧，每日的噓寒問暖，竟成了一種習慣。
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他為你做的任何一件事，習慣成自然，甚至成了理所當然，就會忘了珍惜身邊，最有熱度且溫暖的一顆心，因為，能遇見願意為你付出的人真的非常不容易。
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學會珍惜，才能享受到那份最單純的幸福！！
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想學習更多，關於如何獲得幸福的方法嗎?
請點擊?【愛情問答系列】—幸福的金鑰匙?
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Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you!
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February 14 is the day of romance in the Gregorian calendar – Valentine’s Day. It is also a day to be treasured.
Treasure the one who has remained at your side through it all…
Treasure the one who loves to wrangle and quibble with you so that you would never feel alone.
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Think about the time when you first started dating – you were so touched when your partner brought you supper or breakfast that you took a picture and uploaded it to social media immediately. But somewhere along the way, you take for granted the care and concern that your partner shower on you every day.
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Every single thing that your partner does for you has become something that you expect. You have forgotten to treasure the person that is closest to you. Please remember that it is really not easy to meet someone who is willing to be give selflessly to you. Treasure it.
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Learn to treasure what you have, and you will enjoy the simplest and purest joy!!
To learn more about the ways to attain happiness, click here ? “Q&A Series of Love” – The Golden Key to Happiness ?
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#Valentine’sDay, #Warmth, #Happiness, #Treasure, #GoldenKeyToHappiness
#西洋情人節、 #溫暖、 #幸福、 #珍惜 、#幸福的金鑰匙
【金色的吉祥光芒】與藥師佛有約~
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藥師佛，又稱為藥師琉璃光如來，大醫王佛。據佛經記載，藥師佛行菩薩道時，發了十二個大願，每願都為了滿眾生願，拔眾生苦，醫眾生病。他不僅是能救治眾生貪、瞋、癡的大醫師。更能救治眾生身體疾病苦厄。下面跟大家分享一則藥師佛感應故事。
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我因為先天底子不佳，是一個身體非常孱弱的人，很多疾病都是從小累積出來的，而最苦惱我的是我長年偏頭痛的問題，每每在天氣轉換的時候就會犯病，隨著年紀增長，我的偏頭痛也越發嚴重了起來，看遍中西醫也沒有用，一次的機緣，我接觸到菩提法門——藥師法門，並且跟隨著修練藥師佛法，大概1個月，身體各方面狀況漸漸開始好轉，這讓我更有信心的持續修練。
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一天早晨，我突然做了一個夢，夢見從我住的公寓裡朝著陽臺往外看，見到了異乎尋常的紅日，我非常的好奇，想看詳細點，結果愣了半天盯著紅日看，還是什麼也沒見著，後來才反應過來，應該要看自己的身後才對嘛，所以又跑到另一面的陽臺一看，竟然見到一尊莊嚴的藥師佛像出現在空中，藥師佛無比的清靜莊嚴，我趕緊跪了下來，不停地磕頭禮拜，懇求佛幫助我解除身體上的病痛，磕沒多久。我再抬頭一看，藥師佛不見了，然後我的夢也醒了。
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從此，我的偏頭痛竟然不藥而癒，感覺眼睛也更清楚了，這是我修行藥師法門的第一個神奇故事！希望我的這個真實故事能讓大家更加歡喜禮敬藥師佛！
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《藥師琉璃光如來本願功德經》中記載，供奉、禮拜「藥師佛」可得不受邪惑；若有緣份修持「藥師佛法」者，可得百邪不侵、消災延壽、身心莊嚴！
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最後祝福大家：
願此尊「金色琉璃藥師佛」恆持護佑您！
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⭐備註⭐:此尊「金色琉璃藥師佛像」在全球菩提禪堂皆可迎請。
歡迎連繫全球菩提禪堂 (法物部)
網址：https://www.puti.org/ch/worldwide-centers
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#金色的吉祥光芒、#藥師佛、#與藥師佛有約、#百邪不侵、#消災延壽
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【Auspicious golden illumination】 An encounter with Medicine Buddha
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Medicine Buddha, also known as the Medicine Buddha Lapis Lazuli Radiance Tathagata, The Master of Healing. According to the Buddhist scriptures, when the Medicine Buddha was treading his Bodhisattva journey, he made twelve great vows. Every vow is about fulfilling sentient beings’ wishes, eradicating their suffering and heals all their illnesses. He is not only a great healer who can eliminate all greed, hatred and ignorance of the sentient beings, he can also eradicate all types of illnesses of the body and mind. Here is a story to share with you about an encounter with the Medicine Buddha.
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I had a naturally poor foundation of health with a weak immune system. Many of my illnesses were accumulated from an early age. The most troubling illness was my long standing migraine problem. I would get migraine whenever the weather changes and as I grew older, my migraine got more and more serious. Both western and chinese medicine could not cure my illness. By chance, I came to know about Bodhi Meditation –Dharma of the Medicine Buddha. I followed the Meditation practice of the Dharma of the Medicine Buddha. After about one month, all aspects of my body condition began to improve gradually. This gave me the confidence to continue with the meditation practice.
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One morning, I had a dream. I dreamt that I was looking out of the balcony of my apartment where I lived and saw an extraordinary red sun. I was very curious and wanted to see more. I stared at the red sun for a long time but I did not see anything. Later, I had this revelation that I should look behind me. Then I ran to the balcony on the other side of the apartment and saw a solemn Medicine Buddha image appeared in mid-air. The Medicine Buddha has an incomparable tranquility and looked solemn. I quickly knelt down and kept kowtowing and worshipping the Buddha. I begged the Buddha to help relieve my physical pain. Not long later, I looked up again. The Medicine Buddha disappeared and I woke up from my dream.
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Since then, my migraine has been cured without medication. I can also feel that my vision is clearer now. This is the first miracle story I have after I practiced the Dharma of the Medicine Buddha. I hope that my true story will make everyone happier to honor the Medicine Buddha !
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‘‘The Medicine Buddha Sutra’’ documented that one can protected from evil by honoring and worshipping the Medicine Buddha. For those who are have the affinity to practice the ‘‘Dharma of the Medicine Buddha’’, they can be protected from all evils, be away from calamities and have an upright and solemn image !
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Finally, my wish for all of you is:
May you be blessed by the Golden Medicine Buddha eternally!
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Note: The “Golden Medicine Buddha” seen here can be received from the various Bodhi Medicine Center worldwide.
Please contact the various Meditation Center worldwide.
Website: https://www.puti.org/en/worldwide-centers/
每個人都有佛性？
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當初「釋迦牟尼佛」在菩提樹下開悟，悟道以後的第一句話就說：
「奇哉！一切眾生皆具如來智慧德相，只因妄想執著，不能證得。」
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釋迦牟尼在幾千年前就發現了，人人都有佛性，都有成佛的可能性，只是因為人們生活中，受到太多的誘惑，和欲望而忘記了。
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那麼，究竟什麼是佛性？對我們有何幫助？
在我們平凡的生活之中，又該如何去發現？
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請給自己短短的幾分鐘看完這段視頻吧！
相信對您的生命會有所啟發！！
最後，祝福大家吉祥、智慧、健康快樂！
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讚是一種鼓勵，分享是最好的支持。
?歡迎分享，多傳多福！！ ?
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Does everyone have the Buddha nature?
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When Shakyamuni Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, the first phrase he said was:
“It is such a wonder! All sentient beings have the wisdom, capacity, merit and form of the Buddha, yet due to delusions and obsessions, they cannot attain the fruits (of realization).”
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Shakyamuni Buddha had discovered thousands of years ago that everyone has the Buddha nature; all have the capacity to become Buddha. It’s just that people are inundated by too much temptation and desire in their daily lives, and have forgotten this nature.
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So what is the Buddha nature? How does that help us?
In our ordinary lives, how do we re-discover our Buddha nature?
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Please allow yourself a few minutes to watch this video!
I believe that you will be inspired!!
Lastly, I wish everyone auspiciousness, wisdom, health and happiness!
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Like is a form of encouragement; sharing is the best form of support.
?More sharing; more blessings!!?
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#EveryOneHasBuddhaNature, #WhatIsBuddha #CompassionateHeart, #MasterJinBodhiDharmaTeachings, #每個人都有佛性、 #什麼是佛、 #惻隱之心、 #金菩提宗師開示
工作太久沒起來運動了嗎?
快點起來運動一下，像他們一樣追、趕、跑、跳、蹦!!!
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Have you been working too long and have forgotten to do some stretching?
Get up and exercise, just like them… chase, catch, run and jump!
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#要活就要動
#雞小志氣高
#笑笑沒煩惱
#健康快樂
#ExerciseToLive
#BraveRoosters
#SmileAwayYourWorries
#HealthyAndHappy
【週六網路共修】苦修10年，不如一句話
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傳說有一位射箭大師，他教出來的徒弟，都能將箭射進掛在三十步之外一個銅錢的方孔裡，不輸百步穿楊的水準。所以有很多人來跟他學習。
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其中，有一個人特別聰明，每一次學法，他總是繞著彎兒去套師父不外傳的秘法。
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這天，師父領著大夥兒到森林練習射箭，一陣風呼然颳起，片片葉子飄落下來，師父突然輪起弓箭，咻，地一聲！眼前飄下的落葉竟被箭整齊地串成一束。聰明的徒弟想著：「哇，這箭根本是神箭啊！我一定要學到這個絕技。」於是就百般思量計策，想套師父說出秘法。師父卻總是笑笑走了，聰明的徒弟百思不得其解，為何師父就是不教他秘法。
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同一年，師父把這招絕技，傳給了宅心仁厚的大弟子，雖然他平時反應遲鈍，卻特別實在。這個聰明的師弟又想套師兄的話，大師兄說：「師弟呀，我知道你好學，可是如果師父不教我，以我的聰明才智，再過一百年也悟不出來，即使你那麼聰明，也一樣悟不出來的。」
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大師兄又說：「因為，師父傳授給我的不僅僅是秘法，還有一顆恭敬的心！師父常常告訴我說：『咱們修練，不只是修功夫，而是修心啊。』」
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讓我們在今天的共修中一起來《認識六度》吧！
歡迎大家一起來暢談，祝福大家在新的一年裡，十全十美，吉祥圓滿 ！
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#恭敬、#心誠、#認識六度下、#金菩提宗師開示、#週六共修
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【Saturday Online Global Group Practice】
A wise phrase is worth more than ten years of intensive training!
According to legend, there was a great archery master whose disciples were great shooters who could shoot through the square hole of a copper coin from 30 steps away. Thus many people came to learn archery from him.
Among them was an extremely smart person. He would try to sneak for opportunities to pick up special secret skills from his master.
This day, the master was out in the forest with everyone to practice archery. A sudden gust of wind caused many leaves to fall from trees. The master suddenly drew his bow, shot his arrow through a bunch of fallen leaves. The smart disciple thought to himself, “Wow, this is like a divine arrow in action. I must master this special skill.” Subsequently he tried many methods to seek this special method from his master. But his master always responded with a smile and walked away. The smart disciple was baffled, not knowing why his master refused to teach him this secret skill.
The very same year, the master imparted this skill to a senior disciple, one who was slow but a down-to-earth person with a good heart.
This time, the smart disciple tried ways to get the senior disciple to disclose the secret skill. The senior disciple said, Dear brother, I know you are a keen learner. But if master does not teach me, given my intelligence and wisdom, I will never be able to get it even for another 100 years. I doubt you will get it even with your intelligence.”
The senior disciple continued, “What Master taught me is not only the special skill but also the importance of a respectful heart!” Master always says – we practice not only for kung fu, but to cultivate our heart.”
Let’s try to understand “The Six Perfections” in today’s group practice.
Welcome all to join in this discussion.
Wishing all a perfect and auspicious year ahead!
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#Respect, #Sincerity, #LearnAboutTheSixPerfectionsPart2, #MasterJinBodhiTeachings, #SaturdayOnlineGlobalGroupPractice
2018 吉祥護身福神「十二藥叉神將」
－－喜迎福氣安太歲
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在戊戌年即將來臨之際，特請伐折羅藥叉神將統領護法神來為朋友們護身祈福。此尊為「伐折羅」藥叉大將，梵名 vajra，又作跋折羅、和耆羅等。意譯「金剛」，主領夜叉眾守護佛法，為藥叉神王之上首。此藥叉的本地為大勢至菩薩，是戍時之守護神。通身青色，現忿怒形，頭髮茂盛聳上，頭戴犬冠，手持法器。
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據經典記載，佛說《藥師琉璃光如來本願功德經》描述，當時參與藥師法會的十二藥叉大將深受佛法感動，明白了藥師佛十二大願的慈悲大愛，所以立誓發願護持藥師佛。十二藥叉誓願說著：「凡受持藥師琉璃光如來名號恭敬供養者，皆使解脫一切苦難。」所以，十二藥叉神將不僅發願護持藥師的佛法與大願，同時守護了誦持《藥師經》的佛弟子，是供養藥師法門弟子的護法神。
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十二藥叉，已具有金剛菩薩的果位，擁有大慈悲心和大無畏精神，功德俱足，威嚴自在。共同護持正法，行藥師佛十二大願，助一切有情眾生在修行時能遠離種種煩惱及世間疾苦，直至圓滿解脫。
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此尊藥叉神將蘊含著極強的非凡能量，祈願有緣觀賞者，在2018年能得藥師佛和十二藥叉神的護佑，驅邪化煞，消病滅災，獲平安吉祥！
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#十二藥叉、#藥師經、#護身福神
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Auspicious Protector Deity of 2018 “The Twelve Heavenly Generals (Yaksha Generals)” — Joyously welcome good fortune and calm Tai Sui.
With the approach of the Wu Xu year, let us pray for the protection and blessings from the leader of the Twelve Heavenly Generals, known as Vajra in Sanskrit, whose name also has the connotation of “Diamond”, the dharma protector for the Buddha. Also known as Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, he is the protector deity for the Xu period. With a green exterior, an angry countenance and thick shock of hair that stands upwards, Vajra is usually depicted with a crown on his head and a weapon in his hand.
According to the classics, the twelve Yaksha Generals were in attendance at the dharma assembly during which Buddha recounted the Sutra of the Medicine Buddha. They were deeply touched by the Buddhist dharma, and comprehended the compassion and great love behind the Twelve Vows made by Medicine Buddha. As a result, they vowed to stand firm as protectors and guardians of Medicine Buddha. This was what the twelve Yaksha Generals said in their vows: “All devotees who have deep respect for, and made offerings to the Medicine Buddha, shall be liberated from all sufferings.” As a result, not only did the twelve Yaksha Generals vow to guard over the dharma and the great vows of Medicine Buddha, they also vowed to protect Buddhist disciples who chant the sutra of Medicine Buddha. They are hence known to be the protector deities of the disciples of Medicine Buddha.
In actuality, the twelve Yaksha Generals had accumulated sufficient merits and had already attained the states of Bodhisattva-hood – greatly compassionate in hearts and fearless in spirits. Regal in appearance and being deeply at ease, they are the guardians of true dharma. They are firm proponents of the Medicine Buddha’s twelve great vows, and they help to ensure that all sentient beings are freed of all sorts of troubles and worldly suffering during their practice, until the day that they attain enlightenment.
Vajra contains an exceptional amount of extraordinary energy and it is my hope that all those who have the good fortune to view it would be blessed with the protection of Medicine Buddha as well as the twelve Yaksha generals. May evil be dispelled, disasters be neutralized, illnesses be cured and may everyone be safe and auspicious in 2018!
#TwelveYakshaGenerals, #MedicineBuddhaSutra, #ProtectorDeityOfGoodFortune