IntroductionIdeas and Applications
The Common Ethos of Dharma Drum Mountain Our vision: to uplift the character of humanity and build a pure land on earth. Our spirit: to give of ourselves for the benefit of all. Our direction: to return to the original intention of the Buddha and work for the purification of the world. Our approach: to promote comprehensive education and extend loving care to all. The Three Types of Education Education through Academics Education through Public Outreach Education through Caring Services Four Kinds of Environmentalism 1. Protecting the Spiritual Environment Chan Meditation The Fivefold Spiritual Renaissance Campaign 2. Protecting the Natural Environment Recognizing blessings Cherishing blessings Nurturing blessings Sowing the seeds of blessings 3. Protecting the Living Environment Our wants are many Our needs are few Pursue only what you can and should acquire Never pursue what you can't and shouldn't acquire 4. Protecting the Social Environment The Six Ethics of the Mind Buddhist-Style Joint Weddings Buddhist-Style Joint Birthday Celebration for the Elderly Buddhist-Style Joint Natural Funerals The Fivefold Spiritual Renaissance Campaign ---A Proposition for Living in the Twenty-first Century 1. Four Fields for Cultivating Peace: ---A Proposition for Uplifting the Character of Humanity Cultivating a peaceful mind lies in reducing desires Cultivating a peaceful body lies in hard work and thrift Cultivating a peaceful family lies in love and respect Cultivating peaceful activity lies in being honest and upright 2. Four Guidelines for Dealing with Desires: ---A Proposition for Living a Carefree Life Our needs are few Our wants are many Pursue only what you can and should acquire Never pursue what you can’t and shouldn’t acquire 3. Four Steps for Handling a Problem: ---A Proposition for Resolving the Difficulties of Life Face it: face the difficulty squarely Accept it: accept the reality of the difficulty Deal with it: deal with the difficulty with wisdom and compassion Let it go: afterwards, let go of it 4. Four Practices for Helping Oneself and Others: ---A Proposition for Getting Along with Others Feeling grateful for the chance to develop Feeling thankful for the opportunity to hone your practice Reforming yourself through the Dharma Influencing others through virtuous action 5. Four Ways to Cultivate Blessings: ---A Proposition for Increasing Blessings Recognizing blessings is the greatest happiness Cherishing blessings is the best way of saving Nurture blessings, and you’ll always be blessed Sow the seeds of blessings that blessings may be shared by all The Six Ethics of the Mind Family Ethics Living Ethics School Ethics Environmental Ethics Workplace Ethics Ethics between Ethnic Groups The Common Endeavor of Buddhists Have faith in the Buddha, follow the Dharma, respect the Sangha; The Three Jewels are a bright lamp shining throughout eternity. Uplift the character of humanity And build a pure land on earth Being grateful, repaying kindness: this is first; Benefit others and you benefit yourself. Foremost is to exert your wholehearted effort Without measuring more or less. Kindness and compassion have no enemies, And wisdom engenders no vexations. The busy make the most of time; The diligent enjoy the best of health. In broadly sowing the fields of merit, Why fear any hardship or rebuke? Those who give selflessly are blessed; Those who do good deeds are happy. In every moment feel the joy of the Dharma, And abide in the bliss of meditation. Recite “Guanyin Bodhisattva” everywhere And chant “Amitabha Buddha” without end. |
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