Minerva Lee's articles Buddhist The Five Aggregates The teaching of The Five Aggregates or The Five Skandhas, is an analysis of personal experiences and a view on cognition from a Buddhist perspective. The teaching also provides a logical and thorough approach to understand the Universal Truth of Not-self. In the last issue’s “Buddhism in a Nutshell”, we conclude that self is just a convenient […] Written by Minerva Lee February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Buddhist Dhammapada: The Story of Kosambi Bhikkhus While residing at the Jetavana monastery in Savatthi, the Buddha uttered Verse (6) of this book, with reference to the bhikkhus of Kosambi. The bhikkhus of Kosambi had formed into two groups. One group followed the master of Vinaya and the other followed the teacher of the Dhamma and they were often quarrelling among themselves. […] Written by Minerva Lee February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Buddhist Deciphering the Lotus Sutra: Commentary by Master Hsuan Hua (Chapter 3) Sutra: “Shariputra, in a future age, after limitless and boundless, inconceivable eons…” Outline: F4. Shariputra is given a prediction. G1. Prose. H1. Time. Commentary: Shariputra, in a future age, after limitless and boundless, inconceivable eons. I am now conferring a prediction upon you to the effect that, after a number of eons which is […] Written by Minerva Lee February 7, 2021February 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Buddhist Personal Experience of Buddhist Practice: Five Percent Chance of Survival By Savitri Bailey, New Zealand I haven’t been chanting for very long. My journey began on January 26, 2012 when a friend introduced me to Nichiren Buddhism. She and a local Women Division member came over to my place to chant. I just sat there, listening to their chanting and soaking up their energy. On […] Written by Minerva Lee January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Buddhist Unquestionable Devotion to Spiritual Teacher: The Story of Serial-Killer Angulimala It might astound many people, including many Buddhists, to learn that one of the arhats, or enlightened saints, was a serial killer. This killer was named Angulimala, whose name means “Finger Garland,” due to the garland composed of the finger bones of his 999 victims that he wore around his neck. According to the tradition, he […] Written by Minerva Lee January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Buddhist Differences between Jodo Shu and Jodo Shinshu Among the various Buddhist sects, Pure Land Buddhism is the single largest Buddhist sect practiced by most people in China and Japan. In China, it is known as the Jing Tu Zong (净土宗), in Japan, it is known as the Jodo Sect. Among the Jodo sect, there are various sub-sects such as Jodo Shu, […] Written by Minerva Lee January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Buddhist Dharma Book Review – The Clouds Should Know Me By Now: Buddhist Poet Monks of China TWENTY-EIGHT MOUNTAIN POEMS In Jetavana Park I found a place to rest No more do I discuss the trails of the road When the sun is three hands high I’m still sound asleep No need at receptions to urge me to eat more Snow besieges my plank door I crowd at the stove at […] Written by Minerva Lee January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Buddhist Gosho #13 – The Person and the Law It Is the Heart that Counts Nichiren sent this letter from Mount Minobu to Nanjo Tokimitsu, the steward of Ueno Village in Suruga, in the ninth month of 1281. It was written in response to the report that Tokimitsu was ill and offerings sent to Nichiren through a messenger. The “heart” is infinitely vast […] Written by Minerva Lee January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Buddhist Personal Testimonial of A New Convert to Pureland Buddhism By P.H. (Purelanders) Amituofo! This account is based on my experiences and views, and what I was taught with regard to Christianity. There is absolutely no disrespect meant towards the Christian faith. These are the two main issues that changed my life. This is the story of my journey. Life As A Christian: I had […] Written by Minerva Lee December 20, 2020December 20, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Buddhist Jataka Tales: Grandma’s Blackie Once upon a time, when King Brahmadatta was ruling in Benares, there was an old woman who had a calf. This calf was of a noble dark color. In fact, he was jet black without a spot of white. He was the Bodhisatta – the Enlightenment Being. The old woman raised the little calf just […] Written by Minerva Lee December 13, 2020December 13, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Buddhist Deciphering the Lotus Sutra: Commentary by Thich Nhat Hanh (Chapter 2) #1 Whatever eyes you use to look at the Buddha, you will see the Buddha only through those eyes. If you feel angry, and regard others with eyes of anger and small-mindedness, then you will see everyone as angry and small-minded too. So if you look at the Buddha through the eyes of a […] Written by Minerva Lee December 6, 2020December 6, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Buddhist 10 Inspirational Quotes by Sharon Salzberg For Sharon Salzberg, the Four Noble Truths is not a sacred dogma but a lived experience. Born to a Jewish family in New York City in 1952, her parents divorced when she was just four years old. Her father, whom she adored, abandoned shortly thereafter. 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Buddhist The Five Aggregates The teaching of The Five Aggregates or The Five Skandhas, is an analysis of personal experiences and a view on cognition from a Buddhist perspective. The teaching also provides a logical and thorough approach to understand the Universal Truth of Not-self. In the last issue’s “Buddhism in a Nutshell”, we conclude that self is just a convenient […] Written by Minerva Lee February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Buddhist Dhammapada: The Story of Kosambi Bhikkhus While residing at the Jetavana monastery in Savatthi, the Buddha uttered Verse (6) of this book, with reference to the bhikkhus of Kosambi. The bhikkhus of Kosambi had formed into two groups. One group followed the master of Vinaya and the other followed the teacher of the Dhamma and they were often quarrelling among themselves. […] Written by Minerva Lee February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Buddhist Deciphering the Lotus Sutra: Commentary by Master Hsuan Hua (Chapter 3) Sutra: “Shariputra, in a future age, after limitless and boundless, inconceivable eons…” Outline: F4. Shariputra is given a prediction. G1. Prose. H1. Time. Commentary: Shariputra, in a future age, after limitless and boundless, inconceivable eons. I am now conferring a prediction upon you to the effect that, after a number of eons which is […] Written by Minerva Lee February 7, 2021February 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Buddhist Personal Experience of Buddhist Practice: Five Percent Chance of Survival By Savitri Bailey, New Zealand I haven’t been chanting for very long. My journey began on January 26, 2012 when a friend introduced me to Nichiren Buddhism. She and a local Women Division member came over to my place to chant. I just sat there, listening to their chanting and soaking up their energy. On […] Written by Minerva Lee January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Buddhist Unquestionable Devotion to Spiritual Teacher: The Story of Serial-Killer Angulimala It might astound many people, including many Buddhists, to learn that one of the arhats, or enlightened saints, was a serial killer. This killer was named Angulimala, whose name means “Finger Garland,” due to the garland composed of the finger bones of his 999 victims that he wore around his neck. According to the tradition, he […] Written by Minerva Lee January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Buddhist Differences between Jodo Shu and Jodo Shinshu Among the various Buddhist sects, Pure Land Buddhism is the single largest Buddhist sect practiced by most people in China and Japan. In China, it is known as the Jing Tu Zong (净土宗), in Japan, it is known as the Jodo Sect. Among the Jodo sect, there are various sub-sects such as Jodo Shu, […] Written by Minerva Lee January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Buddhist Dharma Book Review – The Clouds Should Know Me By Now: Buddhist Poet Monks of China TWENTY-EIGHT MOUNTAIN POEMS In Jetavana Park I found a place to rest No more do I discuss the trails of the road When the sun is three hands high I’m still sound asleep No need at receptions to urge me to eat more Snow besieges my plank door I crowd at the stove at […] Written by Minerva Lee January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Buddhist Gosho #13 – The Person and the Law It Is the Heart that Counts Nichiren sent this letter from Mount Minobu to Nanjo Tokimitsu, the steward of Ueno Village in Suruga, in the ninth month of 1281. It was written in response to the report that Tokimitsu was ill and offerings sent to Nichiren through a messenger. The “heart” is infinitely vast […] Written by Minerva Lee January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Buddhist Personal Testimonial of A New Convert to Pureland Buddhism By P.H. (Purelanders) Amituofo! This account is based on my experiences and views, and what I was taught with regard to Christianity. There is absolutely no disrespect meant towards the Christian faith. These are the two main issues that changed my life. This is the story of my journey. Life As A Christian: I had […] Written by Minerva Lee December 20, 2020December 20, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Buddhist Jataka Tales: Grandma’s Blackie Once upon a time, when King Brahmadatta was ruling in Benares, there was an old woman who had a calf. This calf was of a noble dark color. In fact, he was jet black without a spot of white. He was the Bodhisatta – the Enlightenment Being. The old woman raised the little calf just […] Written by Minerva Lee December 13, 2020December 13, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Buddhist Deciphering the Lotus Sutra: Commentary by Thich Nhat Hanh (Chapter 2) #1 Whatever eyes you use to look at the Buddha, you will see the Buddha only through those eyes. If you feel angry, and regard others with eyes of anger and small-mindedness, then you will see everyone as angry and small-minded too. So if you look at the Buddha through the eyes of a […] Written by Minerva Lee December 6, 2020December 6, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Buddhist 10 Inspirational Quotes by Sharon Salzberg For Sharon Salzberg, the Four Noble Truths is not a sacred dogma but a lived experience. Born to a Jewish family in New York City in 1952, her parents divorced when she was just four years old. Her father, whom she adored, abandoned shortly thereafter. When she was nine, Salzberg’s mother died due to post-surgery […] Written by Minerva Lee December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
