The RPN Charitable Trust provides hearing aids to children at the Vela School who have hearing loss. The Trust has partnered with Siemens to obtain discounted hearing aids and has provided hearing aids to over 100 children through donations. The Trust also installed an inverter at the school to address power outages during dinner times and obtained computers, a printer, and cupboards for the school through donations.
Buddhism and Visuals for Boundless Jesus Bible Studybryanbishopnet
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Buddhism uses visual symbols like hand positions called mudras and temple architecture to represent key teachings and concepts. Festivals celebrate important events and traditions in the Buddhist faith like the Thai New Year. Performing arts like Likay drama also communicate Buddhist ideas through storytelling and performances.
Nubia presented on a topic. She shared her contact email and a link to a blog where more information could be found about her presentation topic and materials. The blog contained a collection of PowerPoint presentations.
This document is a research paper that examines the use of management control systems in university faculties in Australia. Specifically, it investigates whether faculty Deans/Pro-Vice Chancellors take a more diagnostic or interactive approach when using management control systems. The paper draws on upper echelon theory to understand how the professional backgrounds and experiences of these senior academics influence their orientation. A survey and interviews were conducted. The results found that factors like longer experience in higher education and tenure in the Dean/PVC role correlated with a more interactive approach. Faculty complexity also correlated with greater interactive use of management control systems. The paper contributes new insights to debates around managerialism versus collegialism in university administration.
Kinkaku-Ji, also known as the Temple of the Golden Pavilion, is a Zen Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan. The temple was originally built in the late 14th century as a retirement villa for a Shogun, but was later converted into a Zen temple and covered in gold leaf. In 1950, the golden pavilion was burned down by a young monk. It was rebuilt five years later as an exact replica. Today it remains one of Kyoto's most popular tourist attractions, with the three-story golden pavilion seeming to float on a pond surrounded by gardens.
This document outlines prayers from the Sixth Hour of the Agpia, which commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It includes introductory prayers and slides, the Lord's Prayer, readings from Psalms and Matthew, concluding prayers, and information about Agpia. The key elements are prayers, readings from the Bible, and references to Jesus' crucifixion.
Dark Zen teaches that Buddha-nature refers to the mind of the Buddha. Sentient beings have the potential to realize their Buddha-nature but have not yet actualized it. To actualize Buddha-nature requires fulfilling two conditions: being a sentient being, and completing the six paramitas or perfections outlined by Bodhidharma to surpass the six senses. While all beings have the potential, few will actualize their Buddha-nature, and temporal conditions like mountains and rivers have not done so. True realization of Buddha-nature is difficult and requires extraordinary spiritual practice.
Buddhism for you lesson 12-buddhist livingUncle Bugs
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- A lay Buddhist has faith in the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha, follows the Five Precepts, and helps others do the same. Though living in the world of desires, a Buddhist avoids attachment to impermanent things.
- True happiness comes from within by following the Buddha's teachings. Spreading this inner peace and happiness to others multiplies it.
- Buddhists keep altars with Buddha images, offer flowers/incense daily, and recite verses while bowing to the Triple Gem to strengthen faith.
Kamma refers to intentional actions through body, speech, and mind that have moral or immoral consequences. Every action has a corresponding reaction or result. Ignorance and craving are the root causes of kamma. Kamma is not fatalistic, as one can divert the course of their kamma through effort. The five niyamas describe natural laws governing physical and mental phenomena. One is responsible for one's kamma and circumstances, but these can also be transcended by eliminating craving and ignorance.
The document discusses Buddhist concepts of morality, meditation, and spiritual development. It explains that morality (sila) forms the foundation for developing concentration (samadhi) and wisdom (panna). The Five Precepts and Eight Precepts are introduced as guidelines for moral conduct. Meditation is presented as a three-stage process of concentration, absorption, and insight. Methods like mindfulness of breathing, vipassana, and metta bhavana are described for cultivating calm and insight.
Buddhism for you lesson 04-the triple gem(part 1)Uncle Bugs
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The Triple Gem refers to the Buddha, the Dhamma (his teachings), and the Sangha (monastic community).
The follower of the Triple Gem finds inner peace and clarity within by taking refuge in the Buddha's boundless compassion, the universal truth of the Dhamma, and the guidance of the Sangha.
The Buddha was born as Prince Siddhartha, became enlightened under the Bodhi tree, and spent 45 years teaching the Dhamma and establishing the Sangha until his Parinirvana (final passing away). He overcame all suffering and attained perfect wisdom, purity and compassion as the fully awakened one.
Buddhism for you lesson 03-what buddhism isUncle Bugs
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- Buddhism encourages free inquiry and discourages blindly following traditions, religious texts, or religious authorities. It advises evaluating teachings based on personal experience rather than logic or hearsay.
- To determine what to accept, one should consider whether an action brings happiness and harm to no one. Buddhism is open to truths from other religions and focuses on reducing suffering through practicing morality, wisdom and meditation.
- Personal experience is emphasized over blind faith. Following the Buddha's teachings can lead one to purify their mind and end suffering.
Buddhism for you lesson 05-the triple gem(part 2)Uncle Bugs
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The document discusses the key aspects of Buddhism - the Triple Gem of the Buddha, Dhamma (teachings), and Sangha (monastic community). It explains taking refuge in the Triple Gem through chanting and observing the Five Precepts to abstain from harming living beings, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, and intoxication. The Dhamma contains the Tipitaka scriptures and answers questions in science regarding impermanence, suffering, and absence of self - concepts that were taught by the Buddha over 2500 years ago. Monastic communities play an important role in teaching the Dhamma and serving others.
Buddhism for you lesson 09-more lives than oneUncle Bugs
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The document discusses Buddhist concepts of rebirth and reincarnation. It explains that rebirth is accepted in many Eastern religions and was also initially accepted by early Christians. It describes how Buddhists believe beings can be reborn into different realms, including 31 planes of existence like heavens, hells, and the human realm, based on their karma from past lives. The document also discusses the differences between the Buddhist concept of rebirth, which does not involve a permanent soul, versus other concepts of reincarnation that believe in an eternal soul.
This document outlines a 15-lesson Buddhism correspondence course called "Buddhism for You". The course aims to help students find answers to questions about leading a meaningful life and finding true happiness. Over the 15 lessons, students will learn about Buddhist concepts like the Triple Gem (Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha), the Four Noble Truths, karma, rebirth, and the Noble Eightfold Path. The course is based on materials from Brickfields Maha Vihara in Kuala Lumpur and is presented through PowerPoint files. Students are advised to obtain the accompanying course notes for full benefit while working through the lessons.
Agama Buddha yang didirikan oleh Siddharta Gautama sekitar abad ke-6 SM, masuk ke Indonesia pada abad ke-5 M dan diajarkan melalui kitab suci Tripitaka. Penurunan jumlah pemeluk agama Buddha di Indonesia disebabkan oleh kurangnya pemahaman dan keyakinan, serta ajaran yang tidak cukup diterapkan dalam keluarga. Simbol utama agama Buddha adalah Roda Dhamma, yang melambangkan kesempurnaan dharma dan prinsip-prinsip ajaran Buddha.
Buddhism for you lesson 01-the mystery of livingUncle Bugs
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The document discusses the mystery of living and finding happiness. It states that we cannot find true security or permanent happiness through things like family, friends, business, money, or entertainment as they are impermanent. The Buddha realized that ignorance causes suffering, and that everything is impermanent. He taught that we should look within ourselves to find true peace and happiness, rather than seeking it from external and impermanent things. The document encourages focusing on renouncing craving and attachment rather than material possessions.
The document outlines the Eightfold Path, a fundamental teaching of the Buddha that aims to alleviate suffering through wise understanding, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. It highlights the Four Noble Truths, which address the reality of suffering and the path to its relief, as well as the Five Precepts for ethical conduct. Additionally, it discusses overcoming mental hindrances and the stages of enlightenment to achieve a deeper understanding and happiness.
Buddhism for you lesson 06-the four noble truthsUncle Bugs
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The document discusses the Buddhist concept of the Four Noble Truths. It summarizes:
1. The Four Noble Truths are that life involves suffering, suffering arises from craving and attachment, suffering can be ended by eliminating craving, and the Noble Eightfold Path is the method to eliminate craving.
2. Suffering refers to impermanence, aging, and the frustration of not getting what we want. Craving causes suffering because we cling to things that are always changing.
3. Eliminating ignorance and craving through the Noble Eightfold Path ends suffering. Nirvana is reached when craving is extinguished, which can be achieved during life through practice.
Dark Zen teaches that Buddha-nature refers to the mind of the Buddha. Sentient beings have the potential to realize their Buddha-nature but have not yet actualized it. To actualize Buddha-nature requires fulfilling two conditions: being a sentient being, and completing the six paramitas or perfections outlined by Bodhidharma to surpass the six senses. While all beings have the potential, few will actualize their Buddha-nature, and temporal conditions like mountains and rivers have not done so. True realization of Buddha-nature is difficult and requires extraordinary spiritual practice.
Buddhism for you lesson 12-buddhist livingUncle Bugs
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- A lay Buddhist has faith in the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha, follows the Five Precepts, and helps others do the same. Though living in the world of desires, a Buddhist avoids attachment to impermanent things.
- True happiness comes from within by following the Buddha's teachings. Spreading this inner peace and happiness to others multiplies it.
- Buddhists keep altars with Buddha images, offer flowers/incense daily, and recite verses while bowing to the Triple Gem to strengthen faith.
Kamma refers to intentional actions through body, speech, and mind that have moral or immoral consequences. Every action has a corresponding reaction or result. Ignorance and craving are the root causes of kamma. Kamma is not fatalistic, as one can divert the course of their kamma through effort. The five niyamas describe natural laws governing physical and mental phenomena. One is responsible for one's kamma and circumstances, but these can also be transcended by eliminating craving and ignorance.
The document discusses Buddhist concepts of morality, meditation, and spiritual development. It explains that morality (sila) forms the foundation for developing concentration (samadhi) and wisdom (panna). The Five Precepts and Eight Precepts are introduced as guidelines for moral conduct. Meditation is presented as a three-stage process of concentration, absorption, and insight. Methods like mindfulness of breathing, vipassana, and metta bhavana are described for cultivating calm and insight.
Buddhism for you lesson 04-the triple gem(part 1)Uncle Bugs
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The Triple Gem refers to the Buddha, the Dhamma (his teachings), and the Sangha (monastic community).
The follower of the Triple Gem finds inner peace and clarity within by taking refuge in the Buddha's boundless compassion, the universal truth of the Dhamma, and the guidance of the Sangha.
The Buddha was born as Prince Siddhartha, became enlightened under the Bodhi tree, and spent 45 years teaching the Dhamma and establishing the Sangha until his Parinirvana (final passing away). He overcame all suffering and attained perfect wisdom, purity and compassion as the fully awakened one.
Buddhism for you lesson 03-what buddhism isUncle Bugs
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- Buddhism encourages free inquiry and discourages blindly following traditions, religious texts, or religious authorities. It advises evaluating teachings based on personal experience rather than logic or hearsay.
- To determine what to accept, one should consider whether an action brings happiness and harm to no one. Buddhism is open to truths from other religions and focuses on reducing suffering through practicing morality, wisdom and meditation.
- Personal experience is emphasized over blind faith. Following the Buddha's teachings can lead one to purify their mind and end suffering.
Buddhism for you lesson 05-the triple gem(part 2)Uncle Bugs
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The document discusses the key aspects of Buddhism - the Triple Gem of the Buddha, Dhamma (teachings), and Sangha (monastic community). It explains taking refuge in the Triple Gem through chanting and observing the Five Precepts to abstain from harming living beings, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, and intoxication. The Dhamma contains the Tipitaka scriptures and answers questions in science regarding impermanence, suffering, and absence of self - concepts that were taught by the Buddha over 2500 years ago. Monastic communities play an important role in teaching the Dhamma and serving others.
Buddhism for you lesson 09-more lives than oneUncle Bugs
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The document discusses Buddhist concepts of rebirth and reincarnation. It explains that rebirth is accepted in many Eastern religions and was also initially accepted by early Christians. It describes how Buddhists believe beings can be reborn into different realms, including 31 planes of existence like heavens, hells, and the human realm, based on their karma from past lives. The document also discusses the differences between the Buddhist concept of rebirth, which does not involve a permanent soul, versus other concepts of reincarnation that believe in an eternal soul.
This document outlines a 15-lesson Buddhism correspondence course called "Buddhism for You". The course aims to help students find answers to questions about leading a meaningful life and finding true happiness. Over the 15 lessons, students will learn about Buddhist concepts like the Triple Gem (Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha), the Four Noble Truths, karma, rebirth, and the Noble Eightfold Path. The course is based on materials from Brickfields Maha Vihara in Kuala Lumpur and is presented through PowerPoint files. Students are advised to obtain the accompanying course notes for full benefit while working through the lessons.
Agama Buddha yang didirikan oleh Siddharta Gautama sekitar abad ke-6 SM, masuk ke Indonesia pada abad ke-5 M dan diajarkan melalui kitab suci Tripitaka. Penurunan jumlah pemeluk agama Buddha di Indonesia disebabkan oleh kurangnya pemahaman dan keyakinan, serta ajaran yang tidak cukup diterapkan dalam keluarga. Simbol utama agama Buddha adalah Roda Dhamma, yang melambangkan kesempurnaan dharma dan prinsip-prinsip ajaran Buddha.
Buddhism for you lesson 01-the mystery of livingUncle Bugs
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The document discusses the mystery of living and finding happiness. It states that we cannot find true security or permanent happiness through things like family, friends, business, money, or entertainment as they are impermanent. The Buddha realized that ignorance causes suffering, and that everything is impermanent. He taught that we should look within ourselves to find true peace and happiness, rather than seeking it from external and impermanent things. The document encourages focusing on renouncing craving and attachment rather than material possessions.
The document outlines the Eightfold Path, a fundamental teaching of the Buddha that aims to alleviate suffering through wise understanding, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. It highlights the Four Noble Truths, which address the reality of suffering and the path to its relief, as well as the Five Precepts for ethical conduct. Additionally, it discusses overcoming mental hindrances and the stages of enlightenment to achieve a deeper understanding and happiness.
Buddhism for you lesson 06-the four noble truthsUncle Bugs
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The document discusses the Buddhist concept of the Four Noble Truths. It summarizes:
1. The Four Noble Truths are that life involves suffering, suffering arises from craving and attachment, suffering can be ended by eliminating craving, and the Noble Eightfold Path is the method to eliminate craving.
2. Suffering refers to impermanence, aging, and the frustration of not getting what we want. Craving causes suffering because we cling to things that are always changing.
3. Eliminating ignorance and craving through the Noble Eightfold Path ends suffering. Nirvana is reached when craving is extinguished, which can be achieved during life through practice.