BUDDHISM TRUE DHARMA

Janna Order Monastery

The supreme goal of meditation in Buddhism is to reach the state of non-ego–non-self, liberation, and enter Nirvana. Through meditation, the Buddha became a Perfectly Enlightened One. Meditation concentrates our minds, making them calm, mindful, and free of delusions. It especially helps destroy our egos and ignorance to attain liberation and enlightenment. This training material is based on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness of Theravada Buddhism, in which the ultimate end is the state of non-self. Zen instructors must strictly follow the order of this material to help new practitioners.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    THE SPREADERS OF GOODNESS

    THE SPREADERS OF GOODNESS I hit share. On a story about kindness. Didn't think much of it. Just... "Oh, this is nice." But here's what I didn't see. Someone I'll never meet read that story. And something loosened in them. Not a big shift. Just a small one. But it mattered. We know this feeling, don't we? That quiet urge to pass something good along. A neighbor heavy with frustration. You pause. You say something calm. Not profound. Just steady. And the air clears. I've seen this with a friend. She shares stories of people helping. Small acts. Nothing dramatic. But over months, her feed became this quiet stream of good. And people started noticing. Started sharing back. Started acting differently. Not because she preached. Because she just... kept passing it along. Or online—you see a small story of someone helping. Your thumb hovers. You share it. That counts. Being a spreader of goodness doesn't require grand actions. A soft word. A patient breath. A story passed along. These things ripple. Through days you'll never see. Through lives you'll never know. You don't see it happen. It's not flashy. No one congratulates you. But somewhere, someone reads what you shared. And they treat the next person a little softer. And that person does the same. That's how it spreads. Quietly. Through ordinary moments. Through people you'll never meet. Each small act plants something. And over time, quietly, those seeds grow into something we all share. THE SMALLER THE ACT, THE WIDER IT SPREADS. Not someday. Right now. In that next comment you write. In that moment you choose calm over sharp. That's not small. That's how the world changes. #Religions, #Buddhism, #Meditation, #Question #Answers, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna #Monastery, #JannaOrderMonastery, #PRACTICE, #GUIDE, #LAYPRACTITIONERS.

    3 min
  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    RITUAL OF OFFERING FOOD TO THE SPIRITS

    RITUAL OF OFFERING FOOD TO THE SPIRITS I. INVITING THE DEPARTED SPIRITS From a heart of love that spans all lands,We lay these gifts with humble hands.We call to spirits, near and far,Come partake of what we offer here. Turn your hearts to Buddha’s way,Take refuge, learn, and gently stay.May peace and calm your days be filled,With Dharma bright, your hearts be stilled. Today, on the … day of the … month, … year, at the Janna Order Monasteryin USA, we sincerely makes this offering to the departed souls. We earnestly pray that the Buddhas of the ten directions, in theirboundless compassion, bestow blessings and guidance, to deliver all spiritsresiding in this hall, all nearby wandering souls and unseen beings, that theymay come here to hear the Dharma and receive this food. May all spirits let goof sorrow and distress, take refuge in the Triple Gem, turn away from evildeeds, perform acts of goodness, and soon be liberated into realms of peace andjoy. Homage to the Bodhisattva Who Guides Beings to Bliss and Liberation (3 times). II. INVITING THE DHARMA PROTECTORS TOGUIDE THE SPIRITS III. OFFERING FOOD TO THE DEPARTED IV. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Namo Shakyamuni Buddha.Namo the Great Compassionate Maitreya Buddha.Namo the Great Merciful Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva. Through endless cycles of birth and decay,Ignorance and craving lead beings astray.Ties of sorrow and debts remain unsealed,Still wandering shores where truth is concealed. May the Buddha’s sacred teachings shine,Awakening spirits with light divine.Dispel the darkness of ignorance long,And nurture virtue, wisdom, and strong. Guide them onward on the radiant way,Toward peace, liberation, and endless day. Alternative verse Human life is but a fleeting shade,Born in the morning, by night will fade.If one does not turn to the Noble Way,And seek the Triple Gem with heart each day,He will drift through realms of endless birth and strife,Entangled in karma, the debts of life. We earnestly pray to the Buddhas of the ten directions, to the GreatBodhisattvas, and the Noble Sangha, that they may extend their boundlesscompassion and protection. May all departed spirits be blessed with peace andwell-being, free from suffering, and diligent in cultivating the path. May theydevelop unwavering faith and reverence toward the Buddha, following the BlessedOne life after life. Through the power of the Buddha’s great compassion, may all spirits opentheir hearts in loving-kindness to all beings, deeply believe in the law ofcause and effect, and strive to perform good deeds. Through the blessings ofthe Buddhas, may they soon be reborn in peaceful realms, never turning awayfrom the True Dharma, and together with all beings throughout the Dharma realm,attain perfect enlightenment. Namo Shakyamuni Buddha. V. THREE REFUGETAKINGS All of my adoration, itake refuge in Buddha. All of my adoration, itake refuge in Dharma. All of my adoration, itake refuge in Sangha. #Religions, #Buddhism, #Meditation, #Question #Answers, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna #Monastery, #JannaOrderMonastery, #PRACTICE, #GUIDE, #LAYPRACTITIONERS.

    11 min
  3. 6 MAR

    PRAYER OF DEDICATION

    PRAYER OF DEDICATION Namo Shakyamuni Buddha.Namo the Great Compassionate Maitreya Buddha.Namo the Great Merciful Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva. Through endless cycles of birth and decay,Ignorance and craving lead beings astray.Ties of sorrow and debts remain unsealed,Still wandering shores where truth is concealed. May the Buddha’s sacred teachings shine,Awakening spirits with light divine.Dispel the darkness of ignorance long,And nurture virtue, wisdom, and strong. Guide them onward on the radiant way,Toward peace, liberation, and endless day. Alternative verse Human life is but a fleeting shade,Born in the morning, by night will fade.If one does not turn to the Noble Way,And seek the Triple Gem with heart each day,He will drift through realms of endless birth and strife,Entangled in karma, the debts of life. We earnestly pray to the Buddhas of the ten directions, to the GreatBodhisattvas, and the Noble Sangha, that they may extend their boundlesscompassion and protection. May all departed spirits be blessed with peace andwell-being, free from suffering, and diligent in cultivating the path. May theydevelop unwavering faith and reverence toward the Buddha, following the BlessedOne life after life. Through the power of the Buddha’s great compassion, may all spirits opentheir hearts in loving-kindness to all beings, deeply believe in the law ofcause and effect, and strive to perform good deeds. Through the blessings ofthe Buddhas, may they soon be reborn in peaceful realms, never turning awayfrom the True Dharma, and together with all beings throughout the Dharma realm,attain perfect enlightenment. Namo Shakyamuni Buddha. V. THREE REFUGETAKINGS All of my adoration, itake refuge in Buddha. All of my adoration, itake refuge in Dharma. All of my adoration, itake refuge in Sangha. #Religions, #Buddhism, #Meditation, #Question #Answers, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna #Monastery, #JannaOrderMonastery,#PRACTICE, #GUIDE, #LAYPRACTITIONERS.

    2 min
  4. 6 MAR

    OFFERING FOOD TO SOULS

    OFFERING FOOD TO SOULSNamo all Buddhas in the universeNamo all Dharmas in the universeNamo all Saints in the universe ONamo Sakya Muni Buddha.Namo the future Buddha, Maitreya.Namo the great compassion,Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. OMay Buddha’s divine powerbless spirits around hereto come for eating, listen to Sutrasthen take refuge in the Triple Gemto attain rebirth as humans.May the food multiplyin the spiritual realmto help countless soulsbe full and sufficient.May these offered foodsbe tasty and deliciousmake the souls all aroundpleasant and blissful. OMay all souls be hereenjoying the food,be imbued with the Buddha’s graceand turn their minds towards Dharma.May all souls profoundlypay reverence to the Buddhacompassionate Bodhisattvas,and Enlightened Saints. OMay all souls havea love for all beingsand often help humanshave peace and happiness.May all souls be kindnot to harm others,or frighten humansor make any troublesMay all souls give uptheir grasping nature,envy and hatred,feuds and evil,pettiness and selfishness. OMay all souls havea noble way of lifenot indulge in secular pleasures,drinking or sexual desire.May all souls not be greedyor take things from othersbut care for othersand share what they havewith those beings in need.May all souls not be angrybut keep even-temperedthough being in troublecan still feel peaceful.May all souls not be proudbut see themselves as pettyto respect all beings,and put effort into cultivation. OPraying to Lord Buddha,please have mercy on these souls,let them be free from bad karmato be born in the Buddha’s world.Souls, please give the pledgeto practice Buddha’s teachingsand help other beingshead towards selfless liberation. ONamo the Great Compassion, AvalokitesvaraBodhisattva. (10 times)#religions , #Buddhism, #Meditation, #Question #Answers, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna #Monastery, #JannaOrderMonastery,#PRACTICE, #GUIDE, #LAYPRACTITIONERS.

    4 min
  5. 6 MAR

    PRAYER TO THE DHARMA PROTECTORS FOR GUIDING SOULS

    PRAYER TO THE DHARMA PROTECTORS FOR GUIDING SOULSWith reverence we bow to the Buddhas of the Ten Directions.With reverence we bow to the Dharma of the Ten Directions.With reverence we bow to the Sangha of the Ten Directions.We earnestly call upon the Holy Dharma Protectors,Together with the Benevolent Deities,Who ever guard and protect this sacred monastery.Please look upon all beings with compassion,And receive, guide, and transform the wandering spirits.Today we sincerely invokeMay the departed souls from all placesGather here in this temple,To listen to the Dharma and receive blessed offerings.May Holy Dharma Protectors,We implore you to instruct these spirits:To uphold the precepts,To live in order and harmony.Teach them to practice goodness,To believe in cause and effect, in karma and its fruits,To see clearly the law of just retribution,So that they abandon all harmful deeds.Teach them that selfishnessIs the root of sorrow and suffering.Only by living with compassion and generosityCan they transcend all pain.Teach them to remain unseen,Not to reveal their forms,Lest they disturb the hearts of the living,And fall into heavier karmic debts.Teach them never to intrudeInto the bodies of others,Disrupting their lives,For such deeds lead to madness in future births.Encourage them to cultivate meritBy protecting the monastery,So that no evil forces disturb it,And peace may reign for true practice.May Holy Dharma Protectors,Please guide and transform these departed spirits,That they may advance in practiceAnd, in due time, attain liberation.Namo Bodhisattvas, Holy Assembly of the Monastery,Who Guide and Transform Departed Spirits (10 times) #Religions, #Buddhism, #Meditation, #Question #Answers, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna #Monastery, #JannaOrderMonastery,#PRACTICE, #GUIDE, #LAYPRACTITIONERS. #Religions, #Buddhism, #Meditation, #Question #Answers, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna #Monastery, #JannaOrderMonastery,#PRACTICE, #GUIDE, #LAYPRACTITIONERS.

    4 min
  6. 5 MAR

    TALKING TO SOULS

    TALKING TO SOULSDear souls all around, I am going to talk to you withmy love and compassion as follows.Death is not the end; reincarnation and rebirth arereal. Now you know that already. We all are bound bythe endless cycle of death and rebirth. We will continueto be reborn into new lives after we die, and this hasbeen repeated countless times without end.Another thing I’m not sure you have heard is thelaw of Cause and Effect or the Karma Law. Everythingruns based on the Karma Law, which is inevitable andnot dependent on anyone’s desire. The Karma Law isexplained that whatever we do to others will come backto us. The Karma Law is not just a Buddhist belief but alaw of nature that governs the entire universe.To be more specific, if we bring peace andhappiness to others, we will receive the same in return.Conversely, if we make others suffer, bad karma willinevitably cause us to suffer sooner or later. Morescarily, if we kill other beings, we will be rebornto be killed that way. In other words, our presentexperiences are determined by our past actions.Therefore, if we are experiencing suffering in thepresent, we should understand that they result fromour past actions towards others.So what happens when we do good deedsfor others? It becomes our blessing. Blessingsare intangible, but they lead us to have variousgood choices in our lives. When we are rich,beautiful, intelligent, talented, powerful andhave many advantages, it’s because we haveaccumulated blessings from our good deeds inthe past. In contrast, if we are poor, ugly, miserable,disadvantaged, etc., it’s because we lack blessings.However, our blessings are not limitless. If we livejust to enjoy worldly pleasures without doing moregood deeds, our blessings will gradually decrease.The more enjoyment we experience in human life,the faster our blessings lessen. Eventually, when ourblessings get drained, we have no chance of rebirthafter death and must live in the spiritual realm formany years, even hundreds of years.As a Buddhist, I follow Buddha’s teachings anddo not indulge in worldly pleasures. I pray to dedicatemy life to benefitting others and bringing happinessto those around me with love and compassion.I understand that you, my dear souls, are sufferingfrom hunger and coldness in the invisible realms.I pray to love and help you to the best of my ability,but ultimately, it is up to you to improve your futurelives and attain rebirth as humans.Please believe in the Karma Law, love all beings,and help humans be happy and safe. Please be niceto humans, don’t harm anyone, frighten anyone,or cause any trouble. Please let go of arrogance,jealousy, greed, and hatred. Please open your mindsto love and help other beings in your power. Pleasehelp people love one another and facilitate them todo good deeds. Please try to live a dignified life andavoid secular pleasures such as drinking and sexualdesire. Please acknowledge your past mistakes,genuinely repent and pledge not to repeat them.Please consider yourselves insignificant and treatothers with respect, especially Noble Saints. Pleasepay profound veneration to Lord Shakyamuni Buddhaand practice Buddha’s teachings, heading towardsnon - ego liberation.Next, I would like to talk about ShakyamuniBuddha - the most Supreme Enlightened One inthe universe, who is awakened from ignorance andpermanently get free from the cycle of impure lives.The Buddha is the only One who can find out the truthsof the universe...Namo Shakya Muni Buddha! #blessing, #plantingtrees, #Religions, #Buddhism, #Meditation, #Question #Answers, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna #Monastery, #JannaOrderMonastery,#PRACTICE, #GUIDE, #LAYPRACTITIONERS.

    7 min

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The supreme goal of meditation in Buddhism is to reach the state of non-ego–non-self, liberation, and enter Nirvana. Through meditation, the Buddha became a Perfectly Enlightened One. Meditation concentrates our minds, making them calm, mindful, and free of delusions. It especially helps destroy our egos and ignorance to attain liberation and enlightenment. This training material is based on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness of Theravada Buddhism, in which the ultimate end is the state of non-self. Zen instructors must strictly follow the order of this material to help new practitioners.