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This is an interesting precepts which all that are following buddha religion should observe and strictly follow. To be honest, i for one are not yet able to entirely follow the entire precepts at all time. However, for those who had taken an interest in buddhism and decide to follow can follw the precepts guideline. All the precepts listed by the buddha are actually for our own benefits as well as others. Ten Major Precepts 1. Do not kill 2. Do not steal 3. No sexual misconduct 4. Do not lie or give false speech. 5. Do not drink alcholism breverages. 6. Do not broadcast the faults of assembly. 7. No praising oneself and disparage others. 8. No stinginess and abuse. 9. Do not harbor anger and resentment. 10. Do not slander the triple jewel. *. avoid taking 5 pungent foods (onion,garlic, leeks,scallions and chives)  as it is said to attract hungry ghost, decrease your wealth as well as you may end up joining the demon retinue. http://sgforums.com/forums/1728/topics/38398

This information come from a free buddhist book. It took me a year plus when i first heard of this sutra for me able to get this book in english version. will try to write out all english translation in it. The english translation are translated from mandarin words. Title : The Cause And Effect Sutra book printed by Majujaya Indah Sdn.bhd page 2 Of the myriad dharmas...The Kindness of Parents is greatest. The verse of Maitreya's Advice on Filiality Says: In the family There are two Buddhas, Regretfully people in the world do not know; No Need to use gold and Colour to Adorn, Also no need to use Chandana to Carve; Just Look at your present father and mother, There are Shakyamuni and Maitreya; If you can make offerings to them, Where is the need to do other merit and virtue. page 6 The Buddha Speaks of The Karma Sutra *cause and effect* Once upon a gathering at Lin-Shan Assembly, where 1250 followers attended, Ananda one of the chief disciples, after circling thrice

Thread dzi bead only focus on career. This bead usually has few thread lines around the center with a different color on the background. It usually has few thread lines which white is always at the end of both sides follow by the other darker color. This indicate stable career with smooth promotion. It also helps the wearer mind focus and mental strength in undertaking. This bead helps to steady the wearer ship and enhance career development. It assists owner in making strides forward in career development. It also helps the wearer gain fame and understanding other mental necessities requirement to have a good career. This bead also assists with career promotion and financial gain that goes with such promotion. Personal experience: A very useful bead for those who are looking for a stable career along with promotion as this bead helps one to understands what is necessary to reach to that level. This includes the understanding whether one is ready to accept more to go t

This is a portion of teachings i quoted directly from Sigavolada Sutta : Buddha advice on Sigaloka (author note: wish i knew of this sutta at least 2 decades ago, will definitely save myself from a lot of pitfalls) Advise on enemies disguise as friend: 1. The taker - one who only take and ask a lot while give little , performing duty out of fear, offer service in order to gain something. 2. The talker - remind of past generosity, promise future generosity, mouthing empty word of kindness , protesting personal misfortune when call to help. 3. flatterness - support both bad and good behavior indiscriminately , praising you to your face and putting you down behind your back. 4. Reckless companion - accompanying you in drinking, roaming around at night, partying and gambling. keep them at a distance as they would bring a dangerous path to you. for example: we know that people will do stupid things when drunk. and partying a lot can bring danger of being drunken by others ( die i

THE SUTRA OF THE MASTER OF HEALING *mandarin words* *medicine buddha image* next page *medicine buddha image* next page  *mandarin words* The Sutra of the Master of Healing   *mandarin words* Translated into Chinese from Sanskrit by HSUAN TSANG  *mandarin words* Translated into English from Chinese Version by PROF. CHOW SU-CHIA PH.D  *mandarin words* Revised by UPASAKA SHEN SHOU-LIANG page 1 *the left page are mandarin words while on the right page are english and both page is consider as one page*  *mandarin words page* THE SUTRA OF THE MASTER OF HEALING (Bhaisajyaguru-Vairdurya-Prabhasa Tathagata) Thus I have heard: While wandering through many lands to convert the beings, Bhagavan arrived at Vaisali. He dwelt under a resounding tree, and with him was a big crowd of beings, including eight thousand monks, thirty-six thousand Great Bodhisattvas, as well as kings, ministers, brahmins, lay-disciples, the eight groups of dragons, and other celestial

天地靈文 楞嚴咒  大悲咒 The Efficacious Language of Heaven and Earth Shurangama Mantra . Great Compassion Mantra 紀念法界觀音聖寺重建落成開光大典 In commemoration of the Grand Opening Ceremony of Dharma Realm Guan Yin Sagely Monastery next page empty next page 南無本師釋迦牟尼佛 Namo Fundamental Teacher Shakyamuni Buddha *image* next page 天地靈文 楞嚴咒 ,大悲咒 The Efficacious Language of Heaven & Earth Shurangama Mantra Great Compassion Mantra 出版/ Published by 馬來西亞法界佛教總會 Malaysia Dharma Realm Buddhist Association Dharma Realm Guan Yin Sagely Monastery next page *the pages here is the first line is the english, follow by mandarin words and then the pin yin for the mandarin words. there are other symbols here that the author will omit as the author do not really understand the function of it. and also because the author is using a simple text here for typing* Shurangama Mantra 楞嚴咒 leng yan zhou Na mo Shur ang ma as sem bly of Bu d dhas and Bo dhi sat tvas. 南無楞嚴會上佛菩薩 (