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YupOriginally posted by justdoit77:the BWB forum activity rating is increasing steadily.
very good sign.
I hope all sgforums forummers can get to know buddhism. Also.. lots of forummers supporting our forum in the recent monks.. have to thank them for the ratings. So thank you all. -
Not very expensive about $35 dollar. I got it from a stall in Chong Pang Yishun.Originally posted by An Eternal Now:Interesting... is it very expensive? Where did you get it from.
It really is quite effective. I have less spiritual interference after that.
U remember on my forum... i talk about recieving a transmission to see a Zi Wei Dou Shu master. Yah... he is the one who recommend me to wear one... -
Oh.. I see.. interestingOriginally posted by longchen:Not very expensive about $35 dollar.
It really is quite effective. I have less spiritual interference after that.
U remember on my forum... i talk about recieving a transmission to see a Zi Wei Dou Shu master. Yah... he is the one who recommend me to wear one...
Another kind which can 'prevent spiritual intereference' is Mu-huan (lotus seeds). I have one mala that is made of these. But Dzi beads look cooler. I learnt from my teacher that there are certain spiritual energy emanating from these things. In fact the chanting of mantra can also increase the spiritual energy of these malas. Experienced meditators meditating in the mountains also choose a spot where there is this sort of spiritual energy.. i think to prevent any spiritual interference. -
yeah i have the same thoughts too.Originally posted by justdoit77:the BWB forum activity rating is increasing steadily. very good sign.
I hope all sgforums forummers can get to know buddhism.
but hope it benefits more people to get to know buddhism better instead of just having high ratings for the sake of ranking.
however.... i have also thought that, nothing is permanent....
it's always changing.
to maintain, to be present, i tell myself not to look into the future.
AEN, Neutral_Onliner & Sinweiy have done a great job for this forum.
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The really expensive one are those hundreds year old dzi bead which can cost up to hundreds of thousands dollars, and is very hard to get even if you have money.Originally posted by longchen:Not very expensive about $35 dollar.
It really is quite effective. I have less spiritual interference after that.
U remember on my forum... i talk about recieving a transmission to see a Zi Wei Dou Shu master. Yah... he is the one who recommend me to wear one...
Scientist has done reasearch on it and found that its energy field is many times stronger than any crystal or stone that our planet has.
A dzi bead even if broken, is still valuable as it can be used to make medicine. -
yeah, so next outing we can treat them a dealcoholized beer.Originally posted by paperflower:yeah i have the same thoughts too.
but hope it benefits more people to get to know buddhism better instead of just having high ratings for the sake of ranking.
however.... i have also thought that, nothing is permanent....
it's always changing.
to maintain, to be present, i tell myself not to look into the future.
AEN, Neutral_Onliner & Sinweiy have done a great job for this forum.
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Originally posted by justdoit77:yeah, so next outing we can treat them a dealcoholized beer.
gtg. nitez.
I think beer has not much value without alcohol, so bitter.. -
i have a liking for crystals, semi-precious stones, etc. this dzi bead thing is something very new to me. sounds and looks intereresting.
i have ever encountered one incident, when i placed a quartz rock crystal beside a flower vase (there was a gap in between), i heard a loud "pop" sound and looked around couldn't find anything wrong. untill i realised the base of that flower vase was sliced off unknowingly and still intact didn't fall off. quite amazed even till today when i think of it hahaaa.... that how did that happen. it was a clean smooth cut without any chipping.
so crystals do have some energies giving off. kekeee..... -
An Ancient Sanskrit Poem
Look to this day , for it is life,
the very life of life.
In its brief course lie all the realities
and truth of existence,
the joy of growth,the splendour
of action,the glory of power
For yesterday is but a memory
And tomorrow is only a vision
But today well lived makes every
yesterday a memory of happiness
and every tomorrow a vision of hope
Look well therefore to this day!
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this is a topic for idle talking
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Not necessarily..Originally posted by Cenarious:this is a topic for idle talking -
So quiet today..
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peaceful.........
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as if everyone has finished reading all sutras and no more doubt already.
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for a moment ,enjoy the scenery at mt wu tai -
I have yet to visit Mt. Wu Tai (Manjusri) and Mt. Er Mei (Samantabhadra Bodhisattva), but I have visited Mt. Jiu Hua (Ksitigarbha) and Pu Tuo Shan (Avalokitesvara)... nice trip I had with my dharma centre peeps
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My trip to China in June 2004:
When we arrived at Jiu Hua Shan, the pilgrimage mountain for the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, we had to walk to another hotel because our original hotel was entirely taken by the PRC Government, among them, Jiang Ze Min was there visiting Jiu Hua Shan for the first time. A few of us managed to see Jiang Zemin from our hotel windows.
The trip to the top of the mountain (the main monastery) was a long and tiring journey, and while many of us are fit enough to walk ourselves, that would of course include me, some of them would rather pay people to carry them up.
Above: Finally reaching the main monastery at Jiu Hua Shan, (among the dozens of monasteries at that mountain which we visited)
There, we did 3-steps-one-bow, and later we managed to speak to the Abbot of the main Jiu Hua Shan monastery. He has spoken to Jiang Zemin before our arrival and said that Jiang Zemin was quite supportive of the development of Buddhism in China.
Outside the monastery, where we gather to do our 3 step 1 bows. -
We also visited Huang Shan, a non-Buddhist mountain but is very well known for its very beautiful sceneries, although due to the foggy conditions I was not able to take these kind of photos:
We climbed up the mountain for hours, a long and tiring journey, but very fun.
Near the end of the 10 day trip, we visited Pu Tuo Shan (aka Potala), a pilgrimage area for Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.
As you can see, 'Pu Tuo Shan' is not a 'Shan' but actually an island. Beautiful place, but I did not took many photos there. -
Anyone willing to share some photos?
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Merry Meet To All,
For those interested in knowing more about dZi, can have a look in ~*~ The Mystical Power Of The Ancient Tibetan DZI Beads ~*~!
Blessed Be,
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Merry Meet Ah Boy,
Thanks for sharing. The pictures look as wonderful as the place. Must an invigorating trip for you...
Blessed Be,
Oceanos -
Hehe thanks... yea it was a nice trip, recommend people visiting the mountains
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very nice sceneries....
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Merry Meet To All,
Whats the topic tonight?
Blessed Be,
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Happy national day!