Welcome to Padmakumara Translation News #7
October 2002
http://www.padmakumara.org is a non-profit site devoted to propagating the teachings of our most revered holiness, His Presence, Grand Master and Living Buddha, Sheng-yen Lu. By translating his most sublime Buddhadharma into English, we pray that you may find it useful upon your path and share with us your experiences in cultivation.
New on the Padmakumara website:
1). In Our Discussion Forum
2). Spiritual Experiences
3). Latest Translations
4). Volunteers Needed
5). Upcoming Temples Activities
1). In Our Discussion Forum:
Paper Money.
How many of us seen people using it, but does anyone know what it really is and what it is used for? Reading Paper Money will help us learn how to use it and for what.
http://www.padmakumara.org/cgi-bin/discussion/YaBB.pl?board=buddhism;action=display;num=1035485168
2). Spiritual Experiences:
For a Dollar
I remember once praying for a car.
I didn't ask for anything special, just something to help us to get from one place to another. Something that would help my husband to find work. Something that would only cost us a dollar. A necessity! My prayer was answered in a very short time!
My brother-in-law gave us their car for a dollar. I didn't think of asking to make the car an automatic. I attempted lessons with my husband and it didn't work.
As I really wanted to get back to going to temple regularly again, especially during the day, without bothering anyone for a ride I prayed again, this time asking for an automatic car, for a dollar. Nothing happened.
I am quite phobic about taking public transportation yet I was determined to make it to temple everyday even if I had to take the bus. I made a decision. I charted out the bus route, found where to buy a bus pass and the next day I would be ready.
The next morning a friend called me and asked me if I wanted her old car for a dollar! Yes it was an automatic!
Of course I said yes! It was a very old big car, yet I loved every inch of her! I began going to temple all the time during the days then and practicing and learned quite a lot and my spirituality progressed very rapidly.
The point I am attempting to make here, is that I had to go through a process of helping myself out, not expecting the help anymore, letting go, to learn a very important lesson.
This is that lesson:
Through conviction one crosses over the flood.
Through heedfulness, the sea.
Through persistence one overcomes suffering & stress.
Through discernment a person is purified.
Sutta Nipata I, 10
Also do you ever get the feeling you are being closely watched by the Buddha's and Bodhisattva's?
Padmakumara Team Member
A Path To Redmond Temple
I'm going to share something I haven't told anyone about, only some family knows. the first part just sets the reason for why the second part takes place.
First part
When I first had my drivers license I had really bad luck by getting pulled over by the police, not so much because of speeding, but I neglected to get car insurance since I couldn't afford it, or I didn't want to pay it. Eventually my license was taken away and I had to walk where ever I needed or wanted to go and my tickets haunted me from being able to get my license back.
Jumping ahead
Second part
I finally get my license back yet I still didn't have a car. One day I really felt like I wanted to visit Redmond temple, but I didn't want to ask anyone to take me since I felt like it would be a burden to them. I also didn't have any money to ride the bus. I actually made a pilgrimage from Tacoma to Redmond by foot. For those of you who don't know how far it is, well it takes around an hour, sometimes longer by car. On the freeway it took me two days on foot.
At the end of the first night I started experiencing back pain probably due to an injury I received when I was younger. The way I see it, it is karma too. I had a fight with my best friend because I stole money from his brother. He was a very strong fighter and during the fight he managed to bend me over his back and it did some damage to my back. I couldn't even do exercises in Gym class the next day and for several weeks afterward. I think I was 10 or 11. I was a very bad kid.
Anyway that first night I slept under a bridge and my back pain was really bad I could hardly sleep because it was difficult to move around even. I didn't know if I was going to head home in the morning or keep going. After waking up for the last time that morning I decided I couldn't no longer sleep and I felt pretty good so I decided to keep going. I noticed if I took it easy my back felt pretty good. I ended up taking a lot more rest breaks then the first day.
The second night I struggled to sleep because it was so cold but it really helped my back pain laying on the cold ground. By now it was too far to turn around as I saw it, so I kept going but I had to walk extremely slow otherwise I would hurt my back. I also had managed to pick up a 2 X 2 piece of wood about 6 1/2 feet long so I could lean on it as I walked at it helped my back from hurting so much.
I had never been to Redmond temple before so I wasn't quite sure where it was and not only that but I wasn't very familiar with Redmond either. I had to rely on a really bad map that didn't show most of the streets and the address. I came to the street corner that was as close to the address as I could get, but from the four way stop I could not see the temple. I was in so much pain and so tired. I had not ate anything that whole day. I sat there on that corner and all I could think was that I was in the wrong spot. I was so out of it with energy I didn't feel like taking the chance by walking around the area to see if I could run into it. I really don't know how long I sat there, I might of even fallen asleep, all I know is I decided to head back. I was done I have given up.
I had crossed the street and was walking back up the hill along the stone fence side. I had no idea that the temple was right on the other side of the fence! Walking up that hill I had to take a break and I happened to stop right in that right spot as I could now see over the stone fence and I saw the Ancestor room! Right at that moment the smell of incense hit me like a brick! Oh relief! All my energy came streaming back like a recharged battery.
Padmakumara Team Member
3). Latest Translations:
Book 156. Whispers of the Breeze-The Joy of Inner Tranquility.
Read chapters such as: The One with Discerning Eyes
Who exactly is the one with discerning eyes? How can we develop this? Reading Bk 156, Chapter 8 can help us answer this.
http://www.padmakumara.org/cgi-bin/discussion/YaBB.pl?board=books
Book 155: The Brilliance of Moonlight
Our team has finished up to Chapter 6: A Game
Read what Grand Master Lu means when he wrote about: What is adapting to environment?
Book 146 The Lonely Bird in the Sky
Chapter 1: The Scars of Love
Love! What does this mean to you?
Grand Master Lu shares some of his wisdom on this. Especially about truest love
4). Volunteers Needed
We are looking for more Editors, Translators, Editors and Proofreaders.
We would like to take the opportunity to explain the translation procedure and the role of each position.
Translators: Translate articles from Chinese to English.
Qualifications:
Fair or better proficiency in English and Chinese.
Fair or better understanding in English/Chinese Buddhism terms.
Note: welcome anyone that is willing to learn. No previous experience is required.
Editors: Rewrite and revise translated articles
Qualifications:
Strong and solid background in the English language.
Knowledge of the Chinese language is not required.
Fair or better understanding in English Buddhism terms
Note: a trial test may be given for this position
Proofreaders: Provide quality assurance on the final draft.
Qualifications:
Fair or better proficiency in English and Chinese.
Well-versed in Chinese/English Buddhism terms.
Note: Experienced senior translators only.
As you can see, the system is setup in such way that everyone is a key player in the translation procedure, yet the workload is distributed and shared. Prior to publishing any work, a paper is reviewed by at least 3 members (Translator/Editor/Proofreader) so we can eliminate possible mistakes and improve the accuracy. With the team effort, more of our beloved Guru's teachings can be learned!
If you are interested in joining us, please drop us an email!
webmaster@padmakumara.org
5). Upcoming Temples Activities:
Redmond Ling Shen Ching Tze Temple
17012 NE 40TH COURT, REDMOND, WA 98052 USA
Tel : (425) 882-0916
24-Oct-02 19/mo 9 Thu 11:00 AM
Guan Yin Ordination Puja
2-Nov-02 28/mo 9 Sat
part 1 - 2pm; part 2 - 7.30 PM
Medicine Buddha's Birthday (early celebration) Medicine Buddha Repentance
4-Nov-02 30/mo 9 Mon 11:00 AM
Medicine Buddha's Birthday Puja
5-Nov-02 1/mo 10 Tue 11:00 AM Puja
19-Nov-02 15/mo 10 Tue 11:00 AM 15th of mo 10 Puja
Chin Yin Buddhist Society
12688-148 Ave Edmonton, AB.
Canada
T5X 6C8
Telephone (780) 423-0447 Fax (780) 426-3230
Transfers make payble to:
Chin Yin Buddhist Society
Canada Trust
Branch 226-(5001524)
Transit#004
13703-93 St.
Edmonton, AB
T5E 5V6
10/27/02 Sunday 1:00PM Recitation Universal Door Sutra
11/01/02 Saturday 8:00PM Group Practice Medicine Buddha Principal Deity Practice
11/03/02 Sunday 1:00PM Dharma Ceremony Medicine Buddha Dharma Ceremony
11/04/02 Monday 8:00PM Praying and Vows The Birthday of Medicine Buddha
11/08/02 Saturday 8:00PM Group Practice Padmakumara Expedite Rebirth to Maha Twin Lotus Ponds Practice
11/10/02 Sunday 1:00PM Group Practice Four Preliminary Practice
11/15/02 Saturday 8:00PM Group Practice Cundi Buddha Mother Yidam Practice
If you have events at your temple that you would like us and other dharma brothers and sisters to know about please E-mail: webmaster@padmakumara.org
Please always remember to Honor your Guru, Practice Diligently, and Treasure the Dharma.
Wishing you joy in cultivation.
Regards
The Padmakumara Translation Team
Om Guru Lian Shen Siddhi Hum
October 2002
http://www.padmakumara.org is a non-profit site devoted to propagating the teachings of our most revered holiness, His Presence, Grand Master and Living Buddha, Sheng-yen Lu. By translating his most sublime Buddhadharma into English, we pray that you may find it useful upon your path and share with us your experiences in cultivation.
New on the Padmakumara website:
1). In Our Discussion Forum
2). Spiritual Experiences
3). Latest Translations
4). Volunteers Needed
5). Upcoming Temples Activities
1). In Our Discussion Forum:
Paper Money.
How many of us seen people using it, but does anyone know what it really is and what it is used for? Reading Paper Money will help us learn how to use it and for what.
http://www.padmakumara.org/cgi-bin/discussion/YaBB.pl?board=buddhism;action=display;num=1035485168
2). Spiritual Experiences:
For a Dollar
I remember once praying for a car.
I didn't ask for anything special, just something to help us to get from one place to another. Something that would help my husband to find work. Something that would only cost us a dollar. A necessity! My prayer was answered in a very short time!
My brother-in-law gave us their car for a dollar. I didn't think of asking to make the car an automatic. I attempted lessons with my husband and it didn't work.
As I really wanted to get back to going to temple regularly again, especially during the day, without bothering anyone for a ride I prayed again, this time asking for an automatic car, for a dollar. Nothing happened.
I am quite phobic about taking public transportation yet I was determined to make it to temple everyday even if I had to take the bus. I made a decision. I charted out the bus route, found where to buy a bus pass and the next day I would be ready.
The next morning a friend called me and asked me if I wanted her old car for a dollar! Yes it was an automatic!
Of course I said yes! It was a very old big car, yet I loved every inch of her! I began going to temple all the time during the days then and practicing and learned quite a lot and my spirituality progressed very rapidly.
The point I am attempting to make here, is that I had to go through a process of helping myself out, not expecting the help anymore, letting go, to learn a very important lesson.
This is that lesson:
Through conviction one crosses over the flood.
Through heedfulness, the sea.
Through persistence one overcomes suffering & stress.
Through discernment a person is purified.
Sutta Nipata I, 10
Also do you ever get the feeling you are being closely watched by the Buddha's and Bodhisattva's?
Padmakumara Team Member
A Path To Redmond Temple
I'm going to share something I haven't told anyone about, only some family knows. the first part just sets the reason for why the second part takes place.
First part
When I first had my drivers license I had really bad luck by getting pulled over by the police, not so much because of speeding, but I neglected to get car insurance since I couldn't afford it, or I didn't want to pay it. Eventually my license was taken away and I had to walk where ever I needed or wanted to go and my tickets haunted me from being able to get my license back.
Jumping ahead
Second part
I finally get my license back yet I still didn't have a car. One day I really felt like I wanted to visit Redmond temple, but I didn't want to ask anyone to take me since I felt like it would be a burden to them. I also didn't have any money to ride the bus. I actually made a pilgrimage from Tacoma to Redmond by foot. For those of you who don't know how far it is, well it takes around an hour, sometimes longer by car. On the freeway it took me two days on foot.
At the end of the first night I started experiencing back pain probably due to an injury I received when I was younger. The way I see it, it is karma too. I had a fight with my best friend because I stole money from his brother. He was a very strong fighter and during the fight he managed to bend me over his back and it did some damage to my back. I couldn't even do exercises in Gym class the next day and for several weeks afterward. I think I was 10 or 11. I was a very bad kid.
Anyway that first night I slept under a bridge and my back pain was really bad I could hardly sleep because it was difficult to move around even. I didn't know if I was going to head home in the morning or keep going. After waking up for the last time that morning I decided I couldn't no longer sleep and I felt pretty good so I decided to keep going. I noticed if I took it easy my back felt pretty good. I ended up taking a lot more rest breaks then the first day.
The second night I struggled to sleep because it was so cold but it really helped my back pain laying on the cold ground. By now it was too far to turn around as I saw it, so I kept going but I had to walk extremely slow otherwise I would hurt my back. I also had managed to pick up a 2 X 2 piece of wood about 6 1/2 feet long so I could lean on it as I walked at it helped my back from hurting so much.
I had never been to Redmond temple before so I wasn't quite sure where it was and not only that but I wasn't very familiar with Redmond either. I had to rely on a really bad map that didn't show most of the streets and the address. I came to the street corner that was as close to the address as I could get, but from the four way stop I could not see the temple. I was in so much pain and so tired. I had not ate anything that whole day. I sat there on that corner and all I could think was that I was in the wrong spot. I was so out of it with energy I didn't feel like taking the chance by walking around the area to see if I could run into it. I really don't know how long I sat there, I might of even fallen asleep, all I know is I decided to head back. I was done I have given up.
I had crossed the street and was walking back up the hill along the stone fence side. I had no idea that the temple was right on the other side of the fence! Walking up that hill I had to take a break and I happened to stop right in that right spot as I could now see over the stone fence and I saw the Ancestor room! Right at that moment the smell of incense hit me like a brick! Oh relief! All my energy came streaming back like a recharged battery.
Padmakumara Team Member
3). Latest Translations:
Book 156. Whispers of the Breeze-The Joy of Inner Tranquility.
Read chapters such as: The One with Discerning Eyes
Who exactly is the one with discerning eyes? How can we develop this? Reading Bk 156, Chapter 8 can help us answer this.
http://www.padmakumara.org/cgi-bin/discussion/YaBB.pl?board=books
Book 155: The Brilliance of Moonlight
Our team has finished up to Chapter 6: A Game
Read what Grand Master Lu means when he wrote about: What is adapting to environment?
Book 146 The Lonely Bird in the Sky
Chapter 1: The Scars of Love
Love! What does this mean to you?
Grand Master Lu shares some of his wisdom on this. Especially about truest love
4). Volunteers Needed
We are looking for more Editors, Translators, Editors and Proofreaders.
We would like to take the opportunity to explain the translation procedure and the role of each position.
Translators: Translate articles from Chinese to English.
Qualifications:
Fair or better proficiency in English and Chinese.
Fair or better understanding in English/Chinese Buddhism terms.
Note: welcome anyone that is willing to learn. No previous experience is required.
Editors: Rewrite and revise translated articles
Qualifications:
Strong and solid background in the English language.
Knowledge of the Chinese language is not required.
Fair or better understanding in English Buddhism terms
Note: a trial test may be given for this position
Proofreaders: Provide quality assurance on the final draft.
Qualifications:
Fair or better proficiency in English and Chinese.
Well-versed in Chinese/English Buddhism terms.
Note: Experienced senior translators only.
As you can see, the system is setup in such way that everyone is a key player in the translation procedure, yet the workload is distributed and shared. Prior to publishing any work, a paper is reviewed by at least 3 members (Translator/Editor/Proofreader) so we can eliminate possible mistakes and improve the accuracy. With the team effort, more of our beloved Guru's teachings can be learned!
If you are interested in joining us, please drop us an email!
webmaster@padmakumara.org
5). Upcoming Temples Activities:
Redmond Ling Shen Ching Tze Temple
17012 NE 40TH COURT, REDMOND, WA 98052 USA
Tel : (425) 882-0916
24-Oct-02 19/mo 9 Thu 11:00 AM
Guan Yin Ordination Puja
2-Nov-02 28/mo 9 Sat
part 1 - 2pm; part 2 - 7.30 PM
Medicine Buddha's Birthday (early celebration) Medicine Buddha Repentance
4-Nov-02 30/mo 9 Mon 11:00 AM
Medicine Buddha's Birthday Puja
5-Nov-02 1/mo 10 Tue 11:00 AM Puja
19-Nov-02 15/mo 10 Tue 11:00 AM 15th of mo 10 Puja
Chin Yin Buddhist Society
12688-148 Ave Edmonton, AB.
Canada
T5X 6C8
Telephone (780) 423-0447 Fax (780) 426-3230
Transfers make payble to:
Chin Yin Buddhist Society
Canada Trust
Branch 226-(5001524)
Transit#004
13703-93 St.
Edmonton, AB
T5E 5V6
10/27/02 Sunday 1:00PM Recitation Universal Door Sutra
11/01/02 Saturday 8:00PM Group Practice Medicine Buddha Principal Deity Practice
11/03/02 Sunday 1:00PM Dharma Ceremony Medicine Buddha Dharma Ceremony
11/04/02 Monday 8:00PM Praying and Vows The Birthday of Medicine Buddha
11/08/02 Saturday 8:00PM Group Practice Padmakumara Expedite Rebirth to Maha Twin Lotus Ponds Practice
11/10/02 Sunday 1:00PM Group Practice Four Preliminary Practice
11/15/02 Saturday 8:00PM Group Practice Cundi Buddha Mother Yidam Practice
If you have events at your temple that you would like us and other dharma brothers and sisters to know about please E-mail: webmaster@padmakumara.org
Please always remember to Honor your Guru, Practice Diligently, and Treasure the Dharma.
Wishing you joy in cultivation.
Regards
The Padmakumara Translation Team
Om Guru Lian Shen Siddhi Hum