Act of Kindness Stories
Act of Kindness Stories
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Wake-up
There is this thing about death that many Asian Chinese not only deem a taboo topic, but even avoid thinking, more so talking about. So, the poor dead are often treated with fear. Even a dead close kin becomes an object to be feared, although when alive he or she was the most adorable. Laughable perhaps, but true. I am often called upon to help the next-of-kins administer to the ‘needs of the occasion’. Usually, that means to chant prayers, but on a few occasionans I have to share knowledge on how to administer to the mortal remains of the deceased, according to religious procedures; at times, hands-on. I try…
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The Monk from Berkeley California
I like to share what is the best story I have ever tell. Ten years ago when we arrived in Australia, while having lessons through the migrant program at Tafe, a teacher asked me what I would like to be in ten years. I remember answering that I want to be in a place where I am useful and helpful. Then life went on, and it was difficult, but at the same time delightful. Australia is such a perfect place to live in these turmoiled times we are living. We moved a few times and four years ago we decided to experience the Gold Coast way of life. It’s Paradise…
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BUDDHIST stories for awakening
After chanting prayers, I transfer merits to all sentient beings,
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Giving of food
I went to the Asian grocery store and bought a bag of my favorite snack–rice crackers with seaweed. As I was driving home, I saw a guy with a sign asking for help. I rolled down my window and gave him my seaweed rice crackers.
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Guanyin Recitation
I recited Guanyin more than 100 times and dedicated the merit to all living beings.
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Sharing the Dharma music with children, and friends in China
I am going to share the new album with two children and their young Dharma friends so that a good seed gets planted in them. They will also enjoy singing along with their families. I am also sharing this project with some Dharma friends in China. So grateful for Dharma music!
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Everyday Good Deeds
As a new father, I vow to continue to uphold certain practices. Its not easy with a one year old! So I wake up early, before my family, and chant the Shurangama Mantra , the Great Compassion Mantra and others, along with reciting vows everyday, offering up this meritorious conduct to the entire Dharma Realm!
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Done and forgotten
I helped my friend clean his bicycle last week, as it was difficult to clean the bicycle chain. Because I knew how to clean it so i helped him out 😀
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Sharing
I am much inspired by the positive energy of the music so I have shared this project with my families and friends. I hope it will bring joy and peace to them who then can share with more people 🙂
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Three Steps, One Bow to support Vegan diet
I have been doing the Three Steps One Bow with Berkeley Buddhist Monastery online program daily for a few months now. I would like to delicate this merits to encourage people to be Vegan. It is really not compassionate kill and eat other beings flesh to nourish ourselves.