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THE SACRED FORMS OF VAJRAYANA BUDDHAS – THE ART OF TANTRIC BUDDHISM
Vajrayana, also known as Tantric Buddhism, originated from Mahayana Buddhism around the 5th–6th century in Northern India and flourished magnificently when it spread to Tibet with the coming of Guru Padmasambhava.
A PEACEFUL HEART BEFORE THE WONDROUS FORMS OF THE BUDDHAS AND BODHISATTVAS
Peace is a feeling—one that can nurture a calm body and mind amid life's countless waves. The more modern and mature life becomes, the more people seek ways to find peace, and it is here that wholesome affinities with the Buddha begin to form.
THE ANCESTRAL WORSHIP SPACE: A RETURN TO ONE'S ROOTS AND BLOODLINE
No matter how far and wide life may take a person, the final days of the year before Tết always call them home to solemnly arrange their family worship space and light a fragrant incense stick upon the ancestral altar — a quiet reminder that one has roots, and a gentle call to always turn back toward the source of one's bloodline.
HOME WORSHIP SPACE FOR THE TRIPLE GEM – GRATITUDE AND CONNECTION WITH ONE'S SPIRITUAL ROOTS
Who among us is born without carrying countless debts of gratitude—the debt to our parents who gave us life and raised us, the debt to our teachers who guided us, the debt to our homeland… For those who follow the Buddha's path in particular, there is one profound debt of gratitude that must always be remembered above all: the debt to the Buddha, the debt to the Triple Gem.
DWELLING IN JOY WHILE CONTEMPLATING BUDDHIST PAINTINGS
Stepping away from the restless noise of the outside world, from the very first moments of contemplating a Buddhist painting, we feel as though a seed of enlightenment is being planted within us, and we begin to experience peace arising from the heart.
WELCOMING BLESSINGS: ENSHRINING SACRED STATUES FOR THE NEW YEAR
As the year draws to a close and the pages of the calendar grow thinner by the day, everything seems to move faster, more urgently. It is in this season that we come to realize the closing days of the year are not only a time to look back with gratitude, but also a time to swiftly prepare all that is good and auspicious to welcome a truly abundant new year.
A DETAILED AND PROPER PRAYER FOR ALTAR CLEANSING (BAO SÁI)
When cleansing the worship space, the prayer for altar cleansing is a vital element that calls for great care and reverence. Let Diệu Tướng Am guide you through a detailed and proper altar cleansing prayer to express sincere devotion to the Buddhas and filial gratitude to one's ancestors.
TRENDS IN DESIGNING CLASSICAL, STATELY WORSHIP SPACES THAT BRING PROSPERITY AND ABUNDANCE TO THE HOMEOWNER
Classical-style worship spaces often carry an elegant, refined beauty, combining natural wood with intricately carved details
SETTLING THE MIND, DWELLING IN PEACE OF BODY WITHIN A HOME PRACTICE SPACE
In search of inner peace and serenity, many people have turned to the Dharma and taken up home practice. "Settling the mind" means calming the heart so it remains steady and undisturbed by life's misfortunes. "Dwelling in peace of body" means living with ease and comfort, free from the sway of外部 circumstances.
THE RAINS RETREAT (AN CƯ KIẾT HẠ) — AN AGE-OLD TRADITION IN BUDDHIST CULTURE
Each year, when the retreat season arrives, monks and nuns set aside their busy Buddhist duties to devote themselves diligently to chanting sutras, performing repentance rituals, practicing mindfulness of the Buddha, and meditating — cultivating a healthy body, a dignified bearing, virtuous conduct, and a pure, liberated mind, so as to be truly worthy as a field of merit for lay Buddhists.
CREATING A SACRED SPACE – FLOURISHING FIELDS OF MERIT, ABUNDANT BLESSINGS
A solemn spiritual space within the home is not only a spiritual anchor that helps each person find peace, but also a place where wholesome roots take seed, sowing good causes to reap sublime merit.
CELEBRATING VESAK 2024 - PERFORMING THE BUDDHA BATHING CEREMONY AT HOME BRINGS MANY MEANINGFUL BLESSINGS
Vesak, also known as the Buddha's Birthday, is one of the most significant festivals in Buddhism, commemorating three major events in the life of Shakyamuni Buddha: his birth, his enlightenment, and his passing into Nirvana. On this day, Buddhist communities around the world carry out many rituals and activities in honor of the Buddha's teachings, such as prayer, meditation, gift-giving, and…
DIỆU TƯỚNG AM PERFORMS THE SACRED CLEANSING OF THE TRIPLE GEM SANCTUARY, BRINGING FORTH WONDROUS MERIT
Cleansing the worship space and the Triple Gem sanctuary is not only an expression of reverence toward the Buddhas, but also a way for practitioners to purify their own mind and body, advancing steadily on the path of cultivation. Diệu Tướng Am was honored to perform this sacred cleansing at Tịnh Xá Quan Âm, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.
11 BLESSINGS & BENEFITS OF CULTIVATING THE FOUR IMMEASURABLE MINDS
The Four Immeasurable Minds are four boundless, measureless states of mind, without limit, embracing all sentient beings. Cultivating these four immeasurable states helps one become perfected in character and live the life of a noble sage, receiving boundless merit even in this very lifetime.
8 TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA FOR NURTURING BEAUTY OF SOUL AND APPEARANCE
The mind is the root of the body; only when the mind is at peace can that root stand firm. Cultivating a mind rooted in truth, goodness, and beauty is how women attain complete, genuine beauty within themselves.
MINDFULNESS CARD COLLECTION FOR TẾT 2023
Practicing mindfulness through everyday activities during Tết helps us cultivate body and mind, sense the breath of life gently transitioning, and grow ever more diligent in spirit—embracing a peaceful, positive life.
DIỆU TƯỚNG AM ANNOUNCES LUNAR NEW YEAR HOLIDAY SCHEDULE – TẾT QUÝ MÃO 2023
- Holiday begins: January 21, 2023 (the 30th day of the 12th lunar month, Year of the Tiger) - Work resumes: January 27, 2023 (the 6th day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Cat) - Applicable to both the Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi branches
THE JOURNEY OF CONSTRUCTING AND ARRANGING THE "TWIN VIRTUES, FULL HALL" SPACE AT A PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN HO CHI MINH CITY
Joy is doubled as Diệu Tướng Am completes the "Twin Virtues, Full Hall" space amid the joyous atmosphere of welcoming spring with "Hundredfold Joy, Abundant Blessings". The Buddha worship and tea meditation space at this private residence is arranged with minimalist, refined design, yet still conveys a solemn and serene atmosphere throughout.
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