Post by Neo on Oct 12, 2020 20:04:37 GMT -5
Welcome Mahasiddhas,
Here are step-by-step instructions for those who would love to generate vast stores of MERIT from posting Buddhist Sutras. Although there is no obligation to participate, when you feel inspired, share a particular sutra that you discovered. Since the dharma is so vast and profound we may have never heard it before. Thereby, you become the direct cause of spreading WISDOM.
Beginner level:
1) copy any Sutra (minimum four line stanza) that was previously posted
2) take out any arrows (that obscures the reading)
3) send it to the list*
* This generates merit for everybody so I will never become bored or even angry with hearing the same sutra again and again
Intermediate level:
1) recite the sutra that was previously posted aloud with folded hands
2) find out the next paragraph (or more) and copy/write it out
3) send that next part of the sutra to our group
Advanced level:
1) read a completely independent sutra
2) copy two, three or four paragraphs of that sutra
3) quote the sutra source
4) Provide a web (html link) for others to visit and read in its entirety
5) preview the post and edit if necessary
6) send post and dedicate the merit to all sentient beings
Master level:
1) open up a post that has a sutra
2) copy one word, four lines or a few paragraphs by handwriting
3) place your writing on your book-shelf, altar or someplace high
4) make offerings of flowers, oils, or incense to it each day and say prayers with folded hands
5) keep it there for one day, two days or a week
6) rejoice in the virtue that you just created and dedicate
the merit to the benefit of all beings
7) shred or burn papers after the time is up (or keep for your collection)
BODHISATTVA BONUS ACTIVITY:
1) Post a link where we can DONATE money for meritorious activities such as retreats, pujas, saving the lives of animals, printing scriptures etc.
2) Explain how we can become a SPONSOR for the creation of stupas, statues, and temples
3) List which sangha, group or lama is conducting the activity for the benefit of others
Don't forget to REJOICE in what others have done. When we COMPLIMENT their work - just by posting a few words of praise will generate merit in itself and create a group harmony. At the very least, it will put a smile on someone's face.
Be happy knowing you made someone's day.
Thanks,
Neo
Forum Owner
Here are step-by-step instructions for those who would love to generate vast stores of MERIT from posting Buddhist Sutras. Although there is no obligation to participate, when you feel inspired, share a particular sutra that you discovered. Since the dharma is so vast and profound we may have never heard it before. Thereby, you become the direct cause of spreading WISDOM.
Beginner level:
1) copy any Sutra (minimum four line stanza) that was previously posted
2) take out any arrows (that obscures the reading)
3) send it to the list*
* This generates merit for everybody so I will never become bored or even angry with hearing the same sutra again and again
Intermediate level:
1) recite the sutra that was previously posted aloud with folded hands
2) find out the next paragraph (or more) and copy/write it out
3) send that next part of the sutra to our group
Advanced level:
1) read a completely independent sutra
2) copy two, three or four paragraphs of that sutra
3) quote the sutra source
4) Provide a web (html link) for others to visit and read in its entirety
5) preview the post and edit if necessary
6) send post and dedicate the merit to all sentient beings
Master level:
1) open up a post that has a sutra
2) copy one word, four lines or a few paragraphs by handwriting
3) place your writing on your book-shelf, altar or someplace high
4) make offerings of flowers, oils, or incense to it each day and say prayers with folded hands
5) keep it there for one day, two days or a week
6) rejoice in the virtue that you just created and dedicate
the merit to the benefit of all beings
7) shred or burn papers after the time is up (or keep for your collection)
BODHISATTVA BONUS ACTIVITY:
1) Post a link where we can DONATE money for meritorious activities such as retreats, pujas, saving the lives of animals, printing scriptures etc.
2) Explain how we can become a SPONSOR for the creation of stupas, statues, and temples
3) List which sangha, group or lama is conducting the activity for the benefit of others
Don't forget to REJOICE in what others have done. When we COMPLIMENT their work - just by posting a few words of praise will generate merit in itself and create a group harmony. At the very least, it will put a smile on someone's face.
Be happy knowing you made someone's day.
Thanks,
Neo
Forum Owner