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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2015, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/welcome-to-bw-monastery-forum/8 "2015-09-15T23:46:18Z")
This forum is intended for the members of BW Monastery to discuss about Buddhism. We also welcome the public to browse the topics for their own interest. Here's a quick snapshot of the 3 main categories: \[image\] For… --- ## [Why can’t I control my anger after learning Buddhism for so long?](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/why-can-t-i-control-my-anger-after-learning-buddhism-for-so-long/1075)
**Author:** [@Jereme](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/Jereme)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 4:09am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/why-can-t-i-control-my-anger-after-learning-buddhism-for-so-long/1075 "2026-09-18T04:09:39Z")
I think many of us have experienced this: “I’ve been learning Buddhism for quite some time. Why do I still get angry so easily?” When we lose our temper, we may feel disappointed with ourselves, or even wonder whether w… --- ## [Do I need to be a vegetarian if I choose to take refuge?](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/do-i-need-to-be-a-vegetarian-if-i-choose-to-take-refuge/1074)
**Author:** [@Jereme](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/Jereme)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/do-i-need-to-be-a-vegetarian-if-i-choose-to-take-refuge/1074 "2026-09-13T03:27:10Z")
This is a commonly asked question. When I hear “taking refuge”, I take it to mean formally participating in a refuge ceremony (皈依仪式), where one makes a commitment to take the Three Jewels as one’s spiritual refuge and b… --- ## [Am I not considered a Buddhist if I didn't take refuge?](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/am-i-not-considered-a-buddhist-if-i-didnt-take-refuge/913)
**Author:** [@Jannie](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/Jannie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/am-i-not-considered-a-buddhist-if-i-didnt-take-refuge/913 "2026-09-11T13:13:35Z")
I learn, reflect and practice the Buddha’s teachings, but I have not taken refuge, am I a Buddhist? --- ## [Mani Pills](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/mani-pills/1062)
**Author:** [@PL6888](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/PL6888)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2025, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/mani-pills/1062 "2025-05-31T13:14:50Z")
We as students of Lamrin course had the opportunity of participating the exhibition hall prior to VesakDay celebration. One of the booth, the monastery is so generous to giver out the Mani pills. May I ask what is the d… --- ## [When I do something good, how can I make sure the good karma really counts and doesn't go to waste?](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/when-i-do-something-good-how-can-i-make-sure-the-good-karma-really-counts-and-doesnt-go-to-waste/1061)
**Author:** [@Jereme](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/Jereme)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 7:54am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/when-i-do-something-good-how-can-i-make-sure-the-good-karma-really-counts-and-doesnt-go-to-waste/1061 "2025-05-09T07:54:32Z")
Doing good things—like helping others, making offerings, or being kind—is like planting seeds. But just like planting a seed in a garden, it doesn’t grow well unless you do the follow-up work: water it, protect it from p… --- ## [Is there really a God?](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/is-there-really-a-god/1060)
**Author:** [@PL6888](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/PL6888)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 6:47am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/is-there-really-a-god/1060 "2025-05-09T06:47:17Z")
I am a new student of Buddhism Lamrin course conducted at B & W Monastery Woodlands. I had attended 4 lessons. I am not a baptised Christian and I have never undergoes any bible courses or shown any consistent faith or b… --- ## [My friend just got retrenched... is that the result of bad karma?](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/my-friend-just-got-retrenched-is-that-the-result-of-bad-karma/1059)
**Author:** [@Jereme](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/Jereme)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 2:06am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/my-friend-just-got-retrenched-is-that-the-result-of-bad-karma/1059 "2025-05-09T02:06:51Z")
1. First, what is karma? Karma is a core concept in Buddhism. It means intentional actions of body, speech, or mind. These actions leave imprints on our mindstream, and over time, they ripen into results—just like a see… --- ## [What should I do if I'm being disturbed by ghosts?](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/what-should-i-do-if-im-being-disturbed-by-ghosts/1056)
**Author:** [@Jereme](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/Jereme)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2025, 7:37am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/what-should-i-do-if-im-being-disturbed-by-ghosts/1056 "2025-04-27T07:37:18Z")
Qn: I experience spiritual disturbances at night, like hearing footsteps, breathing, and feeling strange movements. What can I do about it? Ans: At the core of Buddhism is the principle of karma — the idea that our acti… --- ## [35 Buddhas Repentance Prayers (New Tibetan Translated Version) 三十五佛忏（藏文新译版-简体中文）](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/35-buddhas-repentance-prayers-new-tibetan-translated-version/575)
**Author:** [@Jereme](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/Jereme)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/35-buddhas-repentance-prayers-new-tibetan-translated-version/575 "2024-10-23T04:08:23Z")
三十五佛忏（藏文新译版-简体中文） 礼佛三拜 （3拜） 问讯 （问讯） 请观想：右边是父亲，左边是母亲，前后冤亲债主，以外尽虚空遍法界一切如母有情，从无始生死以来为无明所覆，长夜沉沦生死苦海之中，身心逼恼，痛苦无量，唯一皈依只有上师、三宝，因此一心至诚皈投礼敬。上面对方虚空之中，我们本师释迦世尊，坐金刚宝座，百宝莲花，日、月宝殿之上，披出家三衣，身金黄色，体如琉璃，光明莹彻，三十二相，八十随形好，无量光明，遍照十方。余外四方四隅… --- ## [What is "Plight of Three Lifetimes 三世怨?"](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/what-is-plight-of-three-lifetimes/1048)
**Author:** [@Jereme](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/Jereme)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2024, 1:13am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/what-is-plight-of-three-lifetimes/1048 "2024-10-16T01:13:50Z")
Master Ri-Chang explained in 3A \[25.24\] on this story… Once upon a time, there was a famous Zen master named Hanshan. His reputation had spread far and wide. While traveling from the north to the south of China, he sto… --- ## [Buddhist way of dealing with death](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/buddhist-way-of-dealing-with-death/283)
**Author:** [@Jereme](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/Jereme)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/buddhist-way-of-dealing-with-death/283 "2024-04-26T03:16:09Z")
According to Buddhism, death is the separation of the mind and body. Each living being has a mind or consciousness which continues to exist after the death of the body, and takes a new rebirth. Each of us has had countle… --- ## [为什么几乎每星期上了佛课当天或隔天就生病？](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/1042)
**Author:** [@digitalBuddha](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/digitalBuddha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/1042 "2024-04-15T13:01:32Z")
Why do I get sick on the day or the next day of Buddhist classes almost every week? :smiling\_face\_with\_tear: --- ## [Everthing that happens around us is due to statistic?](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/everthing-that-happens-around-us-is-due-to-statistic/962)
**Author:** [@Steven\_Leong](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/Steven_Leong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2024, 4:24am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/everthing-that-happens-around-us-is-due-to-statistic/962 "2024-04-14T04:24:59Z")
Someone claim that whatever happens around us is not due to cause & effect. Its due to probability of happening & scientist’s finding can proof it. Example the much lower rate of Covid-19 infection here in SIN is just p… --- ## [请问人性本善, 还是人性本恶？](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/1040)
**Author:** [@Jereme](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/Jereme)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2024, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/1040 "2024-04-14T04:10:47Z")
Is human nature inherently good or inherently evil? --- ## [Understanding Suffering](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/understanding-suffering/182)
**Author:** [@Jereme](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/Jereme)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2024, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/understanding-suffering/182 "2024-04-14T03:49:43Z")
It sticks on the skin and goes into the flesh; from the flesh it gets into the bones. It's like an insect on a tree that eats through the bark, into the wood and then into the core, until finally the tree dies. We've g… --- ## [世间及出世间法分成三种分类: 显现法, 隐蔽法, 极隐蔽法](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/487)
**Author:** [@adrian](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/adrian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/487 "2024-02-06T01:23:53Z")
如俊法师在三十五佛忏的开示里，讲诉业果法门属于极隐晦法。 我做了点搜索，发现我们的净远法师在开示业果也有谈到相关的内容。 请大家参考： 法师告诉我们佛法将世间及出世间法分成三种分类： 一、显现法：明白清楚的显现出来，如清楚看到的纸、笔等； 二、隐晦法：隐藏、不是直接显现，须以推理方式理解，如慈心、悲心、空性都是属于这类； 三、极隐晦法：没办法用推理来印证，如业果道理就是。 --- ## [《乾隆大藏经》——《大般若波罗蜜多经》六百卷简体拼音pdf](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/pdf/542)
**Author:** [@tblim](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/tblim)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 7:53am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/pdf/542 "2024-01-10T07:53:48Z")
大藏经为佛教经典的总集，简称为藏经，又称为一切经，有多个版本，比如乾隆藏、嘉兴藏等。现存的大藏经，按文字的不同可分为汉文、藏文、巴利语三大体系。这些大藏经又被翻译成西夏文、日文、蒙文、满文等。 佛教典籍丛书，又名一切经、契经、藏经或三藏。内容包括经藏、律藏、论藏；经（释迦牟尼在世时的说教以及后来增入的少数佛教徒——阿罗汉或菩萨的说教在内）、律（释迦牟尼为信徒制定必须遵守的仪轨规则）、论（关于佛教教理的阐述或解释）。 https://… --- ## [What is relationship between 正念，正知?](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/what-is-relationship-between/605)
**Author:** [@adrian](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/adrian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/what-is-relationship-between/605 "2023-08-16T01:11:52Z")
I am often confused about what is 正念 and正知 Venerable Ru Jun talks on this to help dispel my misunderstanding: (from the 13m 40s mark onwards) --- ## [《希望·新生2》【心之勇士】](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/863)
**Author:** [@tblim](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/tblim)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 4:05am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/863 "2023-04-03T04:05:18Z")
财富在心唾手可得 春·见光明 #63 【心之勇士】 《希望·新生2》 1.痛苦的根本是在哪里？ 2.我们要下什么决心？ #AnalyticalMeditation观修, #EveryMon每周一, #HeartOfTheHero心之勇士, #HopeEmbark2希望新生2, #PositiveVibes正能量 #Mind心, #Mindfulness正念 --- ## [How can we find the way out of our sufferings?](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/how-can-we-find-the-way-out-of-our-sufferings/963)
**Author:** [@julieng](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/julieng)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 7:42am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/how-can-we-find-the-way-out-of-our-sufferings/963 "2023-03-23T07:42:28Z")
“Our perception and our attachment are the results of our ignorance \[all about self\] – me, me, me! This is the root cause of all misconceptions and sufferings.” - Master Jih-Chang Global Lamrim 2, Lecture 0021 How … --- ## [什么是得到清净圆满教法的决定因素?](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/942)
**Author:** [@julieng](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/julieng)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 7:08am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/942 "2022-12-24T07:08:35Z")
不清净的佛法的传承没法教我们了生脱死，没有办法，因为只有佛陀有解决生老病死的办法，只有佛法有。如果把佛法学错了，这个最大的胜利就得不到了。所以它本身的清净就变得——师父用了「绝端地重要」——绝端地重要！ 【全球广论2 第227讲】 https://www.blisswisdom.org/teachings/dailylamrim2/4932-130227 什么是得到清净圆满教法的决定因素?为什么呢? --- ## [【菩提道次地攝颂】/【摄修求加持颂】](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/993)
**Author:** [@tblim](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/tblim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/993 "2022-09-29T02:56:37Z")
万善根本从师出 能生利乐如良田 依止违法善根断 如理事师求加持 #RadianceMap光明导图, #三十八摄颂, #菩提道次第摄修求加持颂 #Dharma佛法, #Mahayana大乘, #Spirit灵 --- ## [《入行论》·【静虑品】](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/968)
**Author:** [@tblim](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/tblim)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/968 "2022-06-27T03:24:23Z")
若有人毁我 ， 赞誉何足喜？ 若有人赞我 ， 讥毁何足忧？ Why should I be pleased when people praise me? Others there will be who scorn and criticize. And why despondent when I’m blamed, Since there’ll be others who think well off me? #Chap… --- ## [Why is keeping in mind the prophecies by Buddha important to us?](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/why-is-keeping-in-mind-the-prophecies-by-buddha-important-to-us/985)
**Author:** [@julieng](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/julieng)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/why-is-keeping-in-mind-the-prophecies-by-buddha-important-to-us/985 "2022-03-17T03:18:59Z")
“ The Lotus Sutra has great meaning. Buddha told his disciples that all of \[them\] would eventually achieve Buddhahood and become Buddha. He started with the Hinayana arhats, \[who\] often thought that they had reached t… --- ## [Is it necessary to follow the sequential order of stages?](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/is-it-necessary-to-follow-the-sequential-order-of-stages/981)
**Author:** [@julieng](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/julieng)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2022, 8:31am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/is-it-necessary-to-follow-the-sequential-order-of-stages/981 "2022-03-11T08:31:06Z")
The first step is to listen to the teaching. Then, what is the first step of listening to the teaching? It is preparation. What is the first step of preparation? It is to contemplate. What to contemplate about? It is … --- ## [如何体会一小步的\<辉煌\>与\<绝对的\>价值？](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/980)
**Author:** [@julieng](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/julieng)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2022, 8:15am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/980 "2022-03-11T08:15:22Z")
记得师父常常说：「可上可下的时候，要向上一步！」在发生一些事情、大家不知道如何取舍的时候，总会发现师父给我们一个取舍的点。那个取舍的点就是大家能沿着师父这样的教诫，都向上增一分善行、断一分过失，肯定会在心上向前迈进一步。 《全广2》广海明月0243 https://www.amrtf.org/zh-hant/clear-moonlight-great-ocean-0243/ 如何体会一小步的\<辉煌\>与\<绝对的\>价值？ --- ## [信仰是一个理性的人的选择](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/984)
**Author:** [@adrian](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/adrian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 10:10am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/984 "2022-03-09T10:10:23Z")
Listen to Venerable Ru Jun on this. --- ## [“每次只走一步”，這一步要具备什么特徵？](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/979)
**Author:** [@julieng](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/julieng)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 9:35am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/979 "2022-02-25T09:35:11Z")
“请问：「我们有没有确定我们究竟的目的就是这一个？」就是哪一个呢？要究竟圆满成佛，沿着这样的道次第。如果我们确定了这个目标之后，最重要的问题是什么呢？就是该走的只是一步。那一步到底是什么呢？是否是我现在要向上增进的一步呢？那一步可能是非常小的一个进步、非常小的一个进步。然后一个小的进步、一个小的进步累积起来，每天都在增广、每天都在增广。” 《全广2》广海明月0243 https://www.amrtf.org/zh-hant/c… --- ## [有了究竟的目的之后下脚走应该走的是一步，两步，三步还是更多？](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/976)
**Author:** [@julieng](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/u/julieng)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/t/topic/976 "2022-02-11T05:11:47Z")
“你有了这个究竟的目的，认识了这个纲要，然后下脚走的时候，的的确确走你该走的。该走的只是一步，但是你眼前跨出去的一步，一定要走对方向。在整个的道路当中，你走对，那么每一步，然后把一步一步加到最后，圆满。所以开始走这个一步的时候，你就应该把整个的路线认得清清楚楚，这样走下去的这条路最圆满直接，这很清楚明白。”- 上日下常老和尚 《全广2》广海明月0242 为什么上日下常老和尚说：”该走的只是一步？而不是两步，三步乃至更多？” … [Next page](https://forum.bwmonastery.org.sg/latest.md?page=1)