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Am I really a true Buddhist?
Meditate to getPsychic Powers?
Read more and more ‘Buddhist’
Books?
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1 The Burning ‘Buddhists’
They think that burning joss
sticks and other paper
paraphernalia is a MUST!
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1 The Burning ‘Buddhists’
Oh!How much have they harmed Mother Nature!
Oh! The smoke is choking
me.
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2 The Wesak ‘Buddhists’
These ‘once-a-year’ ‘Buddhists throng Temples, Societies & Associations to take part in rites and
rituals they don’t understand.
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2 The Wesak ‘Buddhists’Are such ‘Buddhists’ practicing
to reduce theirGREED, HATRED and DELUSION?
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3 The Intellectual ‘Buddhists’
These ‘Buddhists’ are like ‘Walking
Encyclopedias’ with their ‘Intellectual
Dhamma’. Little do they practice the
Dhamma.
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3 The Intellectual ‘Buddhists’Such ‘Buddhists’
hardly practice Dana (Charity),
Sila (Morality) and
Bhavana (Spiritual and Mental Cultivation)
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4 The Ceremonies ‘Buddhists’
Such people are caught up in lots of devotional rites, rituals and ceremonies.
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4 The Ceremonies ‘Buddhists’
When will such people ever learn, understand, practice and realize the Sublime Teachings of The Buddha?
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5 The Social ‘Buddhists’
Such people are more interested in socializing and having fun
rather than learning the Dhamma.
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5 The Social ‘Buddhists’
Do such ‘Buddhists’ have a hidden business, political or ‘romantic’ agenda when they visit
temples and Dhamma Centers?
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6 The Deity ‘Buddhists’
Such ‘Buddhists’ regard the Buddha or Kuan Yin as another deity to pray to
and ask for favors.
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6 The Deity ‘Buddhists’
When will such people learn that Buddhists are NOT ‘Deity Worshippers’ but followers of
Buddha’s Teachings?
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7 The Crisis Times ‘Buddhists’
Such ‘Buddhists’ only pray and appeal to Buddha or Kuan Yin or the Four-Face Buddha
in times of trouble, problems and danger.
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7 The Crisis Times ‘Buddhists’
When will such ‘Buddhists’ realize that Blessings come NOT through Prayers but
understanding and practicing the Dhamma well?
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8 The Preaching ‘Buddhists’
Such ‘Buddhists’ do a lot of talking, suggesting,
ordering and comanding.They project themselves as ‘Dhamma Experts’ but they hardly practice the
Dhamma.
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8 The Preaching ‘Buddhists’
Such ‘Buddhists’ must walk the talk. They may be
intelligent and knowledgeable but lack
compassion and wisdom.
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9 The Cultish ‘Buddhists’
Such deluded ‘Buddhists’ are led astray by cult leaders. The lack of
Dhamma realization causes them to become victims of cult groups.
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9 The Cultish ‘Buddhists’
When will such ‘Buddhists’ realize that theymust only follow the Dhamma-Vinaya as the True Teacher? The Buddha said, “He who
sees the Dhamma sees Me.”
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Goes to the uddha for Refuge
Learns and nderstands the Dhamma
Goes to the hamma for Refuge
Shows great iligence in Dhamma Practice
Cultivates good armony within and without
Strives to develop nsight through Mindfulness
Goes to the angha for Refuge
Follows the 5 raining Rules with dedication
What is a True B
uddhist ?W
hat is a True Buddhist ?
A True Buddhist …A True Buddhist …
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A True Buddhist…
Takes Refuge in The Triple Gem
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A True Buddhist…
Accepts The Buddha as the highest ideal
in life.
He strives to develop the noble qualities of
the Buddha
Refuge in the Buddha
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A True Buddhist…
Refuge in The Dhamma
Learns, understands,
practices and realizes the Dhamma
on his way to Enlightenment.
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A True Buddhist…
Refuge in the Sangha
Is in the Community of
true monks, nuns and Dhamma
practitioners as he walks The
Buddha-Dhamma Path.
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A True Buddhist…
Observes The 5 Precepts Of
* No Killing* No Stealing* No Sexual Misconduct* No Lying* No Intoxicants
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A True Buddhist…
Strives on with diligence,
determination and dedication in
Dhamma Practice.
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A True Buddhist…
Goes about his life cultivating Peace
within himself and living in harmony
with others and the environment.
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A True Buddhist…Trains the mind.
He or she cultivates the mind so that it is imbued with loving-kindness, compassion,
altruistic joy and equanimity.
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A True Buddhist…Trains his mind (Bhavana or mental cultivation).
He practices Meditation to purify his mind and ultimately attain Enlightenment.
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Goes to the uddha for Refuge
Learns and nderstands the Dhamma
Goes to the hamma for Refuge
Shows great iligence in Dhamma Practice
Cultivates good armony within and without
Strives to develop nsight through Mindfulness
Goes to the angha for Refuge
Follows the 5 raining Rules with dedication
What is a True B
uddhist ?W
hat is a True Buddhist ?
A True Buddhist …A True Buddhist …
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The End
With Metta, Bro. Oh Teik Bin
Do strive on diligently in the Dhamma
and attain the Peace and Bliss of Nibbana
