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Smile – Chan
A smile is the truest reflection of the joy within us. The serene and carefree smiles seen on the faces of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas are an embodiment of compassion and wisdom. For those who have lost their smiles under the weight of daily worries, why not try using meditation to clear away the mental clutter and reduce your anxieties to zero? Let your body's natural release of endorphins gently melt away sadness. In doing so, you'll come to experience the joy of contentment an...
Possessing a Smile Like the Buddha
Possessing a Smile Like the Buddha A smile is a universal language. It breaks down barriers between people and brings hearts closer together. The smile of a Buddha or Bodhisattva holds a deeper meaning. It recognizes that despite human suffering, there is hope for liberation. Modern people can learn through meditation, feeling less troubled and smiling more. Possessing a smile like the Buddha's. ■ Xu Huijuan (徐慧娟) A baby in swaddling clothes, teased by their parent...
[Story] Golden Flower Rain and Smiling Chan
The Causes and conditions of Shakyamuni Buddha's Smile In a blaze of radiant light, Bodhisattva Puming (普明菩薩) saw a golden flower rain falling. A peaceful and kindly smiling figure of the Buddha faintly emerged. Bodhisattva Puming could not help but wonder why the Buddha was smiling. It was because of a difficult task. This difficult task of preaching the Dharma and delivering sentient beings. The Buddha used the smile and radiant light to soften the hearts of sentient beings, t...
[Image and Meaning] The Charm of the Buddha's Smile
[Image and Meaning] The Charm of the Buddha's Smile Unraveling the Mystery of the Buddha's Smile ■ Xu Huijuan (徐慧娟) The ancient Buddhas of the Yungang Grottoes and the "Khmer Smile" of Angkor Wat in Cambodia have stood tall for over a millennium. Their ancient smiles, like pearls shining in the darkness, soothe the lonely hearts of all. For centuries, countless Buddhist artisans have meticulously sculpted the smiles of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, striving to conve...
Chan Meditation Series - Seeing a True Smile
Chan Meditation Series Seeing a True Smile According to Venerable Guo Xing of Dharma Drum Mountain, for most people, meditation is a practice of returning the mind to a blank slate. When you can sit in meditation free from distracting thoughts, your mind becomes as pure as white paper. From this purity, a calm and gentle smile—like that on a Buddha's face—naturally arises. ■ Xu Huijuan (徐慧娟) "If we are not able to smile, then the world will not have peace.&q...