Hi Purelanders, the next Pureland Practice Fellowship (PPF) session will be on Friday (23.12.11), as below. Group-practice (recitation of Amituojing & Amituofo) will be from 7.30-8.05pm, followed by Dharma Discussion on 'How To Assist In Support-Chanting' till 9.30pm.Â
To cover running costs, the mgmt will bring a donation box from 12.01.12's session onwards. The sustainability of PPF will depend on your weekly contributions. Any small but regular contributions are welcome. Thank you for your understanding and generosity in helping PPF to benefit many. For regulars, please send reply this with your feedback on how PPF has benefited you (and how it can be improved), for sharing with the mgmt.Â
Please note that PPF is for those who have completed the basic Pure Land class, or who already understand the Pure Land basics. Email registration for newcomers is needed. Those who completed the Amituojing class on Sunday are most welcome! (You just need to write your name on the attendance sheet.) Amituofo, shi'an
To cover running costs, the mgmt will bring a donation box from 12.01.12's session onwards. The sustainability of PPF will depend on your weekly contributions. Any small but regular contributions are welcome. Thank you for your understanding and generosity in helping PPF to benefit many. For regulars, please send reply this with your feedback on how PPF has benefited you (and how it can be improved), for sharing with the mgmt.Â
Please note that PPF is for those who have completed the basic Pure Land class, or who already understand the Pure Land basics. Email registration for newcomers is needed. Those who completed the Amituojing class on Sunday are most welcome! (You just need to write your name on the attendance sheet.) Amituofo, shi'an
New Courses:
~ From 11/2 (Sat) @ KMS: Pure Land Perspectives: The Zen of Pure Land, The Pure Land of Zen
  http://thedailyenlightenment.com/2011/12/course-pure-land-perspectives-zen-of-pure-land-pure-land-of-zen
~ From 13/2 (Mon) @ TPBC: The Bodhicitta Factor (How to Become a Bodhisattva): The Exhortation On Giving Rise to Bodhicitta
  http://thedailyenlightenment.com/2011/11/course-the-bodhicitta-factor
~ From 14/2 (Tue) @ AP: Dharma@Cinema: Enlightenment Thru Entertainment
  http://thedailyenlightenment.com/2011/12/course-dharmacinema-enlightenment-thru-entertainmentÂ
~ From 16/2 (Thu) @ TPBC: The Heart of 'The Heart Sutra': The Core of Wisdom (Run 5)Â
  http://thedailyenlightenment.com/2011/11/course-the-heart-of-the-heart-sutra-run-5Â
~ From 27/3 (Tue) @ AP: Project Rebirth: Rediscover, Reflect, Recharge (Round 4)
  http://thedailyenlightenment.com/2011/12/course-project-rebirth-rediscover-reflect-recharge-round-4Â
Retreats & Talks:
~ Chinese Talks on Essence of Amitabha Sutra (2-4/2) &Â
~ 3-Day (7-9/2) Pureland Retreat:Â http://pureland.com.sg
  Send Form to Register: http://www.pureland.com.sg/downloadforms/2012%20(Feb)%20fo%20san%20reg%20form.pdfÂ
~ 1-Day Pureland Retreat (14/1):Â http://pureland.com.sg
  Registration Tel: 6297-4747
How To Increase Focus & Peace By Buddha Mindfulness
Question: My mind is easily affected by external things. How can I be stronger in focusing on Amituofo's name?Â
Answer:Â The answer is already in your question. Instead of dwelling on matters needlessly, dwell only on Amituofo's name when practising Buddha mindfulness - in a single-minded and wholehearted way, with as much continuity and as little interruption as possible. Practice does makes perfect eventually, as long as it is regular and determined.
Question:Â However, I can't seem to quieten my mind to practise Buddha mindfulness peacefully.Â
Answer: There is no need to be very peaceful in order to practise Buddha mindfulness. In fact, it is precisely because we lack peace of mind, that we practise Buddha mindfulness. In other words, practise Buddha mindfulness for more peace of mind; instead of hoping to have peace of mind to practise Buddha mindfulness. Don't discourage yourself by reversing the cause and effect of the process and goal!
Question: My mind is easily affected by external things. How can I be stronger in focusing on Amituofo's name?Â
Answer:Â The answer is already in your question. Instead of dwelling on matters needlessly, dwell only on Amituofo's name when practising Buddha mindfulness - in a single-minded and wholehearted way, with as much continuity and as little interruption as possible. Practice does makes perfect eventually, as long as it is regular and determined.
Question:Â However, I can't seem to quieten my mind to practise Buddha mindfulness peacefully.Â
Answer: There is no need to be very peaceful in order to practise Buddha mindfulness. In fact, it is precisely because we lack peace of mind, that we practise Buddha mindfulness. In other words, practise Buddha mindfulness for more peace of mind; instead of hoping to have peace of mind to practise Buddha mindfulness. Don't discourage yourself by reversing the cause and effect of the process and goal!
Related Article:
How to Handle Stray Thoughts When Practising Mindfulness of Buddha?
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Amituofo/message/206Â
Articles Mention Last Fri:
The 48 Vows of Amitabha Buddha (From 'Infinite Life Sutra')Â
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Amituofo/message/275Â
Ten Comparisons of the Suffering of Samsara Vs the Bliss of Pure Land
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Amituofo/message/366Â
A Way to Classify Amituofo's 48 Vows
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Amituofo/message/292Â
PPF Schedule:
23.12 : Room 5/6
30.12Â :Â 1 Week's Break
06.01 - 20.01 : Room 5/6Â
20.01Â :Â 1 Week's Pre-CNY Break
27.01Â : Back to Room 9... and so on
Courses:Â www.thedailyenlightenment.com/category/11
News:Â www.TheDailyEnlightenment.comÂ
Blog:Â www.moonpointer.comÂ
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