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Dharma Teachings
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Anchoring Oneself in Purity Through the Discipline of Daily Practice
Daily practice is like a rope that binds the mind of an ordinary being, enclosing it within a disciplined boundary so that the mind can rest in integrity and ease.
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Contemplate the Mind and Rest in Its Natural Ease
We continually generate excessive ideas and attachments that bind our minds. Drawn along by these thoughts and attachments, we become as unfree as an ox led by a ring through its nose.
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The Root of Suffering
Lacking contemplative training and clear awareness, we do not discern the illusory nature of the many changes in life, and we mistakenly grasp at external circumstances as though the fleeting and illusory pleasures they bring were permanent.
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Firm Resolve on the Path: Fulfilling Monasticism
The generation of resolve arises from the aspiration for accomplishment. Accomplishment here refers to an unchanging commitment to the teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni, and to the long-term transmission.
The Four-stage Training
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NEPL – Live with faith, aspiration, and abilities (II)
The senior students of the NEPL led and encouraged the new participants to embrace Dharma by starting with the six fundamental principles.
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NEPL – Live with faith, aspiration, and abilities (I)
From January 27-31, 2021, the Nagarjuna Education for Peace and Life held a program for youths. The organization takes the name "Nargajuna" in hopes of adhering to the wisdom of Bodhisattva Nagarjuna.
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LJM’s Blueprint for Attaining Buddhahood: The Four-stage Training— Avatamsaka
Avatamsaka Stage (state of enlightenment) – interdependent diversity, attaining fruition of Buddhahood
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LJM’s Blueprint for Attaining Buddhahood: The Four-stage Training—Saddharma-Pundarika
Saddharma-Pundarika Stage (aspiration) – engendering bodhicitta, benefitting oneself and others
University for Life and Peace
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Loving Earth, Our Shared Mission
The University for Life and Peace and its Earth-centered educational paradigm are designed to advocate interdependent diversity and peaceful cohabitation. Our objective transcends mere institutional establishment as it constitutes a love-Earth movement.
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Awareness and Education for Peace in Life
Although we may not be able to achieve it right away, we must not give up. We must foster this collective understanding and commitment to learning—from infancy to old age—learning how life coexists and thrives through interdependence.
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The Beauty of Interdependent Diversity
The idea of the University for Life and Peace first came into my mind due to my hard life as a war orphan.
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2021 Online Winter School – “Immediate Decision”
On January 22, 2021, we held an opening ceremony for the 2021 Winter School of the University for Life and Peace.
International Events
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Interfaith Dialogue at the Vatican: Fostering Religious Friendship through Love and Action
I believe that only through attentive listening, mutual understanding, and the cultivation of friendship among religions can conflict be transformed.
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Global Faith Leaders Summit - Using Love to connect Spirituality and Protect Ecology.
2023 Nov 6th & 7th, we are here in Abu Dhabi to participate in a pre-COP 28 Event, Global Faith Leaders Summit.
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Love and Peace, the Union of Faith and Practice
Be respectful towards every faith and difference. Let differences inspire others. Eventually, we’ll find the right direction and breakthrough for life.
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Interfaith Love for Earth
Religion points out a path of light for people. Believe in the truth that would never change.
Events
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Receiving and Upholding the Precepts: Finding the Path Across Lifetimes
On 15 November 2025, prior to the formal conferral of the five precepts of laity and the Bodhisattva Vow, I wished to offer a few words of encouragement.
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Upholding the Pure Precepts and Serving All Beings with Loving-kindness
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The Water, Land, and Air Dharma Assembly: Sending Off Noble Beings, the Perfect Liberation through Collective Effort
On September 17, 2025, after eight days and seven nights of intensive collective practice, the moment of concluding the ritual has come.
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The Water, Land, and Air Dharma Assembly: Receiving the Precept for the Deceased to Establish the Cause of Liberation
September 15, 2025, marks the most important moment of the Water, Land, and Air Dharma Assembly—the conferral of the Precepts for the Deceased.