Uniqueness of The Buddhist Sangha
There exists a class of clergymen in many organized religions. It is the duty of this special group to play the most important role for continuity of the existence of a religion and for the observance Of religious rites Therefore laity or the ordinary people treat the clergy of their religion well and are respectful to them as well.
Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in journey with nation
VietNamNet Bridge – Since its inception in 1981, the Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha has been working hard to prove that Buddhism is the religion of peace and that it has made worthy contributions to the nation’s construction and development cause.
The Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) was established in accordance with the wishes of the majority of heads of various Buddhist sects, who, right after 1975, the year that saw the country’s national reunification,
Buddhist Sangha — Road to Enlightenment
Religion is just a web of terms concealing nothing. In Buddhism bodhicitta is the “altruistic mind that aspires enlightenment to help others find happiness”. A bodhisattva is someone who has generated bodhicitta, and is already on the path to enlightenment.
How is enlightenment attained?
By knowing and understanding the Three Jewels of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Buddha is the enlightened being, which is explaining what medicine is by saying it’s medicine, so this doesn’t help. Dharma is Buddha’s teachings, or enlightenment teaching,
8th General Conference of World Buddhist Sangha Council
Early on the morning of Wednesday, 7 December 2005, Bro. Chooi Shee Hoong, Vice-President of Tham Wah Wan Temple, Kuala Lumpur, took Venerable Wei Wu, Venerable Zhen Xin, Venerable Fa Yun, Venerable Tian Wen, two female Buddhist laity and me to the Palace of Golden Horses for the Opening Ceremony of the 8 th General Conference of World Buddhist Sangha Council.
