Buddha teaching Threefold Learning

The third of the Five Guidelines is the Threefold Learning. To counteract the problems of the people in our world and age, the Buddha taught:

1. Moral self-discipline
2. Meditative concentration
3. Innate wisdom
Moral discipline counteracts our habits for wrongdoing. Meditative concentration counteracts the tendency of our minds to wander and have scattered thoughts. Wisdom counteracts ignorance, our wrong views and knowledge, and our lack of correct knowledge.
We begin with moral self-discipline, with training. On a basic level, we abstain from killing; from stealing; from sexual, or sensual, misconduct; from lying; and from the taking of intoxicants. On a broader basis, we behave in a moral and ethical way in everything we do.
Next is meditative concentration. In meditative concentration, we focus our attention on whatever we choose. There are no distractions or worries, no doubts or drowsiness, no discriminations or attachments: We remain unaffected by our environment and maintain a calm, undisturbed mind.
Third is intuitive wisdom. Intuitive wisdom is not an intellectual pursuit nor is it a measure of academic intelligence. It is knowing and understanding, and it arises from within us when our minds are clear and calm.

Big Buddha Buddha teaching

Afghanistan had a huge Buddha few years ago but this was destroyed by the people there. They were destroying something that their ancestors relied on. They destroyed it because these people were the most stupid one but we can not blame them because they did not know about Buddha education like their ancestors. In Hong Kung, Big Buddha will be survive there because people there know about the need to have the big Buddha. Once merely a remote monastery hidden by lush, mountain scenery, the Po Lin Monastery made it to the world map when the extraordinary Tian Tan Buddha statue (informally known as the Big Buddha) was erected in 1993. Sitting 34 metres high and facing north to look over the Chinese people, this majestic bronze Buddha draws pilgrims from all over Asia.
The eyes, lips, incline of the head and right hand, which is raised to deliver a blessing to all, combine to bring a humbling depth of character and dignity to the massive Buddha, which took 12 years to complete. Climb the 268 steps for a closer look at this remarkable statue, and to enjoy the sweeping mountain and sea views that can be seen from its base.
Opposite the statue, the Po Lin Monastery is one of Hong Kong’s most important Buddhist sanctums and has been dubbed ‘the Buddhist World in the South’. Home to many a devout monk, this monastery is rich with colourful manifestations of Buddhist iconography and its pleasant garden is alive with birdsong and flowery scents. You can also enlighten your appetite at their popular vegetarian restaurant.

Buddha teaching United nation celebrate Vesak day

"Now more than ever, we need the spirit of non-violence to help inspire peace and quell conflict... I offer my best wishes to believers celebrating Vesak Day, and my sincerest hopes that we may all draw on spiritual ideals to strengthen our resolve to improve our world."
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon in a Vesak Day message pointed out that Vesak Day is a celebration for Buddhists worldwide and an opportunity for all members of the international community to benefit from their rich traditions. UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon
He said, This year's observance, falling at a time of widespread strife and misery, is an occasion to examine how Buddhist teachings can inform our response to prevailing challenges.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon further added, "Confronting the troubling problems facing our world is consonant with Buddhism. The Buddha himself, as a young prince, left the safety of his palace to discover the four sufferings, of birth, sickness, old age and death.
"While such painful realities cannot be avoided, Buddhism offers insights into how to cope with them. Its history is replete with inspiring examples of the transformative power of Buddhist philosophy.
"The legendary King Ashoka, a conqueror who presided over a brutal reign in India some three centuries after the Buddha's passing, ultimately converted to Buddhism, renounced violence and embraced peace.
"The values that King Ashoka espoused, including human rights, democratic governance and respect for the dignity of life, are common to all great religions.
The fact that he was able to embrace them after years of brutal war offers proof that the goodwill of individuals can end widespread suffering.
"Now more than ever, we need the spirit of non-violence to help inspire peace and quell conflict.
"I offer my best wishes to believers celebrating Vesak Day, and my sincerest hopes that we may all draw on spiritual ideals to strengthen our resolve to improve our world.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Vesak In Malaysia

Uganda vesak day

Buddha teaching Hell scenes

Every human being has different life or destiny because of his own action. We all must not blame others if our destinies are no good. Ir is our own behaviors so we must not blame others. Whatever we encounter good or bad are the results of our thoughts, action. If a person wants good life but doing all kinds of bad deeds, then for sure his life will be slowly toward misery sooner or later. So, why always have the habits of hurting others? Why always create troubles for others? Why killing others for our own selfish motives? It is easy to see ourselves whether we are ready good or not? If you always resisting doing good, then you have to think again, your life will be in agony somehow, why not having clear mind mind? Tp prevent you going to hells after this life, please be cautious in whatever your do. Many caring people spreading the hell scenes in Internet, they just want to remind people try their very best doing all good acts. Let's see the hell scenes to remind ourselves so as to stop our habitual bad thoughts. Hell scenes  .