The following is an article I wrote for the recent issue of Buddha’s Light Magazine of Los Angeles. BLMLA is a bi-monthly newsletter available at Hsi Lai temple that I am fortunate to be involved with. — — — — — — — — — — — — As we celebrate the end of 2011, many of us will work to try and make New Year resolutions. …
The Five Precepts: 1. Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami I undertake the precept to refrain from destroying living creatures. 2. Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given. 3. Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual misconduct. 4. Musavada veramani sikkhapadam …
Happy New Year everyone, may the 5th Precept keep you safe this evening. Read More »