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Eliminating ignorance by transforming thoughts

To stop our negative inclinations, we should constantly observe our thoughts and emotions, and stop and correct the negative. Then the volitional action will wane.

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Is it proper for monastics to attend entertainment activities

Monastics should avoid places of entertainment. This not only helps them maintain their determination to seek the Path, but also prevents the laity from creating the karma of evil speech.

The surnames of monastic

Buddhist monks in China all use the surname Shi derived from Shakya—Shakyamuni Buddha's clan name—which shows that they are children of Shakyamuni Buddha. We should only ask monasti...