Author – Thích Tuệ Sỹ

Viên Minh translated to English  Read in Vietnamese

The Vietnamese Buddhism is witnessing a myriad of disturbing changes and unexpected altercations that have never been seen before in history. From organizational structure, to sangha’s ritual activities, to death and wedding ceremonies, etc… the movement nowadays is to endeavor hastily western features   and values, consequently surrendering beautiful traditions of old. Additionally, the influence of a social consumerism and the constraining political dominance give rise to numerous social ailments due to the lack of foundational morality among people of worldly supremacy and religious authority. This sickening condition in society no doubt affects the formal education of the young generation nationwide as well as in Buddhism, in a very negative way.

Wisdom from near death experiences can be a catalyst for healing and enlightenment

June 23, 12:46 AM  Seattle Holistic Healing Examiner  Dena Przybyla

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This near death experience described by Buddhist teacher and author Jack Kornfield illustrates just how quickly and profoundly one's consciousness can be transformed by an NDE. (The good news for us non-NDE'ers is that we can glean spiritual wisdom from such accounts without having to "nearly die" ourselves!) This excerpt begins with some thoughts on the "timeless essence" of our spirits: