Tag: forgiveness from God
Simple but Powerful: How can Jesus’ sacrifice cancel your Karma?
Karma, like gravity, is a principle or law actively impacting you and me. Karma can mean many things. But the fundamental idea is that we have deeds, and the merit for virtuous deeds and the penalty for evil deeds take root in us. Unless our deeds are completely virtuous then we continue in the samsara…
The Five Precepts and the Ten Commandments
The Five precepts gives the basic code of ethics for observant Buddhists to respect. They are meant to develop mind and character, enabling progress to enlightenment. Keeping the five precepts forms part of regular devotional practice, both at home and at the local temple. Society upholds the Five Precepts through ceremonies whereby monks lead assemblies reciting…