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International Buddhist Society

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Dharma talks and lectures on introduction to Buddhism, approaches to meditation, Buddhist values and more, presented by the International Buddhist Society from Richmond, BC, Canada. For more resources, visit our website at www.buddhisttemple.ca

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Episodes

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 166)

September 02, 2022 02:18 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • Why chanting is done in non-English language? • A brand new life and a brand new path • The sound of Chinese chanting • Becoming a tour guide of the temple For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - Lecture 10 - Ven. Guan Cheng

August 29, 2022 17:13 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - The 100 Dharmas – Lecture 10, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple For more Dharma talks, teachings and lessons, please visit our website at www.buddhisttemple.ca 英語 – 八識 第10講 - 觀成法師 主講 想看更多師父開示視頻、散文及專題報導等,請瀏覽我們的網站:www.buddhisttemple.ca

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 165)

August 26, 2022 02:17 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • Achieving true happiness besides meditating • Accepting things the way they are and accepting change • The definition of happiness • The joy of meditation • Anger • Buddha's Delight For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - Lecture 9 - Ven. Guan Cheng

August 22, 2022 17:12 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - The 100 Dharmas – Lecture 9, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple For more Dharma talks, teachings and lessons, please visit our website at www.buddhisttemple.ca 英語 – 八識 第9講 - 觀成法師 主講 想看更多師父開示視頻、散文及專題報導等,請瀏覽我們的網站:www.buddhisttemple.ca

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 164)

August 19, 2022 02:14 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, •2015 Temporary Ordination and Eight Precepts Retreat • The relics of the saints • Pure-Meats practice before become a vegetarian • Finding one's past lives • Can I learn meditation from books? For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - Lecture 8 - Ven. Guan Cheng

August 15, 2022 17:11 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MB

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - The 100 Dharmas – Lecture 8, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple For more Dharma talks, teachings and lessons, please visit our website at www.buddhisttemple.ca 英語 – 八識 第8講 - 觀成法師 主講 想看更多師父開示視頻、散文及專題報導等,請瀏覽我們的網站:www.buddhisttemple.ca

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 163)

August 12, 2022 02:10 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • The universal values • The parents and the guilt • Regret • Dodging attachment • Human Essence• Feel someone pushing while meditating • The balancing factor of Karma For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - Lecture 7 - Ven. Guan Cheng

August 08, 2022 17:10 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - The 100 Dharmas – Lecture 7, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple For more Dharma talks, teachings and lessons, please visit our website at www.buddhisttemple.ca 英語 – 八識 第7講 - 觀成法師 主講 想看更多師父開示視頻、散文及專題報導等,請瀏覽我們的網站:www.buddhisttemple.ca

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 162)

August 05, 2022 02:08 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • The road to a spiritual odyssey • 2015 Temporary Ordination and Eight Precepts Retreat For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - Lecture 6 - Ven. Guan Cheng

August 01, 2022 17:09 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - The 100 Dharmas – Lecture 6, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple For more Dharma talks, teachings and lessons, please visit our website at www.buddhisttemple.ca 英語 – 八識 第6講 - 觀成法師 主講 想看更多師父開示視頻、散文及專題報導等,請瀏覽我們的網站:www.buddhisttemple.ca

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 161)

July 29, 2022 02:07 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • Use meditation to help defeat migraines • The misery of I, me, my • Emptiness and inherent existence • Thousand Buddhas Surrounding the Vairocana Buddha • How could I relieve the discomforts of my meditation? For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - Lecture 5 - Ven. Guan Cheng

July 25, 2022 17:08 - 37 minutes - 35.2 MB

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - The 100 Dharmas – Lecture 5, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple For more Dharma talks, teachings and lessons, please visit our website at www.buddhisttemple.ca 英語 – 八識 第5講 - 觀成法師 主講 想看更多師父開示視頻、散文及專題報導等,請瀏覽我們的網站:www.buddhisttemple.ca

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 160)

July 22, 2022 02:04 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • Most valuable experience on your recent trip • Buddha's teachings on "Anatta" • Gardening and killing • The Medicine Buddha • Change our posture while meditating • Walking meditation For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - Lecture 4 - Ven. Guan Cheng

July 18, 2022 17:06 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - The 100 Dharmas – Lecture 4, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple For more Dharma talks, teachings and lessons, please visit our website at www.buddhisttemple.ca 英語 – 八識 第4講 - 觀成法師 主講 想看更多師父開示視頻、散文及專題報導等,請瀏覽我們的網站:www.buddhisttemple.ca

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 159)

July 15, 2022 02:01 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • Teachings to aid in meditation • The method of boxing • How can we let go? For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - Lecture 3 - Ven. Guan Cheng

July 11, 2022 17:05 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - The 100 Dharmas – Lecture 3, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple For more Dharma talks, teachings and lessons, please visit our website at www.buddhisttemple.ca 英語 – 八識 第3講 - 觀成法師 主講 想看更多師父開示視頻、散文及專題報導等,請瀏覽我們的網站:www.buddhisttemple.ca

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 158)

July 08, 2022 01:59 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • Happiness and attachment • Benefits of meditating in Nature • Temporary Buddhist ordination & 8 precepts retreat • Why do we need to take Three Refuges to follow the teaching of the Buddha? For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - Lecture 2 - Ven. Guan Cheng

July 04, 2022 17:04 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MB

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - The 100 Dharmas – Lecture 2, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple For more Dharma talks, teachings and lessons, please visit our website at www.buddhisttemple.ca  英語 – 八識 第2講 - 觀成法師 主講 想看更多師父開示視頻、散文及專題報導等,請瀏覽我們的網站:www.buddhisttemple.ca

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - Lecture 1 - Ven. Guan Cheng

June 27, 2022 17:03 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

The Eight Consciousnesses Vol. 1 - The 100 Dharmas – Lecture 1, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple For more Dharma talks, teachings and lessons, please visit our new website at www.buddhisttemple.ca  英語 – 八識 第1講 - 觀成法師 主講 想看更多師父開示視頻、散文及專題報導等,請瀏覽我們的網站:www.buddhisttemple.ca

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 157)

May 03, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • What does "Namo" means? • How old is the temple? • Will we be reunited with deceased loved ones after death? For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 156)

April 26, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • Bodhisattvas also need to study and meditate • Abnormal sensations during meditation • Meditation helps kids as well • The objective of a Buddhist • Will a deceased person come back and trigger paranormal phenomenon? For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 155)

April 19, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • The last Pratyekabuddha • The Notes • Buddhist view on music • The 3 Realms • Do I have to be a vegetarian to be a Buddhist? • Do not photograph For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 154)

April 12, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, Hands above table to eat • Karma about eating meat • Schools of Buddhism • Meditation is work • Disbelieve on "Life is Suffering" • Where do I start? • Eliminating Karma? • The big belly Buddha • Giving up eating meat? • Achieve Nirvana while alive • A child's dilemma • Definition of Success • The DVDs For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 153)

April 05, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • The benefits of meditation •Good, bad, and Duality • Avoid attaching to emptiness? • Is there any Buddhist teaching on the LGBT community? For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 28 - Ven. Guan Cheng

April 02, 2022 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 28, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple 觀成法師 主講 英語 心經 第28講

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 152)

March 29, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • Asuras in Human Realm • The cause of rebirth • The right path of practice • Dependent Origination • Is there a creator god? For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 27 - Ven. Guan Cheng

March 26, 2022 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 27, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple 觀成法師 主講 英語 心經 第27講

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 151)

March 22, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • Traveling bag • Karma, past, and future • English Dharma publications • The cause of Karma • Prajnaparamita • Dependent Origination: Paticcasamuppada For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 26 - Ven. Guan Cheng

March 19, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MB

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 26, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple 觀成法師 主講 英語 心經 第26講

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 150)

March 15, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • Hell on Earth and our mind • Short-term Ordination • Wooden swords • Escape from Animal Realm For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 25 - Ven. Guan Cheng

March 12, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 25, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple 觀成法師 主講 英語 心經 第25講

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 149)

March 08, 2022 15:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • The content person and the lazy person • Idol worshiping and statues • Five Contemplations • Everything originates from the mind • Pratiyakabuddha • Improving consciousness For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 24 - Ven. Guan Cheng

March 05, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 24, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple 觀成法師 主講 英語 心經 第24講

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 148)

March 01, 2022 15:00 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • Buddhism in layman's terms • Within and without, peace and happiness • Arhathood For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 23 - Ven. Guan Cheng

February 26, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 23, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple 觀成法師 主講 英語 心經 第23講

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 147)

February 22, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • A book for beginners • Karma and its mechanism • Schools of Buddhism • Negative thoughts • Remembering past lives • Consciousness • Preventing For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 21 - Ven. Guan Cheng

February 19, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 21, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple 觀成法師 主講 英語 心經 第21講

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 22 - Ven. Guan Cheng

February 19, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 22, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple 觀成法師 主講 英語 心經 第22講

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 146)

February 15, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • The order of forgiveness • Wisdom within • Confrontation of suffering • Stop wanting • Letting go and being complacent • Advice on happiness and suffering • Accepting and conformism • Self-compassion For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 20 - Ven. Guan Cheng

February 12, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 20, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple 觀成法師 主講 英語 心經 第20講

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 145)

February 08, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • The poor • Wave and water • Om Mani Padme Hum • Noumenon and phenomenon • Essential practices for beginners For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 19 - Ven. Guan Cheng

February 05, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 19, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple 觀成法師 主講 英語 心經 第19講

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 144)

February 01, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • Accessibility of lectures • the purposes and benefits of meditation • The Dharma • the method of 50/50? • Wisdom and Karma • Balancing the Karma • Burning incense • Causation and suffering For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 18 - Ven. Guan Cheng

January 29, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 18, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple 觀成法師 主講 英語 心經 第18講

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 17 - Ven. Guan Cheng

January 29, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 17, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple 觀成法師 主講 英語 心經 第17講

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 143)

January 25, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, SHOW LESS• One is in all and all is in one • Individual and collective Karma • Neutralization of bad Karma? • How to stop hating someone who's done you harm?  • A daughter's dilemma and her atrocious family For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 16 - Ven. Guan Cheng

January 22, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 16, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple 觀成法師 主講 英語 心經 第16講

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 142)

January 18, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • Filial piety and guilt • Negative personality caused by childhood tragedy For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 15 - Ven. Guan Cheng

January 15, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

The Heart Sutra - Lecture 15, in English. Lectured by Venerable Guan Cheng at the International Buddhist Temple 觀成法師 主講 英語 心經 第15講

Dharma Q&A with Venerable Guan Cheng (Episode 141)

January 11, 2022 15:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • Vegetarianism and Buddhism • Tibetan Book of the Dead • Compassion and loving kindness meditation For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca