Buddhism and Vegetarianism

Buddhists Say You Aren't What You Eat, But How

Let's Complain Less & Give More

Introduction to Vipassana Meditation

The Benefits of Walking Meditation

The Four Foundation of Mindfulness

Don't Look Down on The Defilements, a book on Mindfulness Meditation (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)

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"NAMO SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA"

Buddha statue at the Front Park of Phat Phap Temple

DHAMMAPADA

119. It may be well with the evil-doer as long as the evil ripens not.
But when it does ripen, then the evil-doer sees (the painful results of) his evil deeds.
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120.It may be ill with the doer of good as long as the good ripens not.
But when it does ripen, then the doer of good sees (the pleasant results of) his good deeds.
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121. Think not lightly of evil, saying, "It will not come to me."
Drop by drop is the water pot filled.
Likewise, the fool, gathering it little by little, fills himself with evil.
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122. Think not lightly of good, saying, "It will not come to me."
Drop by drop is the water pot filled.
Likewise, the wise man, gathering it little by little, fills himself with good.
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123. Like a merchant with a small but well-laden caravan--a dangerous road, like a person who loves life- a poison,
one should avoid--
evil deeds
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124. If there's no wound on the hand, that hand can hold poison.
Poison won't penetrate where there's no wound.
There's no evil for those who don't do it.
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125. Whoever harasses an innocent man,
a man pure, without blemish: the evil comes right back to the fool like fine dust
thrown against the wind.





Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma SamBuddhassa
Homage to the Exalted, the Worthy, the Fully Enlightened One

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Moon Festival PosterMoon Festival
Phat Phap Temple, Saturday, Sep 18, 2010 from 6-10 pm. Children will receive Lanterns & goodie bags. Moon Cake, Carnival games, Lion Dance, and many more activities for all ages.

White LotusObituary Announcement

With sadness, Buddhists at Phat Phap Temple regret to announce the death of Bhikkhuni Diệu Từ on August 8, 2010 in Vietnam.

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Phat Phap Temple, Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 7 pm

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