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== Welcome to [[World]] Jen [[Chen]] [[Buddhism ]]== | == Welcome to [[World]] Jen [[Chen]] [[Buddhism ]]== | ||
| − | Jen [[Chen]] is a phonetical translation from [[Wikipedia:Mandarin Chinese|Mandarin]], meaning [[Humanity Vehicle]]. The term ‘[[vehicle]]’ in [[Buddhism]] is analogous to a conveyance of [[deliverance]] for [[sentient beings]]. The [[Buddha]] [[taught]] [[Five Vehicles]] of [[Buddhism]]. [[World]] Jen [[Chen]] [[Buddhism]] is dedicated to the promotion of the [[Humanity Vehicle]] | + | Jen [[Chen]] is a phonetical translation from [[Wikipedia:Mandarin Chinese|Mandarin]], meaning [[Humanity Vehicle]]. The term ‘[[vehicle]]’ in [[Buddhism]] is analogous to a conveyance of [[deliverance]] for [[sentient beings]]. The [[Buddha]] [[taught]] [[Five Vehicles]] of [[Buddhism]]. [[World]] Jen [[Chen]] [[Buddhism]] is dedicated to the promotion of the [[Humanity Vehicle]] [[Buddhism]]. (The other four vehicles are [[Deva]], [[Sravaka]], [[Pratyeka-Buddha]] and [[Bodhisattva]] Vehicles.) As the [[name]] suggests, Jen [[Chen]] [[Buddhism]] is most relevant and most suited to [[humanity]]. |
[[World]] Jen [[Chen]] [[Buddhism]] was founded by [[Venerable Master]] [[Shen-Kai]] and it aims to {{Wiki|purify}} the [[human]] [[mind]] and promote a [[bliss]] {{Wiki|culture}} for [[humanity]]. | [[World]] Jen [[Chen]] [[Buddhism]] was founded by [[Venerable Master]] [[Shen-Kai]] and it aims to {{Wiki|purify}} the [[human]] [[mind]] and promote a [[bliss]] {{Wiki|culture}} for [[humanity]]. | ||
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== Objectives == | == Objectives == | ||
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| − | # To | + | # To practice the teachings of [[Sakyamuni Buddha]] |
# To generate the [[Bodhisattva]] [[spirit]] in words and [[deeds]]. | # To generate the [[Bodhisattva]] [[spirit]] in words and [[deeds]]. | ||
# To promote Jen [[Chen]] [[Buddhism]] | # To promote Jen [[Chen]] [[Buddhism]] | ||
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# To cultivate [[supreme enlightenment]] | # To cultivate [[supreme enlightenment]] | ||
| − | == Venerable Shen-Kai == | + | == [[Venerable]] [[Shen-Kai]] == |
[[File:Shenkai.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Venerable Shen-Kai]] | [[File:Shenkai.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Venerable Shen-Kai]] | ||
| − | Venerable Shen-Kai was born in the year 1918 in Kui-Zhou, China. In his early years he studied many religions, but he was so inspired by what the Buddha taught that he decided to promote Buddhism and became ordained as a Buddhist monk. | + | [[Venerable]] [[Shen-Kai]] was born in the year 1918 in Kui-Zhou, [[China]]. In his early years he studied many [[religions]], but he was so inspired by what the [[Buddha]] [[taught]] that he decided to promote [[Buddhism]] and became [[ordained]] as a [[Buddhist monk]]. |
| − | Venerable Shen-Kai perceived that many people had difficulty understanding the Buddha’s teachings because they were often treated with mystery and complexity. As a result, they are apprehensive about it. Buddhism became neglected on one hand, or treated as a subject of academic research on the other. The general public could not attain the maximum benefit that Buddhism has to offer. In view of the situation, Venerable Shen-Kai felt that there is an urgent need to correct this misconception by presenting the Buddha’s teaching in a way that is easily acceptable to the people. Since the Supreme Enlightenment or Buddhahood is attained by cultivating from the human realm, Venerable Shen-Kai | + | [[Venerable]] [[Shen-Kai]] [[perceived]] that many [[people]] had difficulty [[understanding]] the [[Buddha’s teachings]] because they were often treated with {{Wiki|mystery}} and complexity. As a result, they are apprehensive about it. [[Buddhism]] became neglected on one hand, or treated as a [[subject]] of {{Wiki|academic}} research on the other. The general public could not attain the maximum [[benefit]] that [[Buddhism]] has to offer. In view of the situation, [[Venerable]] [[Shen-Kai]] felt that there is an urgent need to correct this {{Wiki|misconception}} by presenting the [[Buddha’s teaching]] in a way that is easily acceptable to the [[people]]. Since the [[Supreme Enlightenment]] or [[Buddhahood]] is [[attained]] by [[cultivating]] from the [[human realm]], [[Venerable]] [[Shen-Kai]] emphasizes that as [[human beings]] we need to embark on the [[Vehicle]] of [[Buddhism]] that is most suited for [[human beings]] if we are to be {{Wiki|realistic}} about being [[enlightened]] ourselves. That [[vehicle]] is the [[Humanity Vehicle]] [[Buddhism]]. Thus, he founded [[World]] Jen [[Chen]] [[Buddhism]]. |
| − | The Venerable vows to return to this world life after life to promote Jen Chen Buddhism so that we can purify our mind, and create a bright and blissful life. In his effort to uphold the morality and dignity of humanity, he | + | The [[Venerable]] [[vows]] to return to this [[world]] [[life]] after [[life]] to promote Jen [[Chen]] [[Buddhism]] so that we can {{Wiki|purify}} our [[mind]], and create a bright and [[blissful]] [[life]]. In his [[effort]] to uphold the [[morality]] and [[dignity]] of [[humanity]], he traveled widely to deliver [[Dharma]] talks in many countries He illustrates that the {{Wiki|principles}} of Jen [[Chen]] [[Buddhism]] are compatible with the natural capacities of [[humanity]] and also fulfill the needs of the {{Wiki|modern}} times. Through these efforts, the [[Venerable]] [[Wikipedia:Hope|hopes]] that we all can [[benefit]] from the teachings, unfold our [[wisdom]] and follow the practices of all [[Bodhisattvas]] until we become [[Buddha]] ourselves. |
| − | As the teacher of World Jen Chen Buddhism, Venerable Shen Kai, encourages one and all to seek enlightenment, and to work in unison to guide every human being to emulate the Bodhisattvas, to be Bodhisattvas themselves, and to promote the Bodhisattva-Humanity Vehicle Buddhism to all sentient beings life after life. | + | As the [[teacher]] of [[World]] Jen [[Chen]] [[Buddhism]], [[Venerable]] [[Shen Kai]], encourages one and all to seek [[enlightenment]], and to work in [[unison]] to guide every [[human being]] to emulate the [[Bodhisattvas]], to be [[Bodhisattvas]] themselves, and to promote the Bodhisattva-Humanity [[Vehicle]] [[Buddhism]] to all [[sentient beings]] [[life]] after [[life]]. |
| − | Venerable Shen-Kai departed from this world on August 4, 1996 in California, USA. He left a legacy of books and publications on the teachings of Jen Chen Buddhism for humanity, dozens of Jen Chen Buddhism promotion missions and many disciples, both members of the Sangha and lay-Buddhists to continue to promote a Bliss Culture for humanity around the world. | + | [[Venerable]] [[Shen-Kai]] departed from this [[world]] on August 4, 1996 in [[California]], {{Wiki|USA}}. He left a legacy of [[books]] and publications on the teachings of Jen [[Chen]] [[Buddhism]] for [[humanity]], dozens of Jen [[Chen]] [[Buddhism]] promotion missions and many [[disciples]], both members of the [[Sangha]] and lay-Buddhists to continue to promote a [[Bliss]] {{Wiki|Culture}} for [[humanity]] around the [[world]]. |
== The {{Wiki|Voice}} of [[Bliss]] == | == The {{Wiki|Voice}} of [[Bliss]] == | ||
By [[Venerable Master]] [[Shen-Kai]] | By [[Venerable Master]] [[Shen-Kai]] | ||
[[File:Candle2b.jpg|thumb|250px|left|]] | [[File:Candle2b.jpg|thumb|250px|left|]] | ||
| − | [[Venerable Master]] Shen-Kai’s [[teacher]] once asked him, "Which [[Buddha]] [[attained]] [[Buddhahood]] through reference and research? Which [[patriarch]] of [[Buddhism]] became a [[patriarch]] through reference and research?" None, of course, for they all [[attained]] [[enlightenment]] through cultivation.That [[experience]] [[awakened]] the [[Venerable]] to | + | [[Venerable Master]] Shen-Kai’s [[teacher]] once asked him, "Which [[Buddha]] [[attained]] [[Buddhahood]] through reference and research? Which [[patriarch]] of [[Buddhism]] became a [[patriarch]] through reference and research?" None, of course, for they all [[attained]] [[enlightenment]] through cultivation.That [[experience]] [[awakened]] the [[Venerable]] to realize that being a [[Buddhist]] means {{Wiki|learning}}, [[cultivating]] and putting into practice what the [[Buddha]] [[taught]]. This is the only way for us to [[benefit]] from the [[teachings of the Buddha]]. |
| − | In the years to come, [[Venerable Master | + | In the years to come, [[Venerable Master Shen-Kai]] traveled extensively around the [[world]] to bring the teachings of the [[Humanity Vehicle]] [[Buddhism]] or Jen [[Chen]] [[Buddhism]] to the [[people]], through his voluminous writings and his [[Dharma]] talks. He never failed to {{Wiki|emphasize}} that {{Wiki|learning}} and practicing [[Buddhism]] means putting into practice what the [[Buddha]] [[taught]] in our daily [[life]]. It is about developing the [[right understanding]], the [[right views]], the right practices, unfolding our [[wisdom]], finding our [[Buddha-nature]], and eventually becoming [[Buddha]]. |
| − | [[Venerable]] [[Master’s]] [[Dharma]] talks are | + | [[Venerable]] [[Master’s]] [[Dharma]] talks are characterized by the question-and-answer approach. He enlightens his audience by expressing the profound [[Dharma]] in a manner that it is easy to understand and learn, always relevant to the needs of our daily [[life]], always full of [[wisdom]] and always inspiring. For this [[reason]] it is called the {{Wiki|Voice}} of [[Bliss]]. Originally in [[Wikipedia:Mandarin Chinese|Mandarin]], the {{Wiki|Voice}} of [[Bliss]] is being translated into English. Selected works are published here and will be updated regularly. |
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World Jen Chen Buddhism | |
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| Tradition/Linage | Chinese Jen Chen |
| Main School | Mahayana |
| Sub School | Chinese |
| Founded | Founded(when)::1998/01/01 |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | BUORG-Names::Names::Venerable Master Shen-Kai |
| Contact Infotmation | |
| Address | 20 Rupert St Merrylands West New South Wales 2160 Australia |
| Country | Australia |
| Coordinates | service=google }} {{#geocode:20Rupert StMerrylands WestNew South WalesAustralia|format=float|service=google}} service=google }}The "_geo" type of this property is invalid |
| Map | {{#display_map:{{#geocode:20Rupert StMerrylands WestNew South WalesAustralia}}|height=250px|width=250px|zoom=18}} |
| Phone | Phone::(02) 9637 3172 |
| Website | Website::www.jenchen.org.sg "Website" has not been listed as valid URI scheme. |
| Postal Address | PostalAddress::P.O. Box 101 Merrylands, PostalAddress::NSW 2160 |
Welcome to World Jen Chen Buddhism
Jen Chen is a phonetical translation from Mandarin, meaning Humanity Vehicle. The term ‘vehicle’ in Buddhism is analogous to a conveyance of deliverance for sentient beings. The Buddha taught Five Vehicles of Buddhism. World Jen Chen Buddhism is dedicated to the promotion of the Humanity Vehicle Buddhism. (The other four vehicles are Deva, Sravaka, Pratyeka-Buddha and Bodhisattva Vehicles.) As the name suggests, Jen Chen Buddhism is most relevant and most suited to humanity.
World Jen Chen Buddhism was founded by Venerable Master Shen-Kai and it aims to purify the human mind and promote a bliss culture for humanity.
Objectives
- To practice the teachings of Sakyamuni Buddha
- To generate the Bodhisattva spirit in words and deeds.
- To promote Jen Chen Buddhism
- To unfold the wisdom of humanity
- To promote a blissful culture for humanity
- To purify the mind of humanity
- To manifest compassion and loving-kindness
- To benefit society in deeds
- To help establish a pure world
- To advance world peace
- To create a beautiful world
- To cultivate supreme enlightenment
Venerable Shen-Kai
Venerable Shen-Kai was born in the year 1918 in Kui-Zhou, China. In his early years he studied many religions, but he was so inspired by what the Buddha taught that he decided to promote Buddhism and became ordained as a Buddhist monk.
Venerable Shen-Kai perceived that many people had difficulty understanding the Buddha’s teachings because they were often treated with mystery and complexity. As a result, they are apprehensive about it. Buddhism became neglected on one hand, or treated as a subject of academic research on the other. The general public could not attain the maximum benefit that Buddhism has to offer. In view of the situation, Venerable Shen-Kai felt that there is an urgent need to correct this misconception by presenting the Buddha’s teaching in a way that is easily acceptable to the people. Since the Supreme Enlightenment or Buddhahood is attained by cultivating from the human realm, Venerable Shen-Kai emphasizes that as human beings we need to embark on the Vehicle of Buddhism that is most suited for human beings if we are to be realistic about being enlightened ourselves. That vehicle is the Humanity Vehicle Buddhism. Thus, he founded World Jen Chen Buddhism.
The Venerable vows to return to this world life after life to promote Jen Chen Buddhism so that we can purify our mind, and create a bright and blissful life. In his effort to uphold the morality and dignity of humanity, he traveled widely to deliver Dharma talks in many countries He illustrates that the principles of Jen Chen Buddhism are compatible with the natural capacities of humanity and also fulfill the needs of the modern times. Through these efforts, the Venerable hopes that we all can benefit from the teachings, unfold our wisdom and follow the practices of all Bodhisattvas until we become Buddha ourselves.
As the teacher of World Jen Chen Buddhism, Venerable Shen Kai, encourages one and all to seek enlightenment, and to work in unison to guide every human being to emulate the Bodhisattvas, to be Bodhisattvas themselves, and to promote the Bodhisattva-Humanity Vehicle Buddhism to all sentient beings life after life.
Venerable Shen-Kai departed from this world on August 4, 1996 in California, USA. He left a legacy of books and publications on the teachings of Jen Chen Buddhism for humanity, dozens of Jen Chen Buddhism promotion missions and many disciples, both members of the Sangha and lay-Buddhists to continue to promote a Bliss Culture for humanity around the world.
The Voice of Bliss
Venerable Master Shen-Kai’s teacher once asked him, "Which Buddha attained Buddhahood through reference and research? Which patriarch of Buddhism became a patriarch through reference and research?" None, of course, for they all attained enlightenment through cultivation.That experience awakened the Venerable to realize that being a Buddhist means learning, cultivating and putting into practice what the Buddha taught. This is the only way for us to benefit from the teachings of the Buddha.
In the years to come, Venerable Master Shen-Kai traveled extensively around the world to bring the teachings of the Humanity Vehicle Buddhism or Jen Chen Buddhism to the people, through his voluminous writings and his Dharma talks. He never failed to emphasize that learning and practicing Buddhism means putting into practice what the Buddha taught in our daily life. It is about developing the right understanding, the right views, the right practices, unfolding our wisdom, finding our Buddha-nature, and eventually becoming Buddha.
Venerable Master’s Dharma talks are characterized by the question-and-answer approach. He enlightens his audience by expressing the profound Dharma in a manner that it is easy to understand and learn, always relevant to the needs of our daily life, always full of wisdom and always inspiring. For this reason it is called the Voice of Bliss. Originally in Mandarin, the Voice of Bliss is being translated into English. Selected works are published here and will be updated regularly.
