SHANDAO MALAYSIA

SHANDAO MALAYSIA

PERSATUAN PENGANUT AGAMA BUDDHA SHANDAO MALAYSIA

SHANDAO MALAYSIA

PERSATUAN PENGANUT AGAMA BUDDHA SHANDAO MALAYSIA

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The Story of SHAN DAO JING SHE

SHAN DAO JING SHE was established in 1993 under the compassionate guidance of Venerable Kai Shan and the support of devoted benefactors. Upholding the principle of propagating the Dharma and benefiting sentient beings, benefiting self and benefiting others, it promotes the compassion and wisdom of the Buddha and advances authentic Buddhist education. The Vihara practises the Buddha's teachings through Four Core Principles, Four Directions, and Four Ideals.

The initial good, middle good, and final good mentioned in the Lotus Sutra are not directly used as terms to divide the text, but rather represent the structural classification and progressive stages of practice summarised by lineage masters (especially the TianTai Sect) for the entire teaching of the sutra.

[Initial Good] — Opening the Expedient to Reveal the Real, Inspiring Faith and Understanding (Focus on Faith and Entering)
  • Practice Focus
  • Establish faith (faith in the One Vehicle)
  • Break attachments (not clinging to the Lesser Vehicle, not clinging to distinctions)
  • Begin to understand the Buddha's original intent
In summary: The Initial Good is about inspiring faith and opening the Buddha's vision.
[Middle Good] — Unifying the Three into One, Deepening Understanding (Focus on Understanding and Realisation)
  • Practice Focus
  • Deeply understand the equality of the Dharma
  • Understand that you can become a Buddha
  • Move from faith to understanding and realisation
In summary: The Middle Good is about revealing the truth and realising the reality of the One Vehicle.

[Final Good] — Revealing the Trace to Show the Origin, Perfecting Practice and Attainment (Focus on Practice and Attainment)

  • Practice Focus
  • Practise the Bodhisattva path (benefiting self and others)
  • Transform faith and understanding into practice
  • Enter the realm of Eternal Quiescent Light (ultimate Buddhahood)
In summary: The Final Good is about practice and realisation, entering the Buddha's realm.
  • To put it simply:
  • [Initial Good] Opening the Buddha's vision — letting you believe you can become a Buddha
  • [Middle Good] Revealing the Buddha's vision — letting you understand how to become a Buddha
  • [Final Good] Entering the Buddha's vision — letting you truly walk the path towards Buddhahood

Four Core Principles

Purify the mind, co-create a harmonious and beautiful world

Purify the Mind

Elevate the spirit, be free from afflictions.

Co-create a Pure Land

Foster harmony, purify society.

Peaceful Coexistence

Respect and embrace, world harmony.

Compassionate Sharing

Care for one another, share merit and wisdom.

Four Directions

Propagating the Dharma and benefiting sentient beings through practice, education, culture, and charity

Purify the Mind Through Practice

Purify the mind through cultivation and group practice.

Cultivate Talents Through Education

Train talents through the Buddha's education.

Propagate the Dharma Through Culture

Promote the Dharma through cultural activities.

Benefit Society Through Charity

Serve society through charitable welfare.

Four Ideals

From youth to the end of life, the Dharma accompanies every stage of life

Nurturing the Young

Receive Buddhist influence from a young age, cultivating good character and right understanding.

Practice in Prime Years

Young adults practise the Dharma, actively cultivating and performing good deeds.

Peace in Old Age

Elders find stability of body and mind, relying on the Dharma in their later years.

Final Refuge

Life's ultimate return to the Pure Land, fulfilling faith, vow, and practice.

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Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, the ShanDao welcomes you. Let us walk together on the path of Bodhi.

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