Samsara (reincarnation) is the cycle of birth and death in a living being. As we know, the law of cause and effect unfolds continuously, not limited to the present life. Therefore, as long as we cling to life and create karma, we will be reborn after death and receive the consequences.

During the fifth rainy season retreat following his enlightenment, the Buddha permitted the establishment of the Order of Nuns. His initial challenges were wordless teachings about the nature of the nuns. Overcoming them and demonstrating their capacity for liberation was the meritorious deed of his foster mother Mahāpajāpatī and other holy nuns.

Human life is fragile and short; time should not be wasted. We must make the most of our lives for valuable and meaningful activities, and not waste time and effort simply to satisfy curiosity.

In different countries, the Lunar New Year has its own unique cultural characteristics and customs. In Vietnam, the Lunar New Year is a time when all family members gather and reunite after a year of hard work. And the Vietnamese New Year also has countless beautiful and interesting traditional customs and practices. Let's explore them in the article below!

Buddhism originated in India at a time when other religions practiced a mendicant lifestyle. Therefore, the monastic order established by the Buddha also followed this practice. However, as time and space changed, while the mendicant lifestyle persisted, its essence underwent significant transformations to ensure its survival.

In modern society, people are increasingly facing psychological pressures such as dwelling on the past, worrying about the future, and being distracted by an overwhelming amount of information that often causes the mind to stray from the present moment.