07.08.25 : Distinctions | Heart Transmission Of Buddhas | 10 FAQs On AI (Can They Be Buddhas?) | Precepts On Pleasures | 'Straw' & Snowflake

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Buddhist Inspirations (since 1997)  THOUGHT  Graduations & Distinctions There are sometimes graduations from the white to the black, but there are often clear distinctions of the light from the dark too. Stonepeace  QUOTE  Heart Transmission Of The Buddhas And Patriarchs 佛祖之心传 以所【此】录虽不及原书【文钞】之十一，而佛祖之心传，圣贤之道脉，净土之奥旨，持【阿弥陀佛】名之奇勋，凡吾师所称性而谈，如实而说者，采撷靡遗。尝海一滴，可知全味。 李净通 《印光大师文钞菁华录》编者之言 With those recorded [here], although they do not reach the original books' [Collected Writings] one part of ten, yet this has the heart transmission of the Buddhas and Patriarchs, the path's lineage of noble and virtuous ones, the profound meanings of Pure Land, and the marvellous merits of upholding the Buddha's name [Āmítuófó]. With all from our teacher, those matching our natures then discussed, those according to truth then spoken, picked and collected, not leaving them behind. Tasting the ocean's one drop, there can be knowing of its entire taste. Lǐ Jìngtōng (Record Of Great Master Yìnguāng's Collected Writings' Essence: Words Of The Compiler-Editor) 完整典籍 Complete Text: 《印光大师文钞菁华录》 Record Of Great Master Yìnguāng’s Collected Writings’ Essence https://purelanders.com/jinghualu  FEATURE  Top Ten Buddhist FAQs On Artificial Intelligence (Can AI Robots Become Buddhas?) [1] Does AI Have Buddha-Nature? As in the opening quote, if ‘Sentient beings all have Buddha-nature’ (有情众生皆有佛性), the potential to realise Buddhahood (佛果), it also inversely means that ‘Non-sentient beings all do not have Buddha-nature’ (无情众生皆无佛性). [...] Read more...    EXCERPT  [76] The Parable Of The Ploughman Longing For The King’s Daughter From The Sūtra Of A Hundred Parables《百喻经》之田夫思王女喻 昔有田夫游行城邑，见国王女颜貌端正世所希有，昼夜想念情不能已，思与交通无由可遂，颜色瘀黄即成重病。 In the past, there was a ploughman touring by walking in a city. Seeing the country’s King’s daughter, with countenance upright, that the world rarely has, in day and night longing for her, with these feelings not able to end. Thinking of communicating with her, but without a way to fulfil this, his countenance’s colour contused to be yellow, then becoming seriously sick. [...] Read more...    EVENTS  [VEGAN CLASSES] @ ReJoyce NEW CLASS Mid-Autumn Special: Baked Teochew Yam Mooncakes (14 Sep 2025) Flavours of Tradition: Teochew Yam Mooncakes & Savory Yam Cake (20 Sep 2025) OTHERS Online Baking / Cooking Classes ****** VEGAN CAKES by ReJoyce Click Here For More  LETTER  What Is The Letter And Spirit Of The Precepts In Terms Of Pleasures? Question: Does it break any precept to enjoy pleasures of the senses, such as nice scenery, music, fragrances, flavours and tactile sensations? Answer: If there is no sentient being, including oneself, harmed to experience these pleasures, this does not break the letter of any precepts. [...] Read more...    MOVIE  Be Not The Last ‘Straw’ Or Any Snowflake According to Google’s AI Overview, ‘the phrase “the straw that broke the camel’s back” refers to a minor or seemingly insignificant event that, when combined with previous actions or events, causes a sudden, overwhelming, and often negative reaction. It implies that a series of small, negative occurrences have built up to a point where the final, seemingly inconsequential addition is the one that pushes things past the breaking point.’ [...] Read more...   The Daily Enlightenment TDE-Weekly is a free independent Buddhist inspiration e-newsletter. You can support us by contributing articles, running costs and encouraging friends to join. Contributions, suggestions and queries are welcomed at tde[@]TheDailyEnlightenment.com. The copyrights of the articles belong to the authors. Get TheDailyEnlightenment Telegram: https://t.me/tdegram Get Purelanders Telegram: https://t.me/purelanders Get Stonepeace Telegram: https://t.me/stonepeace