| Sakyamuni Buddha came to this world
more than 2,500 years ago. He remained in this
world for 81 years and expounded on the Dharma
for forty-nine years. During the period, by
expedient means he preached the five vehicles in
Buddhism, namely the Humanity Vehicle
(it has the same definition as the words "Jen
Chen" in Chinese), Heavenly
Vehicle, the Sravaka Vehicle,
the Paryeka-Buddha Vehicle and
the Bodhisattva Vehicle. Jen Chen
Buddhism is the Buddhism of Humanity
Vehicle that teaches people how to achieve
enlightenment, inspire wisdom, pursue liberation,
and practice Bodhisattva’s path. The Five Precepts, Ten
Meritorious Deeds, Four All-Embracing Virtues,
and Six Perfections help human beings to improve
behaviors, purify the mind, bring about stability
in society, and attain blissful and bright lives.
Mankind can, therefore, follow the path of
Buddhism and ultimately attain Buddhahood.
The
principles of Jen Chen Buddhism are compatible
with the needs of our modern societies. Venerable
Shen Kai, the leader of World Jen Chen Buddhism,
advocates the application of Buddhist teaching in
our daily lives so that Buddhist principles can
be understood, embraced and practiced by all
human beings with the aim of creating a bright
and happy life.
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