The American Buddhist Sangha (ABS) is an educational, spiritual, and charitable,
non-denominational non-profit
IRS 501c3 for the advancement of Buddhism and interested parties regardless of their spiritual associations around the world.
The ABS acknowledges and respects all faiths within the world that are dedicated to
the betterment and enlightenment of mankind.
American Buddhist Sangha
objectives are to provide an assembly where all people
who respect life, spirituality, and the principles values of the American Buddhist
Sangha can come together in unity, respect life, and betterment of humanity; to operate for educational, artistic, and charitable
purposes.
"Our organization is like no other.
We are committed to making the world a safer, humane and peaceful planet." The core of our approach
is "The way of Oneness."
This philosophy "The Way of Oneness" is one of our most basic principles and pervades within
in all of our activities. Our open approach concentrates on individual's growth rather than on a particular dogma.
This is our
emphasis because we believe that it will also make sense
to those who may not come from a Buddhist background.
We are comprised
of groups of ,educators, students, martial arts and individuals who believe that through compassion, meditation,
prayer, education, and action they can make a difference in the world.
We are a group of dedicated individuals with a common vision:
committed to peace, education, non-violent conflict resolution, environmentalism, sustainability, kindness, personal empowerment,
and community activism. >>>>>>>>
Buddha's Life (PDF)
Buddhist scripture (PDF)
Buddhism - frequenly asked questions. (PDF)
Who was Buddha? (PDF)
Freedom to Inquire (PDF)
Absolute
Emptiness is Absolute Awareness:
This realization is not intellectual process, but rather a spiritual process of nature...... >>>>>>
The
Conscious seeking the Subconscious Nature of Buddhism are born with an innate ability to experience spiritual enlightenment..... >>>>>>
Ego
and the Student: Ego to emptiness: is the state in which the motivations of selfish intentions have been forgotten.... >>>>>
The
Eight Fold Path:
Spiritual Nature of Happiness: can be developed and integrated into daily life... >>>>>
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American Buddhist Sangha Movement: We exist to provide individuals with a process for living a happier life. We encourage ones
personal and social wellbeing/spiritual growth by focusing on their present lives.
For your thoughts/actions of today will indeed
influence your future experiences.
Even as you read his note, you are living a past encounter that lead you here, thus recreating
this spiritual event..... >>>>>>>
FIVE PRINCIPLE PRECEPTS
These are recommendations given by the Buddha proposed to be lived by one who wishes to lead a peaceful life while contributing to
the happiness of family and society. The Five Precepts are voluntarily observed by those seeking Present Moment Clarification,....
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1- Respect for Life:
2- Respect for Personal Property:
3- Respect for Personal Relationships:
4- Respect for
Truth:
5- Respect for mental and Physical Well-being:.
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PRINICIPLE VALUES
Our practice of contemplation and social action is guided by our intentions to:
* Practice nonviolence.
* Protect and extend human
rights.
* Work for a sustainable environment
* Recognize the interdependence of all beings
* Meet suffering directly and with compassion.
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Work with Buddhist from all traditions, and religions.
* Appreciate the importance of not cling to views and outcomes.
* Support gender
and racial equality, and challenge all forms of unjust discrimination.
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Activities for the Advancement of the American Buddhist Sangha
* local and international charitable activities.
* Work with local and international association/companies/organizations
in health/social related activities:
* Organize food drives for the less fortunate
* Support religious freedom: by
prayer, lectors, meditation, community awareness,
internet based services
* Peace Program: Sangha witness for peace in vigils and meditation services.
* Involve/
* Involve/
Establish Martial arts clubs/organizations/classes/seminars within all medias
* Establish Meditation seminars/classes,
Lectures seminars/services within all medias.
* Establish ABS expos and martial arts tournaments. Qigong health seminars/classes
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Establish/support natural healing, places of worship within all medias
* The Advancement and Promotion of all Martial Artist
meeting specified requirements
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