Teachings

Everyday we say “I.” “I think this, I want this, I like this.” Even when it's for others, we say “I.” “I just want you to be happy!" What kind of “I” is that?

Is there a god or a creator? Is Buddhism a religion or is it just practicing Buddha’s teaching?
Buddha was asked things like, "why did the universe appear?" "Is there some being that made the universe?" Things like that. "Does the Tathagata still live after the body dies?"
Then he kept silence.

The direction of bowing is very important. I want to put down my small "I", see my true nature and help all beings.
Then their center will become very strong, they can control their karma, take away their karma, and become clear. This helps the practitioner and this world.