Inner Strength We have too many thoughts and beliefs, too many “whys,” and we often don’t know how to resolve the confusion in our hearts, which in turn affects our daily lives. When the heart is not at ease, unstable, … (Continue Reading)
The “Prajnaparamita Sutra” is an important Buddhist classic, belonging to the Prajnaparamita literature of Mahayana Buddhism. The term “Prajna” (Sanskrit: prajñā) means “wisdom,” and “Paramita” (Sanskrit: pāramitā) means “to the other shore” or “completion,” referring to reaching the shore of … (Continue Reading)
Transformation of Consciousness Energy ~ 1 Between “Being” and “Non-being” The phenomenon of energy transformation between “being” and “non-being” guides us to further explore the mechanisms at play. A well-known simple example is when a visible bowl of cold water, … (Continue Reading)
Please self-examine whether you are truly practicing? Millions of people are learning Buddhism, Taoism, and practicing, so why is there still life and death? Aside from not yet realizing one’s true nature, most are merely engaging in superficial practices (surface-level … (Continue Reading)
Reflecting on Inner Reflection and Spiritual Elevation As the saying goes: “Heaven’s calamity can still be avoided, but self-inflicted calamity cannot be survived.” It is important to understand that the main reason humanity often overlooks its own faults lies in … (Continue Reading)
The Dangers of Desire Boiling a Frog in Warm Water The phrase “boiling a frog” illustrates the principle of gradual change leading to a qualitative transformation, explaining how one can lose vigilance and invite disaster due to adaptation and habituation … (Continue Reading)
When heaven gave birth to me, I also gave birth to it. 1 Not everything exists for me, nor do I exist for everything, but rather, there seems to be a “me,” and there seems to be an existence, and … (Continue Reading)
Where there is delusion, there will be peace. Ajahn Chah When people encounter unfavorable situations, they often close themselves off. For example, when criticized, one might respond: “Don’t bother me! Why are you blaming me?” This is a reaction of … (Continue Reading)
The Teachings of Zen Masters § In one aspect, I appreciate the teaching methods of Zen masters because their teachings are the simplest and most direct.
Questions on the Path of Practice 1. Making Aspirations In reality, you do not need to make aspirations. When you are in extreme pain, you have no choice but to make an aspiration: a determination to escape suffering and reach … (Continue Reading)
But with no mind, one can directly become a Buddha. All sentient beings originally have no mind. Within the no-mind, they mistakenly conceive of having a mind, leading to the cycle of birth and death, wandering through various existences, experiencing … (Continue Reading)
Who can take away my happiness? Life is noble or lowly, poor or rich, and whether we sink or float in the endless cycle of life and death is all arranged by our own karma. The ancients said, “Fortune and … (Continue Reading)
An Empty Chair An empty chair is my teacher; it remains silent and still from beginning to end. It quietly waits there for someone to sit on it—whether a poor person or a rich person, a healthy person or a … (Continue Reading)
The life domain represented by the 12th house The 12th house, also known as the “house of parents,” represents aspects of life where I cannot take control and find it difficult to resist, heavily influenced by others.
Venus in the 5th House You enjoy the sweetness of love, have many romantic opportunities, and are surrounded by admirers and flirtations. You are a considerate, passionate, and romantic partner.
Air signs share common characteristics Air represents knowledge, thought, and ideas. They tend to be intelligent, knowledgeable, thoughtful, curious, enjoy asking questions, have active minds, and can easily become anxious.
The Study of Names by Mr. Xiongqi – Theoretical Insights This is a well-known yet often forgotten or misapplied field of study. It is assumed that the original purpose of designing this theory was to assist with the “auspicious elements … (Continue Reading)
Reflections on Opening the Eyes of the Deity I’ve heard that after a deity has their eyes opened, they can truly manifest. Is this true?
Is the tombstone a gateway for the spirits? If one always believes that the tombstone is a gateway for the spirits, it is a great misconception, and it is also a result of watching too many movies.
Criteria for Determining When to Collect Bones According to the teachings passed down by our ancestors, one can refer to the age at the time of death as a guideline to determine whether the body has fully decomposed and whether … (Continue Reading)
A Brief Explanation of the Six Rites in Ancient Times The Six Rites refer to the procedures of asking for names, making a pact, presenting gifts, delivering a bride price, setting a date, and personally welcoming the bride. These are … (Continue Reading)
60-Year Cycle (Zodiac) Name Theory Blind Spots 2. How to Determine the Zodiac Based on the Radical of the Five Elements? For example, Zi Water corresponds to the Rat, and Hai Water corresponds to the Pig. Therefore, when the Zodiac … (Continue Reading)
The Principle of Setting Leap Years 1. Yuan, Hou, and Symbol Head Days The three Yuans: Upper Yuan, Middle Yuan, and Lower Yuan are collectively referred to as the three Yuans. The first solar term of each hexagram is the … (Continue Reading)
Seven Stars Robbery This refers to the application of the transformations of the pre-heaven and post-heaven Eight Trigrams. For example, in the Upper Yuan, the One White Commander is strong, and both the Two Black and Seven Red are also … (Continue Reading)
The Awakening of the Spirit (25) All things in heaven and earth exist because of the mind. The myriad phenomena of the universe are also understood through the mind’s awareness of their impermanence and change. If a person’s mind is … (Continue Reading)
The Awakening of Spiritual Awareness (24) All things in heaven and earth have their own perceptions. Beauty and ugliness, good and evil, right and wrong, are all differentiated by the heart. What aligns with the heart is considered beautiful, good, … (Continue Reading)
Directly recognize the essence, directly reach the source. The issues one faces in life, when examined in essence, are fundamentally problems of the mind and the self. There are no problems between the mind and external objects because there is … (Continue Reading)
A Day’s Practice Essentials Before starting the day’s work in the morning, I remind myself that everything I do today with body, speech, and mind must not deviate from the right path. I aim to benefit others and continuously expand … (Continue Reading)
The first matter of Zen is to realize and then talk about practice. There are countless methods of practice, but when it comes to Zen, it does not concern reasoning or involve branches and leaves. The foremost matter in the … (Continue Reading)
The Merits of the Three Studies In the practice of awareness, some people believe that the practice of “concentration” is unimportant.
Practical Cultivation It is precisely because we have been seeking fulfillment outside of ourselves that we suffer. What we need to seek is not perfection, but the ease of the mind.
The Modern Perspective on Cultivation 1. Lack of Clarity in Understanding Many people mistakenly believe that by learning Buddhist teachings and the classic writings of great masters, they can attain enlightenment and Buddhahood solely through studying scriptures and cultivating their … (Continue Reading)
Issues Related to Spirit-Driven Bodies Those with innate spiritual qualities often carry certain divine duties or destinies, and this is true for individuals with mediumistic qualities. However, the physical body is unaware of this, and the spirit worries that once … (Continue Reading)
How should people cultivate their body, mind, and spirit? The cultivation of the “body,” “mind,” and “spirit” represents different levels and sequences of practice. The goals of this cultivation are represented by “beauty,” “goodness,” “truth,” as well as “precepts,” “meditation,” … (Continue Reading)
【The Principle of Spirit Awakening】 Generally speaking, the spirit can be divided into two types: one is the original spirit, which refers to the spiritual essence before awakening, as well as one’s accumulated spirits from past lives, also known as … (Continue Reading)
Does cultivation require experimentation? Studying Taoist magic inevitably touches upon a very sensitive issue: do ghosts and deities truly exist in the world? If this critical question is avoided, research cannot even begin; it would be akin to seeking fish … (Continue Reading)
Why is spiritual cultivation necessary? The “spirit” of all beings is originally pure and unconditioned, but due to worldly confusion, they spend their entire lives chasing fame, fortune, and power, thus losing their true nature. Therefore, the meaning of spiritual … (Continue Reading)
Saturn Characteristics Interpretation Symbol: Karmic obstacles. Meaning: Responsibility, limitations, hindrances. Positive Traits: Serious and responsible, practical and reliable, cautious, self-disciplined, frugal, patient, ambitious.
Why do similar situations lead to vastly different outcomes? In apartments or buildings, this kind of situation can occur, where the internal and external layouts are exactly the same, yet the experiences of two households are completely different.
The Awakening of Spiritual Awareness (23) Being on the path without knowing the Way. Confused and unable to find the route. This is the most common issue for those whose spiritual awareness is just beginning to awaken. They then seek … (Continue Reading)