To understand the method of liberation from afflictions. Where is liberation? The moment when afflictions transform is liberation. Who seeks liberation? It is sentient beings who seek liberation. So, who are these sentient beings?
Obstacles to Practice and Methods of Overcoming Them There are two main obstacles to practice: the afflictive obstacle and the cognitive obstacle. The afflictive obstacle refers to our inner attachments—attachment to things, attachment to feelings, and craving for favorable conditions;
Fourteen Ways to Release Life Without Spending Money 1. Eating vegetarian and encouraging others to eat vegetarian is a way to release life without spending money.
So at ease 1 Humans have various doubts, which fundamentally arise from not having the wisdom of non-self. If one attains the wisdom of non-self, who doubts and who questions again?
The Path of Learning and Cultivation ~ 2 It is easy to learn the way, but difficult to cultivate the truth. One should not blindly practice or refine without guidance; it is essential to have a wise teacher to illuminate … (Continue Reading)
The Origin of the Return of the Soul Hexagram The origin of the Return of the Soul Hexagram should begin with the method of arranging hexagrams in each palace.
External Relationships The “external” in external relationships refers to what can be seen from the outside. “Relationship” is a kind of connection, a feeling. Its perspective is based on the day master as “self,” while the other three stems represent … (Continue Reading)
The Awakening of Spiritual Awareness (11) Who invented the concept of spiritual illness? The spirit is unwell. Can the spirit really become ill?
True Spiritual Healing True spiritual healing does not require any form, props, or auxiliary equipment. With just the hands, one can concentrate energy to achieve healing effects; this is true spiritual healing.
The wonderful past lives and present lives! Whether you believe in past lives or not, the conclusion and the meaning reflected in this article are what truly matter:
The Cultivation and Elevation of the Yuan Shen What Westerners refer to as the soul is known as “Yuan Shen” in the Eastern cultivation community. In the realm of cultivation, both Buddhism and Taoism believe that the Yuan Shen is … (Continue Reading)
How should the body, mind, and spirit of the world be cultivated? The cultivation of the “body,” “mind,” and “spirit” represents different levels and sequences of practice, while “beauty,” “goodness,” and “truth” along with “precepts,” “meditation,” and “wisdom” are the … (Continue Reading)
Awakening of Spiritual Awareness (15) Is cultivation苦? Does practice require苦? Here are some thoughts. Cultivation tests you everywhere. Hardships are always present. Therefore, cultivation is苦. One must cultivate from苦.
The Awakening of Spiritual Awareness (14) With the competition of technology and the rapid changes in society, the uncertainty about the future has ironically led to a lack of security. The pressures of life feel like a heavy burden, making … (Continue Reading)
The Awakening of Consciousness (13) The Buddha teaches: The ten realms are but the mind. All phenomena arise from consciousness. The Buddha said: The ten dharma realms are created by my one mind. All things manifest from consciousness.
The Awakening of Spiritual Awareness (12) Curiosity is something that everyone possesses. Curiosity can lead to personal growth. However, it can also result in obsession and downfall. With the rapid development of the internet.
Awakening the Spirit, Spirit Movement, Spirit Language Among the many deities in the limitless heavenly realm, there are generals, vice-generals, and stewards… Although their positions and ranks vary, they are collectively referred to as [Nine Dragons] after descending to the … (Continue Reading)
What secrets do the quadrants reveal? The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd houses in the astrological chart make up the first quadrant, also known as the personality quadrant.
The Three Wonders can indeed be utilized, and encountering the Six Jia is not a small benefit. When Yi meets the Dog and Horse, and Bing encounters the Rat and Monkey, the Six Ding and Jade Maiden ride the Dragon … (Continue Reading)
Is it reasonable for the wealth position to be diagonally opposite the entrance? Most bosses tend to sit in this position because being diagonally opposite the entrance allows them to observe everything around them,
The Exploration of Sound Spirits and the Five Elements of Sound Spirits Sound spirits refer to the dynamic power generated by sound; it is an invisible force. The homophony is one manifestation of sound spirits.
Analyzing Personality and Fortune Through Walking Style (Part 1)
A Brief Explanation of the Six Rites in Ancient Times The Six Rites refer to the processes of asking for names, establishing a betrothal, presenting gifts, delivering a bride price, requesting a date, and welcoming the bride. They are the … (Continue Reading)
The Awakening of Spiritual Awareness (8) The manifestation of spirituality. The journey from initial awakening to full enlightenment can be smooth sailing for some, with abundant blessings and good connections, allowing them to reach the path of awakening in a … (Continue Reading)
Awakening of Spiritual Awareness (9) Pursuing a happy and fulfilling life requires a stable living environment.
The Awakening of Spiritual Awareness (10) Stepping onto the path of cultivation. When faced with adversity, one often hears a saying: You are currently encountering a demonic test or obstruction.
The Body Contemplation People in the world are closely connected to their bodies, and the body has almost become the central axis of existence.
Reciting the Buddha’s name or mantras, awareness and thoughts It is difficult to maintain awareness during daily activities, often slipping into the illusions of consciousness. Therefore, reciting the Buddha’s name or mantras is used to awaken right mindfulness.
Illusions are not to be despised; this is their wonderful utility. Some people describe that upon awakening, they realize everything is an illusion, and thus feel pessimistic and world-weary, believing life is meaningless, like a dream, and that living has … (Continue Reading)
Clearing all the stories of your life Q: How can the profound insights of Mahayana Buddhism be integrated with the practice of observing the body and mind as they truly are? In fact, all insights in Buddhism are the “conclusions” … (Continue Reading)
Cultivating an Equanimous Mind To cultivate a mind of equal and unbiased compassion, we must view every sentient being equally, rather than being particularly kind to some while being especially dismissive of others.
Chanting the Buddha’s name is observing the mind; a pure mind is the Pure Land. Some say that in the age of decline, it is prudent to take chanting the Buddha’s name as guidance and to return to the Pure … (Continue Reading)
The Essence of Spiritual Cultivation Cultivation primarily involves nurturing the heart and character, refining the body and spirit, and cultivating the soul and mind. However, many practitioners know these principles but fail to put them into practice; it is indeed … (Continue Reading)
Eighteen Principles of Spiritual Life ~ 2 6. Let Go of the Past. *The sixth principle of spiritual life is the need to have the ability to let go of the past. Treat the past as a dream, and then … (Continue Reading)
Eighteen Principles of Spiritual Life ~ 1 *When people focus their attention on spirituality, it brings forth responsibility, a sense of belonging, compassion, and concern for humanity. Spirituality supports and sustains your life,
A Brief Discussion on Cultivation and Mind Training The process of practicing Qigong requires us to continuously calm our complicated and restless ordinary mind, ultimately allowing our true nature to manifest. So how do we subdue this restless ordinary mind? … (Continue Reading)
Steps of Growth Every event in progress reveals steps of growth
Chongyang Festival Ancestor Worship On the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, commonly known as “Chongjiu”,
Give yourself the opportunity to empty your mind Modern people suffer from many ailments, which is quite terrifying! This is what Buddhism refers to as the phenomenon of “ignorance.”
Time stopped Last Sunday morning After getting up, I suddenly noticed that the clock on the wall had indeed stopped.