Buddha Nature & Demon Nature
Buddha Nature & Demonic Nature In temples or spiritual groups, why does it always feel like there are constant controversies and a plethora of distorted truths? Why do critical voices circulate endlessly? This is due to the comparison of human … (Continue Reading)
True Spiritual Healing
True Spiritual Healing True spiritual healing can achieve therapeutic effects solely through the hands, without the need for any forms, props, or auxiliary equipment, by channeling cosmic energy. This is what true spiritual healing is. As for why it is … (Continue Reading)
How Much Do You Understand About “Spiritual Practice”?
How much do you understand about “spiritual cultivation”? The term “spiritual cultivation” is familiar to everyone, but do you know why many practitioners have been troubled by their practice and spiritual cultivation in recent years? And why are they desperately … (Continue Reading)
The cultivation of true energy⋯Part 2
The Practice of True Qi… Part Two In meditation, we not only need to “seek stillness,” but more importantly, we must “seek forgetfulness.” Many sages and enlightened beings in Daoism achieve unity with the entire natural universe in a state … (Continue Reading)
The Correct Perspective on Practice
Correct Understanding of Practice Currently, there is a trend of “spiritual practice” in Taiwan and around the world. However, this has not improved the social atmosphere. Although temples are abundant and there are many places for practice, it seems to … (Continue Reading)
Awakening of Spiritual Awareness (34)
Awakening of the Spirit (34) Is cultivation a road of no return? Or does it mean that once you embark on the path of cultivation, there is no turning back? Or perhaps if you do not continue on this path, … (Continue Reading)
Essentials of Cultivating the Mind
Essentials of Cultivation We live in a tense and busy society, so we must learn to cultivate a healthy and peaceful mind (through meditation and Zen sitting, we can purify our thoughts, helping our minds achieve stability and tranquility). Otherwise, … (Continue Reading)
Awakening of Spiritual Awareness 30 – The Phenomenon of Spirit Possession Part Two
Awakening of Spiritual Awareness 30 – The Phenomenon of Yin Energy (Part Two) There is another phenomenon experienced by those who are awakening their spiritual awareness. Their bodies act as unobstructed receivers. With changes in thoughts or environments, they automatically … (Continue Reading)
Awakening of Spiritual Awareness 29 – The Phenomenon of Spirit Attachment Part One
Awakening of Spiritual Awareness (29) The Phenomenon of Spirit Attachment Part One Spirit attachment is a common issue faced by those who have just awakened their spiritual awareness. Due to their sensitive constitution and the awakening of their spiritual awareness, … (Continue Reading)
Awakening of the Spirit 28
The Awakening of Spiritual Awareness (28) The essence of a person is a combination of divinity and animality. The reason why sages are considered sages is that they constantly maintain their divinity without losing it. In contrast, ordinary people often … (Continue Reading)
Views on Homosexuality and Masturbation
Views on Homosexuality and Masturbation For a male chart, if the spouse palace is occupied by the Sun, and for a female chart, if the spouse palace is occupied by the Moon, or if the chart has the Sun and … (Continue Reading)
The Basic Symbolic Meanings of the Five Elements of Interactions and Conflicts
The basic symbolic meanings of the five elements of creation and destruction The interaction between the Heavenly Stem and the Personal Character: This reflects one’s relationship with superiors, their support, and future prospects.
Awakening Before and After
The Awakening Before and After What is the difference between the awakening before and after? A drop of water looks at the ocean, and the ocean looks at a drop of water.
One Hundred Contemplations, with Impermanence as the Foremost
Among a hundred types of contemplation, impermanence is the foremost. The Buddha opened the teachings by first discussing impermanence. Why is that? Impermanence is known to all ordinary beings and externalists, as well as to all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Impermanence … (Continue Reading)
The Best Environment for Cultivation
The Best Environment for Practice Practicing should occur in the most difficult and adverse environments. The more one can endure humiliation and the more one is tested, the better the environment for practice.
Why is it necessary to eliminate selfishness and desires in cultivation?
Why is it necessary to eliminate selfishness and desires in practice? A person who cannot control their emotions must remove selfishness and prejudice to achieve inner peace. One should always think positively, avoiding getting stuck in ignorance and pushing responsibility … (Continue Reading)
Reminders on the Path of Cultivation
Reminders on the Path of Practice 1 On the journey of practice, if you are unclear about where you are and what situations you are encountering,
Dual Cultivation of Life and Destiny
Dual Cultivation of Essence and Life The dual cultivation of essence and life is a great method of internal refinement in Taoism and an important characteristic that distinguishes Taoism from Confucianism and Buddhism. However, what is meant by essence and … (Continue Reading)
Empty Observation, Still Observation, and Inner Observation
Emptiness Observation, Still Observation, and Inner Observation Emptiness observation, still observation, and inner observation all contain the character “觀” (to observe). The meaning of “觀” is to look. To look means to directly use one’s eyes without relying on excessive … (Continue Reading)
A Lamp at the Center of Ignorance
A lamp at the center of ignorance No matter what kind of child you have, he is not the cause of your suffering, your thoughts about him are the cause of your suffering.
Walking on the Stable Path of the Noble Eightfold Path
Walking on the Stable Path of the Eightfold Path 1 The Buddha’s Eightfold Path, is a safe and stable path for the mind. By stepping onto it, your heart will not encounter troubles, nor the causes of troubles; you will … (Continue Reading)
Taoist Cultivation ~ 1-2
Taoist Cultivation ~ 1-2 How should we choose the time for our practice? For beginners, there can be some selection regarding the timing of practice to facilitate better results. In Taoist alchemy, it is believed that the four cardinal times—Zi … (Continue Reading)
Spiritual Practice and Spiritual Cultivation
Spiritual Cultivation and Spirit Refinement The terms “spiritual cultivation” and “spirit refinement” may seem similar at first glance, but the explanations and practices vary greatly among different religious traditions! Followers of Christianity believe that spiritual cultivation is about bringing one’s … (Continue Reading)
Grasping the Word “Bright”
Grasp a single word: “Ming” If you don’t want to complicate your practice, just grasp one word. That word is “Ming.” Ming means to clearly know in the present moment, to be aware at all times, no matter where you … (Continue Reading)
Learning from the Buddha: Staying Away from Gossip
Learn from the Buddha, and refrain from gossiping. Gossip is a kind of mental diet, but it is a poor one. When the mind engages in gossip, it consumes food that is dull and uninteresting. The result of consuming such … (Continue Reading)
Prayers and Offerings
Blessings and Worship Choosing the direction of the temple and the placement of the deity’s seat, if there are auspicious doors in the palace such as Three Wonders, Heavenly Escape, Divine Escape, True Deception, Rest Deception, Divine Assistance, Mutual Support, … (Continue Reading)
The Concept of the Transformation of the Mountain Dragon
The concept of the transformation of mountain dragons The names of all the mountains in the lineage are merely for convenience in reference, making it easier for people to understand which location is being indicated; there is no fixed way … (Continue Reading)
Guidelines for Appropriating the Divine
Guidelines for Selecting the Deity 1. Consider the Position Due to different positions when casting the hexagram, the interpretation of the hexagram will naturally vary. For example, when inquiring about the health of parents,
The Source and Development of Qi Theory
The Source of Qi and Li Numbers are the source of Qi and Li, determining the main axis of prosperity and decline, the foundation of heavenly fortune, the mechanism of life and death, and the basis for establishing prosperity or … (Continue Reading)
Understanding the Methods to Liberate Oneself from Troubles
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
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 Methods of Releasing Life Without Spending Money
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
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 Way of Learning and Cultivation 2
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 Returning Soul Hexagram
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.
On the Margins
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)
Awakening of Spiritual Awareness 11
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 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 Life
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:
Cultivation and Elevation of the Primordial Spirit
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)