Transformation of Consciousness Energy ~ 1

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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 your faith.

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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)

Reflection, Introspection, and the Elevation of Spirituality

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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

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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 Created Me, I Also Created It

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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)

Understanding How to Amend the Law: Whether to Ordain or Not is Irrelevant

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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)

Teachings of a Zen Master

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  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.

Several Questions on the Path of Cultivation

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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)

“Achieving Buddhahood Effortlessly with a Heart of No Desire”

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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?

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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

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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)

Awakening of Spiritual Awareness 25

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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)

Awakening of the Spirit: Volume 24

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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 Recognizing the Essence, Directly Reaching the Source

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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)

Key Points for a Day of Practice

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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 Buddhism: Speaking of Practice After Enlightenment

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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

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The Merits of the Three Studies In the practice of awareness, some people believe that the practice of “concentration” is unimportant.

Practical Cultivation

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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 Spiritual Practice

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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 Possession

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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 the body, mind, and spirit of humanity be cultivated?

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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 Principles of Awakening the Spirit

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【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?

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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 Practice Necessary?

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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)

Awakening of the Spirit 23

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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)

Awakening of the Spirit 22

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The Awakening of Consciousness (22) Rest is for the purpose of traveling a longer road. What is the purpose of cultivation? Buddhism states: Bodhisattvas fear causes. Sentient beings fear results. For those whose consciousness has just begun to awaken, where … (Continue Reading)

Awakening of the Spirit 21

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The Awakening of Spiritual Awareness (21) Why does the spirit compel the body in this way? Does this spirit really compel the body? This person, who is a unity of body, mind, and spirit, is like a car. Each performance … (Continue Reading)

Awakening of the Spirit: Volume 20

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The Awakening of Spiritual Awareness (20) Come, come. Today let’s talk about chanting scriptures. I will teach people to chant scriptures. Although it may not be suitable for everyone, I still want to guide people to chant once. Let me … (Continue Reading)

Reciting Scriptures and Meditation

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Chanting Sutras and Meditation Knowledge comes from books, while wisdom arises from deep contemplation and tranquility. Chanting sutras is a method to inspire wisdom, to transform habitual tendencies and innate nature; only the wisdom of the mind can be subdued.

There Are a Million Paths for the Body to Walk

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The body has a million paths to take. The body has a million paths to take; why must it walk the path we call “health”? In the journey of the body, some bodies head towards rheumatoid arthritis, some towards lupus, … (Continue Reading)

The Question of Life and Death

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The Question of Life and Death Based on the ancient belief that “life is better than death” and “life is good, death is bad,” people begin to cherish life and fear death, leading to an ultimate greed for life and … (Continue Reading)

Just Focus on Observing Your Breath

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Just Observe Your Breath Observing the breath is a simple yet profoundly meaningful and powerful practice that is both ordinary and miraculous.

Respect

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Respect Practitioners should start by respecting their own bodies, feelings, and thoughts, and extend that respect to everything in the world—a flower, a blade of grass, an ant, a cockroach, a homeless person, a murderer… all deserve your respect. You … (Continue Reading)

The Nature of Impermanence

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The Nature of Impermanence All beings are impermanent and must face death; all accumulations are impermanent and must come to an end; all gatherings are impermanent and must disperse; all heaps are impermanent and must collapse!Human life is impermanent. Day … (Continue Reading)

How to Cultivate Yourself in a Low-Key Manner

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How to Cultivate Yourself Discreetly *Cultivating Yourself Discreetly: Being low-key is a strategy that allows for both offense and defense in the realms of government, business, and political or military struggles. It may seem plain, but it is actually a … (Continue Reading)

The Path to Enlightenment through the Cultivation of Body, Mind, and Spirit

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The Path of Cultivation and Enlightenment of Body, Mind, and Spirit It is said that cultivation and enlightenment are neither too difficult nor too easy; it entirely depends on the individual’s level of understanding and the degree of attachment to … (Continue Reading)

What is Mediumship and What is Spiritual Healing!

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What is spiritual communication, and what is spiritual healing! In traditional spiritual healing, the most common sight is some Taoist priests or priestesses tapping on your body or head, then lighting incense and burning some joss paper, gesturing a few … (Continue Reading)

Refining Qi and Spiritual Cultivation of Destiny

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Qi Refinement and Destiny Spiritual Cultivation Destiny spiritual cultivation often arises from being compelled by spiritual forces, leading individuals to embark on their practice under various circumstances (however, I have encountered a few senior brothers and sisters who naturally wish … (Continue Reading)

Why Do Spirits Need to Repair Their Energy?

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Why do spiritual bodies need to repair their energy? Repairing the spiritual light body must begin with purifying the mind, practicing meditation, gathering energy, and focusing the spirit to achieve self-opening of the spiritual mirror. “This is not about the … (Continue Reading)

Awakening of the Spirit 19

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Awakening of Spiritual Awareness (19) Cultivation. Its power and self-power. Sharing personal experiences. Seven years ago, I had no concept of cultivation at all. By chance, I came into contact with spontaneous energy work. After practicing for a little over … (Continue Reading)

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