The Path of Cultivation in “Emptiness”
At the end of any life, we come to understand the principle of “success and failure are ultimately empty,” seeing life through the lens of death. Since when a person dies, everything is “empty,”
if one can recognize, learn, and comprehend this principle of “emptiness” early in life, they will naturally live a wonderful, grounded, joyful, fulfilling, and happy life because they are already on the path of cultivation in “emptiness.”
Entering a different realm of existence and living an extraordinary life. How does one live on the path of cultivation in “emptiness”? You can think of yourself as an empty bottle or an empty trash can,
or perhaps just as air that cannot be grasped or touched. From here you will enter the path of cultivation in “emptiness.” If you have enough wisdom roots, you will begin to understand nature as your teacher,
everything you see is a karmic teacher, karmic person, or karmic object; these all serve to test you, refine you, and help you become accomplished through your karmic teachers. Life itself is originally a path of cultivation,
where we refine ourselves through the process of causes and conditions coming together to learn and comprehend. Only by breaking free from ego attachment and recognizing emptiness—seeing emptiness and understanding emptiness—can we remove selfish thoughts and live earnestly on the path of cultivation in “emptiness.” Only then can we possibly free ourselves from the shackles of worldly suffering and escape from a lifetime plagued by ignorance and troubles.
Some may ask why someone who is already poor and limited in ability should insist on giving generously—putting forth their utmost effort to help others—and do so joyfully without fatigue. What is it all for?
This reflects the power of compassion inherent in human nature; it embodies the selfless concept of great love. The actions stemming from this concept possess immense strength that manifests in one’s attitude towards life—not only benefiting sentient beings but also gradually influencing those with whom one interacts.
Naturally, this leads to achieving merit through guiding sentient beings. Living on the path of cultivation in “emptiness,” what one does will naturally resonate with universal principles above while aligning with moral values below; no longer striving solely for material enjoyment,
nor living merely for superficial appearances—like those who believe working is just about making a living for money or supporting their families. Ask yourself: if someone harbors only such shallow and narrow-minded thoughts,
they will inevitably live each day trapped within comparisons and calculations—surrounded by complaints, frustration, greed, and self-indulgence—naturally lacking any feelings for giving, sharing, or dedicating oneself. How could such a person find happiness?
Only by living on the path of cultivation in “emptiness,” continually diminishing oneself until one gradually becomes less visible can one exist in a world without selfhood—leading a carefree happy life that truly enjoys the light of existence.
by- Yin Shi