Do Not Be Careless: The Path to Awakening
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
During the first session of the , Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provided a vital teaching on the necessity of in our daily lives. He urged all practitioners to never underestimate the power of their thoughts, words, and actions, as even the smallest of these can have profound spiritual consequences.
The Weight of Small Things
We must never disregard any improper thoughts, small actions, or words. Every action, no matter how minor it may seem, carries the weight of the laws of and cause and effect. Consider the following actions that often go unnoticed but carry significant karmic weight:
- A single emotional remark or a loud, harsh word.
- A careless, hurtful catchphrase that wounds others.
- A look of disregard or a dismissive word directed at another person.
- A seemingly trivial thought that lacks .
- A minor physical touch or gesture.
- A glance filled with arrogance.
All of these actions are governed by the laws of karma and cause and effect, and they inevitably lead to negative retribution. If we are not careful, we fall into the trap of creating bad karma through our own lack of awareness.
The Obstacle of Ego
This is especially true regarding the "self," personal ego, and selfishness that we know we must change. If you are aware of your own negative habits, you must strive to change your ways as soon as possible. If you delay, these habits will only accumulate and become more deeply ingrained. As they grow thicker and heavier, they become increasingly difficult to uproot, and you will find yourself drifting further and further away from the state of an awakened being.
The Purity of
The state of an awakened being does not tolerate even a single trace of impurity or evil thought. One cannot hold onto the "self," personal ego, and selfishness while seeking the truth. Any word, action, or every move that is not in sync with the state of an awakened being, or that contradicts the true self, will inevitably prevent you from reaching that state. You must be extremely cautious and diligent in your practice.
This message was recorded by the chief writer, Venerable HaiZe.
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