Navigating the Turbulence of the World with a Still Heart
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
First Session of the Hong Kong Winter Disaster Relief and Wish-Fulfillment Dharma Assembly
The Unstable Nature of Our World
In these times, the hearts of people are filled with agitation, worry, and constant movement. Fear and anxiety have permeated our daily lives, causing everything we know to feel as though it is shifting beneath our feet. Truly, the affairs of this world are marked by impermanence; nothing is fixed, and nothing is certain. Such profound instability is not something that one can easily bear on their own. As the environment around us fluctuates, it shakes the human heart, leading to further distress. You must protect your life and your spirit by strictly following the Right Way.
The Ripple Effects of
Even if the world outside is in turmoil, your heart must remain still, like a deep, undisturbed pool. If your mind fluctuates, you will inevitably attract your . This occurs because, in the past, you created causes together with these beings. Now, you are experiencing the manifestation of this Collective Karma together. Yet, within this shared experience, your individual differs based on your own actions. You must keep your heart filled with Goodness and never let evil thoughts arise, for your thoughts lead you toward either or disasters. Therefore, you must be extremely cautious with every thought and intention that arises within your mind.
Purifying and Mind
The habit of consuming non-vegetarian food leads to the heavy retribution of killing. By continuing this practice, you accumulate the resentment of many creatures, which rises up against you in the form of obstacles. You must adopt a vegetarian diet to purify your body and mind. Furthermore, you must sincerely repent for the karmic debts of killing from your past. Chanting Namo Amituofo provides deep purification and allows you to dedicate your merits to the greater good. Listening to the sutras will calm your heart and help you understand the laws of karma and cause and effect. This assembly is here to help all beings be reborn in the of Ultimate Bliss.
The Path to Liberation
By combining your own efforts with the power of the Buddha, these two forces working together will lead to success. Whatever you can do, do it with all your heart to dissolve your disasters and obstacles. Through the power of the Buddha, we can transform our suffering into peace. This teaching was recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Venerable HaiZe, who serves as the chief writer.
Namo Amituofo
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