The Chaos of Wandering Spirits
The Nineteenth Letter of Venerable KaiLin
September 12, 2017
The Illusion of Separation
The ocean stretches out without end, its vast, blue waves reflecting the boundless nature of the heart. Between the sea and the sky, there is a single, unbroken line; in truth, all things are one. We feel separated only because our creates discriminations, and because we perceive differences between you and me, between the holy and the ordinary. We find ourselves suspended in a state of uncertainty, neither fully grounded in the truth nor entirely free from the cycle of rebirth.
The Hidden Influences of the Spirit World
Human beings are complex creatures, governed by a web of emotions that often lead us into misguided behaviours, improper speech, and unwholesome actions. You may believe that you are the sole master of your own mind, but have you ever considered who is truly in control? Have you heard of ? Have you heard of wandering spirits, or the phenomenon of spiritual attachment? We live in a world saturated with the , but more than that, we live in an era where spirits wander freely, often attaching themselves to others without restraint. If people in this world do not follow the rules of the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way, how can we expect the spirits to do so? They move through the world, often attaching themselves to the bodies of others with total disregard for the consequences.
The Sensitivity of the Human Body
You might wonder if this is truly as serious as it sounds. However, those who possess a slightly more sensitive physical constitution know the reality all too well. When one approaches a funeral home or a morgue, one may feel an inexplicable influence. may suddenly experience pain, dizziness, or a profound sense of unease. One might feel heart-wrenching sorrow or anxiety—emotions that have no place in one's current state of mind and cannot be logically explained. Perhaps you remain sceptical because you have not experienced this yourself. This is the nature of humanity; we are often unwilling to be vigilant until we have suffered a painful lesson. We dismiss what we have not yet felt or perceived.
A Call to
It is a strange irony of this world that those who actively strive to explain the truth and help others are often labelled as eccentric or superstitious. The world claims that their words disrupt social stability or confuse the masses, yet no one truly takes the time to contemplate the content of their message. They do not see the profound behind these words—the desperate, heartfelt hope that everyone might believe in the inconceivable nature of this reality. The goal is for everyone to rediscover their original nature, to take charge of their own destiny, and to achieve a peaceful rebirth in the of Ultimate Bliss.
If you are the fortunate person reading this letter, I urge you to give yourself a chance. This is an opportunity to transform your life, to reclaim your sovereignty, to see the world through a new lens, and to become a force for positive change. Please believe in this path, which may seem difficult to accept at first. Remember that the transformation of a single individual has the power to inspire and uplift the entire world.
Recorded by Venerable KaiLin at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
This message was transcribed by the Buddha's disciple, Shi Fa Ci.
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