The Profound Meaning of the Wonderful
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
The Essence of the Wonderful
The Wonderful , the Wonderful Practice, and the Wonderful Fulfillment of all wishes—these are the foundations of our spiritual journey. You may ask, where does this 'Wonderful' originate, and how can we truly define it? It is like a single, spontaneous stroke of a brush that possesses the power to resolve ten thousand sufferings. Within this state, there are a hundred variations, and each unique difference reflects the diverse needs of sentient beings.
The Path of Uncalculated Practice
If you simply proceed with your practice without calculation or attachment, you will naturally achieve the Wisdom Heart of the Tathagata. The Wonderful Practice is the practice of the Tathagata, and the practice itself is inherently wonderful. When you truly realise this truth, you couldn't help but smile; this is the true practice of Wisdom (Prajna). To be truly wonderful, one must possess great Wisdom. It does not depart from the Middle Way, yet it is not a 'way' in the conventional sense that the mind can grasp.
The Wisdom of the Pure Heart
Ultimately, all of this is contained within the heart of the Tathagata. All Buddhas walk the same path, and this path is achieved only through a pure heart. It cannot be understood by a mind stained with the defilements of the world. Let us all, as the , enter into this Wonderful Practice of the Tathagata together. This message was recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Venerable HaiZe, acting as chief writer.
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