The Purification of Body and Spirit

The Interdependence of Body and Spirit

The spirit is elevated through the existence of the physical body, and the body performs its actions because of the spirit. Your heart governs the ultimate destination of both your body and your spirit. The Buddha’s teachings and the Dharma of the heart serve as the fundamental causes for this spiritual journey. Possessing this physical form allows us to function in this world; by using it wisely, we shall elevate our spirituality. You must cherish your body and maintain its purity. Do not allow it to be tainted by the various impurities that permeate this world.

The Path to True Purity

Feelings, Perceptions, Mental Formations, and Consciousness are all sources of defilement. You must distance yourself from these, ensuring they do not enter your body. A tainted body cannot attain a state of purity. Purity and light are your original nature; this is true for the spirit, and it is equally true for the body. Everything is guided by this heart. If your heart is pure, your body will naturally reflect that inherent purity.

Cultivating the Heart through Daily Practice

To maintain this state, you must engage in prostrations, chanting, and reciting Sutras. Hold the Buddha-name in your heart 24/7. Having no other thoughts is the true path to purifying the body. You must be able to let go of the three karmic actions of Body, Speech, and Mind. Do not create evil through these three karmic actions. By doing so, you will purify your body and attain a state of goodness. Namo Amituofo.