The Wisdom of Completeness and Incompleteness

On August 30, 2020, during the second session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provided profound guidance on the nature of completeness and incompleteness. These teachings serve as a beacon for all beings seeking to understand the true nature of their existence.

The World of Duality

The world we inhabit is defined by the constant fluctuation between completeness and incompleteness. Beings within this world are perpetually driven by their desires to seek a state of perfection that is free from any deficiency. However, they fail to realise that this very pursuit is a product of worldly attachment. True stillness is found only when one transcends the concepts of being full or empty. When you can view both completeness and incompleteness as one, without any discriminations, you have attained the Wisdom (Prajna) of an awakened being.

Transcending the Cycle of Karma

When you reach this state of non-duality, you are no longer controlled by the cycle of being reincarnated. You gain the ability to transform karma, which is the essence of having a heart that is truly empty and pure. Consider the following truths regarding your spiritual journey:

• Perfection is internal: True completeness resides within your heart, not in external circumstances.
• Avoid external grasping: If you constantly chase after external conditions, you will find it difficult to ever achieve a sense of true completeness.
• Self-reliance: In your practice, you must rely on your own true self rather than depending on others.
• Clarity through insight: Your moments of confusion can be resolved through the deep insights gained during your practice.

The Flowering of Wisdom

The path of an awakened being is not one to be doubted. It is a state where one is free from the turbulence of every thought and intention. When you reach the moment of true completeness, your original nature will blossom. This is the fragrance of your true self, manifesting from within.

The Continuous Path of Wisdom

Wisdom is not a static destination; it is a living practice. To be clear at every moment is to possess Wisdom, and to be connected in every place is to possess the essence of Prajna. When you carry this Wisdom into every moment and every place, you are walking the path of supreme, unsurpassed Wisdom (Prajna). This record was written by the Buddha's disciple, Venerable HaiZe, who served as the chief writer.