Those who practice Buddha Recitation seek rebirth in the Pure Land for the exact purpose of pursuing the Bodhi Path.
When the Lotus blossoms, they will see the Buddha and attain the Stage of Non-Arising.
Thereafter, they will return to this world, as well as to all the lands in the Ten Directions, to deliver sentient beings.
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Those who shamelessly boast that they are “capable” are like stunted stalks of grain, with their heads held high, whereas those who are humbly content with their abilities are like ripened stalks of grain, with their heads bowed down, bearing a truly fruitful crop.
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He who harms you does so only because he suffers from greed, anger and ignorance. He is pitiful, so you must forgive him.
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When we recite Amitabha Buddha’s name, we are reciting the names of the Buddhas of the Ten Directions too. Rebirth in Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land is the same as being reborn in all the Pure Lands of the Ten Directions.
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If you want to rise above the masses, you must first walk beneath them. The only way to move others is to be perfectly humble.
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Using cleverness to rob others of their advantages, and gaining happiness by making others suffer are what those of lowly character do.
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When our practices do not go smoothly, it is due to obstacles stemming from our past offenses. This is due to our karma created over the infinite past—the negative karma outweighs the good. In this case, when you want to cultivate virtues, you encounter hardships and obstacles. But when you wish to do bad deeds, you are full of energy.
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You can’t eradicate all unwholesome deeds if you don’t uphold the Five Precepts. Your cultivation of myriad practices, let alone becoming a Buddha, won’t be successful if you don’t uphold Bodhisattva Precepts. If you can’t eliminate unwholesome deeds and cultivate good ones, how can you possibly receive the unsurpassed happiness and benefits from the Buddhadharma? You should diligently cultivate your blessings!
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Increase your wisdom and virtues through the new year
For this new year there should be growth in one’s wisdom and virtues. Ignorance and karmic hindrances must be eliminated, efforts should be made towards the perfection of one’s Bodhi cultivation, and afflictions and karmic hindrances should all be purified.
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The Buddhadharma says, “Everything is created by the mind.” Both good and negative karma originate from your mind. Consequently, it is you who must overcome the karma of illness. It is just like battling with your enemy; whoever is stronger will win. If your mind is weaker, then your enemy will defeat you. If the power of your mind is stronger, then you can defeat your enemy and eradicate your negative karma.
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