Buddhas and all sentient beings are of the same true nature. Bhikshu Dharmakara was wise; he cultivated and became Amitabha Buddha. We, on the other hand, are victims of our secular cleverness and have converted ourselves into mundane people. What a waste! How pitiful!
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If you can do good deeds but cannot stop doing bad deeds, then virtuous causes will be hampered by negative ones. It is like eating good food that has been contaminated with bacteria that harm your health. How could you stay healthy?
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All sentient beings reside within Buddha’s mind of compassion. Similarly, all Buddhas reside within our minds, as our True Nature is the Buddha Nature. We will attain Buddhahood as long as we cultivate.
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The empty nature of the universe is what allows infinite planets to come into and out of existence. Because all phenomena undergo arising and cessation, they are impermanent. Although impermanent, the cyclic nature of birth and death grants all phenomena continuity.
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Kind speech brings many rewards. In your next life, people will like to hear you talk and will follow what you say.
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The world comes into being due to Dependent Origination. This applies to the Buddhadharma, and the Ten Dharma Realms as well. This is also the Law of Cause and Effect.
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You should not expect gratitude for your actions. You should be thanking those who enable your charitable acts. Understand that acts of giving are dependent on there being those in need, and your cultivation of blessings is therefore dependent on these people.
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A single cause requires the help of many conditions in order for its effects to come to fruition. When the time comes and all the necessary conditions are present, there will certainly be an effect.
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Not only should Buddhist disciples refrain from false speech, but they should also speak truthfully and gently, guiding others back onto the right path.
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Every cause has its corresponding effect. There must be a cause, to experience the effect. You must act in accordance with the Law of Cause and Effect!
According to the Law of Dependent Origination, even the Buddha had to cultivate the necessary causes in order to become a Buddha. He was not a Buddha right from the moment he was born.
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