The spiritual power that Buddhism emphasizes is wisdom without outflows. When you have escaped the cycle of birth and death, you will naturally acquire the other five spiritual powers. That is to say, spiritual powers will come naturally when you accomplish your practice.
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At this time, you have to take a good, wise look at yourself. If, knowing that you have few virtuous roots and many karmic obstacles, you still do not practice strenuously to remove those obstacles, then when will you ever put an end to the cycle of birth and death? Keep this in mind! You must feel great fear of birth and death, and put in energy to practice diligently. Even though the process presents many difficulties, if you are willing to put in the effort, you will overcome them. Where there is a will, there is a way.
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True Nature is the fundamental substance or body of all things. It manifests infinite phenomena according to causes and conditions. Such infinite phenomena make up the Ten Realms, which include Four Realms of Sages and Six Unenlightened Realms. The Truth at the Buddha’s level is the Buddha Nature. From the human’s perspective, the truth becomes human nature. The fundamental substance of the human mind is the ultimate nature—the Buddha Nature—which does not change; but the human mind does change in accordance with causes and conditions.
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It is inevitable to have some attachments now. It is okay, as long as you do not become too attached. Do not get carried away about what is right and wrong, as this kind of attachment is a suffering.
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Buddhism teaches the Law of Dependent Origination; as long as conditions are ripe and you act accordingly, you can achieve anything. On the other hand, if the conditions are not ripe, you will not get whatever you wish for. Everything is governed by this Law, which is the Law of Cause and Effect. You reap what you sow; this is a clear fact.
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We gain blessings when we take a loss. But we reduce our blessings when we take advantage of others. The Law of Cause and Effect never fails.
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To get there, we must abide by the Buddhadharma. By following secular or Confucian teachings, we will still remain in the Six Paths, endure indescribable suffering, and never find liberation.
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We must also cultivate merits and virtues through performing wholesome deeds. Not only will we benefit others, but ourselves as well.
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Do what you can to build Lingyen
Do not say, “The economy is not doing well right now; it is not easy to make a living. How could we have money to build a temple?” Building a temple certainly requires money. However, all kinds of praise and other spiritual support are also needed. Simply contribute according to your abilities; no one is asking you to do anything so difficult that it seems impossible. The Buddha taught us to work to the best of our abilities!
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If you desire a compassionate and virtuous appearance, you must bring forth your great compassion. If you are not serene and cannot tolerate any grievances against you, not only will the development of your virtuous conduct stagnate, but your appearance will also lack compassion and amiability. Then, how will you be able to strike a chord with others?
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