By Venerable Master Tze Cheng
In Bodhisattva practice, we need to observe that living beings are inherently pure in nature; it is their false thoughts drive them to act in such a way. By thinking in this way, we nurture our mind of great compassion. We will not forsake any living beings, because we understand that all living beings have karmic obstacles. We will not be afflicted by, or form attachments to, phenomenal appearances. Consequently, we will achieve effortless self-mastery in our Bodhisattva practice.