SAFEGUARD YOUR BLESSINGS BY EMBRACING A HEART OF GRATITUDE
Caller: Master has said that the great virtue of someone who wholeheartedly propagates Buddhism with a noble intention of wanting to benefit all sentient beings, will result in an increase in his worldly blessings.
I’d like to ask Master as to how we should handle such blessings so that we do not end up indulging in worldly enjoyments such as fame and wealth?
Master Jun Hong Lu: When it comes to all blessings, first and foremost one should be grateful. The second is to view them as not the result of your own effort, but a gift from Bodhisattva. Just as everyone reveres me, I have never viewed this as a function of my personal charm. Instead, I attribute it all to Guan Yin Bodhisattva and this helps keep me grounded. All of you should adopt the same approach.
For instance, when you have a sumptuous meal, you should say, “Deepest gratitude to Guan Yin Bodhisattva for bestowing upon me the blessings to have the opportunity to have this marvellous meal”.
Another example is when you can happily afford to purchase a house, you should say, “Deepest gratitude to Guan Yin Bodhisattva for granting me this house”. Bear in mind that everything is not yours but a gift from Bodhisattva. If you can do so, over time, you will not deplete your worldly blessings and longevity.
Source: Wenda20160429 20:40, Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program
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