The concept of “understanding and practice are both important” emphasises the need to combine comprehension and resolution with action. In other words, both spiritual cultivation and mental cultivation are essential—you need both. Without understanding, merely performing good deeds will only generate limited merit and virtue. For instance, some Buddhist practitioners visit nursing homes to feed […]

Do you remember last week when I mentioned the possibility of an earthquake in Australia? Recently, there was an earthquake near Newcastle on Australia’s central coast, and today, Los Angeles experienced a tremor measuring over magnitude four. Geologists have convened several emergency meetings. The reality is that the Earth’s crust has already begun to shift. […]

In the Dharma Realm, your mind experiences delusive movement. Are we not within the Dharma Realm while living in the human world? Within the Dharma Realm, the mind often falls into delusive movement. This refers to the restless and incessant activity of the mind—stirring thoughts that should not arise, which inevitably leads to karmic consequences.  […]

Last time, I spoke about the concept of “the three unattainable minds.” You must learn to let go of anger and resentment because, when you give in to anger, your true inherent nature leaves your heart. Those who are frequently angry drive away their true inherent nature, leaving behind only a heart filled with hatred. […]

In the Diamond Sutra, there is a phrase: “Practise generosity without attachment to form.” Let me give you an example: a man donates $3,000 and signs the donation as “Anonymous.” Later, when a friend visits, he shows his friend the newspaper and says, “Look, $3,000 from Anonymous—that was me.” Although this man intended to practise […]

Today, I’d like to talk to you about “Afflictions Are Bodhi.” Where do human afflictions come from?  First, they arise from what your eyes see.  Second, from what your ears hear. Third, from what your nose smells. Fourth, from what your tongue tastes. Fifth, from what your body touches. Sixth, from the thoughts in your mind.  In Buddhism, […]

Compassion brings thirteen benefits.  First, a compassionate person becomes more beautiful over time. Their face won’t appear harsh or angry.  Second, blessings always follow compassionate people. The more compassionate you are, the more blessings you receive. Conversely, those who lack compassion often find themselves without blessings.  Third, compassionate people sleep peacefully. They don’t experience sadness, […]

If you frequently speak about the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas but fail to truly understand and apply their teachings in your life, your merit and virtue will be nearly non-existent. This is why both understanding and practice are essential. What is practice? It is cultivation. And what is understanding? It is cultivating your mind. If someone […]

For any Dharma Door, if there isn’t a good teacher, that Dharma Door will struggle to thrive. However, if there is a teacher who is highly skilled, well-respected, and admired by everyone, that Dharma Door will flourish. In my journey of practising Buddhism, I tread carefully, as if walking on thin ice, always mindful of […]

A person who understands the law of karma (the principle of cause and effect) will not engage in wrongdoing or commit evil deeds, knowing that bad actions will inevitably lead to consequences. It’s like understanding the importance of the law in society: if someone is unaware of its existence, they might act recklessly and create […]

Next, let me share with you the Ten Precepts for Personal Conduct.  First: Be cautious with your words and actions to minimise mistakes.  This means you should be especially mindful of what you say and do to avoid making errors. As the saying goes, “Disaster comes from the mouth.” Speaking carelessly or acting recklessly often […]

When practising Buddhism, you should become increasingly diligent; when cultivating your mind, you should achieve greater clarity with each step. As a person, you should strive to embody what it truly means to be a decent human being. Your spiritual state should grow ever closer to that of a Bodhisattva. Your actions must align with […]

Beings in the Asura Realm enjoy the blessings of the Heavens but lack heavenly virtues. Although they belong to the spiritual realm, their thoughts are often base and crude. Look at what men and women who descend from the Asura Realm do in the human world, and you’ll understand. Some of you help your deceased […]

Whenever I see Guan Yin Bodhisattva, I feel a deep sense of inadequacy because I always feel that I haven’t done enough and that I’m far from reaching Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s level. It’s often said, “If you perform the actions of a Bodhisattva for even one minute, in that minute you are a Bodhisattva.” But […]

A scattered mind inevitably develops a sighing mindset. The more scattered a person’s thoughts, the harder it becomes for them to achieve anything meaningful or find satisfaction. For example, imagine someone visiting a clothing store, trying on outfit after outfit, saying, “Should I buy this? No, no, maybe that one instead,” and finally sighing, “None […]

In practising Buddhism, we are essentially learning how to regulate and harmonise our qi (energy flow). The goal is to enhance good qi, making it even better, and turn bad qi into good qi—this is the essence of regulating qi. When your body, mind, and qi are fully balanced and stable, you reach the state […]

Universal guiding and awakening of all beings is the essence of compassion. A person who achieves this possesses the wisdom of a Buddha. This wisdom is reflected not only in saving oneself but also in saving others—it is the embodiment of the Buddha’s wisdom and spirit within them. However, achieving universal guiding and awakening requires […]

Today, I will provide a detailed explanation of the Bodhisattva Realm, going through it line by line. A Bodhisattva is someone engaged in profound meditative practice. Upon reaching an advanced state, the Bodhisattva attains stable and deep concentration in meditation, surpassing the level of a First Ground Bodhisattva. True meditative concentration is not an ordinary […]

When I help others, I feel that I am gaining something, not giving something away. People usually think, “I’m helping you, I bought you food—that’s me being good to you, that’s me giving.” These days, people tend to expect something in return, and that’s a matter of mindset. When your mindset is limited in this […]

Today, I’m going to talk about “awareness and experience.” I’ve mentioned this before, but only briefly; I didn’t go into much depth. Awareness and experience is about awakening to the truth—becoming aware of and understanding the true nature of things. When you read Buddhist scriptures, that’s the theory. Everyone recites Buddhist scriptures every day—this is […]

Today, I’d like to talk to you about the power of the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance. Why is reciting this text so effective? Some people have asked me why I haven’t taught certain parts of the Ten Small Mantras. Can you guess why? It’s because Guan Yin Bodhisattva hasn’t instructed me to, and I wouldn’t […]

Cultivating the mind and practising Buddhism is no easy task. How do we cultivate our minds? How do we correct our behaviour? Cultivating the mind means correcting the flaws within our hearts, and practising involves correcting our actions. Many of us have poor behaviour, and many of our thoughts are impure. So, how do we […]

Why should we endure hardship in our spiritual practice? Because it elevates your state of mind, allowing it to reach higher levels. You often talk about improving your spiritual state, but how exactly do we achieve that? And what do we mean by “spiritual state”? It’s something intangible, something you can’t see or touch. For […]

Today, I’m going to discuss spiritual practice—specifically, practising in hardship and practising in joy. Do you find cultivating your mind challenging? Does it bring you joy? What exactly do we mean by practising in hardship? And what does it mean to practise in joy? When I set strict expectations, it might seem tough at first, […]

I am now teaching everyone several methods to let go and forget. The first method involves engaging in spiritual practice. Engage in spiritual practice to help you forget and let go of entanglements and worldly troubles. What I am discussing here are real-life issues that require immediate solutions.  The second method is repentance, which includes […]

I will now talk about the thoughts before and after settling into concentration. Thoughts before settling into concentration arise when we are not yet calm; for example, when something happens, we might feel anxious, sad, or have many thoughts and associations, and the thoughts that emerge at this time are immature and likely to lead […]