Venerable Xuecheng How to correspond to the Dharma

Human language has limitations, while the realm of a Buddha is infinite. The Buddha's realm is boundless, complete, and unlimited. It is not enough for us to use all the languages of the world to describe how good the Dharma is, and the Dharma will never be more than just such simple meanings.

We cannot afford to stagnate on these tools of quotas, and we cannot afford to stagnate on these forms. What does "formally" mean? The form is the outward part, the form that is attached to religion, the form of Buddhism.

What we need more is its connotation, its core. The connotation and core is the Dharma. Whether it's the connotation or the core, the key point is the Dharma.

The Dharma was preached by the Buddha for us ordinary beings, but when we understand it, it is very different and different. Everyone understands the Dharma differently, and we can't say that everyone is wrong, but we can interpret the Dharma from different points. The key is how we find our own corresponding points in these points, which is very important.

The 84,000 methods are all about reaching a destination. The Buddha said, "There are no two ways to return to the Yuan, and there are many convenient doors."

The different methods are all aimed at dealing with our present situation, all of them are for enlightening our faith, and all of them are for us to be able to better develop our long-term mind.

Thinking and resolving doubts, and practicing according to the law, such as the law of cause and effect, tells us to strive to stop evil and do good. This is the application of the Dharma to life.

To learn Buddhism and become a Buddha, simply put, it is necessary to go through the four steps of "believing, understanding, acting, and attaining" and adopting the six paths of "six paramitas", and go through the three levels of "precepts, concentration, and wisdom", and finally to achieve the right results and become a Buddha on the ground. Let me give you a brief introduction in turn:

1. Belief and interpretation: First of all, we must have faith, and have the determination to follow the footsteps of the Buddha to practice and follow the methods guided by the Buddha, which is called "faith", and Buddhism is also called "developing bodhicitta mind"; Then there will be a monk who is really a monk to explain the Dharma to you, that is, "understanding"; Then you have to do it according to the method taught to you by the monks, that is, linking theory with practice, which is called "doing"; Finally, it is verified from practice that what has been learned is true, which is called "proof";

2. The "Six Perfections of Paramita" are the six paths of spiritual practice, referred to as the "Six Perfections", namely: generosity, forbearance, vows, diligence, meditation, and prajna. In modern parlance, it is simply understood:

Selfless dedication (generosity), enduring grievances and suffering, observance of Buddhist rules and regulations (taking vows), studying hard to move up every day (diligent improvement), and meditating to free one's mind from the control of emotions (meditation) and attain supreme wisdom (Prajna).

3. Precepts and wisdom: This represents the realm of the three levels of practice, the "precepts" are the precepts above, the Buddha tells us what things can be done and what things cannot be done, monks must abide by 250 rules and regulations (Buddhism called "precepts"), female monks (we often say nuns) are 348, if you do not leave home and study Buddhism at home, you only need to abide by five precepts, that is, "hold five precepts" (it seems simple, it is not easy to do). "Meditation" means "meditation", this is the most important way of practice in Buddhism, people who meditate may not be able to become Buddhas, but Buddhahood must be inseparable from meditation!

"Hui" means "Prajna wisdom", because the word "Prajna" contains six different wisdoms, which cannot be translated, but can only be called "great wisdom". Through practice, one gains the wisdom of Prajna, which is called enlightenment!

In this way, we can achieve positive results, but for ordinary people, we should start from the "Three Refuges, Five Precepts and Ten Virtues", and start with filial piety to our parents! Parents are the first Buddha on our spiritual path!

Xuecheng, you yourself are not enlightened, what kind of enlightenment are you talking about?

Worship the merits of the Buddha. 1. The "Addition of One Ahama Sutra" cloud: At that time, the World-Honored One told the bhikshus:

There are five merits in undertaking the service to the Buddha. What are the five clouds? One, upright, two, good voice, three, rich and rich, fourth, grower's family, fifth, bad life, good life in heaven.

So what? If you can't wait for it! If you come with faith, precepts, hearing, wisdom, and good deeds, you will achieve the five merits.

2. "The Sutra of Retribution for Distinguishing Good and Evil" cloud: At that time, the Buddha told the elder ,.. of defeatIf someone prays together at the Nyorai Pagoda, he will receive ten merits.

What is ten? One is soft in speech, two is superior in wisdom, three are happy in heaven, four are vast, five virtuous and good cohabitants, six are noble and comfortable, seven are constant in value to the Buddhas, eight are close to the Bodhisattva, nine lives are lifelong, and ten are quick to pass away. If it is meritorious, worship the stupa will be rewarded.

Wishing is a positive attachment and is the key to changing karma. The key to "choosing the good and being stubborn" lies in "choosing the good". Those who have not made far-reaching choices and are stubborn in following their own selfish interests are troubles and attachments.