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There is no higher realm than the Buddha.

There are two realms of Buddha, one is the lower realm, called the "Arhat realm", the famous representative is Shenxiu, they take Theravada Buddhism as the main guide, and Huai or Sanxing practice is more important than self-interest, advocating complete birth, single-minded practice, and not daring to stick to the slightest earthly thing. It is believed that the Buddha nature should be "wiped diligently at all times, and there should be no dust".

This is how the ascetics cultivated, living in seclusion, in rags, sleeping in the open, and living an almost masochistic lifestyle. Because of the principle of self-interest rather than altruism, we only care about "being good to ourselves" and not "transcending all sentient beings". So they can only reach the lower realm, the Arhat realm.

The other state of the Buddha, the highest state, is called the "bodhisattva state". This realm is guided by Mahayana Buddhism, and the famous representative is the Six Patriarchs Huineng. He advocated that the key to becoming a Buddha is to become a Buddha in the heart, rather than to participate in meditation and practice in the form of appearance.

In this realm, he advocates altruism and benefiting others, and the purpose of cultivation is not to become a Buddha himself, but to purify all sentient beings.

The basic meaning of Buddha

Buddha, the Buddhist term, the full name of "Buddha", is the two-legged deity of blessing and wisdom, that is, the one who has attained the perfection of merit and wisdom. All sentient beings who have gone through the practice of the three immeasurable eons are likely to become Buddhas. A Buddha is a person who has been detached from samsara and has a thorough understanding of life in the universe, a person who is truly fully enlightened, and is also called all Homo sapiens or omniscient beings.

Buddha] Self-realization, awareness of others, and realization of the perfection of the three, ordinary people have no sufficiency, the two vehicles of sound and hearing and dependent consciousness only have self-consciousness, and bodhisattvas have self-consciousness and self-awareness, which shows the dignity of the Buddha. The Buddha can also be understood as a god with vast magical powers, and the Buddha is also enlightened. That is, the person who has attained great wisdom and has seen through all the aspects of the three worlds of the universe is a Buddha.

Buddha is similar to the Chinese word for "sage", but "sage" cannot express the enlightenment and practice of the lead family, so the translators of the scriptures at that time used the word "Buddha".

"A hundred feet ahead, go further", from a Buddhist allusion.

According to the Song Dynasty Shi Puji's "Five Lantern Huiyuan" records, there was a high monk named Jing Cen at that time, called Zhaoxian Master, whose Buddhist attainments were extremely high, and he was often invited to preach and preach the scriptures from all over the world. One day, when he was invited to give a lecture at a Buddhist temple, a monk asked him to answer a question about the highest state of Buddhism, the world of the ten directions. In order to explain what is going on in the world of the ten directions, the master of Zhaoxian sang a verse on the spot:

It is not moving, although it is not true. Progress must be made in a hundred feet, and the world of the ten directions is the whole body. It means that if the cultivation of the Tao has reached the state of a hundred feet and no longer advances, then, although it has been achieved, it is not yet innocent, even if it is cultivated to the top of the hundred feet, it still cannot be relaxed, it must not be complacent, and it must not drop out, continue to do it with heart, and do it carefully, so that greater progress can be made.

A hundred feet go further, the language comes from "Jingde Chuan Lantern Record", which tells the story of Zen Master Jingcen.

Zen Master Jingcen was a native of Changsha, Hunan during the Tang Dynasty, studied under Nanquan Puyuan (Weishan), and was called Master Zhaoxian, known as Changsha Monk in the world.

One day, a monk saw Nanquan Puyuan, and Jingcen sent a little monk to question. He said: "What happened to the monk after seeing Nanquan?" "Silently. Ask again. He said, "What happens when you don't see Nanquan?" He said, "Don't do anything else." ”

Zen Master Jingcen listened to the report of the little monk and made a verse: "A person who does not move (sitting) for a hundred feet, although it is not true; Progress must be made in a hundred feet, and the world of the ten directions is the whole body. ”

Don't be too attached, the Buddha told us to see through, let go, be at ease, follow fate, and chant the Buddha. Amitabha! Seeing through everything in the world, having no desires and no desires, but still reporting ideals The highest state of Buddhism is selflessness;

The highest state of Taoism is non-action and selflessness. To learn to be in harmony with heaven and earth, with oneself, and with society Bodhi is not a tree, nor is it a clear platform. There was nothing in the first place, where to stir up dust.

That is what the Taoists say - the heart is like stopping the water "self" and "true self" refers to the cultivator who has discovered another "true self" in the realm of forgetting the "original self", in fact, believers who have reached this state in qigong and Buddhism know the feeling of this true self, and the essence of this "true self" is the evil spirit that becomes one with the soul in oneself. The "me" in selflessness means "fan", or "born of me". Because everything comes into being because of causes, there is no "me" that exists alone without causes.

Because all causes and conditions are needed, when causes do not exist, effects do not exist, so there is no "me" alone.

Hell is not empty, and you will not become a Buddha! To say that the realm of the famous saying of the oath can be described as high!

To say that Shakya realized the ultimate truth of life in the universe under the Bodhi tree and attained the Great Way, this is also the supreme realm that Buddhists diligently pursue!

"Clear-mindedness" is the highest state of Buddhist practice, so what does "clear-mindedness" mean?

In fact, the highest statement is inherently out of place, because every time the Buddha raises a level, he will find that there is a higher level above, and the same is true of the Dharma, so the Buddha once said: There is no definite Dharma. Because every time the Dharma reaches a new level, it has the meaning of being renewed, so is the same for the Buddha.

As the Buddha once said, there are a thousand worlds in every grain of sand. How many Buddhas are there in each world?

There is no answer at all.

It's all for naught.

It is sometimes equated with modern Buddhist studies, but is often used in more traditional research methods. In different Buddhist traditions, many different schools of thought have emerged. There are usually two research methods, one is research and combing research.

One is the comprehension study of the profound teachings contained in empirical Buddhism.

When you learn Buddhism, you learn the wisdom of Buddha! You can learn some things by studying the Buddhist scriptures, and you must know how to make trade-offs, and no scripture is perfect.

If you only learn the phrase "Amitabha", how much wisdom can you increase until you die?

Look at the mountains are mountains, and see the water is water; Look at the mountains are not mountains, and look at the water is not water; Look at the mountain is still a mountain, look at the water is still water. ——The three realms of life in the Buddhist family.

Looking at the mountains is the mountains, and seeing the water is the water, this is the first realm of life. Literally, when you see a mountain, you think it's a mountain, and when you see water, you think it's water. We are in this state at the beginning of our coming into the world, and it is the most authentic moment of human nature.

The so-called beginning of human beings, the nature of goodness, is said at this time. People in this realm are generally teenagers who are not familiar with the world, have not experienced strong winds and waves, have not experienced unspeakable pain, and have not experienced some unchangeable helplessness in life. I have not been deceived by others, I have not been deceived by others, I have not appreciated the dark side of society, and I have no reason to choose to believe that doubt is disrespectful to others.

We have watched a lot of idol dramas, and the heroines praised in them are generally in this realm, although they are fake, but they interpret the character of this moment very well. For example, Yi Tianbian in "Dolphin Bay Lovers", grew up by the sea, wholeheartedly pursuing his ** dream, and waiting for Dada to come back in his childhood. For example, Tao Aiqing in "Stairway to Heaven" still believes in making wishes, likes animals, and has no defense against people.

Looking at the mountain is not a mountain, and looking at the water is not water, this is the second realm of life. Literally, when you see a mountain, you feel that a mountain is not a mountain, and when you see water, you feel that water is not water. This is an attitude that ordinary people have towards life after experiencing some things.

After being deceived, he chose not to believe anymore, and looked at the people around him and society with colored glasses, unwilling but felt that he had to doubt. After being hurt, he chose to defend himself and would not speak out loud. Hide your true nature behind a mask.

Sometimes I would rather hold back tears and watch the things I cherish gradually lose, rather than say what I care about, and I don't want others to see my vulnerability. At this time, people are the saddest, originally full of love for the world and warm for people, but gradually filled with indifference, no longer believe, no longer kind, unwilling to give anymore. believes that all the intersection with people is utilitarian, no one has the kindness at the beginning, and there is no naïve attachment to dreams.

Many people only live to this state in their lives, which is another great sorrow of life, a dramatic helplessness - the most painful state traps the most people.

Looking at mountains or mountains, looking at water or water, this is the third realm of life, and it is also the highest realm of Buddhism. Generally, people in this state are people who have experienced a lot of things and have seen through the world. Ancient hermits, such as Tao Yuanming, who picked chrysanthemums under the east fence, leisurely saw Nanshan, and Boya, who looked for a bosom friend with a song of mountains and flowing water, and disdained the powerful plum wife and crane.

People in this state have seen through all kinds of helplessness in life and understood the hardships in it, but they can get rid of the suffering, like a lotus flower that comes out of the mud and is not stained, they are free from the sea of suffering in the world, and find the happiness of their own life. Bodhi has no tree, and the mirror is not a platform. There was nothing in the first place, where to stir up dust.

This Buddhist sentence is probably the best portrayal of their indifferent mentality. I don't care about everything, I let go of everything, I don't suffer from the world, and I really get detachment.

I don't dare to say "insight" yet, but as far as I know, any distinction or delusion of the so-called highest and lowest should have nothing to do with enlightenment. The realm of Buddhism lies in the conscious state of the mind, which is called "nirvana silence", virtue is called "circle", and obstacles are all called "silence", which is the original meaning of "nirvana", which means the sublimation of the spiritual realm, free from all afflictions and complete enlightenment. Therefore, it is just an infinite development of thinking, what is the desire to pursue the "highest"?

Mountains are still mountains, water is still water, the outer world is the same, but the inner understanding is different. Therefore, if there is a realm, it is also a kind of restriction on one's desire to see "me", so that you know that there is nothing to come, so you can call it infinity.

First him and then self = >selflessness, selflessness, detachment from the six realms of samsara

The gods and Buddhas are only concerned with one thing: the safety of the whole universe (only caring about human beings is small compassion, caring about the whole universe is great compassion).

The highest state of Buddhism is, of course, to become a Buddha.

A supreme state has no name, human language cannot describe it, and no one is allowed to know it, and if you do, you will imagine him with human imbecileness, but you will not respect him. Second, wanting to know is curiosity, persistence, and an obstacle to reaching a high level. The three supreme is not what you understand to be able to describe quantitatively, what is your current realm?

Have a name? How to quantitatively describe? Give it a try.

The four highest are inconceivable to the following gods, let alone men.

There are ten different realms of studying Buddhism, and you can see that kind of person you are. The ten realms are as follows:

First, ask for help from the Buddha: Those who study Buddhism at the beginning are all those who seek help from the Buddha and are also believers, and they learn Buddhism only as a kind of faith, all in order to respond to requests. Those people often go to the temple to burn incense and worship the Buddha.

Second, do things for others: Some people study Buddhism in order to be good people, do good deeds, and not make mistakes. Those people often love to read Buddhist stories and tell Buddhist stories.

Third, ask the Buddha to pray for blessings: Some people learn Buddhism in order to ask the Buddha to fulfill their wishes. Those people often engage in Buddhist activities, playing drums and gongs, praying for the blessings of the living and exceeding the dead. Love to talk about grievances, creditors, deep obstacles, and other mysterious secrets.

Fourth, academic knowledge: Some people regard Buddhism as academic, and to study Buddhism is to learn the knowledge of Buddhism. Those people often talk about the history of Buddhism, the distinction of sects, and the theories of Buddhism.

Fifth, improve good people: Some people study Buddhism just to improve themselves and become good people. Those people often talk about karma such as good retribution and evil retribution.

Sixth, increase good fortune: Some people study Buddhism innocently in order to increase their good fortune, wealth, luck, etc. Those people often talk about the merits of the Dharma, releasing lives, giving alms, giving relief, doing charity, etc., and they are just studying Buddhism for the merits.

Seventh, spiritual civilization: Some people study Buddhism in order to cultivate their bodies and minds, and to gain spiritual happiness. Those people often say that studying Buddhism is the greatest enjoyment in the world, the ultimate happiness. They just study Buddhism for pleasure.

Eighth, Bliss in Rebirth: Some people study Buddhism in order to be free from their troubles in this life and to be reborn in Bliss in the next life. They often talk about the suffering of life and the happiness of nirvana. They chant Buddha every day and pray every day to be reborn in the Elysian World.

Ninth, cultivating one's own mind: Some people study Buddhism in order to understand one's own mind and overcome oneself. Those people often talk about looking back on one's own mind, seeing one's nature, and so on. They recite sutras, take mantras and meditate every day.

10. Liberation and Buddhahood: Some people study Buddhism in order to be liberated from their troubles in this life and become arhats and bodhisattvas in future lives, and some people study Buddhism in order to gain the great wisdom of Prajna and become Buddhas. Those people often develop bodhichitta and contemplate impermanence, selflessness, emptiness, and so on, and realize the true meaning every day.