If you believe in the benefit of spiritual cultivation, what benefit have you gotten so far? Maybe some, maybe not at all. The external reality is the extension of one’s inner thoughts; therefore do not make the surface distinct in terms of whether something is good or not. These surface appearances are far away from… READ MORE

Once a Zen master was invited to bless a grandfather’s birthday celebration. The Master wrote, “Grandfather dies, father dies; son dies, grandson dies.” The grandfather was very upset by this ominous verse, so the Master went on to explain, “What is written here is indeed a blessing. Isn’t it a natural and perfect outcome for… READ MORE

Things in frequent use don’t change easily Many people commented that my teaching is profound and unique. If that indeed is the case, then why do some of my students behave like they are not really benefiting from my teaching, nor do they practice my teachings in their daily lives? Many seem to have the… READ MORE

Student:  Master, you said that our mind manifests the whole world.  I understand the idea. But, I recognize that I manifest the world that I feel uncomfortable and I get influenced by negative people.  Does it mean that I have to get used to negative manifestations? Master: No matter if the phenomena or reality is good… READ MORE