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*EMBRACING INNER CALM AND SEEING BEYOND ILLUSIONS*
Master Jun Hong Lu: If you can see all events in life as ordinary occurrences, then sadness, grief, and sorrow will not affect you. *By maintaining an ordinary mind when observing the world, the heart finds stillness (平常心看人间，心能安止).* Only with such a mind can the heart remain calm, ceasing the operation of worries and troubles. *When everything is viewed with equanimity as a natural occurrence, your heart becomes stable, peaceful, and motionless.* When the heart is still, it has attained serenity. Before we act, it’s our heart that moves first, which spurs us into actions. Impulsive actions arise from a restless heart, followed by physical movements.
It’s essential to discern unwholesome things and illusions, and not be deceived by them (不被幻相所惑). Understand this: *appearance can be deceptive*. Humans and all things possess dual natures. Thus, do not let worldly illusions mislead you. What you see might not necessarily be the truth, and what remains unseen might not always be illusory. One should rely on their capacity for enlightenment, and wisdom (要靠悟性和智慧).
Practising the dharma is a form of realisation (修法就是体悟的一种). It pertains to cultivating our human practices — it is the method of cultivation in the Human Realm. This encompasses acts of kindness, accumulating merits and virtues, assisting others, and prioritising the greater self over the lesser self. Being benevolent, offering assistance, and practising generosity are integral aspects of this spiritual practice in this human realm. Practising the dharma involves gaining insights into one’s feelings and capacity for enlightenment, understanding the principles of the human experience, and helping others. When you assist others, they often return the favour. Once enlightened, you will realise that as you recite Buddhist scriptures, Bodhisattvas will come to your aid and protect you.
Those whose minds are swayed by external marks or appearances tend to have their priorities mixed up, allowing their minds to be swayed by circumstances. For instance, when everyone is engaging in an action, even if it’s clearly misguided, you may find yourself compelled to jump onto the bandwagon. Isn’t this getting your priorities wrong? You become captivated by the spectacle of others’ actions, disregarding your conscience and inherent nature, and focusing on superficial illusions. *Do not let your heart’s direction be dictated by the environment. Just because everyone is doing something doesn’t mean you must follow suit.* Remain grounded regardless of external pressures. Remember, do not be deceived by what’s in front of your eyes and always distinguish between what’s false and true. Learn to keep your mind unswayed by circumstances, and let your soul remain unaffected by karmic conditions, which means your soul remains unaffected by karma.
_Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Buddhism In Plain Terms, Volume 2 Chapter 20_
*EMBRACING INNER CALM AND SEEING BEYOND ILLUSIONS*
Master Jun Hong Lu: If you can see all events in life as ordinary occurrences, then sadness, grief, and sorrow will not affect you. *By maintaining an ordinary mind when observing the world, the heart finds stillness (平常心看人间，心能安止).* Only with such a mind can the heart remain calm, ceasing the operation of worries and troubles. *When everything is viewed with equanimity as a natural occurrence, your heart becomes stable, peaceful, and motionless.* When the heart is still, it has attained serenity. Before we act, it’s our heart that moves first, which spurs us into actions. Impulsive actions arise from a restless heart, followed by physical movements.
It’s essential to discern unwholesome things and illusions, and not be deceived by them (不被幻相所惑). Understand this: *appearance can be deceptive*. Humans and all things possess dual natures. Thus, do not let worldly illusions mislead you. What you see might not necessarily be the truth, and what remains unseen might not always be illusory. One should rely on their capacity for enlightenment, and wisdom (要靠悟性和智慧).
Practising the dharma is a form of realisation (修法就是体悟的一种). It pertains to cultivating our human practices — it is the method of cultivation in the Human Realm. This encompasses acts of kindness, accumulating merits and virtues, assisting others, and prioritising the greater self over the lesser self. Being benevolent, offering assistance, and practising generosity are integral aspects of this spiritual practice in this human realm. Practising the dharma involves gaining insights into one’s feelings and capacity for enlightenment, understanding the principles of the human experience, and helping others. When you assist others, they often return the favour. Once enlightened, you will realise that as you recite Buddhist scriptures, Bodhisattvas will come to your aid and protect you.
Those whose minds are swayed by external marks or appearances tend to have their priorities mixed up, allowing their minds to be swayed by circumstances. For instance, when everyone is engaging in an action, even if it’s clearly misguided, you may find yourself compelled to jump onto the bandwagon. Isn’t this getting your priorities wrong? You become captivated by the spectacle of others’ actions, disregarding your conscience and inherent nature, and focusing on superficial illusions. *Do not let your heart’s direction be dictated by the environment. Just because everyone is doing something doesn’t mean you must follow suit.* Remain grounded regardless of external pressures. Remember, do not be deceived by what’s in front of your eyes and always distinguish between what’s false and true. Learn to keep your mind unswayed by circumstances, and let your soul remain unaffected by karmic conditions, which means your soul remains unaffected by karma.
_Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Buddhism In Plain Terms, Volume 2 Chapter 20_
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