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The Living Life Series is dedicated to Lord (武天) Bo Tien. The doctrine is in His image. The image is the doctrine. He who sees, understands and effects the doctrine sees and knows Him. He who does not see, know and effect the doctrine sees not and knows not the saint even if the saint or His image is beside him. The far may be near and the near may be far. Let the doctrine and the saint be part of our life. The lord saint in your life can be any heavenly saint of any religion, sect or school. The doctrine of truth is behind all and this is the Inner Truth that leads all (regardless of their religious affliliation or even if none) to inner peace and heaven on earth here and now and not just in the after life. The ideal worship and devotion is to know and effect the doctrine of God and the saints. The best gospel is the gospel of life. We learn from our life and the lives of others. The true temple is the world we live in. The sky is the roof of the temple and religions and sects are the pillars of the temple. All under Heaven are in the temple. The whole wide world and web is the temple and must be regarded as a sacred place --- a temple for living and learning. It is more important that everyone that counts plays a role in this universal temple if due focus is to be given to the Mission of Heaven. Men must not be distracted by the agenda of men and end up serving the mission of man. That would be a far cry from the Mission of Heaven.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

It is the heart that matters

Learning Point No 295








One of Ji Gong’s most oft used phrase was 「酒肉穿肠过，佛在心中留」(What matters was the state of one’s heart, and not what passed through his/her gut)


For more, do go to article at 

http://shaunworldronin.wordpress.com/2007/07/09/heros-of-history-jigong-%E6%BF%9F%E5%85%AC%E6%B4%BB%E4%BD%9B-chinas-buddhist-monk-of-the-people/
Extract: 


"Unlike a traditional Buddhist monk, he ate meat and drank wine. He believed that what is in your heart and soul is more important than following strict rules. Therefore he marched to his own drummer, regardless of the scoldings and punishments he received. The leaders of the monastery finally tired of his behavior and kicked him out. From then on, Ji Gong roamed the streets and helped people whenever he could." 

 "While meditating and studying the Buddha’s teaching, Ji Gong acquired magical powers. Because of his compassionate nature, many people started thinking of him as an incarnate of a bodhisattva, or as a reincarnate of an arahat. He was soon recognized as the incarnate of the Taming Dragon Arahat 降龍羅漢. "

Quote from author of article: "I enjoy learning about people who break the standard rules but still succeed through kindness and indomitable spirit. Ji Gong is an extraordinary hero from history."

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