Secret Words, Secret Sutra, Secret Dharma

It was a special opportunity, when we were receiving the precious instructions of the teaching. Honorable Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi expounded one sentence from the classic “Diamond Sutra” and bestowed unto me, an insightful epiphany.

It requires the opportune chance and fortuitous timing for receiving the secret Dharma. This type of chance is often difficult to beseech and receive, and also difficult to even be explained. Perhaps it takes the accumulation from several lifetimes to obtain it. Those who are without merit are unable to attain it.

“Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra” (Diamond Sutra), the “unsurpassed sutra in the world” as claimed by Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi, possesses immeasurable secret treasures of the three thousand worlds. Through Holy Master’s instruction, one of the priceless glowing pearls was unveiled and instantly emitted glittering light. I felt a wonderful information channel that gradually opened up; many previously puzzling questions became unlocked.

Buddha’s speech from the Holy Master is embedded with a transcendent beauty of simplicity and extraordinary power. Along the path of cultivating the Buddhist Dharma, if one does not take refuge in converting to an authentic Vajra Guru, listen to his Dharma, and practice the Dharma through contemplation and cultivation, one cannot understand the secret nature of the language, and the secret meaning of the sutra. People will easily become confused by the extrinsic nature of the language, and will not be able to penetrate the exterior to reach within. Deviant views and arrogance could arise in their heart, thus leading them towards the wrong direction.

In my past lives, I had been reborn many times in samsara, either going astray in the secular world, or meditating in a temple. My heart had been drifting without finding a place where it belonged to. The craving and calling for the true light were buried deep down in the soul. It was something that could not be expressed throughout the entire life, which finally returned to silence. After one life, two lives, three lives and more, I still was not able to find a true master, or meet the noble Buddha. How sad is that?

Along the spiritual cultivation path in this life, I have been touched most deeply by the gratitude for Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi’s descent to this world. From the praise of the wonderful sutra scripts and esoteric Dharmas, I truly feel fortunate to be able to continue the affinity with the Buddha, convert to Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi, receive his Holy Nectar of Dharma, and practice the Supreme Esoteric Dharma.

Life is like riding a train without a destination while carrying out an adventurous journey for treasure hunting. At each stop, we have to change to a different appearance and form, forget everything and everyone in the previous stops, abandon all our belongings, and start a completely brand new life. In this stop, I have been travelling all the way, arduously and long, but accidentally obtaining a secret jewel on the way. The serendipity has brought me overwhelming joy.

By Elise

Students Blessed by Maha Meditation 3 Day Class

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The Maha Meditation Team, spearheaded by Preacher Elise, gave an exciting and successful three day class from February 15 through 17. This class was given for free as an offering for all those who were interested in how to improve their holistic health and spiritual development through meditation and understanding the theories of Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi’s Guang Huan Mi Zong Buddhist Dharma.[break]
This joyous event was attended by a very diverse group of students. People of many different ages, races, and nations all attended with the goal of how to seek inspiration, healing, and empowerment through spiritual cultivation.[break]
Maha Meditation Practice[break]After three days of instruction and practice the students were able report they began to experience the transformation that can be attained through Guang Huan Mi Zong Dharma. Some felt healing energy enter their bodies and saw spiritual light, others felt a deep sense of peace and new found connection with old friends.[break]At the end of the class everyone voiced their gratitude to Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi for the unique Dharma that gave them the benefits they couldn’t find anywhere else.

Why did we come to this world?

Who am I?

Why was I born into this world?

Honorable Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi reminded the Disciples with his clear voice from the universe to contemplate the Dharma which they received. Did the prophets who knew why they were born in this world also know their own purpose of coming to this world?

The illumination from Holy Master was understood and fathomed differently by the people who heard this Dharma. It sounded simple but really it was not simple. When one contemplated the Dharma deeper, one would find it could be too deep to reach the end of the tunnel. Such precious Mani treasure is difficult to find in the world today, but can be found in Guang Huan Mi Zong Buddhism.

The following is my personal understanding to share with you:

“Who am I?” – Am I someone’s son? Am I someone’s husband? Am I part of someone’s family? What am I? These answers all have limitations. I’m not just somebody, but part of the Buddhist Dharma. The universe is impermanent, the world is impermanent, and I’m also impermanent. All of my behaviors and wishes are impermanent, adjusting according to the need of the beings, and transforming under the guidance of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

Why is one born into this world? The answer is not obtained when one is a sentient being, and is known when one is a Bodhisattva, an enlightened being. A Bodhisattva derives from the sentient beings. A being often acts how a Bodhisattva would act, becomes enlightened, and afterwards becomes a Bodhisattva. If a being strays away from the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, this being will live forever in the cycle of reincarnation and cannot become a Bodhisattva. Despite the occasional rise or fall, it will be difficult to transcend the affliction of Samsara.

If a Bodhisattva remains distant from the Buddha, or Dharma, he or she cannot become a Buddha. A Bodhisattva requires the guidance from the Buddha. There are instances where people in the world, have been known to have a profound level of mind. However, they eventually do not meet the Guru, the Buddha, or the Bodhisattva who could have been able to guide them with light in their life. No wise mentor is found to give them the direction of a real home. Time is wasted; they feel empty and vain, with unavoidable regret towards the end. Money and worldly pleasures for them are illusionary and transient. They receive nothing and waste their valuable lives.

“What do we do after we come to this world?” To find our long-lost parents. We all know that we have parents after when we are born, but we do not know about our long-lost parents. That is Buddha. That is Sakyamuni Buddha, Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi! These parents are those with a deep affinity in the cycle of life and death.

When you find your parents, you should listen to the Dharma, contemplate the path and verify it through experience. Repeat and continue it in this way, and then you will not be far away from freedom and wisdom!

The reason of a Bodhisattva being a Bodhisattva, is that the Bodhisattva is often around the Buddha, and benefits countless sentient beings endlessly. Regard the Buddhist Dharma as your father and sentient beings as your mother. This is the path of a Bodhisattva.

Those who walk on the Bodhisattva path should follow the example of Sakyamuni Buddha. Under the Bodhi tree, the moment of the Buddha standing up is a moment of letting go, letting go of something seemingly difficult to let go of. When everything is in your heart, and all burdens are let go, then naturally you will realize the achievements. In this way, the cultivation path will be meaningful and valuable!

P.S. Guang Huan Mi Zong precepts will be observed by those who have merits. The precepts are the basic rules of becoming a Buddha; disregarding the precepts is equivalent to the abandonment of Buddhahood. One cannot attain the achievement of Perfect Enlightenment without following the path of a Buddha.

In the era of rampant disease and epidemics, all parents are still consumed in pain and affliction. The compassionate Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi leads all the Bodhisattvas to pray for blessing and health for all parents around the world!

By Sunshine

Eye Opening Dharma Class and Cultural Exchange

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In order to thank the support and help of people from all walks of life, as well as facilitate the cultural exchange of the east and the west, Guang Huan Mi Zong launched various programs for people heading towards a healthy and happy life after the advent of Holy Mountain Buddha Land. Free Health and Longevity Class, Chinese Language Studies and Holistic Weight Loss Class were offered for different needs of people.

 

The second day of the class was Eastern Medicine Buddha’s birthday, and a grand ceremony was held in the Five World Buddhas Temple. The monks and laymen performed wonderful cultural and artistic performances.

 

Many local people with good affinity came to the class and listened to the honorable Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi’s Dharma speech, which was humorous, direct and illuminating. Many students were grateful for the compassionate almsgiving of Dharma instruction. Their faces were glowing with rosy color and brightened by joyful smiles.

 

Ashlynn, 11 years old, came with her mother. Although she had asthma, after practicing the health dharma for 2 days she could double the number of laps she could run during gym class.

 

Beth’s artwork reflected her mood, always using dark and dreary colors. After practicing for 2 days she felt a lot of trash in her body was washed away and she was inspired to start using bright and cheerful colors in her artwork.

 

Lorrain had heard of Guang Huan Mi Zong before, and finally she got the chance to learn the Dharma. Holy Master’s teachings impressed her deeply and helped her contemplate the direction of her life. She found the energy she gained had a positive influence on the people around her.

 

These cultural exchange programs have increased the understanding of Chinese cultures for the participants and deepened the connection and friendship between the east and the west. The Guang Huan Mi Zong Health Dharma, as well as the Seven-Word Mantra, taught by Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi provides an entirely new theory and experience for the students. They were grateful for what they learned and received.

 

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The Buddhist culture, Chinese culture and health culture promoted by Guang Huan Mi Zong have caused a ripple effect which can stabilize the society and purify the world. We wish the era when the halo shines upon the world can come soon.

 

 

The Advent of Holy Mountain Buddha Land

 

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[break] In the vastness of the universe, the earth is like a drop of water in the sea. In the course of history and evolution, this beautiful blue planet has welcomed an unprecedented age of prosperity. In the Dharma Vanishing Era, globalization is engulfing the world. The earth is experiencing an unprecedented transformation at multiple levels in the transition between old and new ideological trends.

[break] When prosperity and disintegration, war and peace, development and poverty are co-existing, a glorious milestone – “Holy Mountain Buddha Land” is erected on the road towards world peace and religious harmony. In order to realize the philosophy of human health, world peace and religious harmony, and guide the people with affinity towards light and liberation, in the magnificent Hall of Amitabha Buddha, Honorable Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi announced with his clear and pure Buddha sound: “Holy Mountain Buddha Land is born in the Saha world!”

[break] In a blink of an eye, this great news was spreading all over the space realm in the universe; all Buddha lands were shaken by the blissful power! Thousands of beautiful Sanskrit sounds and songs were resonating; splendid rainbow lights weaving through the air shone upon the Hall. The Cosmic Halo was covering the whole pure Land of Bliss. A bridge towards the Buddha Land in the space realm was formed in a second, transcending time and space in the attunement of emptiness and form. All Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in the three thousand galaxies bestowed their blessings with jubilation for this new legendary page in the history of the world.

[break] The flag of the Holy Mountain Buddha Land has arisen, waving in sky above the Western Shrine. Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi made an illuminating speech: “Holy Mountain Buddha Land is a symbol of religious harmony, serving as a cornerstone of world peace and foundation of disseminating Guang Huan Mi Zong’s Mahayana Buddhism. It has proven Shakyamuni Buddha’s prophecy 2,500 years ago – Buddhist Dharma will be widespread all over the world from a virtuous and gracious place. Guang Huan Mi Zong Dharma is like the Ocean which embraces thousands of rivers, and eventually all dharmas will return to their origin.”

[break] Throughout history and across the world, founding a “utopia” is the dream of those who have ambitious hearts. That is a Buddha’s nation. The descendant of Holy Mountain Buddha Land will continue the legacy of Shakyamuni Buddha’s Right Dharma and thus signifies a turning point in history. It embodies profound meaning for the promotion of Guang Huan Mi Zong culture.

[break] To realize a Buddha Land on this planet is the dream of all Buddha’s children. Holy Mountain Buddha Land carries a noble mission which requires the endeavors of all Buddha’s children. It will be an unprecedented time for the Saha world under Mahavairocana Buddha’s light and honorable Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi’s leadership and guidance. Founding Holy Mountain Buddha Land will offer the opportunities that everyone with the affinity in the world has been longing for – opportunity with vitality, opportunity towards achievement, and provide a stage for them to utilize their talents and make their dreams. When the Buddha Land of the space realm manifests in the world, whoever participates in and donates for the founding of Holy Mountain Buddha Land will receive immeasurable merit and incredible benefits.

[break] The birth of Holy Mountain Buddha Land will bring luck to all those with good affinity who were born in this complicated era and glory to all the Buddha’s children who are in this cause. Guided by Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi’s philosophy – World Peace, Human Health and Religious Harmony, Holy Mountain Buddha Land designates Guang Huan Mi Zong Mahayana teachings as its religion; it will unite all virtuous religions, facilitate diplomacy and promote Nine Vehicle Great Perfection Esoteric Dharma, for purifying the world. [break]

By Ru Yin (Translated by Elise)