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

Unforgettable Christmas Celebration – Goddess of Mercy Temple 2013

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In honor of Christmas, New Years and the Birthday of Amitabha Buddha Guang Huan Mi Zong and the World Culture and Art Association held a fantastic Christmas celebration in the newly renovated Goddess of Mercy temple located in Amsterdam NY.

 

For weeks preceding the big day the team at GHMZ worked tirelessly to prepare the venue and performances. The decorations of the temple projected simultaneously spiritual splendor and holiday festivity. Of note were 3 spectacular new chandeliers, suspended gracefully from the tall ceiling by slender chains and shaped like Vajras, their thousands of crystals reflected brilliant light across the grand hall.

 

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Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi opened the ceremony with a short speech welcoming the guests and the performances then began with a traditional Chinese lion dance. Two regal looking lions, animated vividly by the Lion Dance Team, strutted down the center of the temple’s main hall, paying their respects to Guan Yin Bodhisattva and receiving the spiritual blessing and offering of food from the Holy Master.

 

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Welcomed next to the stage was a Mohawk Indian drumming group led by Edward Wren. Gathered together around their drum, the Voice of the Grove, they graced the audience with a beautiful and moving performance of traditional Native American drumming and chanting.

 

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Another Native American musical performance was given by Erick, who dedicated a soulful flute solo as a prayer for the purity of the Earth and its life giving waters.

 

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Chris, a local Muslim youth, gave thanks for the wonderful performances and told how his travel to the Holy Mountain and the spiritual practice he learned from Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi inspired him. Then, he played an original composition on electric guitar along with the drummer Matt. The piece entitled ‘Wave Dharma’ was peaceful and meditative.

 

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Larry quoted Holy Master’s Dharma speech on “True Liberation” and gave a speech comparing the harmony between Buddhist and Native American spiritual philosophy to the resonance between drums. Larry praised Holy Master for the insight and wisdom he had gained after practicing GHMZ Dharma and making pilgrimage to the Holy Mountain. Larry talked about his Native heritage and the striking similarity between Buddhist and Native American prophecy predicting “a man in a red cloak, coming from the East, will restore the law of the Native American”.

 

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The last performance was a colorful dance, featuring many different traditional costumes from the many different ethnic groups of China. The audience was invited to come to the stage for sharing the joyful moment. One by the one everyone came up the stage, clapping and dancing, drumming and singing together in a beautiful moment of holiday celebration and cultural exchange dedicated to world peace, human health and religious harmony.

 

By C.J.

 

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)

Miracles I Witnessed

By Roger S.

 

When I was in the Western Shrine, I’ve witnessed first-hand, a couple of people who have had cancer become healed and their tumors mysteriously disappear without any surgical operation, radiation, or chemotherapy. I’ve seen people who appear so sick and about to die soon, bounce back and become rejuvenated and energetic once again.

 

I’ve witnessed a lady who had a severe case of hemorrhoids and couldn’t walk. She was bed-ridden. Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi gave her some Holy Water to wash herself and a few hours later, she sprang out of nowhere, dancing and singing a song in front of a large audience as if nothing ever happened. I don’t think that could ever happen at a hospital if a patient walked in asked a doctor to cure her hemorrhoids in two hours.

 

I’ve also witnessed many people emerge from depression and exuberantly happy. The individuals arrive at the Western Shrine appearing very dark, insecure with low energy levels, and leave the Shrine feeling and looking very happy, bright, energized, confident, and wiser.

 

Personally, I’ve had a long-time shoulder injury from playing tennis with the addition of heel spurs on my feet from playing sports with the wrong type of shoes. It was all permanently cured after staying at the Western Shrine for one week, with no surgical operation or injections. I even tried to purposely throw it again when playing tennis, but my shoulder is like brand new and perfectly fine.

 

I used to wake up every morning with bad allergies causing me to sneeze relentlessly for a few hours each day, but since I started my meditation practices these morning allergies have been completely eliminated.

 

 

 

A Great Breakthrough in Neuroscience

April 6, 2013

Dear President Obama,

 

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to cause of holistic health for humanity. We would like to introduce a method that can facilitate and even provide breakthroughs in the development and research of the Brain Initiative introduced by you, Mr. President, so that millions of lives can be benefited, and enormous amount of money can saved.

 

In order to bring peace and health to the world, our founder Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi has created the methodology named Guang Huan Mi Zong Health Dharma. Despite its religious background, the Holy Master has combined both ancient and modern science and distilled the essence of theories and philosophies to incorporate them in the meditative practice that has changed thousands of people’s lives.

 

During Holy Master’s over 30 years’ experience of teaching the practice in the East and the West, Guang Huan Mi Zong Health Dharma has been proved to be an easy-to-learn way to provide exceptionally powerful healng effects to its practitioners in a short period of time. A lot of people have testified in person that this practice can not only relieve their physical diseases such as diabetes, asthma, insomnia, arthritis and obesity, but also effectively ease mental disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, bipolar, anxiety, depression and so on.

 

There are two extraordinary real cases that we would like to share. In a three-day Health Dharma class hold by Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi in San Francisco, an 89-year old man, who had some speech impairments due to some brain damage following a surgery, came with his daughter. He learned the meditation practice and started talking a bit more coherently and was able to read a Chinese letter, his daughter wrote in her thank-you letter: “we thought he couldn’t do that anymore for the past 3 years.”

 

A young college student suffered a traumatic brain injury after being stuck by a snow plow resulting in chronic headaches and memory loss, forcing to withdraw from her master’s degree study. Through the practiced of the Health Dharma, she was able to recover and even greatly improve her memory and learning ability. After she resumed her study, she completed a two-year’s urban planning course and attained her master’s degree in Cleveland University within less than one year.

 

Nowadays, brain studies have become critical to every country. By adopting Guang Huan Mi Zong Health Dharma, which can serve as a shortcut to the research and studies of brain, a government can save vast amount of investment injected to find the way to prevent and cure mental diseases, and make new breakthroughs in this field. We look forward to that Mr. President can take this into consideration and act correspondingly.

 

Sincerely,

World Peace and Health Organization