When we observe someone very cheerful in spirit, we know that he has
greater wisdom, less arrogance and is very magnanimous. This shows that he
is closer to the level of the saints, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
If we truly ask for it, if we really have the courage, longing and
sincerity to ask for it, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas (enlightened beings)
of the ten directions would help us.
When we are sincere, our ego will be minimized, and the wall of
ignorance will crack open. Then, we can see many different levels.
Instead of only worshipping the enlightened Master everyday, we
should become enlightened Masters ourselves.
We are really lonely when we are separated from our true selves;
however, we don't feel that lonely when we are separated from others.
After changing ourselves, we still have the karma; but it is as if we
don't have any. It is because our power is tremendous, our patience strong
and our faith very firm; no one can shake us.
Only when we have rid ourselves of our preconceived ideas are we able
to meet the enlightened Master.
When we are thinking of serving others, we will somehow forget about
ourselves.
If we still demand something, or our heart is still attached to a
certain place, we will be used by the King of Maya. When we have no more
fear or demand, we are content with anything we have, even if we have
nothing, then there won't be anymore traps. And we will not be afraid of any
turmoil.