The Suffering of Birth and the Path to Liberation

The Worldly View Versus the Practitioner's Insight

In this human world, people often greet the arrival of a new life with great joy, celebration, and heartfelt congratulations. They see only the beginning of a journey, full of potential and hope. However, for the true practitioner, who has come to realise the true nature of this human world, such an event brings a sigh of compassion. We understand that this birth is not merely a beginning, but a continuation of a long and arduous journey through the cycle of reincarnation.

The Heavy Burden of Karma

From the very moment a person is born, they carry the heavy burden of the laws of karma and cause and effect. We do not arrive in this world by chance; we come here for specific reasons rooted in our past actions:

• To settle debts owed to others.
• To repay the kindness we have received.
• To seek revenge for past grievances.
• To balance the accounts of our previous lives.

Throughout the entirety of this life, we are inevitably caught in the cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death. These are the fundamental sufferings that define our existence in this world.

The Vision of a True Practitioner

A practitioner who has attained true skills—one who has achieved great cultivation—possesses the clarity to see beyond the surface. They can perceive the past, present, and future of this new life. Because they understand the underlying causes, they can offer guidance to help the individual:

• Correct their heart and mind.
• Adjust their personality and temperament.
• Avoid the suffering caused by the cycle of reincarnation and the heavy weight of karma.

The Blessing of Noble Guidance

To encounter such a practitioner who possesses true attainment is a tremendous blessing for a new life. It is a manifestation of the good roots, blessings, and Causal Conditions that one has cultivated over many lifetimes. In this world, such a teacher is truly one of the noble people who can change the trajectory of a life.

For the new life and the next generation who receive the assistance of such a noble person, it is essential to be receptive and willing to learn. Only by opening the heart to these teachings can one truly receive the benefits of the Dharma and find the path to lasting peace. Namo Amituofo.