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Teachings from Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva
The Wisdom of Cherishing Blessings: An Interview with Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva
The Path to Buddhahood: An Interview with Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva
The Compassionate Call for Rain: An Interview with Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva
The Energy of Thoughts and the Energy of the Buddha-Name
The Profound Nature of Karmic Affinity
Interview with Wu Wenjun (Internationally Renowned Mathematician and Founder of Mechanical Theorem Proving)
The World is an Illusion, Seeking Truth in Vain; Only Practitioner Su Has Found It
Ripples Remaining
Interview with Li Peng (Former Premier of the State Council of China)
In the Midst of the Suffering of the Saha World, Only Fragrant Light is a Ray of Hope
Today, Mahasthamaprapta wishes to speak with all of you regarding the concept of mind-capacity. The capacity of the mind is formless and colourless, yet it possesses an immense and flexible volume. Its true scale depends entirely on how broad and expansive your heart is. Your mind-capacity can be as vast as you wish it to be; it is truly without limits or boundaries. Conversely, it can be contracted to any size you desire—it can become as small as a single hair or a tiny particle of dust, or it can expand to encompass the infinite void. Mind-capacity is not restricted by space or time, yet it exerts a tremendous influence. It can nurture a heart of and save countless helpless, sorrowful spirits.
Those who possess a great mind-capacity are able to practise the Six Paramitas of the Bodhisattvas. Furthermore, they can successfully complete their study of the Buddha’s path, become a Buddha, and save the world.
Generosity requires both a great mind-capacity and courage. There are many ways to practise Generosity in your daily life, and you should be ready to offer these at any time:
When you commit to this path of compassionate giving, your life will undergo a profound transformation.
Maintaining Discipline and Precepts also requires a great mind-capacity. Those with a compassionate heart understand the vital importance of the Precepts. The more strictly you observe them—ensuring you do not harm yourself or other beings—the sooner you will achieve success in Discipline, Concentration, and Wisdom. Only then will you have the true attainment to help other beings, allowing them to leave suffering behind and find rebirth in the of Ultimate Bliss.
You must be cautious and diligent in your practice of the Precepts. Do not observe them only when others are watching, and do not break them simply because you believe no one sees you. Whether you are seen or unseen, your conduct must remain consistent; this is the mark of a true practitioner of the Precepts.
The Buddha’s teachings uphold the highest form of discipline: the Mind-Precepts. If your thoughts and intentions violate the Precepts, you have already committed a transgression. Therefore, all students—especially the monastic community—must listen to the Buddha’s instructions. There are things you must not think, must not say, and must not do. Do not even allow such thoughts to arise in your mind. Once a thought arises, you have already violated the Precepts; if you proceed to speak or act upon it, your transgression is compounded. This is a very serious matter. Many practitioners suffer greatly because they are unaware of, or ignore, the importance of the Mind-Precepts, sometimes even facing the punishment of the hells. You must be extremely careful.
This is why the practice of Meditation and Concentration is so essential. If you possess true meditative concentration, you will not be influenced by the environment, people, or external events. Only then can you subdue your thoughts and prevent them from arising. By progressing further, you can reach the state of cutting off thoughts entirely—attaining a state of no-thought. Only at this stage can it be said that your practice of the Precepts has reached true attainment.
Patience and Endurance also require a compassionate mind-capacity. If these two can support one another, your progress will be much swifter. Those with a compassionate heart and a great mind-capacity can tolerate the faults and unkindness of others. They do not engage in conflict, do not seek out the shortcomings of others, and do not dwell on the mistakes of others. Instead, they see only the goodness, the virtues, and the kind nature of others. A true practitioner does not look for the faults of the world. If you can achieve this, you are truly a member of the Buddha’s gate; otherwise, you are no different from an ordinary person who sees faults and becomes angry.
When you possess a compassionate mind-capacity, you can remain unmoved even when others speak harsh words, make mistakes, or act maliciously toward you. By not becoming angry, not arguing back, not responding, and not falling into emotional , you prevent the other person from creating negative . This is the achievement of Patience.
Diligent practice requires perseverance and a great mind-capacity. You must understand the suffering of all beings and be willing to work hard on the Buddha’s path. Maintain your practice consistently without interruption until you achieve success, open your Wisdom and Prajna, and realise your true nature. This is the achievement of Diligent practice.
Meditation and Concentration also require a great mind-capacity. Those with a large mind-capacity possess a vast inner world. In the midst of activity, they see all things in the world without their hearts being moved. If your heart is moved, you have caused harm—harm to yourself and harm to others. Those with a great mind-capacity hope that everyone will receive the benefits of the Dharma and avoid harm. Even if your body is in motion, your heart remains unmoved; this is the achievement of Meditation and Concentration.
Prajna Wisdom is the ultimate manifestation of mind-capacity. Without a great mind-capacity, one cannot realise Prajna Wisdom. Only through the accumulation of an infinite mind-capacity can one see the great light of Prajna Wisdom. Prajna is the state of knowing nothing, yet knowing everything; this is the achievement of Prajna.
From the above, we can see the vital importance of a great mind-capacity. Students of Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, if you wish to succeed in your study of the Buddha’s path, you must put in the work to expand your mind-capacity. The size of your mind-capacity determines how much you can encompass. Remember that a Buddha’s mind-capacity is boundless. Your mind-capacity cannot be separated from your own being. You should manifest this great mind-capacity in your practice of the Six Paramitas, in your daily life, in your speech, in your interactions with others, and in your every action. You should, at every moment, act with a great mind-capacity when working and living with the public. Pay close attention to all your actions, and do not allow yourself to commit transgressions. If you realise you have made a mistake, correct it immediately and admit your fault. If your actions have caused harm to others, the transgression is even greater. You must be extremely cautious.
In this profound dialogue, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva offers guidance on the spiritual significance of the drought in Taiwan, the importance of cherishing our blessings, and how the compassionate intervention of Practitioner Su and the power of Namo Amituofo can restore harmony to the land.
Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva shares profound insights on the suffering of the world, the mission of Practitioner Su, and the vital importance of the Buddha-name in guiding all beings back to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva shares the profound significance of the collective prayer for rain at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, highlighting the power of the Buddha-name to nourish all sentient beings.
A profound teaching on the nature of thought energy, the enduring power of the Buddha-name, and the path to liberation through Namo Amituofo.
A candid reflection from the spirit of Elizabeth Taylor, who shares her journey from the blinding lights of Hollywood to the serene, transformative teachings of the Buddha in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Michael Jackson shares his journey from the pressures of global fame to the peace of the Western Pure Land, revealing the truth behind his life and his ultimate deliverance.
Helen Keller, the renowned deaf-blind philanthropist, shares her journey from the darkness of the ghost realm to the light of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, guided by the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
Albert Einstein, once considered the most brilliant mind in human history, reflects on his life, the nature of 'science' versus the Truth of the Dharma, and his existence in the Western Pure Land.
Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, reflects on his life, his political career, and his profound journey from the depths of hell to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
This is a record of an interview with Kim Il Sung, the founder and former leader of North Korea, who sought deliverance 32 years ago. He now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre
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