Therefore, although we have reached the summit of the dharma-nature, we suddenly fall from the precipitous crags of mountain peaks [into the sea below]. The rich liquor skimmed from boiled butter [i.e., the Buddhist teaching of compassion] spreads over the vast sea. We frantically drink from the waves of various branches of teachings. They resemble the flickering lights of spirits of the dead in the evening. We grab onto a constellation of stars—the lesser vehicle. It appears as the morning sun pregnant with variegated colors. We destroy the dark shroud of heterodox teachings. We are like people who, after having lost their wealth, find an abundance of great treasures. If we drink the sweet dew [of Buddhist teaching], we will arrive at the pure, refreshing pond [i.e., nirvāṇa]. For the sake of sentient beings who revere gods, there exist bodhisattvas, fathers of true compassion. Having contracted a life-threatening disease, we meet the Medicine King who is skilful at diagnosing [the nature of illnesses]. Having gone astray on a dangerous and difficult path, we meet skilful guides who show us how to proceed. Having long dwelled in a house of darkness, we suddenly face the bright light of a precious torch. Having long been naked, we suddenly receive the exquisite finery with which gods are arrayed. We do not seek anything, but are granted whatever we wish. We expend no effort, but everything is accomplished instantaneously. Therefore, know that among the innumerable countries of the world, it is diffi cult to hear the words [of Buddhist teaching]. Within aeons as numerous as grains of sand, it is rare to encounter what has been preserved through transmission. It amounts to an excellent opportunity.
Yongming Yanshou
I dont know how this works but it is as an invisible force is helping me, i seem to have met people who helped me tremendously, i end up in circumstances that are favorable to self introspection, i open randomly a book and the words point directly to the problem im experiencing, it seems that the entirety of the world is a teacher, all my mistakes some way or another are being pointed and i end up in circumstances that are favorable to fixing them.
Submitted October 01, 2019 at 03:43PM by atomicmustardseed https://ift.tt/2mCUYio
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