The Diamond Sutra is one of the Chinese Buddhist classics and has had a profound impact on Chinese culture. It records the dialogue between Shakyamuni Buddha and his great subodhi.
Nan Huaijin believes that the greatness of the Diamond Sutra lies in the fact that it transcends the boundaries of religion, but it contains the essence of all religions, and becomes a work of wisdom that transcends religion.
When studying the Diamond Sutra, we should look beyond its limitations as a Buddhist scripture. Whether you are a Buddhist or not, we can draw the most beneficial life wisdom from the Diamond Sutra. This scripture teaches us to keep the eight hearts in order to be free from troubles, attain happiness, and enhance the value of life.
Peace of mind is very important
One day, the Buddha was begging for food in the great city of Sawei with his clothes dressed and a bowl in hand. After begging in the city in a certain order, he returned to his place. After eating, the Buddha packed up his clothes and bowl, washed his feet, and then laid out his seat and sat down.
When noon came, the Lord Shakyamuni put on his robe and held a bowl, stepped into the Acropolis, and began to beg for food. He went from house to house in order until everyone had finished giving alms.
Then, he went back to his place and enjoyed his lunch. After eating, he arranges his robe and bowl, washes his feet, arranges his seat, and sits cross-legged on it.
At first glance, this text depicts the daily life of the Buddha and does not seem to be anything special. However, if you think about it, a person of such extraordinary wisdom, transcendence, and reverence as the Buddha lived an ordinary life like an ordinary monk.
He personally transformed his fate, washed his feet, and sat quietly and rested after eating, everything was so ordinary. Actually, there are many ** and ** around the Buddha, and if he puts on a guru shelf a little, the people around him will definitely be happy to make offerings to him.
However, the Buddha did not do so, and it was his act of compassion that gave sentient beings the opportunity to accumulate merit and lead by example to spread the truth to the world.
Truth is often hidden in the most ordinary things, and greatness is also contained in the most ordinary places. A true saint knows how to find greatness in the ordinary, and to comprehend the realm through the practice of ordinary life. As the saying goes, "The most important thing in life is cultivation, and there is nothing more difficult than eating." ”
How do you experience the Tao in your daily life? The Diamond Sutra teaches us to have a normal mind, that is, to see the ordinary daily life as the Tao. A truly ordinary mind is one that stays on the highest good, not anxious; It doesn't care about winning or losing, and is at ease; It is pure and gentle, tolerant and calm. This is the state of mind we are looking for.
Settle down
What's the secret to finding a home in the cloud? How can you control your heart?
How to attain the highest level of wisdom? How to Overcome Delusions? This is a goal that many people pursue. To answer this question, we need to find a way to increase our wisdom and consciousness and overcome those delusions.
Here are some guidelines:
1.Seeking Knowledge and Wisdom: To attain wisdom enlightenment, we need to keep learning and seeking knowledge. Reading books, attending classes, and communicating with wise people are all ways to increase wisdom. By acquiring more knowledge, we are able to better understand ourselves and the world, which in turn increases our awareness.
2.Meditation and Vipassana: Meditation is an effective way to subdue delusions. Through meditation, we can observe and become aware of our own thought processes, thus reducing the distractions of delusions. Through Vipassana, we are able to better understand our hearts and inner needs, and thus reach the state of wisdom enlightenment.
3.Cultivating Mindfulness: Mindfulness is an attitude of awareness and acceptance of current experiences. By cultivating mindfulness, we are better able to process our thoughts and emotions and reduce the distractions of delusions. Mindfulness helps us maintain a clear mind and a calm mind, which leads to better wisdom awareness.
4.Cultivating compassion and good deeds: Compassion and good deeds are an important part of wisdom awareness. By cultivating compassion, we are able to transcend ourselves, focus on the interests of others, and derive wisdom from it.
At the same time, by practicing good deeds, we are able to develop positive qualities and habits that can reduce the impact of delusions. To attain the highest level of wisdom and subdue delusions, we need to keep working and practicing. It is a long and difficult road, but with perseverance, I believe that we will eventually reach the state of wisdom and enlightenment.
The Diamond Sutra teaches us to subdue inner turmoil and afflictions, which is also the core issue of Buddhism.
Some people pursue fame and fortune, no matter how much fame and wealth they get, but they can't satisfy their inner turmoil. They may have worked hard to buy a house and a car, and they may have lived a carefree and materially prosperous life, but they have never been able to find peace of mind.
They always involuntarily compare themselves to those who own mansions and luxury cars, feel worthless and depressed all day long.
We often get into pain and trouble, and the reason is that there are endless desires deep within us. When these desires cannot be satisfied, we feel miserable, inferior, and restless.
Even if a desire is temporarily fulfilled, we worry about losing it or facing a greater desire. As a result, our bodies and minds seem to be trapped in a sea of misery forever, unable to find a way out.
Why can't we have a good state of mind? This is because we are so troubled by our troubles that we cannot attain inner comfort.
Buddhism believes that there are 84,000 disturbing emotions in the human mind. The Buddha taught us to practice, mainly to take good care of our thoughts, to let these afflictions stay where they are, and ultimately to calm our minds.
We should try to control our minds and try our best to stop all kinds of fantasies and distractions in order to get rid of the pain that arises. In this way, we can attain inner peace and peace.
Dedication
Bodhisattvas should not be attached to any one realm, but should take almsgiving as their main way of practice.
When a bodhisattva is walking, living, sitting, lying down, and thinking about it, he should not be attached to the appearance of himself, the appearance of others, the appearance of sentient beings, and the appearance of the long-lived. Whether it is charity or any other action, it should be carried out without attachment.
Giving should be selfless and unrequited. After giving, one should forget about it and no longer keep it in mind. When giving alms, one should not pay attention to the object, and only in this way can one achieve the state of merit attainment.
From birth, people begin to receive care and help from others. From primary school to secondary school to university, we have been listening to and accepting what others have to offer.
However, we rarely think about how much we give to others. We should accept the kindness of others with gratitude and repay their efforts. A grateful mindset can make the world a better place.
In this world, everyone is giving for others and at the same time receiving what others give. Therefore, we should be grateful to each other and respect each other.
Sometimes, we may feel like we are not strong enough, or think that we have nothing and nothing to give to others. But in fact, we can give with a warm greeting, a sincere heart, or a beautiful smile.
Don't underestimate acts of kindness, and don't fail to do them because they're small. When we incorporate generosity into our lives, we derive greater happiness from the happiness of others. True giving without expecting anything in return is true giving and giving.
There is no distraction
Everything is false, and if you can go beyond the appearance, you can touch the real thing.
All existence is an illusion constructed by the mind, and it is all illusory. It's like in a dream, you see mountains, rivers, relatives and friends, but they don't exist.
If we can realize that all phenomena are illusory, we will understand that although they have birth and death, there is no such thing as birth and death in essence, just like the unborn and imperishable Buddha.
Therefore, when we realize that everything we see is illusory, we can see the true nature of things, which is the Dharmakaya of the Buddha.
In the vast world, from the macro to the micro, from the state to the individual family, from the emotional to the material, all of them are the products of karma without exception.
They are constantly changing with changing conditions, and there is no eternal and unchanging existence. Life is like a movie, with ups and downs, calm waves, sunny days, stormy ......And because of this, our hearts arouse love, hatred, joy and anger, which arise with the changes of the environment, and gradually dissipate under the influence of the environment.
Eventually, we stupidly find out that we've been playing the role, acting according to the plot, and never really being ourselves.
When you look back on your life and leave this world, will you still insist that your children achieve the best grades and learn the best?
Will you still pursue excellence in your career and pursue the best performance? Will you still strive for high-end accommodation, beautiful clothing, hearty food, and luxury ways to travel? When someone hurts you, do you still retaliate?
However, when you leave this world, you will have nothing with you, no matter what you have pursued and what you have attached. Therefore, perhaps we can rethink, let go of too much utilitarianism, and pursue true inner satisfaction and peace.
Today, let those who once loved you, loved you, hated you, hurt you, resented you, and tormented you far away. Don't cling to them, because only when you are not swayed by them can you find your true self.