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Dear Dharma Friends,
We often have heard the term of "taking refuge". What does it mean
spiritually? How is it differ from the formalities? The following is
from our Chan Master for your reference. Thank you.
Why take refuge?
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For most of the people before their initiation into Buddhism, they take
refuge. They take refuge in "Buddha, Dharma and Sangha". Some
practices also require to take refuge in the Teacher. By taking refuge,
the practitioner is destined to Buddhaland, or returning to the
"original spirit", with the help of the Buddha, Dharma and the Sangha.
The purpose of taking refuge is to attain Buddhahood, but how? Let us
investigate the definition of Buddha. The common definition of Buddha
is the Awaken One. But that's somewhat abstract. Perhaps we can explore
from another angle - where is Buddha from?
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閱 讀中文原文，『皈依的真實義』，請點這裡
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Heart Chan is the teaching of Grand Chan Master Wu Jue Miao Tian. He is
the 85th patriarch since Shakyamuni, 58th patriarch since Bodhidarma and
48th patriarch of Linji School.
He teaches that we all could be enlightened in this life.
The Four Practices To Enlightenment
Purity
Detox our body, our mind and our spirit.
Wisdom
Detach from all forms. In Sync with the Heart of Buddha.
Fulfillment
Fulfill every encounter without question or expectation.
Enlightenment
True Nature Connects With Buddha.
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