Dadao Series — Book 11
English Edition · 大道演繹
◆ Prefaces ◆
## Deputy Master of Humans and Celestials, the Limitless Primordial Sovereign, Immortal Ma Gu
Autumn Equinox, Dingyou Year, September 2017
The eleventh volume of the Dadao series, "The Deduction of the Great Dao," fundamentally serves humanity by integrating with human existence in the mortal world. It offers a beneficial elevation and growth for religious faith, enabling more practical applications in daily life. Such reliance also enhances "knowledge and wisdom," transcending into a state of perfect harmony.
The table of contents of the eleventh volume of the Dadao series, *The Deduction of the Great Dao*, is structured around the following themes: the evolution of the Great Dao, the deduction of true reality, creation and progressive advancement, evolution and transformation, benefiting all living beings, caring for sentient beings, the grace of the heavens, the vast universe, guiding and enlightening, fair nourishment, the heavens covering and the earth supporting, divine protection from heaven and earth, and the welfare of all sentient beings.
All virtuous and benevolent qualities in the human world must encompass: profound compassion and care, the empathy of heaven and earth, the salvation of all living beings, the sustenance of all things, equal rights for all, each possessing their own strengths, with both merits and shortcomings, the interdependence of yin and yang, mutual benefit between yin and yang, the harmony of heaven and earth, the distinction between men and women, the union of husband and wife, happy families, and the legacy passed down to future generations through procreation and upbringing.
The survival of humanity necessitates the following: prioritizing virtue, harmonizing the family and governing the state, bringing peace to the world, embracing religious faith, upholding equality in belief, cultivating and reforming oneself, and practicing the evolution of the Great Dao. Only then can each individual first be endowed with the opportunity to cultivate "hidden virtue," thereby forming the evolution of the "Great Dao's unfolding," which elevates and transcends all aspects of progress.
To understand the process of the Dao's evolution, one must recognize its interconnectedness with the positioning of all celestial bodies in the vast cosmos. This is inherently linked to the realities of existence for all living beings, forming an indispensable and undeniable correlation. Indeed, through every stage of evolution, the Dao integrates all phenomena, and none can be separated from the "orientation" process of human survival.
How can we bestow upon sentient beings greater well-being and creation? The survival orientation of sentient beings is shaped by the virtue of well-being. Under such conditions, how can we nurture human existence to achieve a comfortable and stable living space? Only when fear does not arise in daily life can evolution manifest its true nature.
Interpretation: It is the fulfillment of all existential orientations within the human world. For what has been achieved—"orientations and necessities"—it is essential that actions of "orientation and acquisition" be carried out within the human world. In response to the needs of humanity, goals are set to accomplish them. Moreover, the Divine is concerned with human desires, descending to facilitate the attainment of these orientation and acquisition objectives.
If one cannot strive within the human world using the means of human existence, but instead blindly relies on the heavens or divine beings for bestowal, how then can one truly know how to grant great blessings to all beings? Humanity possesses the power of creation and progress; it is precisely through the ways and means that humans themselves create and advance that true fulfillment is achieved!
Technological civilization has brought into existence what originally "did not exist," and by providing an evolutionary growth to the processes deduced by the Great Dao, it enables sentient beings to achieve truly practical conditions for survival. Only by allowing the correctness of deduction to be more fully realized through the evolutionary process can it be considered right.
True Reality: It is the evolutionary process, shaped through the human world, which inevitably arises from "generating being from non-being," "growing within being," and "learning through growth"—all interconnected. This condition, enabled by technological civilization, allows for the accumulation of "ancestral experiences," integrating human choices in the transformation and advancement of the human world.
The true aspect of the Dao's evolution must unfold through the environment it shapes and advances. Over the past three decades, it has been possible to rectify past errors and deficiencies. Through the collective efforts of humanity in construction and creation, comprehensive and comfortable transformations have been achieved, precisely aimed at enhancing the comfort, convenience, and accessibility of human existence.
The human world bestows upon sentient beings, regardless of the vast paths of ascending to the heavens or descending to the seas, the blessings of four millennia through the essentials of life: food, clothing, shelter, transportation, education, and recreation. The present environment for all sentient beings is one enriched by such fortune, where the great Dao evolves and manifests within the human realm. It is precisely through the grace of technological civilization that this opportunity has been made possible.
Blessings Depend on Seeking: The authenticity of the evolution of the Great Dao is guided by the Supreme Heaven, which governs all the heavens and earth, as well as all living beings. The blessings that all things and beings rely upon can be created and advanced. Through research, invention, and creation, many resources have been developed for the "great blessings" of humanity, provided to sentient beings to fulfill the necessity and desire for even greater blessings.
Within the evolution of the Great Dao, one may accumulate the achievements of fortune, prosperity, longevity, wealth, and nobility. Their function is bestowed upon sentient beings, grounded in the principle of "virtue as the foremost foundation." Moreover, guided by the divine laws governing the universe, the moral codes of human relations are established. Thus, the path of elevation is expressed as "those with virtue may command fire, and those without selfishness may ascend to heaven."
A Life of Happiness: To establish a family with a fulfilling marriage, embracing the mission of passing down education to future generations, procreation and nurturing are of utmost importance. This must be grounded in the principle of "virtue first." All races across the vast world should uphold this fundamental concept, ensuring that through education and moral instruction, virtues can be passed down to future generations, accumulating profound moral character.
Master Li Xin Guangming inscribed at
Preface to the Republication of The Great Tao Unveiled
The Dadao Deduction Editorial Journal
With unwavering diligence and courage, without negligence or oversight, strive to complete the grand exposition of the Dao, benefiting all sentient beings, and attaining perfect transcendence.
## Before the Throne of the Limitless, Immortal Maiden Xu Feiqiong
Autumn Equinox, Dingyou Year, September 2017
From the perspective of the human world, how can sentient beings be created to enjoy enduring and far-reaching well-being? It is precisely "hidden virtue and moral character" that can be fully realized and cultivated within the human realm. Through the conditions of existence, the human world can achieve the elevation of virtue, enabling sentient beings to grow and benefit from this world.
Such conditions are established with the welfare of sentient beings as the foundation, enabling oneself to create boundless virtue in the pursuit of survival, while also recognizing that the world of sentient beings is shaped by both strengths and weaknesses. It is precisely through shortcomings, deficiencies, and errors that one learns how to transform inadequacies, refine oneself, and ascend toward transcendence.
The human world is the "realm of life transformation." To overcome one's own inadequacies and achieve transformation, one must personally resolve to change all shortcomings, deficiencies, and errors. External conditions ensure that every being follows this path, accumulating rich experiences and resources for the future—precisely what humanity is meant to accomplish.
To recognize one's own shortcomings and deficiencies is to seek improvement upon them. For a practitioner, it is essential to cultivate a mindset of "shame" as part of the practice. This means that within the heart of cultivation, one should use this awareness to elevate and refine one's diligent efforts. Such an attitude serves as an upward-driving force for "self-confidence," which is truly beneficial!
In the "Great Unity" chapter of the Book of Rites, there is a truly practical and concrete exposition: that the strong have their proper roles, the elderly have their usefulness, and moreover, widowers, widows, orphans, and the childless all have support. This achieves the ideal of "not only caring for one’s own parents, not only loving one’s own children," providing a genuine model for a world of great unity. It offers humanity a vision for establishing a 21st-century Pure Land world, the Lotus Buddha Land.
How can one achieve equality in practice, reaching a world of great harmony where there is no distinction of high or low, no separation of great or small; and, more importantly, how can we bring about elevation and equality for the entire global village? Otherwise, if each religion merely promotes itself and even belittles others, it will be difficult to attain true equality.
The Process of Existence: Without personal experience, it is difficult to attain profound insight and verification of all processes of existence. In the vast universe, all sentient beings are guided and nurtured by the divine, which impartially and equitably nourishes them, steering all paths of existence toward growth in goodness.
The act of guiding and leading sentient beings in salvation is to judge based on the necessities for their sustenance and survival. In the human world, one must achieve their own learning experiences, which necessarily require personal verification of all experiences: sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, sweet, and astringent. It is precisely through the accumulation of genuine experiences in the human realm that this is accomplished.
The Transmission of Teachings: This is applicable only within the human realm, as other sentient beings largely lack such constructs. The means to achieve understanding of nature and the accumulation of experience lie in using growth and experience as abundant nourishment. Yet, other beings cannot personally realize this, and without the possession of a human body, existence remains formless.
For all sentient beings on Earth to dwell in comfort between heaven and earth, it is precisely by receiving the established order of the cosmos. Thus, the sun, moon, and stars of the heavens, the vastness, abundance, and richness of the earth, along with favorable winds and rains, and the harmonious union of earthly and fiery energies—all these are essential sacred duties necessitated by the cosmic order.
Equitable Nourishment: It is precisely the great benevolent grace of Heaven, which allows all beings of any species to likewise exist in this world, for fairness and justice are the fundamental essence of Heaven. If Heaven were to favor humans while neglecting other sentient beings, such treatment would be incomparably cruel in terms of justice and equality in this world.
It is essential to understand that justice and equality are precisely the manifestations of the great compassion and benevolent grace of Heaven upon this world. They nourish all sentient beings within heaven and earth, harmoniously conveyed through the balance of "earth, water, fire, and wind." It is precisely within this state of "favorable winds and smooth waters" that all living beings can meet the necessities of survival and, moreover, align with the universal love of the earth.
The supreme virtue of Heaven is to cherish life; the supreme virtue of Earth is to nurture and foster life; the supreme virtue of humanity is to liberate and protect life. All species are nourished equally, and upon the human race and all beings that exist between Heaven and Earth, abundant blessings and virtues descend into the world of mortals. This constitutes the fundamental framework of the supreme benevolence bestowed by the Divine.
The three supreme virtues of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity, if they can coexist and integrate harmoniously without humanity's technology harming all sentient beings and living creatures, it is essential to manifest the benevolent virtue of the human world. This should be passed down through education and moral cultivation, constructing the mind and spirit, so as to understand the evolution of the Great Dao and the extension of its virtuous grace, thereby benefiting all living beings and myriad souls!
The 21st century can be said to be the century of the Chinese people. The descendants of Yan and Huang in the Middle Kingdom will unite the world through "virtue and morality," not through "guns and cannons" to dominate it. Thus, the original intention of Heaven is to reshape the human world into a new era of greater "benevolent virtue," establishing leaders for the entire globe.
Master Li Xin Guangming inscribed at
Preface to the Reprint of Volume 11 of the Dadao Series
Recommended Preface to "The Deduction of Dadao"
Diligent and courageous, without negligence or oversight, do not fail my will.
## Deputy Patriarch of Humanity and Heaven, Celestial Worthy of the Void, Literary Balance Sacred Emperor
June 8, 2001, the seventeenth day of the fourth month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
The Limitless issues the decree, bestowing reverence upon the heart;  
Immortal Ma Gu ascends to the platform, arriving in presence.
Grateful for the blessings bestowed by the heavens above, we welcome the eleventh installment of the Dadao series.
Respectfully receiving the imperial decree to compose.
The Dadao series has completed its volumes and fulfilled its divine mandate. The continuation of this work is an affirmation and commendation of Chongxin. Now, the eleventh volume of the series begins. It is decreed that the Celestial Venerable of Void Imperial Transmission and the Celestial Venerable of Void Golden Brush Wisdom shall receive the carriage thirty li away. It is decreed that the Immortal Maiden of Void Spiritual Assembly and the Immortal Maiden of Void Colored Clouds shall receive the carriage twenty li away. All other deities, along with the spiritual cultivation scholars of the Wuji Dadao Academy, shall line up to await the carriage, ensuring no breach of etiquette.
Da Dao Series Volume 11: The Elaboration of the Great Dao
## Imperial Envoy of the Vast Heaven, Marshal Yue Wu
By imperial decree, the sacred heart descends,  
Immortal Xu Feiqiong graces us with her presence.
The Dadao Series Recompiled  
Spreading Virtue and Compassion Across the Seas
By imperial decree of the Infinite Sacred Mother, this edict descends upon the Chongxin Daoist Altar to be proclaimed. All deities and humans shall bow in reverence!
Imperial Decree: Commence the Reading
Respectfully Received
The Great Heavenly Venerable Mother of the Wuji decrees:
The Mother resides in the sacred realm of Heaven, gazing upon the children of Jambudvipa who have fallen into delusion. Constantly contemplating how to guide them back to behold the Mother’s countenance, her heart aches with compassion for their lost and bewildered state. She frequently commands celestial immortals and buddhas to descend to the mortal world, guiding them with actions, in hopes of restoring their pure and luminous nature, and granting all children the opportunity to ascend and transcend.
With a benevolent heart, Mother decreed the establishment of Chongxin Hall. Since its founding, the hall has embarked on the creation of the Dadao series of books. Each volume employs genuine principles to guide and transform, aiding all children in achieving transcendence and return. Mother’s heart is deeply pleased and, in further commendation, entrusts Chongxin with the authorship of the eleventh volume of the Dadao series, with the hope of guiding all children toward transcendence and return.
By decree, the Ancient Buddha Dipankara and the Ancient Buddha of the Southern Sea are appointed as the presiding immortals and buddhas for this work, titled *The Elucidation of the Great Dao*. Commencing from the day of receiving this edict, they shall undertake the task with utmost dedication, without restriction of time, striving for early completion. It is essential that all sentient children come to understand "the natural operation of the Great Dao" and "the elucidation of the true principles."
This opportunity! It is provided to all children for their growth, enabling them to gain a clear and practical understanding of the unfolding of the Great Dao, and to genuinely comprehend the truth of the Dao. It serves as a ladder for their own growth and return to the great heavens, precisely fulfilling the hopes of the Mother's heart. It allows them to elevate themselves and embark on the journey of returning to the origin in the future.
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
讚曰、頌賀、序言
June 15, 2001, the twenty-fourth day of the fourth month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
In Praise, In Celebration, In Preface
◆ Prefaces ◆
## Master of Humans and Devas, Ancient Buddha of the Void, Supreme Virtue of Humans and Devas
The Imperial Mother of the Wuji issues a sacred decree to
The Sacred Teachings of Confucianism, the True Buddha Heart School, the Great Dao Court of the Wuji, the Chongxin Hall by Imperial Decree.
On the seventeenth day of the intercalary fourth month in the year Xinsi of the Tianyun cycle, at the hour of Xu.
Excellent! The decree has been proclaimed. Once again, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Chongxin Daochang for being honored by the Heavens and entrusted with the compilation of the eleventh volume of the Dadao series. This truly demonstrates the profound importance of Chongxin's mission and responsibilities. Congratulations! Congratulations!
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
讚曰、頌賀、序言
June 19, 2001, the twenty-eighth day of the fourth month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
Chapter One: The Evolution of the Great Dao
◆ Prefaces ◆
Grateful for the heavens' renewed grace, the Dadao series bestows the jade decree.
Virtue extends to all sentient beings, returning to the source of transcendent and perfect qualities.
Just now, we reverently received the Sacred Decree from the Wuji, and now we have further received the Jade Edict from the Vast Heaven, which has been proclaimed in the hall. It commands the dispatch of the Celestial Worthy of Soaring Void Dragons and the Celestial Worthy of Soaring Void Phoenixes to receive the imperial carriage twenty li away; it also commands the dispatch of the Immortal Maiden of Void Principle and Virtue, Guanyin Bodhisattva, and the Immortal Maiden of Void Sacred Virtue, the Heavenly Holy Mother, to receive the imperial carriage ten li away. All other deities, humans, and the spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Dao Academy shall line up in order to await the imperial carriage, and must not be remiss in propriety!
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
讚曰、頌賀、序言
## Supreme Primordial Ancestor Hongjun
June 22, 2001, the second day of the fifth lunar month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
Chapter Three: Creation and Advancement
◆ Prefaces ◆
The Imperial Decree of the Vast Heaven descends in arrival,  
The Envoy of the Emperor reverently welcomes it with a sincere heart.
Marshal Yue ascended the platform anew,  
Fresh works in the Dadao series now come into view.
By imperial decree, the divine mandate of the Heavenly Jade descends upon the revered lineage of the Chongxin Dao, proclaiming to all spirits and mortals: Bow in reverence!
The Jade Decree is hereby proclaimed.
Respectfully Received
The Jade Emperor, the Supreme Celestial Worthy, the Mysterious and Exalted Sovereign on High, proclaims by His sacred decree:
I, the supreme sovereign, often provide teachings and blessings to all living beings in the mortal realm. I am also able to guide the gods and buddhas of this world, along with all original spirits, to return and transcend. Moreover, the celestial immortals and buddhas frequently seek my decree to descend to the mortal world, offering teachings of transcendence to sentient beings, all in the hope of providing an opportunity and a heavenly ladder for their ascension and return.
In each of my decrees, I have always hoped for those who truly "proclaim the teachings of Heaven" to carry out the sacred work of salvation. Now, the Yichongxintang in Taoyuan, Taiwan, has been established since the year of Bingzi, approaching five years to this day. During this time, it has compiled a total of ten volumes of the Great Dao series, aiming to serve as a foundation for all sentient beings in the mortal world to ascend.
Now that the conditions are ripe, it is time to continue with the eleventh volume of the Dadao series. It has been decreed that its title shall be *The Deduction of the Great Dao*. The task of expounding the truth has been entrusted to the two principal immortals and buddhas: the Ancient Buddha Dipamkara and the Ancient Buddha of the South Sea. The responsibility of transmitting the celestial teachings as the principal author has been assigned to the Master of the Principle Pen, who will guide the process of deducing the Great Dao.
To manifest the great virtue of Heaven, aligning with the benchmark for all beings to return, it can elucidate the true meaning, enabling humanity to gain clear and practical insight into the celestial mysteries, while also reforming the karmic obstacles they have created. It is hoped that the works of the Chongxin lineage will guide all beings to comprehend the causes and conditions of the evolution of the Great Dao, achieving transcendence in their return and accomplishment.
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
讚曰、頌賀、序言
##The Heaven-Opening, Earth-Evolving Great Emperor Fuxi
June 29, 2001, the ninth day of the fifth month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
Chapter Four: Evolutionary Transformation
◆ Prefaces ◆
The Great Heavenly Jade Emperor, the Supreme Deity of Mystical Radiance, has proclaimed a divine decree from the Jade Palace.
The Sacred Teachings of Confucianism, the True Heart School of Buddhism, the Great Dao Hall of the Wuji, and the Chongxin Hall by Imperial Decree.
On the seventeenth day of the intercalary fourth month in the Xinsi year of the Tianyun cycle, during the Xu hour.
The Jade Decree has been fully proclaimed. Congratulations to the Chongxin Taoist Center for being able to produce volumes of works, which clearly demonstrates that the selection of pillars of talent by the Heavens is indeed absolutely true. Congratulations! Congratulations! Excellent! I shall now return to the Heavenly Court to report the completion of the decree. Farewell, everyone!
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
讚曰、頌賀、序言
## Primordial Unity, the Mysterious Supreme Sage
July 3, 2001, the thirteenth day of the fifth month in the year of Xinsi (Tuesday)
Chapter Five: Grace Bestowed Upon All Living Beings
◆ Prefaces ◆
The foundational method of the Great Way is first completed,  
The exposition of the Great Way is carried on through writings.
Eleven volumes unfold the great evolution,  
Revealing truths of heaven and earth in profound revelation.
Today, we reverently receive the Sacred Decree of the Wuji and the Jade Edict of the Haotian, bestowed upon this hall, to continue the compilation of the eleventh volume of the Great Dao series. This sentiment and grace deepen our gratitude for the virtuous blessings bestowed by Heaven, affirming the endeavors of the "Chongxin Lineage" and granting repeated elevation and praise. It is evident that the sacred mission of the "True Buddha Heart Lineage" is being promoted across the four seas, providing a path to follow.
I am truly filled with immense joy and gratitude, and I bow in thanks for the boundless virtue of Heaven and the presence of all the sacred sages, immortals, and Buddhas who have graced the Chongxin lineage to witness and support this work. Here, I especially offer my profound gratitude for the praise from all the sacred sages, immortals, and Buddhas; I am deeply thankful! Deeply thankful! I earnestly hope that they will not hesitate to offer guidance and correction in educating all students of the True Buddha Heart lineage; I eagerly await this! Eagerly await this!
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
讚曰、頌賀、序言
## Celestial Worthy of Virtue Transmitted Through the Void Path
July 6, 2001, the 16th day of the fifth lunar month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
Chapter Six: Compassion for the Sentient
##Nanhai Ancient Buddha
July 13, 2001, the twenty-third day of the fifth lunar month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
The Supreme Primordial Origin, pure and numinous,
The Venerable Ancestor Hongjun descends to appear.
The Great Dao unfolds, thus the ode proclaims:
Uphold celestial virtue and propagate the principles of truth.
Eulogy says:
The Confucian Sacred Teachings, the True Buddha Heart School, the Wuji Great Dao Academy, and the Yichi Chongxin Hall have authored the complete "Great Dao Series Collection," a pioneering endeavor in the human realm. Moreover, through its creation in the mortal world, it elucidates the true meaning of existence and employs "deduction" to reveal the natural workings of the "Great Dao," thereby benefiting all sentient beings.
Sentient beings, using the principles of evolution as a blueprint for transforming the human world, can even guide the methods of spiritual cultivation and all scriptures toward revealing the true suchness and manifesting the Buddha-nature. Only by genuinely elevating the existence of sentient beings and dissolving the cyclical effects of karmic causality across lifetimes can true, profound transformation be achieved.
The Deduction of the Great Dao: In the pursuit of human understanding and elevation, it is precisely at this moment that the template of the "Deduction of the Great Dao" serves as the guiding principle. Through the essence of evolutionary reality, humanity is made aware that existence is not merely for survival but also holds opportunities for transcendence and return. This serves as the foundation for ascending resources, affirming and commending the Chongxin Dao Center.
Extending the virtues and blessings to oneself, and further to all living beings, "the understanding of principles must align with truth and reality." This must be clarified throughout the process, allowing it to be genuinely manifested in the mundane world. For sentient beings, it should achieve true and comprehensive elevation, presenting the genuine essence of the Great Way as a fundamental and transcendent resource for all.
The Primordial Ancestor of Chaos, Patriarch Hongjun, bestows this eulogy upon.
The Sacred Teachings of Confucianism, the True Heart School of Buddhism, the Great Dao Academy of the Wuji, and the Chongxin Hall of the Imperial Decree.
On the twenty-fourth day of the intercalary Plum Month, during the Xu hour, in the Xinsi year of the Tianyun cycle.
Chapter Seven: The Benevolence of Heaven
## Celestial Sovereign Luo, Divine Emissary of the Void
July 17, 2001, the twenty-seventh day of the fifth lunar month, Year of Xinsi (Tuesday)
Heaven unfolds and earth nurtures all living beings;  
The Great Emperor Fu Xi initiates sincerity and rectitude.
The Eight Trigrams evolve, returning to the primordial origin,  
While later generations of humanity attain self-realization.
Ode of Felicitation
In the world of sentient beings, the great virtue of Heaven is manifested through a series of evolutionary processes, allowing all living beings to understand the perspectives through which they enter the realm of existence. Often, in the pursuit of cultivation, people bury their originally accumulated knowledge and wisdom, sinking deeper into the ignorance and confusion of the past.
It is necessary to remove all difficulties and obstacles, so that one may understand how the Great Dao operates naturally without contradiction. The process by which sentient beings naturally digest through food and drink is akin to the unfolding of heaven and earth. Even the natural evolution of humanity, which has given rise to this ability, makes it difficult to comprehend why we can sustain ourselves with warmth and nourishment through eating and drinking.
Formation proceeds spontaneously: through the processes of digestion, absorption, and elimination, within the natural evolution of the Great Dao, humanity and all beings integrate accordingly. By understanding the natural transformations of the physical body, one can harmonize with heaven, earth, the void, and the cosmos. Through the actions of digesting, absorbing, and eliminating, one personally experiences the grand evolutionary process of heaven and earth.
Only when they can mutually integrate and understand this true meaning can it be considered the true nature of reality; otherwise, one cannot comprehend the workings of one's own body, nor can one truly realize the authentic manifestation of the "unfolding of the Great Dao." This is the dividing line between ascension and descent, and it is through one's own exploration and self-elevation that the correct path is found.
The Celestial Genesis and Terrestrial Evolution, Emperor Fu Xi, bestows celebratory verses upon
The Sacred Teachings of Confucianism, the True Heart School of Buddhism, the Great Dao Court of the Wuji, the Chongxin Hall by Imperial Decree.
On the twenty-fourth day of the intercalary Plum Month in the year Xinsi of the Tianyun era, during the hour of the Dog.
Chapter Eight: The Vast Cosmos
##Chapter Two: Expounding the True Reality
##True Buddha Heart School, Great Master of Humans and Devas, Namo Ancient Dipamkara Buddha
July 20, 2001, the 30th day of the fifth month in the year of Xinsi (Tuesday)
The Primal Chaos is the Boundless Ultimate,  
The Mystic Sage expounds the profound truth.
Preface to the Exposition of the Great Dao:  
Virtue Nourishes All Living Beings and Sustains the Myriad Things
Preface
The Preface—It is founded upon the survival of humanity, yet the human world, in its descent into the mundane, has long buried its innate moral conscience. Moreover, it has forgotten that pure, childlike heart toward its own original spirit and the true nature of Buddha. Thus, in the human realm, it has long been obstructed by defiled thoughts, hindering the manifestation of its inherent nature.
Moreover, in an era where barriers between religions are increasingly forming many obstacles, and it is difficult to personally experience the teachings and beliefs of religions, it is essential to maintain a fair and objective perspective. If it becomes challenging to achieve the principles of equality, fairness, selflessness, and universal love, then hindrances will inevitably arise in the human world. This is precisely the reason for such difficulties.
Preface in Praise – This is an affirmation and appreciation of the "True Buddha Heart School" and the "Master of the Principle Pen," who are able to elucidate the evolutionary process of the Great Dao, presenting it truthfully and clearly. They provide sentient beings with the means to clear away the obstacles of their own ignorance, enabling them to truly become masters of themselves. Thus, they will not, life after life, bury their true and genuine nature.
In the genuine understanding and realization of one's own ascension and transcendence, it is precisely through the unfolding of heaven and earth and the elevation of the Dao's evolutionary process that one integrates these transformations within one's own body. This also leads to a true comprehension of the Dao's clarity. To truly embody such conditions is to enable oneself to transcend authentically.
Furthermore, one can seek boundless treasures and the augmentation of wisdom, which nourishes the elevation of one’s own intellect while also benefiting the myriad sentient beings below. By providing the ideological concepts necessary for survival and growth, this process perpetuates infinite transmission through teaching and education. It also guides humanity and all living beings in this present moment toward a return and transcendence.
The Primordial Chaos and the Mysterious Sage: A Preface by the Supreme Being
The Sacred Teachings of the Confucian Tradition,  
The True Heart School of Buddha,  
The Great Dao Academy of the Ultimate,  
The Chongxin Hall, Reverently Established by Divine Decree.
On the twenty-fourth day of the intercalary Plum Month in the year Xinsi of the Tianyun era, at the hour of Xu.
Episode Nine: Salvation and Guidance
## Void Soaring Dragon Celestial Worthy
July 27, 2001, the seventh day of the sixth month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
The void, boundless and inherently grounded,  
Heaven and earth of the cosmos together sustain.
The Dao transmits virtue, crafting boundless distances;  
Revering the heart, the great Dao unveils celestial mysteries.
Esteemed students, good evening! Today, with this extraordinary opportunity, the three supreme immortal venerables—the Ancient Sage of the Great Hook, the Great Emperor Fu Xi, and the Supreme Mystic Master—have descended. They have bestowed upon *The Deduction of the Great Dao* their commendations, celebratory praises, and a preface, affirming the "True Buddha Heart School" and acknowledging the "Master of the Principle Brush" for integrating the past into the Great Dao.
Furthermore, it elucidates the true meaning of the "Dadao Series Celestial Texts," offering sentient beings the fundamental source for pursuing wisdom. It establishes a foundation for the authentic nature of evolution, deduction, education, and cultivation, providing human beings with opportunities for upward growth and transcendence. This enables genuine and tangible benefits, allowing individuals to achieve self-fulfillment while also contributing to the enlightenment of all sentient beings.
This affirmation and appreciation of Chongxin are indeed a result of the predetermined heavenly mandate and the selection of pillars of talent by the divine. It is also the manifestation of the primordial vows and inherent virtues of the Patriarch of Li Bi, guiding humanity to elevate and return in this very lifetime. Moreover, it marks the beginning of the Chongxin lineage, entering the fundamental path of propagation and transformation. May it be so! May it be so!
Chapter 10: Nourished by Impartiality
##Nanping Daoji Ancient Buddha
July 31, 2001, the eleventh day of the sixth lunar month in the year of Xinsi (Tuesday)
The South Sea serves as a protective barrier for sentient beings,  
While the ancient Buddha’s writings elucidate the causes and teachings.
The Dao unfolds in accordance with nature.  
The unfolding of the Dao serves as the foremost guide.
"The Heart Method of the Great Dao" has now been completed, offering insight into all spiritual connections. It is essential to realize this through human thought and experience, integrating the process of "the unfolding of the Great Dao" into the actual evolution of the Dao. Throughout this unfolding, the practice of the spiritual heart method is fully realized. For all sentient beings in the human world, this aligns with the process of the Great Dao's unfolding.
The Dao evolves with authenticity, granting all spiritual beings the promotion of their original inherent qualities, thereby establishing a legacy of transmission. Thus, human actions and deeds, through which one achieves self-learning and growth, embody true authenticity. This aligns with human-made endeavors that are capable of elevation! It is precisely by applying the spiritual methods of the heart to transcend oneself, without being confined by one's own limitations.
The Great Dao—it is oriented towards the survival of all sentient beings, allowing all living creatures to grow fairly. In the process of interpreting the Great Dao, there can be fair guidance, enabling all sentient beings to progress upward. Through humanity’s protection and liberation of life, the benevolent virtue of Heaven is connected and manifested in the human world.
In comprehending the operation of the Great Dao, one can achieve thorough understanding and naturally ascend and transcend for all sentient beings. Moreover, regarding the process of deduction, one can realize that it is through the naturalness of the Great Dao that all ways of existence for sentient beings are nurtured. This never deviates from the principles of fairness and equality, nor does it favor humans while neglecting all other beings—such partiality is indeed unacceptable.
Furthermore, although humanity is said to be the most intelligent of all beings, if humans fail to protect all living creatures and instead treat them as mere straw dogs, inflicting harm upon them, then heaven and earth will inevitably punish humanity by favoring all other beings. This evolutionary principle is the unchanging law of the divine.
The Deductive Agent—who further deduces the essence—serves as the subject of the natural operation of evolution. Evolution takes all sentient beings as its units, while deduction is based on the Great Dao. This function, when it cannot integrate with deduction throughout all evolutionary processes, will fail to achieve any substantial foundation in the evolution of humanity and all sentient beings.
The Evolution of the Great Dao: It is precisely because every sentient being bears the responsibility of enacting the evolution of heaven and earth that "enactment becomes the foundation of evolution." Moreover, all sentient beings within heaven and earth are able to integrate themselves into the process of this cosmic evolution. This applies not only to human beings but to all sentient beings who share a bond with heaven and earth.
Moreover, it is precisely by allowing all living beings in the universe to jointly participate in this world that the correctness of its unfolding is achieved. Therefore, the evolution of the Great Dao is based on every human being. Furthermore, in relation to this foundational function, the role of unfolding is mutually integrated, meaning that the unfolding ensures the basic right to survival for all living beings in the universe.
Furthermore, by aligning with the fixed positions of heaven, earth, and the stars, it is essential for the survival of humanity within the Great Dao to embody: universal love, equality, justice, and selflessness. This also allows the evolutionary function of the Great Dao to take effect, enabling humanity to serve as the foundation for all living beings, thereby protecting and blessing the vast multitude of sentient beings, and achieving a thorough and clear understanding of this evolutionary process.
The Evolution of the Great Dao: It aligns with the principle of equality toward all things, achieving true and impartial function. Moreover, this function is realized through the mutual reinforcement of the "Realm of Mind and the Realm of Form," elevating the nature of sentient beings and aligning with the welfare created for them. This is indeed a great fortune for humanity, for all beings, and for evolution itself.
The Dao unfolds by integrating heaven and earth to align all celestial bodies. This process embodies the cycles of "spring growth, summer flourishing, autumn harvest, and winter storage," thereby manifesting "national prosperity, public peace, and favorable weather" in harmony with the cosmic order. It aligns with the evolution of humanity and, through stellar positioning, fosters: shared resilience through storms, harmonious winds and waters, and the union of earth's vitality with fire's essence.
The Dao unfolds to foster more enduring creation, ensuring that all sentient beings in this world do not dwell in fear, but instead live with peace of mind. It enables them to bring benefit and virtue to this world. Furthermore, regarding the realization that should accompany such unfolding, it also refines the functions of each entity through this process, guiding how strengths and weaknesses may be transcended to achieve greater elevation.
In the face of all sentient beings under heaven and earth, there is no fear; rather, it is precisely about creating blessings for all living things. Through this, the fundamental understanding that ought to exist is demonstrated, which is indeed the great fortune of heaven, the great fortune of earth, and the great fortune of this demonstration. It is hoped that by distinguishing between evolution and deduction, the welfare of all beings can be achieved.
The Heart Method of the Great Dao is now complete in its chapters,  
The unfolding of the Great Dao is as true as it is revered.
The Great Dao unfolds and embraces all things;  
The Great Dao is naturally and equally so.
All beings have the right to grow,  
Benefiting self and others, virtue fully known.
Worldly functions are passed down through time,  
Evolving and unfolding to aid human connections.
This verse! Let us study it together with all sentient beings, for it is essential to clearly understand the evolution of the Great Dao, to grasp it more truly and thoroughly, and thereby elevate ourselves toward greater growth. May it be so! May it be so!
Chapter Eleven: Heaven Above, Earth Below
##The Celestial Worthy of the Golden Pen of the Void That Opens Wisdom
August 3, 2001, the thirteenth day of the sixth lunar month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
From the ethereal heavens descending to the mortal realm,  
The imperial teachings spread virtue, purifying the heart with greater sincerity.
The Celestial Venerable ascends the platform to gather with virtuous disciples,  
The Great Dao unfolds and elucidates the primordial truth.
Good evening, esteemed students! Today's discourse is personally delivered by the Ancient Buddha of the South Sea, offering a more detailed analysis of the "evolution and deduction" of the Great Dao. It also enables all evolutions between heaven and earth to achieve justice and equality, embodying the compassionate nature within universal love, thereby aligning with every process of the Great Dao's evolution.
It enables all beings to understand how they can do more to create blessings and virtues for humanity in this world, allowing sentient beings to grow and flourish in harmony with all things on an equal footing. It is hoped that one may comprehend the true meaning of the first chapter of the works by Ancient Buddha of the South Sea, which undoubtedly embodies great wisdom.
Chapter Twelve: Heaven's Favor and Earth's Protection
## Yichì Chóngxīn Hall Grand Chairman, Southern Heaven Sovereign Wénhéng Shèngdì
August 7, 2001, the 18th day of the sixth lunar month in the year of Xinsi (Tuesday)
The Great Patriarch of the True Buddha Heart School  
Homage to the Universal Salvation of All Sentient Beings
The Ancient Buddha Dipankara descends upon Chongxin,  
Expounding the true reality to clarify the principles.
To comprehend the process of the Great Dao's evolution, one must understand that the positioning of all celestial bodies within the vast cosmos is intricately interconnected. The very existence and reality of all living beings carry an undeniable and essential correlation. This arises from the entirety of the evolutionary process, wherein all phenomena encompassed by the Great Dao are inseparable from the course of human existence and its orientations.
How can we bestow upon sentient beings greater well-being and creation? The survival orientation of sentient beings is shaped by virtuous well-being. Under such conditions, how can we nurture human existence to achieve a comfortable and stable living space? It lies in ensuring that fear does not arise in daily life, for only then can evolution manifest its true nature.
Elaboration: It is the fulfillment of all existential orientations within the human world. Furthermore, for such fulfilled "orientations and necessities," actions of "orientation and acquisition" must be undertaken by humanity. These actions target the needs of the human world and achieve them through set objectives. Moreover, the Divine may, in accordance with human aspirations, bestow upon humanity the means to attain these goals of orientation and acquisition.
Action is essential: It is precisely through the exertion of human nature and the achievement of goals that true reality is manifested! Moreover, without the process of human creation in the vast universe, there would be no progress or innovation. It is crucial to understand that humanity, through its own ways, its functions, operations, and dynamics, shapes the survival orientation of this world.
It is to be guided by the discernment of one's innate nature, with the aim of deducing truth, so that sentient beings do not rely solely on divine providence. Completely negating the necessity of human effort is undesirable! Moreover, in the 21st century, all orientations toward survival are determined by human factors, which serve as the guiding principles for humanity.
If one cannot strive within the human world using the means of human existence, but instead relies solely on the blessings of Heaven or divine beings, how then can great welfare be bestowed upon all beings? It is precisely through the dynamic energy of creation and progress that the methods applied by humanity must be forged and advanced by humanity itself—this is the correct path!
Bringing forth existence from the "nothingness within," and providing evolutionary growth for the process deduced by the Great Dao, precisely creates the conditions for sentient beings to achieve genuine practical application in their existential orientation. Only by allowing the correctness of deduction to be more fully realized through the evolutionary process can this be considered the true path.
True Reality: It is the evolutionary process, shaped through the human world, which can inevitably be understood through "generating existence from nothingness," "growing from existence," and "learning through growth." By comprehending the accumulation of "ancestral experiences," one can transform and innovate in the human world, harmoniously integrating with the inherent tendencies and choices of humanity itself.
All great truths unfold the true nature of reality through human endeavor, which is precisely born from "generating being from non-being" and "attaining completeness from being." Furthermore, by elaborating on the authenticity of this unfolding, the fundamental nature of the great truth is further amplified, creating genuine blessings. This serves to benefit the human world, enabling its elevation and transcendence.
Amidst this vigorous development, true evolution is fully realized precisely because it emerges from nothingness into being, and within being, it possesses all the driving forces for further development. Therefore, in the world of actuality, sentient beings are endowed with a greater creative power for well-being. It is essential to engage in genuine creation and progress to align with the true essence of the Great Dao's evolution.
The true manifestation of the Great Dao's evolution must be realized through the shaping and advancement of the environment. Over the past three decades, the opportunity has arisen to rectify past errors and deficiencies, contributing to overall development. Through human creation and endeavor, all necessary improvements for comfort can be achieved, thereby enhancing the convenience and accessibility of human existence.
For all sentient beings with consciousness, whether traversing the vast paths of the heavens or the seas, through the realms of food, clothing, shelter, transportation, education, and recreation, there exists a legacy of blessings spanning over four thousand years. The present environment in which sentient beings dwell is one enriched by accumulated fortune. The process of the Great Dao’s evolution descending into the human world is precisely made possible by the gifts of technological civilization, which have granted this very opportunity.
The individuals leading the technological civilization are precisely the first-class, top-tier talents bestowed by Heaven. Their guidance of technological civilization enables sentient beings to enjoy widespread blessings, convenience, and comfort in the 21st century. Indeed, these first-class, top-tier technological talents, bestowed by Heaven, can cultivate great well-being for all beings.
Blessings Depend on Seeking: In the evolution of the Great Dao, it is indeed the Supreme Heaven that governs the entire universe and all living beings. The blessings and well-being of all things are guided by this principle. Through creation and continuous advancement, as well as research, invention, and innovation, many resources have been developed for the greater welfare of humanity. These are bestowed upon sentient beings to fulfill the necessity and desire for even greater blessings.
The Great Dao evolves and unites all things;  
Technological talents are bestowed by heaven.
The supreme heavens nurture and transform all things, cultivating and enriching the innate endowments bestowed from above.
Human welfare is created through boundless research and invention.
Comfort and convenience spread far and wide,  
Traveling the great path between heaven and earth.
This verse! To be studied together with all sentient beings; integrating the evolutionary process of the Great Dao into the manifestation of true reality, so that all sentient beings across the vast universe may gain clarity on the virtuous grace of the Heavenly Lord. Furthermore, may they come to understand that the Heavenly Lord treats all sentient beings with impartiality and equality, offering just protection to all things.
Allowing all beings to coexist and intermingle, living within the vast universe, enables a thorough analysis of the knowledge and concepts understood about the "evolution of the Great Dao." Moreover, how to truly comprehend all the processes of the Great Dao’s unfolding lies precisely in the boundless grace bestowed by Heaven upon the world, which exists for the infinite well-being of all living beings.
Chapter Thirteen: Sentient Beings with Affection
##Void-Colored Numinous Immortal Maiden
August 10, 2001, the twenty-first day of the sixth lunar month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
The Void and the Infinite are originally one,  
Dragon-Soaring Celestial Venerable inherits the legacy.
The Celestial Venerable ascends the platform to deliver a sacred revelation, elucidating the true essence of the Great Dao.
Esteemed students, good evening! Tonight, the main authoring immortals and buddhas, along with the great patriarch of our lineage, Namo Dipankara Ancient Buddha, have descended to compose "The Deduction of the Great Dao • Second Session: Deduction of True Reality," in order to more clearly disseminate all heavenly secrets. This is to ensure that sentient beings do not mistakenly believe their own knowledge and wisdom to be exceedingly profound.
If the heavens do not send down first-rate scientific and technological talents to cultivate all technological civilizations of the human world, creating greater comfort and convenience for the well-being of humanity, and if we rely solely on human efforts alone, then for sentient beings to hope for more abundant heavenly resources would be like climbing a tree to catch fish—it would be exceedingly difficult to achieve fulfillment.
Therefore, the grace that the Supreme Heaven bestows upon sentient beings, benefiting all living things, is the true nature of fairness and equality. Moreover, if sentient beings fail to be grateful for the profound compassion and great virtue of the Supreme Heaven, and instead become complacent, believing they can rely on human technology to pry into the entirety of the vast heavens—the void, the infinite, and the celestial realms of the great universe—that would be an overestimation of their own capabilities!
It is essential to be grateful to Heaven, for this is the proper response to the blessings bestowed by the celestial realm. If one can realize that life is impermanent, it becomes necessary to broaden one’s mind and vision. Only then can one understand the true nature of the universe’s operation and the processes unfolded by the Great Dao. This leads to greater elevation and transcendence, while also reducing the causes and opportunities for creating negative karma.
Chapter Fourteen: The Compassionate Gaze of Heaven
##Chongxin Chairman, Xukong Tianzun, Wenheng Shengdi
August 17, 2001, the 28th day of the sixth lunar month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
Nanping's Yiguan Ferry to the Heavenly Way,  
Daoji's boundless compassion shines bright.
The ancient Buddha descended to expound the teachings, creating and advancing to guide the way forward.
From the perspective of the human survival process, all phenomena reveal that sentient beings are unable to fully comprehend the purpose of existence. What, then, would happen if all humans were granted comfort, convenience, and universal accessibility in their lives? It is essential to understand that the direction of survival depends precisely on the dynamic force of all living beings, through which creation, progress, and expansion are achieved.
In the process of all survival-oriented endeavors, it is essential to ensure that the living environment of all beings does not become one filled with fear, as this constitutes true reality. However, in the process of beings pursuing their own interests, it often happens that the strong bully the weak, the large oppress the small, and the wicked exploit the good. This process is shaped by the divine will for the welfare of all beings, in order to rectify and eliminate all errors.
In the journey of human existence, the orientation of sentient beings is often delineated along the dual paths of "good and evil," judged by strength and weakness, and further distinguished by superiority and inferiority based on scale. Consequently, the human experience is frequently confined within such limitations. To interpret reality through this lens is to determine the creation of boundless well-being and comfort for all beings.
From the perspective of all sentient beings: it is not only humanity, but also the vast multitude of living creatures that take humanity as their foundation. Humans possess both thought and the capacity for reasoning, whereas other sentient beings, though endowed with the "capacity for thought," lack the structured process of reasoning.
Furthermore, the protection and care for all living beings are centered around humanity. In the human world, all things and beings in the vast universe are measured against human standards, precisely because humanity possesses the capacity for transformation, creation, and progressive growth. It is also due to the boundless compassion and grace of the Heavenly Realm that top-tier talents in high technology are willingly sent down to assist.
Humanity can be guided by high-tech inventions, and all living beings in the world rely on such conditions. If what is created in the human world fails to harmonize with all living beings, and instead only favors humanity while neglecting other creatures, the heavens will inevitably reclaim human technology to protect the survival and well-being of all other beings.
In this era, though technology is created and developed by humanity, if Heaven does not grant its permission, how can humans rely on technological civilization to surpass the divine beings and enlightened ones who govern and nurture all things in the vast universe? In the process of elucidating the Great Dao, it is precisely for the welfare of all living beings that creation must occur—and indeed, it must advance—only then can it be considered true to its nature!
Sentient beings may be created through technological civilization, yet all of this cannot be separated from the human thought process. At this stage of contemplation, how can we draw upon the abundant resources of heaven and earth? To further allow the earth's rich resources to nourish the comfort of all sentient beings' existence, it is essential that the compassionate heavens grant permission for such creation.
The process of the Dao's unfolding aligns with the creation of well-being for all sentient beings. It precisely defines what technological civilization ought to accomplish, and through human endeavors, enables an understanding of how to make life comfortable. It also takes into account all aspects of human living space: food, clothing, shelter, transportation, education, and recreation.
Moreover, in extending virtue and grace to all living beings, it is precisely through such conditions and functions that the compassion of Heaven operates. This allows sentient beings, in the course of this process, to create all means of survival, endowed with the conditions for comfort, convenience, and universality in existence.
The present human world stands at the juncture of technological civilization. What was once beyond supernatural capabilities can now be achieved through human research and invention, becoming accessible to every sentient being. It is precisely because all compassionate human beings possess these conditions that the heavens bestow their virtuous grace, treating all sentient beings with fairness and equality.
Supernatural and spiritual powers: these were possessed by the spiritually and supernaturally gifted of ancient times, and even then! As for the possession of such supernatural and spiritual powers in antiquity, in the present era, those who possess these spiritual and supernatural abilities are, still! only a few individuals who are endowed with them. It can be said that "rarity makes a thing precious," though in truth, it has already become rather insignificant.
If human beings are unable to manifest virtue and grace for all living beings, the heavens will bestow the manifestation of true reality and spiritual powers upon the majority, ensuring that all humanity can possess and benefit from them. In the process of manifesting the Great Dao, the heavens have already conjured numerous spiritual powers to create objects that benefit all human beings.
All sentient beings can benefit endlessly from the interpretation of the Great Dao. It is precisely out of such profound love for sentient beings that the fundamental requirements for creation and progress have been established. For the first-class extraterrestrial scientific and technological talents bestowed by Heaven, continuous research and invention are pursued, with the hope of transcending the obstacles of mind, spirit, and survival, thereby bestowing great virtue and benefits upon all things.
In dealing with all living beings and the myriad things of the world, fairness in welfare and comfort, along with a profound and all-encompassing love, must be upheld. Moreover, in the process of reasoning and deduction, impartiality and selflessness are essential. Indeed, this equality and universal love align precisely with the fundamental principles of the five major religions: Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam—namely compassion, empathy, non-action, universal love, and purity. These constitute the core tenets of these five faiths.
The Essence of Creation: It is precisely for the benefit of all sentient beings in the vast universe, and it is by the will of Heaven that scientific and technological talents are bestowed upon the world. Thus, in the process of evolution, all sentient beings are nurtured and enriched. Creation is also based on the human mind, whose capability lies in generating an inexhaustible treasure of wisdom, enabling all beings to obtain the most abundant resources and to fully unleash their creative potential.
Moreover! The development of advanced items that are convenient and comfortable for the benefit of all living beings across the vast universe and earth can, during the process of creation for the human world, manifest in the human realm through past spiritual powers. Combined with the evolution and inventions of human wisdom, these comfortable and innovative materials are created for well-being, allowing for even greater contributions to all sentient beings.
It also allows sentient beings, through religious faith and the adjustment of their practices, to live in the human world without worries, and to rely on a pure and enlightened faith. This not only enables them to ascend, transcend, and return, but also teaches them how to wisely utilize the abundant resources of the vast universe, thereby benefiting from the process of the Great Dao's creation and advancement.
To truly be free from fear! This is precisely the essence of the divine unfolding of Heaven, which is demanded by the fundamentals of evolution and how it aligns with the function of the greater Dao. Observing how the human world applies this, and how it is acquired through education and learning, we see that enlightening all beings serves as the foundation for continuously drawing upon the blessings of the human realm.
Deduce the true reality to create well-being; all living beings are endowed with abundant resources.
Humanity creates and researches to improve life, surpassing the ordinary.
The purpose of creation lies in progressive creation,  
In harmony with the divine grace that nurtures all sentient beings.
In this moment, one finds comfort in the joys of human life,  
experiencing firsthand the wholesome causes of existence.
The essence of creation and progress must be grasped through human endeavor, and should not be reduced merely to eating, drinking, excretion, and sleeping—a life spent in a daze. In the next life, how will one find the opportunity to cultivate and transform the causes and conditions of existence? Or will one merely enter into religion, claiming, "I am already cultivating, I am already following a faith"?
It has also become that I am no longer subject to the cycle of rebirth, and undoubtedly, it is difficult to fully comprehend the essence of the evolution of the Great Dao and the creative advancement of humanity. Even if it goes against the comfort of human survival, one must still strive to elevate and transform that bit of "true spiritual nature" within oneself. Only then can one align with creation and progress, achieving true authenticity. I earnestly hope for this! I earnestly hope for this!
Chapter Fifteen: The World of Sentient Beings
## Bodhisattva of the Western Principle Sutra
August 21, 2001, the third day of the seventh month in the year of Xinsi (Tuesday)
From the void descends to the heart of reverence,  
The golden pen nurtures virtue, benefiting all beings.
Returning once to open wisdom and enlighten understanding, the Celestial Venerable gathers together to guide the virtuous students.
Esteemed students, good evening! Tonight, the Ancient Buddha of Nanping, Li Xiuyuan, descends to expound the third chapter on creation and progress. It is to help all living beings across the vast universe understand that within this world, humanity serves as the foundation. Moreover, the human realm is precisely where transformation can be achieved, progress can be made, and creation can be realized.
It is essential to rely on the human mind to study and achieve creation and invention, thereby serving as a foundation for benefiting the welfare of all sentient beings across the vast universe. This allows more sentient beings to receive protection and shelter, bringing blessings to the human world. Through the unfolding of the Great Dao in the process of creating and developing welfare for all beings, it nourishes the survival and direction of sentient beings.
If the heavens do not bestow first-rate talents to engage in research and development, it would be akin to the eras preceding the Ming and Qing dynasties, where it was difficult to achieve greater comfort, convenience, and accessibility. This realm, which humanity cannot fully penetrate in its existence, extends the vast world beyond the Central Plains alone, reaching out to every nation under heaven.
Human technology has also greatly benefited and grown from the influence of Western nations returning to the Middle Kingdom. By understanding that the true essence of the "Dedao Evolution" is indeed the driving force of creation and progress, and by aspiring to comprehend the authenticity of the "Dedao Evolution," one can achieve greater elevation in both mind and spirit. This is the true return to the fundamental source.
Chapter Sixteen: The Salvation of All Living Beings
##Void Virtuous Immortal Maiden, Celestial Holy Mother
August 24, 2001, the sixth day of the seventh month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
Imperial Decree: The Great Chairman of Chongxin, the Lord of the Southern Heaven, Emperor Wenheng.
The Fourth Chapter of the Grand Dao's Evolution: Evolution and Transformation as the Ultimate Goal
To comprehend through the process of evolution: All living beings and myriad things in the vast cosmos must integrate into the evolutionary process. This involves interpreting the true meaning of existence as the evolution of all things, while also taking all living beings as the foundation, enabling them to live equally within this heaven and earth. By elevating and transforming the myriad things of the vast cosmos, they can better align with the great virtues and blessings of evolution.
Moreover, the purpose of evolution is to enable the survival of all sentient beings, and throughout this process, it guides all living things toward greater advancement and creativity. This principle of survival is not limited to the human world alone; it extends to protect and nurture all sentient beings across the vast expanse of existence.
The fundamental purpose of this interpretation is to elevate and transform the inherent qualities of all sentient beings in the mortal realm. This is achieved through the accumulation of merits to facilitate the evolutionary transformation of the vast universe, aligning with the compassionate grace bestowed by Heaven upon all living beings. It further aligns with the process of evolutionary transformation, with the goal of educating through compassion, universal love, justice, and equality.
It is essential to prioritize human well-being and advance the "creation and creative evolution" as well as the "evolutionary process" within the vast cosmos. By embracing a "transformative approach that aligns more closely with reality," we can adjust our ways of living in daily life to avoid natural disasters, serving as an early warning mechanism. This ensures that all beings under heaven and earth are sheltered and protected, elevating the process of evolution and transformation to a higher level.
At this juncture of the century, the human world stands at its nascent stage, surpassing what was possible a millennium ago. In the early 21st century, it offers sentient beings the opportunity to nurture spiritual elevation through technological civilization, rather than merely clinging to such advancements or relying solely on human intellect to overshadow all other living beings.
Thus, in the vast universe and the great earth, all living beings undergo elevation and evolution, capable of achieving the true nature of advancement and realizing perfection. For all sentient beings, this brings nourishment and protection. Therefore, the purpose of evolution is to transform the negative habits and errors of the past, and it must not rely on technological civilization to oppress or exploit other sentient beings.
In the human world, where computer and information technologies are highly advanced, the reach of media and video communication is boundless, capable of shrinking the vast universe into a global village. Through such technological civilization, time, space, environment, and national boundaries are compressed, diminishing the divisions between countries. This exemplifies humanity's application of the supernatural power akin to "divine footstep shifting the earth."
Translocation and Transformation: It is precisely the manifestation of divine power, supernatural abilities, and spiritual strength through technological civilization. What was once impossible in the past can now be achieved, and it is also foreseen that the future will inevitably rely on high-tech, "divinely swift" instruments. Through translocation and transformation, one can glimpse the mysteries of all celestial bodies, such as the Moon, Pluto, Neptune, and beyond.
It is precisely by relying on high-tech mobility devices for construction, and with the purpose of transformation driven by the evolution of human technology, that it necessarily depends on computers created by humans for assistance. This realm of supernatural power, functioning through "heavenly vision, heavenly hearing, and divine locomotion," can penetrate the thoughts and contemplations within others' minds, thereby comprehending the original nature of phenomena.
His psychic powers and the realms they manifest align with the abilities of the "divine eye, divine ear, knowledge of others' minds, and supernatural mobility." Moreover, regarding events spanning thousands of years in the past, he can comprehend all that has transpired in the realm of "knowledge of past lives" through the observational instruments of modern technology. It is precisely by making psychic powers a reliance for the welfare of all beings that their true nature is realized.
One can then understand past shortcomings; in future survival, everything will rely on technological civilization. Moreover, in the international world of the 21st century, to achieve the construction of equality, fraternity, compassion, empathy, justice, selflessness, and non-action in a world dependent on technology—I wonder whether sentient beings will be able to perform a screening process for future generations?
It is precisely by eliminating undesirable genes that we can better refine and preserve the essence, allowing superior technological varieties to endure into the future world. This elevates the quality of all sentient beings, aligning with the true nature of evolutionary transformation. Moreover, at the dawn of the 21st century, all beings have the opportunity to elevate their own "heart-nature and spirituality" alongside that of all things.
In the future, distinctions will emerge: the differentiation between high, medium, and low grades. This very condition of causes and circumstances serves to distinguish: different grades will guide beings to survive in the world or nation they are inclined to choose! Moreover, through the boundless compassion and great virtue of Heaven, the Pure Land World of the Lotus Buddha Kingdom is being established in the 21st century.
The divine mandate bestowed upon the "True Buddha Heart School" is to preserve the highest quality spiritual lineage within the Pure Land of the Lotus Buddha Kingdom in the 21st century. While faithfully advancing transformation and evolution, it also reveals the true process of this unfolding, enabling sentient beings to make their own discernment and reliance. This serves as the foundation for future elevation and transcendence.
The process of evolution encompasses all things,  
The Great Way, by nature, is inherently selfless.
Rising and falling are choices we make;  
Growth and transcendence lead back to the origin.
Creation inherently benefits humanity, and innovation drives endless progress.
The purpose of evolution is equality, while the act of transformation operates through non-action.
This verse! Let us study it together with all sentient beings; it provides a guiding aim for the future, enabling us to discern our own nature and make choices for ourselves. Whether to ascend, remain, or descend—all are determined by our own selection, with no one else able to take our place. This is the truth as it is! How can one enter the Pure Land of the Lotus Buddha Kingdom in the 21st century? It is achieved step by step!
Aspiration: May all the Holy Buddhas and disciples of the True Buddha Heart School, as well as the spiritual cultivation members of the Wuji Great Dao Institute, elevate and transcend their levels of salvation, enabling all sentient beings to receive blessings and attain liberation, returning to their origins, and achieving perfect transcendence! We appreciate the diligent efforts of all virtuous students and extend gratitude to the Holy Buddhas for their radiant presence and universal illumination; with heartfelt thanks!
Chapter Seventeen: The Existence of All Things
##Western Scripture-Transmitting Bodhisattva
August 31, 2001, the thirteenth day of the seventh lunar month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
The Void, a true treasure and pure land,  
Where divine spirits descend to guide the lost.
The Immortal Maiden first arrived in the sixtieth millennium,  
Spreading universal salvation from the Chongxin Daoist Sanctuary.
Good evening to all the saints, Buddhas, and virtuous beings! Today, we joyfully celebrate the sacred birthday of our Hall's Grand Chairman, the Lord of the Southern Heaven, the Sage Emperor Wenhéng. On this auspicious occasion, we also present the tenth volume of the Dadao series, *The Heart Dharma of the Great Dao*, to the Heavenly Court, and submit the nineteenth issue of the Chongxin Magazine to the Heavens. We extend our gratitude to all the saints and Buddhas for gracing Chongxin with your presence and blessings.
To possess such brilliance is a testament to the boundless responsibilities borne by Chongxin. In the sacred decree revealed in the work "Evolutionary Transformation" authored by the Great Chairman today, which outlines the course of the next century for humanity, it is directed that all divine powers of "relocation and transformation" must be aligned with the will of Heaven to reform the world's entrenched malpractices and fallacies.
One should strive to achieve the divine powers of the heavenly eye, heavenly ear, mind-reading, knowledge of past lives, and miraculous abilities, aiming for ascension and transcendence. This enables sentient beings to gain understanding. In the human world, particularly in the current era, it is even more essential to rely on the empirical creation and development of civilization and technology, allowing sentient beings to enjoy a smooth, convenient, and comfortable living space.
To enable sentient beings to live more truthfully, and even without any obstacles, achieving the elevation of their spirit and mind, so that they may enter the Pure Land of the Lotus Buddha in the 21st century, is to bring about a greater transformation for the current sentient beings. It is hoped that understanding the grace bestowed by Heaven upon all beings can guide humanity in their growth.
Chapter Eighteen: Equal Rights
## Upper Prime Celestial Official, Virtuous and Fortunate Bright King
September 4, 2001, the 17th day of the seventh lunar month in the year of Xinsi (Tuesday)
The Celestial Venerable of the Void bestows grace upon all beings;  
The Sacred Emperor of Literary Balance ascends the platform to bear witness.
The Great Dao unfolds the celestial scripture, bestowing grace upon all sentient beings.
The process of deduction: To understand that creating for the welfare of all beings means aligning with the conditions and functions that beings rely upon, in accordance with the evolutionary process of the Divine. This applies not only to humanity but extends to all sentient beings in the universe, through nurturing actions that transform the course of evolution, thereby bestowing blessings upon all sentient beings.
The "non-action" manifested by the heavens is the norm that all sentient beings across the vast universe must abide by. By safeguarding and sustaining all things and living beings in heaven and earth through such action, and by ensuring the enduring welfare of sentient beings, it becomes possible to rely on "creation and innovation" as the true foundation.
Evolutionary Process: This precisely aligns with every sentient being, particularly conscious beings such as humans, serving as both the foundation and the guiding principle. Hence, the Heavenly Providence designates humans as the most spiritually advanced among all beings, making it essential to take spiritually advanced humans as the benchmark, for humans possess the capacity for thought, reflection, and the process of contemplation.
It is essential to serve as a model for the transformation of all living beings, which precisely involves a thorough correction of past erroneous thoughts and actions. This enables the necessary evolutionary process to unfold, ensuring that all sentient beings, regardless of species, can receive the care and grace of Heaven, thereby being nurtured and enriched.
Not only that, but also in relation to the celestial bodies in the heavens—the sun, the stars, and the moon—all universally illuminate this one heaven and earth. Moreover, they shine with equal brilliance upon this heaven and earth, and their virtuous radiance extends to all sentient beings across the three thousand great-thousand worlds. Only then is it the true nature of reality! In the light of the sun, its radiance spreads across the vast interstellar expanse of the great galaxy.
The heavens bestow their shade and protection upon all species without exception, upholding principles of fairness, equality, compassion, and universal love, illuminating the planets of this galaxy. Moreover, among these countless blessings, even the celestial bodies of this galactic system—the heavens and earth, the stars, the sun, and the moon—are each granted their ordained positions, without ever compromising their autonomous motion.
It is through "rotation and revolution" that all living beings in the vast universe can be nourished and illuminated, with the nurturing of sentient beings as its foundation. By positioning all celestial bodies within the great cosmic system, and ensuring that all living beings across the three thousand great thousand worlds are cared for and protected, this embodies the true nature of reality!
Those who are blessed by grace: It is precisely the consistent law of Heaven, which never deviates from this norm by looking down upon any lower species. In the grand cosmos, all processes of evolution are inseparable from the role of advancement. Moreover, evolution serves to transform, comfort, and facilitate the living environments of all sentient beings.
The human beings in the sentient world possess this kind of transcendent adherence, which treats all living beings in the vast universe with equal and impartial regard. This is precisely the manifestation of the Supreme Heaven’s great compassion and universal love, empathy, purity, and non-action, serving as an annotation to the purpose of the evolution of the Great Dao.
At this juncture in human existence, how are all the causes and effects created throughout past lives to be fully resolved? If one merely relies on the cyclical workings of reincarnation, it becomes impossible to break free from the bondage of karmic cycles for all living beings. For sentient beings, this condition represents an exceedingly harsh reality.
The divine act of manifesting virtue and grace to illuminate and transform the world is intended to enable all sentient beings to fully resolve and repay the karmic debts accumulated over countless lifetimes. Moreover, it serves to diminish and dissolve the cyclical effects of cause and consequence in the lives of all beings in the mortal realm, thereby allowing each individual to truly fulfill the mission entrusted by Heaven.
In the 21st century, sentient beings are precisely those whom Heaven favors and protects. The purpose is not only to achieve universal salvation and the gathering of all beings, but also to ascend and return to the original nature of the self. Yet, even after this return, it is still insufficient. One must further achieve transcendence and elevation, attaining perfection, thereby entering into an even higher vehicle.
It is essential to utilize the illusory forms provided by heaven and earth to cultivate and transform them into a true physical vessel. One must not claim that this era is merely an "illusory world with illusory bodies," for such is not the case! These forms are undeniably real and can be personally experienced through genuine practice—how then can they be called illusory? The very notion of such illusory forms is precisely what religious teachings guide us to understand.
If we consider the same cosmos, the same boundlessness, the same void, the same infinite expanse of heaven and earth as mere assumptions, then can the "illusory body and illusory world" truly be regarded as illusory? No! It is essential to personally experience, to personally engage, and to personally verify the process—this is the undeniable truth. To label it as an assumption is impossible and must not be so!
If the temporal and spatial analogies of religion cannot utilize this provisional form (assumption) to transcend their own fundamental categories, and if they lack this physical embodiment, can it still be called a provisional form? How then can one engage in self-transformation and learning? And how can there be realms such as the Boundless, the Void, the Celestial Realm of the Great Cosmos, and the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss to transcend towards?
Thus it is said: All processes of religious teaching cannot be called mere hypotheses (in form), for in the present moment they exist as reality. It is essential to clarify that the long, flowing passage of time is illusory—this is what is true and real. Moreover, it is a grace bestowed upon sentient beings, that in the face of all existence in the present moment, both humanity and all living beings must undergo transformation.
It enables the refinement by selecting superior varieties. Moreover, it allows for the future realization of a more authentic and transcendent Pure Land world. What does this mean for sentient beings? It means bestowing blessings upon all living beings, guiding them back to the transcendent Pure Land world, while simultaneously transforming the present, fulfilling it in the here and now, and achieving enlightenment in this very moment.
It will not deviate from the elevation of existence, and in the selection of high-quality beings among all things, it can achieve a more transcendent and ideal return to the pure land. This truly benefits all sentient beings, serving as the fundamental condition and goal for genuine guidance. It is essential to change all past erroneous actions in order to ascend and transcend.
Evolution is a process of advancement,  
All worldly affections are but lavish extravagance.
To rectify errors lies in meticulous cultivation,  
That grace may embrace all sentient beings.
Cultivation arises from the convergence of causes and conditions,  
As the flow of karmic debts from past lives is cleared and repaid.
Fulfilling the heavenly endowed mission relies on cultivating the true self through the illusory vessel.
In the world of mortals, passions bring confusion;  
Your deeds manifest both ascent and descent.
Only due to insufficient steadfastness in concentration,  
Each cycle of rebirth fails to dissolve past transgressions.
This verse! When studied together with all sentient beings, it will surely yield numerous effects of true nature in the future, enabling one to completely eliminate the karmic transgressions accumulated over countless lifetimes. It is hoped that all sentient beings may transcend even further, and moreover, fulfill their innate mission. In this assumed human world, it is precisely through cultivating and manifesting the true Buddha-nature!
Chapter Nineteen: Each Has Their Own Strengths
##Western Dao-Expounding Bodhisattva
September 7, 2001, the twentieth day of the seventh lunar month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
The Great Western Paradise of Ultimate Bliss  
The Principle Sutra first arrives, revered and embraced by the heart.
The Bodhisattva Expounds and Elucidates the Chapters  
The Chairman's Works Bestow Virtue and Grace
Esteemed students, good evening! Today, the Heavenly Lord of Virtual Space Literary Grace, the presiding officer of our hall, has descended to compose the fifth chapter of "The Deduction of the Great Dao" — Grace Bestowed Upon Sentient Beings. Throughout every process of evolution, it is essential to genuinely resolve past karmic obstacles and debts, thereby eliminating the repayment of one's accumulated karmic causes across lifetimes, and achieving elevation and transcendence.
Granting humanity the opportunity for upward growth is not only about this; it also enables the fulfillment of the missions and sacred duties bestowed by Heaven, achieving perfection and accomplishing them faithfully. Thus, through "blessings and wisdom," one enters all the "assumed time and space" of this world, allowing oneself to transcend the "true beings of sages, immortals, and Buddhas."
By utilizing this "hypothetical spacetime" living environment, one can elevate their primary purpose and set a grand goal for their own future, enabling themselves to achieve boundless and endless virtues and blessings. This pertains to both oneself and all sentient beings, which is precisely the ultimate purpose of the divine protection and guidance of all living beings by Heaven.
Today, as we first ascend the sacred platform of the Chongxin Hall and gather with all virtuous and kindred spirits, we are blessed with this rare opportunity. Let us cherish it deeply! If we let it slip away carelessly, and later yearn to return to the void or the boundless celestial realm, we will find ourselves without recourse, and such an opportunity will be hard to come by again. This is a chance for growth in our existential orientation, urging us to transcend the mundane aspects of life with sincerity and truth.
In recent days, it is necessary to thoroughly readjust all the foundations of this lineage, solidifying the leading position of the Chongxin lineage. This not only concerns our own lineage but also relates to the future well-being of all living beings. It serves as both a provision and a necessary demonstration, enabling us to understand the pivotal role Chongxin plays—a role that is not only crucial but also serves as a guide for all beings in the future, leading them back to the ultimate Pure Land world.
Chapter Twenty: Each Has Their Shortcomings
## Yichongxintang, Wuji Tianzun, Second Guan Sheng Emperor
September 14, 2001, the twenty-seventh day of the seventh lunar month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
The void and the celestial realm share the same principle; heaven and earth are interdependent.
The Holy Mother's grace extends to the world,  
Watching over all living beings with compassion.
From the perspective of benefiting all living beings, in this world of sentient beings, it is essential to regard the will of Heaven as the governing principle. Human existence must be oriented toward nourishing life through livelihood, and moreover, it should aim for elevation and progress. The human world is precisely a realm for the transformation of life. If it fails to provide comfort and greater convenience to all beings, what then would become of the living environment?
It becomes impossible to offer sentient beings a path to true transcendence. If sentient beings become overly comfortable and convenient, it turns into an obstacle that troubles themselves, and they cannot comprehend the true meaning of existence. This is especially true in the current era. If humanity wishes to enhance the comfort and convenience of life, it must rely on the advancement of civilization and technology.
Caring for Sentient Beings: Humanity, as the most intelligent species in the mortal world, must actively pursue survival. Without such proactive efforts, it would be difficult to obtain all the necessary resources to nourish the human living environment. In the present era, despite the rapid advancement of technological civilization, the fundamental elevation of the human spirit remains elusive.
Furthermore, if one merely stands at a crossroads of uncertainty and ignorance regarding this process, the elevation of the human spirit in the future will remain stagnant. Consequently, it becomes impossible to consistently align the direction of existence with the pursuit of a comfortable living environment, thereby hindering the ability of "heart and spirit" to keep pace with technological advancements and environmental changes.
Human nature and spirituality often harbor obstacles of the "mind" that cannot be dissolved, and even innate barriers that cannot be broken. This results in ignorance and unawareness of oneself, giving rise to an "empty" soul, while making it difficult to attain the actual state of "emptiness" for the elevation of one's nature. This is a kind of resource deficiency inherent in humanity.
Care: It is the equal, just, compassionate, merciful, empathetic, pure, and non-interfering regard for all sentient beings. Within the vast universe, it also grants all living beings the manifestations of 21st-century civilization and technology, as well as the comfort and convenience of survival.
Such conditions, amplified by technological civilization, often cause sentient beings to lag behind the pace of the times and their environment in terms of their mental and spiritual nature, ultimately becoming victims of their own inner selves. Moreover, unable to dispel the sense of emptiness within, they can only remain trapped in a state of "hollow desolation."
What purpose does my life serve? What actions should I take? What am I meant to accomplish? And what is its ultimate aim? It all seems shrouded in a thick fog! Some merely chase after material sustenance, often betraying their own heart and spirit, entirely unaware of life's true purpose. Indeed, many beings exist solely within the cycle of eating, drinking, relieving themselves, and sleeping.
Vast and bewildered, one may spend an entire lifetime, even to the point of reaching a dead end, without knowing where to begin or how to seize an opportunity for self-improvement. Those who then turn to religious practice are precisely those whose past lives and accumulated virtues have created the conditions for such a return. In this present life, entering a religion is merely a course of learning and growth.
Religion arises from the need for human faith, but how are its practices and functions to be evaluated? Through learning, one can grant oneself a great opportunity for upward growth and development! Such conditions, within any religion, can serve to enhance training and cultivation, provided one is willing to follow the established rules and engage in disciplined practice.
All religions in the human world employ human actions to provide training and cultivation. Some, merely to attract followers, engage in many improper practices, which do not represent correct concepts or teachings. They merely create a situation of strength in numbers, yet find it difficult to genuinely elevate the heart, nature, and spirituality. As a result, entering such religions may only lead to more opportunities for creating negative karma.
Compared to other sentient beings in the external world, why does the same karmic cause produce such an effect? Consequently, there is no possibility of return or transcendence; moreover, one remains trapped in the cyclical vortex of samsara. Why is this so? Furthermore, it becomes difficult to transcend "mind and spirituality," merely entering into religious faith without even touching upon genuine practice.
Sentient beings: this refers to all living creatures that move and breathe, encompassing the great sentiment of existence. Through the establishment of ethical and moral norms in human society, a framework of rules and direction is provided. By adhering to these norms, sentient beings can elevate their "moral" standards.
Religion should have established norms to follow, and the conditions and regulations set by religion must prevent practitioners from overstepping boundaries; it is essential to adhere to these norms and rules. Moreover, religion holds a definite necessity in human society, as all guidance toward goodness and warnings against evil in the human world rely on the cyclical principle of cause and effect upheld by religion.
If religion lacked such principles, it would be difficult to elevate the education and moral cultivation of human society through state-led education. Moreover, the necessity of moral cultivation and education for the state cannot be separated from the indispensable educational and edifying functions of religion. These functions precisely compensate for the shortcomings of national laws and social moralization, and even more so, they build upon one's own learning and growth experiences.
To enable oneself to pursue a deeper space and environment for learning, while extending care to all sentient beings and elevating through the functions of teaching and education, is the true nature of reality! This is a concept that compassionate humanity must understand, as it can foster upward transcendence and growth in learning, which is essential.
Moistening all sentient beings with grace and caring for all living things: this is precisely the great virtue of Heaven. Moreover, all saints, immortals, Buddhas, and Bodhisattvas in the universe follow and uphold this principle in their teachings and actions. By offering sentient beings the opportunity to transform their "empty hearts," they enable them to achieve an "emptied state of mind" and thereby attain elevation.
Void Celestial Realm: All sages, divine beings, immortals, Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, celestial venerables, and immortal maidens bear the responsibility and duty to guide sentient beings, ensuring they possess the driving force for upward ascension. In the 21st century, this also serves as the comprehensive karmic convergence for the "Yi Chi Chong Xin Hall," enabling it to become the central karmic nexus through which celestial beings of the Void Celestial Realm descend, transform, and return in transcendence.
To care for and protect sentient beings is the true path, and it is also to assist the sacred beings of the celestial realms who descend to the mortal world today: the True Buddha Heart School promotes this, enabling sentient beings to attain a deeper realization and understanding. This is achieved by composing the resources of the "Great Dao Series Celestial Books" volume by volume, aligning with the return of those who have achieved ultimate perfection.
The compassionate regard extends to all sentient beings,  
While the celestial realms of the void descend to lend their aid.
By the Sacred Decree, Chongxin is established as the central pivot, leading and educating with truly exceptional distinction.
The causes and conditions have ripened, descending to transform;  
The human world is truly extravagant.
When the Pure Land transforms and karma is exhausted, the lotus throne naturally blooms with joyful blossoms.
This verse! It is shared with all virtuous students of Chongxin and sentient beings for mutual encouragement; to truly receive the affirmation and praise of the Heavenly Realm is by no means accidental. Moreover, only through genuine growth and elevation can one truly attain and seize the opportunity for enlightenment.
Chapter Twenty-One: Each with Its Own Strengths and Weaknesses
##Western Manjusri Bodhisattva
September 18, 2001, the second day of the eighth lunar month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
The Holy Mother has ascended to the realm of emptiness,  
Pushing forward to the Western Paradise of Ultimate Bliss.
Endlessly transmitting the scriptures to spread teachings,  
Bodhisattvas study and grow to return to the source.
Esteemed students, good evening! Today, the Holy Virtue Immortal Maiden of the Void, the Heavenly Holy Mother, has descended to carry out the sacred task of writing. She transforms the "empty hearts" of all sentient beings under her care into the tangible "void spirituality," thereby fostering a correct and essential understanding of one's own return. Moreover, her compassion for all sentient beings embodies the very essence of the Heavenly Will.
All celestial beings, sages, immortals, Buddhas, and Bodhisattvas must adhere to this condition—an eternal and unchanging law. In the technologically advanced 21st century, how can one settle past karmic debts, become free from burdens, and ascend to the Lotus Buddha Pure Land of this era? This is precisely what all holy beings across the realms of emptiness and heaven eagerly anticipate.
The responsibilities and obligations that we ought to bear will be learned and grown through in the process. We hope to transcend and enter the world of the "Void-Treasure Pure Land," achieving true authenticity in our self-transcendence and perfect return. We cherish this rare and precious opportunity and environment bestowed by heaven, for without it, it would be difficult to achieve return and transcendence.
Chapter Twenty-Two: The Interplay of Yin and Yang
##Wuji Tianzun, Three Passes Holy Emperor
September 21, 2001, the fifth day of the eighth lunar month (Friday), Year of Xinsi
The Heavenly Official of the Upper Prime descends to compose scriptures;  
The Virtuous Bright King achieves extraordinary accomplishments.
The Seventh Chapter of the Great Dao's Unfolding: The Return to the Grace of Heaven
The primary purpose of the divine care for sentient beings is to bestow upon all living creatures in the world the great virtue of Heaven, ensuring that all are treated with equality, universal love, and impartiality. Moreover, through compassion and non-action, it is in the human world that growth occurs. It is essential to understand that this very virtue serves to elevate the hearts and spirits of all beings, enabling them to transcend.
The true path lies in integrating and harmonizing daily life. All beings and races in the sentient world are blessed with the grace of Heaven, which guides personal growth. It is essential to cultivate and transform both survival and enrichment, merging them in mutual harmony, thereby guiding all beings back to their origin.
The heavens bestow virtue and grace upon all sentient beings across the vast cosmos, encompassing all celestial bodies within the three-thousandfold world system, not merely the planet of humanity. Thus, this benevolence extends to all other planets throughout the three-thousandfold realms—even though contemporary human science and technology have yet to confirm the existence of life on other celestial bodies.
It is precisely because human technology cannot observe other planets to gain understanding, that we are unable to elevate all sentient beings across the three thousand great thousand worlds. We can only achieve genuine elevation within the human world, and it is through the dual cultivation of "mind nature and spirituality" by human beings that we can integrate and thrive in our existence.
Moreover, to transform this world is precisely the mission that should be understood within this time and space. Yet, regarding all living beings and myriad things in the human world, none can fully comprehend the future world, nor can they grasp the true meaning of their own current existence on this planet—what purpose does humanity serve in coming to this world?
Often hindered by one's own knowledge and experience, it becomes even more difficult to break through the barrier of ignorance! Moreover, regarding the benevolent grace bestowed upon the vast universe, what is its primary purpose for sentient beings? It is precisely to guide humanity in seeking an understanding of the future world—a world that is profoundly difficult to comprehend. In this lies the very contradiction!
In the future world, there will be continuous advancement, and this process will be harnessed for transformation, enabling sentient beings to enter a more comfortable and convenient living environment. Moreover, it will achieve the continuous elevation of all tasks and missions across the vast universe, allowing the human "body and spiritual essence" to harmoniously integrate within this world.
It is essential to rely on current technology to gradually enable the sentient bodies of the human world to become lighter and more unimpeded. As for how the spiritual body can be transformed into a light body, it must be constructed through the technology of the human world, thereby completely dissolving and clearing away all present karmic obstacles and causes and effects.
When the spiritual body and the physical body are integrated, if one cannot attain a light and ethereal physical form in the human world, it is often due to the heavy karmic obstacles and sins accumulated over countless lifetimes. If these karmic debts from past lives cannot be resolved, they will manifest as various obstacles in one’s current life, hindering the elevation toward a lighter and more refined physical form.
It is essential to understand that only by making one's physical form light and agile can one dissolve the karmic debts accumulated over lifetimes and attain true nature! One must also continuously strive for self-improvement and transformation, for the sake of all sentient beings, so that in this world, one may receive the care and blessings of Heaven. By utilizing the advancements of modern technological civilization and repaying the accumulated grievances and debts of the past, this can be achieved.
Within this very world, it is possible for all human beings to elevate and integrate their "mind, spirituality, and physical body." The grace, compassion, and universal love of the Heavenly Providence are impartial, upright, and non-interfering. If one fails to accelerate self-improvement in this world, what will become of the harmony between one's own "spirituality and physical body"?
It is precisely because it cannot be compared with the technologies of other planets, and in this era, the divine grace of heaven is bestowed upon sentient beings. Humanity, as the most spiritual of all creatures, is thus protected, enabling the accelerated transformation of their inner nature and spirituality. This must be achieved through the advancement of human technological civilization, coupled with a willingness to strive for greater transcendence.
One can thus attain a stable position of genuine realization and fruition, and furthermore, willingly embark on greater growth and learning, capable of transforming various ingrained negative habits. Moreover, one may enter the Pure Land world of the Lotus Buddha Kingdom in the 21st century, as envisioned and personally witnessed, as well as the realm of the Jeweled Pure Land in the void.
The grace of Heaven nurtures all sentient beings, offering greater protection and elevation to the human race of this world. As for how to utilize the abundant resources of this world for the benefit of all living beings, it must rely on the civilization and technology of humanity, rather than being driven solely by the vanity and deceit of the human heart.
It is essential to break free from all the detrimental habits accumulated in this world and to nurture the compassionate virtues of humanity. At the same time, the rapid advancement of science and technology in our present era has far outpaced the spiritual and moral development of sentient beings. This disconnect between technological progress and inner growth risks causing the human heart and spirit to stagnate and decline.
This kind of degenerate soul often fails to understand the purpose of its existence in this world. The majority of humanity merely indulges in eating, drinking, excretion, trivialities, sleep, pleasure-seeking, and amusement, rarely ever making the effort to transcend—through the integration of mind, spirit, body, and flesh—into a state of enduring significance across the ages.
If one merely drifts along with the currents of this era, it becomes impossible to keep pace with the times. It is essential to understand that the celestial Buddhas and teachers of the Chongxin lineage, seizing this very opportunity, have authored the entire series of the "Dadao Series Celestial Books." How can humanity attain greater resources in this world? By delving into this series of books, one can uncover a wealth of spiritual nourishment and sustenance.
How can it be wisely applied? By integrating the abundant resources bestowed by Heaven with the sustenance of oneself and all sentient beings, one can witness its manifestation in the present moment. It is essential to understand that through the "Heavenly Voice Transmission – Master of the Principle Pen," a pillar of Heaven, all future technological resources can be revealed in advance. How then can we unearth these treasures? How can we extract them? And how can they be applied?
All sentient beings are blessed by heaven's care,  
All worldly bonds are what you seek and bear.
Transforming karma to absolve past transgressions, achieving boundless cultivation within oneself.
Watching over all beings, bestowing vast benefits;  
Throughout the great cosmos, accumulating virtue and kindness.
Self-growth, self-salvation;  
Virtue's grace for all beings, heaven's design.
This verse is shared with all sentient beings as mutual encouragement: to obtain the abundant resources bestowed by Heaven is truly a rare opportunity! One must strive to survive in the human world and gather even richer provisions and sources of nourishment. This is a genuine path toward self-transcendence and elevation, an existence as real as it can be. Yet, it must be attained through one's own efforts to be truly authentic.
Chapter Twenty-Three: Benefiting Both Yin and Yang
## Western Splendor Bodhisattva
September 28, 2001, the twelfth day of the eighth lunar month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
The Virtuous Bright King arrives to compose texts,  
Expounding the teachings of the Western Path.
The Bodhisattva ascends the platform with a heart ever more sincere,  
Hoping all beings together may grasp the profound truth.
Esteemed students, good evening! Today, the Heavenly Official of the Upper Prime, the Virtuous and Enlightened King of Blessings, has authored "The Deduction of the Great Dao: Seventh Chapter – The Grace of Heaven." It aims to help sentient beings dissolve the obstacles of ignorance and lack of knowledge within their hearts and minds. This is also because, in the current era of technological civilization, humanity's progress fundamentally fails to keep pace with the times, driven solely by the pressures of survival and civilization.
The consciousness of sentient beings, for the most part, cannot be grounded in reality. Instead, they fall into the abyss of self-delusion, unaware of how to elevate themselves. They become intoxicated within the traps they themselves have set, with no knowledge of how to escape. This is precisely why sentient beings are unable to break free from their predicaments.
Since the completion and submission of the "Great Dao Heart Method," this lineage has received divine grace from the heavens, granting all sacred immortals, buddhas, and true beings of the True Buddha Heart Lineage and the Yi Chi Chong Xin Hall an elevation in their spiritual fruition. Furthermore, within this lineage, it is no longer merely the fruition levels of the past; numerous immortals and buddhas have now attained the fruition of the Wuji and Void realms, and such cases are abundant everywhere!
In the future, it is essential to accelerate the development and promotion of our teachings. We hope to cultivate a path of wisdom that enriches our own experience and understanding. It is also important to frequently reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of our sect, as well as its gains and losses. Regarding personal mindset and attitude, one must understand that "pride leads to downfall, while humility brings benefits."
It is precisely because one anticipates greater achievements in the future that, much like "the fuller the rice ear, the lower it bows," truly capable individuals do not readily display their abilities. Instead, they restrain themselves, resembling "bent grass," and this serves as a shared encouragement among all virtuous scholars.
Chapter 24: Heaven and Earth Both Benefit
##Wuji Tianzun, Wenchang Dijun
October 2, 2001, the sixteenth day of the eighth lunar month in the year of Xinsi (Tuesday)
By Imperial Decree, the Two Guan Emperors of Chongxin,  
Establish the Foundation of Merit and Virtue in the Wuji Realm.
Grateful for the divine grace bestowed by heaven,  
the great cosmos reveals the true principles of heaven and earth.
The divine grace descends for observation: all sentient beings rely on their functions to understand that their actions are built upon the principles of their own lives. Driven by the necessity of survival, they inevitably seek, acquire, and nurture what benefits them. Moreover, the conditions needed to nourish life are essential for comfort and well-being.
This process often involves betraying one's own spirituality for the sake of a momentary gain. If one sells out their essential nature, they lose the very foundation for ascension and transcendence, making it difficult to seize the opportunity for return. For sentient beings, this means taking self-interest as both the foundation and the guiding principle.
Becoming unable to break through the barriers of mind and spirit makes it exceedingly difficult to become "the master of oneself." Such conduct often leads to the unwitting betrayal of one's own soul, a state of which one remains largely unaware. Humanity finds itself in precisely this condition, making it extremely challenging to overcome limitations and creating significant obstacles to spiritual growth.
All sentient beings within the vast universe often find themselves confined by such limitations, fundamentally struggling to break free from these predicaments. They are frequently unable to benefit themselves first before extending benefits to others; moreover, after gaining advantages for themselves, they often cease to extend these benefits to other sentient beings. Thus, they remain focused solely on their own gain, leaving no opportunity for the myriad beings of the world to share in such fortune.
It is certain that if one acts solely out of selfish motives, such self-centered actions will obscure one's innate conscience and true nature. In doing so, one cannot open their heart to first receive all the material abundance and resources of the vast universe for themselves and then share them with all sentient beings. In the human world, if one benefits themselves but fails to extend this benefit downward to all sentient beings, how can this be justified?
Moreover, the common failing that compassionate humans often commit is precisely the inability to benefit all beings in the world, which stems from the workings of personal selfishness. It is essential to understand that all sentient matter and resources within the vast universe are, in fact, the food chain and functional chain bestowed by Heaven upon all sentient beings. Through these, one may attain sustenance and warmth without suffering harm.
Providing the sentient food chain of heaven and earth with a framework to follow, and throughout the vast cosmos, whether sentient or non-sentient, all are equally cherished and universally loved by the Divine. Moreover, the primary resources for the survival of all living beings are governed by the human world. Can we share the sustenance and resources of heaven and earth with fairness, equality, and selflessness?
The vast universe exists within this world, where all beings, whether sentient or non-sentient, are cherished by Heaven. Why does Heaven care for the myriad beings in the world? It is because creation and progress are its essence, aiming to elevate this world towards greater convenience, comfort, and universal transcendence.
Moreover, even within the space for the existence of civilized technology, the heavens "borrow" and send down first-class high-tech talents. These talents serve as guiding conditions for human life in the world, providing comfort and convenience for survival, transforming the living habits of all beings, and creating a favorable and comfortable living environment conducive to transcending one's own existence.
Looking back over the past thirty years, the environment in which humanity survives can be compared to that of any era, dynasty, or nation in history. Particularly in the precious island of Taiwan or in neighboring developed countries, it is precisely these living conditions that nourish the process of sustaining life for all sentient beings.
Moreover, it is about channeling all past illusory and supernatural abilities into the world of human technology, transforming them into top-tier inventions. By integrating ancient mystical arts and supernatural powers into creative research, more practical material products can be developed, providing sentient beings in the present era with a truly comfortable living environment and space for existence.
In this era of the human world, one can draw parallels to the past, while also enjoying a more comfortable and convenient living environment and space across all circumstances and nations. This very process embodies the culmination of blessings for all beings, as enhancing the comfort and convenience of existence in this time and space also brings forth virtuous fortune.
Heaven and Earth: Grant this environment to all material products, generating photoelectric energy through yin and yang, and developing technological electrified devices with universal applicability. Some, in the process of research and development, become influenced or constrained by the photoelectric energies of yin and yang. Moreover, humanity can utilize the photoelectric energies of the two polarities of yin and yang to enhance technological and civilizational products.
For all living beings, existence cannot rely solely on photoelectric energy, nor can it depend only on water and other substances. Photoelectric energy can also transform into an energy source, and in the presence of water, it generates energy bodies to provide the necessities for survival. Moreover, the four elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—are precisely the essential products upon which humanity depends. How, then, should we understand this?
It is essential that "the solidity of earth," "the fluidity of water," "the warmth of fire," and "the mobility of wind" all harmonize with one another. Moreover, the creation of all material products requires the presence of both earth and wind, precisely to facilitate the mutual support of water and fire, rather than their mutual conflict.
If both excess and deficiency deviate from the Middle Way, and if sentient beings encounter numerous karmic conditions, then all beneficial substances within the vast universe, in sustaining human existence, rely on the presence of the earth—that is, its solidity—to provide a firm foundation for humanity, preventing sinking or submergence. It is within the steadfastness of the earth that the stabilizing foundation is established.
All beneficial substances in the human world are inevitably contained within the earth, which harbors abundant resources. These resources are bestowed upon the vast regions of the world, where top-tier high-tech talents engage in research, development, and creation. They excavate, extract, and assimilate these resources, precisely providing the rich reserves hidden within the vast territories of the world.
Through the actions of sentient beings in pursuit of acquisition, research and creation are fostered, and they also engage in research and creation for themselves. In the present era, abundant conditions for wealth can be obtained, allowing those who engage in research and creation to gain benefits. Moreover, this provides sentient beings with abundant wealth and advantages. It is precisely in this way that everyone can benefit!
All resources in the human world originate from the boundless treasures contained within the vast cosmos. These treasures are provided by the cosmos to nourish sentient beings, fulfilling their essential needs for benefit. This enables continuous advancement, innovation, and transcendence beyond all past illusory marvels, allowing sentient beings to elevate themselves through this very process.
It is genuine progress only when one elevates their "heart and spirituality" upward. If sentient beings indulge solely in material abundance and pleasure, they will lack "spiritual fulfillment" and fail to attain the state of "true spiritual emptiness." Consequently, they will remain unaware of the purpose of their existence in this human world.
Is life merely about eating, drinking, and the cycle of sleep? Through the haze of "birth, aging, sickness, and death," one may spend an entire lifetime in confusion, still struggling to break free from the recurring cycles of the human world. This is precisely what humanity ought to reflect upon and understand. It is essential to realize that within the grand evolution of the universe, one can truly elevate one's "mind and spirituality" to transcend!
Heaven bestows virtue and grace upon all living beings; the vast cosmos brings benefit to the common people.
The elements of earth, water, fire, and wind harmonize and blend,  
Yin and yang converge to create the myriad forms of existence.
Sentient beings come once,  
Through the cycle of life and death, they return.
The empty mind must be transformed,  
Grounded in emptiness to transcend further.
This verse is shared with all sentient beings as mutual encouragement; it elucidates the true meaning of the Great Dao, offering humanity a path toward elevation in daily life. It calls for transforming all past shortcomings and deficiencies, enabling greater benefit for oneself and fostering the growth of all sentient beings—this is the genuine nature of reality!
Chapter 25: Distinction Between Men and Women
## Limitless Joy Celestial Worthy
October 12, 2001, the twenty-sixth day of the eighth lunar month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
The Western world offers a favorable environment,  
Where literary themes flourish and profound truths resonate with emotion.
The Bodhisattva ascends the platform for the first gathering,  
Grateful for the heavens' profound grace and benevolence.
Good evening, esteemed students! Tonight, within our sect's lineage, the Celestial Worthy of the Infinite and the Sage Emperor Wenhang, the second Guan Di, have descended to compose and expound upon the eighth chapter of the Great Cosmos and Earth. This is bestowed upon sentient beings as a genuine guide for elevation, enabling all living beings in this era to ascend and grow within every aspect of their living environments!
Regarding the state of mind: To elevate through "emptying the heart and mind" and reach the true realm of "void spirituality," one must undergo numerous experiences and attain clarity. Only by achieving enlightenment of the mind and seeing one's true nature can one unfold the process of personal realization. This is the repeated awakening of innate wisdom, and within this process, it is essential to experience enlightenment hundreds and thousands of times.
How, then, can one truly realize it? How can one truly attain it for oneself? It is essential to have a solid and fundamental foundation—only then can it be correct! Otherwise, even if one experiences a moment or two of enlightenment, pride may arise, and one may mistakenly believe to have reached the state of enlightenment. Undoubtedly, this is merely deceiving oneself, making it difficult to genuinely achieve clarity of mind, insight into one’s true nature, and transcendence through enlightenment.
All virtuous students of this hall must not harbor such notions or actions, lest they affect your future achievements. It has been nearly five years now, and every new beginning marks another level of elevation and propagation. I hope that each of you will embrace a great transformation and renewal, so that you may be reborn and truly grow, gaining for yourselves what is earned. This is my earnest hope!
Chapter 26: Heaven and Earth, Husband and Wife
## Limitless Teaching Celestial Worthy
October 16, 2001, the twenty-ninth day of the eighth lunar month (Tuesday), in the year of Xinsi.
The Supreme Venerable of Wuji, the Three Passes Emperor,
The Great Dao unfolds the true essence of reality.
Promote the boundless across the four seas,  
Guide and transform all spirits into harmony.
The Great Cosmos: To guide and enlighten all living beings is to evolve and elevate all things in the human world. Moreover, all beings across the great cosmos must partake in this process of unfolding, and indeed, the virtuous grace of this unfolding is bestowed through guidance and enlightenment.
It is essential to apply this process to nurture and enrich all sentient beings. Moreover, for humanity—the pinnacle of sentient existence—it serves as both the foundation and the guide. Thus, the purpose of salvation lies in elevating humanity while sifting out the accumulated negative karma from the past.
It can enhance the quality of the human race and nourish all living beings. By reorganizing the food chain and the chain of affairs, it transcends mere survival and growth. This achievement, in its essence, extends the grace of virtue to all species and living beings across the vast universe, embodying a protective and profound benevolence.
All species within the vast universe must participate in the processes of interpretation and evolution to elevate the authenticity of matter. In this practical journey, it is humanity that leads the evolution and interprets the virtues and blessings, while also guiding all intangible spiritual beings for the great Dao, including all sages, immortals, Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and exalted beings.
In any religious sect or lineage in this world, there is no distinction between you and me, or between one and another. All sentient beings can genuinely nourish themselves and learn in this process. This journey offers individuals the pursuit of a world free from ignorance and delusion. Through the five major religions and all faith traditions of today, it elevates education, nurtures understanding, and ensures the transmission of wisdom.
In the teachings, all guidelines, regulations, systems, codes, and norms must align with the discipline of the faith. Moreover, in all religions, regardless of distinctions, sects, hierarchies, status, or levels, the courses of teaching and transmission should provide all experiences for dissemination.
To provide future generations of students with the accumulation of growth and learning experiences, this kind of inheritance is ever-renewing and endless. By interpreting and passing down the essence of the lineage, one can establish a genuine foundation through learning, thereby disseminating and perpetuating the essence of the teachings for the sake of all sentient beings.
The action of "salvation and transformation" is not only based on the teachings of a single religion but also on the teachings of all religions. All species in the universe are nurtured and cared for by the Divine. How then should one determine the direction of one's own existence and take action accordingly? It is through the process of salvation and transformation that one grows—this is the true path!
Universal Salvation: It is precisely about bestowing upon all sentient beings equal regard, impartial justice, universal fraternity, boundless compassion, shared empathy, pure sincerity, and effortless non-action! Moreover, in the practice of universal salvation, it involves inheriting all the virtuous blessings of heaven and earth, and clarifying how, through the actions of salvation, human knowledge can become clear and comprehend the process of universal salvation.
To bestow upon sentient beings what is just and equal is the true nature of reality! If one leans toward one side, it will be constructed within the middle way, yet cannot be realized in the actions of survival and seeking. Moreover, in the process of human survival orientation, how can one achieve an understanding of the nature of sentient beings, and further, construct a framework that can elevate their spirituality?
By granting oneself the opportunity for growth and transcendence, one learns to discern among various needs. The human world is precisely such a creature in this condition: if the necessities for survival cannot be met, especially basic sustenance, it inevitably inflicts considerable harm upon other species, yet simultaneously brings great benefit to humanity and all living beings.
"Guidance" in the human world relies on civilization and technology, which means refraining from slaughtering other sentient beings. Moreover, if humans can achieve warmth and sustenance for themselves, they should not seek to harm the lives of other beings. Such actions are inevitably constrained by the principle of mutual restraint among all things. When humans frequently use technology to slaughter other sentient animals, it is something that Heaven does not wish to see.
If humanity lacks compassion, sympathy, and universal love, from the perspective of Heaven, it will inevitably employ natural disasters to rectify human cruelty and injustice. Whether all beings in the world can achieve equality, universal love, sympathy, compassion, and justice is the very quality revered by Heaven, which bestows fairness and equality upon all.
In the unfolding of the Great Dao, it is essential to educate and guide humanity toward compassion and benevolence. Moreover, humanity must be taught to elevate itself through other means. Otherwise, if we rely solely on the resources of heaven and earth—where all living beings sustain and pass on life through mutual dependence, prompting humans to protect one another—this alone constitutes the profound virtue and grace of heaven and earth.
If humanity lacks benevolence and sacrifices all other living beings to the desires of their own appetites, they will fail to pass down the virtue of human kindness. Through the food chain and the chain of affairs, humans can take protective actions toward sentient beings, thereby transforming and dissolving their own greed for taste, and moreover, ensuring that survival becomes a virtuous cycle.
Transformation and Guidance through Compassion: Based on the education inherited by humanity, it promotes the application of compassion, virtue, and the innate nature of universal love from the past. Towards all sentient beings, regardless of race or species, all coexist in a flourishing and pure land world, enabling the sentient world to achieve peaceful coexistence, mutual integration, and a thriving state of prosperity.
In this human world, it is precisely possible to manifest such virtue, elevate the great Dao through its unfolding, and recognize that at the source of the great Dao, all sentient beings are born of heaven and earth, transformed from a single mother. No species is uniquely favored, nor is there any action that favors one part of the human world over another.
It is precisely the application of thickness and thinness, combined with the elevation of human wisdom, that propels survival in the human world forward to achieve the purpose of evolution; moreover, all living beings in the vast universe must participate in the act of interpretation, and thus in the process of evolution and advancement, it is essential to observe all that humanity in this century has accomplished, for the benefit of all beings in the great cosmos.
If it is not possible to achieve the education of sentient beings through moral cultivation, it becomes difficult to promote and develop the benevolent nature bestowed upon humanity by the virtues of heaven and earth through guidance and transformation. In that case, how can we enhance the positive qualities of sentient beings? This must rely on the actions and conduct of humanity in the current 21st century to determine.
The Great Kingdom of the Lotus World  
Guides the Crossing in the Twenty-First Century
Humanity as the arbiter of the factors determining future growth.
Guidance and salvation follow two distinct paths,  
As creating fortune and creating evil are also markedly different.
All forms and phenomena unfold in vastness,  
Achieving transcendence, true reality abides.
This verse! As a guide for salvation and transformation passed down through generations, it provides sentient beings with the impetus to advance toward a more elevated and evolved primordial state. Whether the essence of Heaven’s unfolding can be realized depends entirely on observing the actions and conduct of the human world. Great achievements in the elevation and transcendence of humanity are thus determined.
If it is possible to incorporate this into educational curricula, reaching all sentient beings—specifically by providing humanity with the capacity for growth and guidance throughout the process of cultivation—then surely all living beings in this world can be led toward the transcendent Pure Land of the Lotus Buddha. May this be so! May this be so!
Chapter 27: A Happy Family
## Wuji Shandao Tianzun
October 19, 2001, the third day of the ninth month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
From the Western world descending to the mortal realm,  
With literary brilliance and profound virtue.
When the Bodhisattva first ascends the stage of enlightenment,  
He rejoices to see all sages practicing the Great Vehicle.
Esteemed students, good evening! Tonight, the Ninth Chapter, "Guidance for Salvation and Transformation," will be expounded through the divine descent of the Supreme Celestial Worthy of the Infinite and the Three Passes Sacred Emperor from our lineage. This chapter will analyze all virtuous blessings, enabling sentient beings to understand how to elevate and evolve in accordance with the existence of all things between heaven and earth throughout the process of this exposition.
How can we advance towards a more transcendent Pure Land? It necessarily depends on the actions and deeds within the human world. If humanity relies on technological civilization to harm sentient beings, will Heaven sit idly by and allow such brutal acts of cruelty to prevail without concern? Certainly not! This is precisely in line with the unfolding evolution guided by salvation and education.
Human religion plays a pivotal role, offering protection and care to sentient beings. When it aligns with the will of Heaven and conforms to the evolutionary and deductive processes of the Great Dao, it enables greater elevation and return.
Chapter 28: Passing Down to Future Generations
## Wuji Tianzun, Chenghuang Dijun
October 26, 2001, the tenth day of the ninth month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
The Limitless One decrees the appointment of the Celestial Venerable;  
The Emperor of Culture and Enlightenment, virtuous and harmonious.
The Tenth Evolution of the Great Dao:  
Fairness Nourishes the Preservation of Truth
The act of guiding and transforming sentient beings is to judge based on their survival orientation and the necessities for nurturing life. It also involves how one achieves their own learning experiences in the human world, which must be personally verified through all experiences: sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, sweet, and astringent. It is precisely through genuine experiences in the human world that such accumulations are formed.
The Process of Existence: Without the ability to pass through personal firsthand experience, it is inevitably difficult to bestow upon all processes of existence a wealth of experience and genuine realization. Moreover, within the vast cosmos, all sentient beings are guided and nurtured by the Divine Providence of Heaven, which indeed nourishes the survival orientations of all sentient beings with impartiality and equality.
Is it possible to truly comprehend the unfolding and evolutionary process of the Great Dao? Moreover, it is essential to undertake the necessary construction: for all sentient beings, this involves embracing humanistic thought to cultivate one's own learning experience. One must integrate what is needed for survival with the process of orientation, achieving a practical accumulation of experience throughout the journey of existence.
Nor do they blindly rely on the guidance of immortals and Buddhas. Indeed, all teachings and educational curricula in the human world require personal learning and growth. Moreover, one must also experience the process of growth through learning. It is precisely through the transmission of teachings that human beings acquire a foundation for learning, all of which will be applied in the future.
The transmission of teachings and cultivation is applicable only within the human realm, as other sentient beings find it difficult to establish such a framework. How, then, can they achieve clarity of nature and accumulate experience? It is through the enrichment of life experiences as a vital resource. Yet, other beings cannot personally embody these teachings, lacking the human form—they exist in an intangible state.
Moreover, all learning processes oriented towards survival necessarily require the possession of a physical body. Without such a body, one would lack the fundamental substance of reality. Therefore, it is within the human world that one can undergo firsthand experiences. Regardless of all living beings and myriad things, for humanity, this is a tangible and visible world of actual phenomena.
Without the actual process of physical existence, it is difficult to accumulate experience through personal practice. This creates a limitation that is hard to overcome, precisely because in the realm of reality within the human world—the very boundary between ascent and descent—every action we take shapes the blessings or misfortunes of the future.
The positioning of the Earth within the cosmos is intrinsically linked to the autonomous operation of other celestial bodies. Should the human world ever face pursuit or collision from other planets, it is difficult to imagine how all living beings and races inhabiting this world could escape harm—indeed, it would be exceedingly challenging! How, then, would the natural course of the Great Dao unfold in such circumstances?
All celestial bodies in their orbits must possess the autonomy of both rotation and revolution; moreover, they must align with the unfolding process of the Great Dao. Only in this way can the myriad worlds and planets cycle among themselves without deviating from the course of evolution. Guiding and presiding over this virtuous grace of the Great Dao’s unfolding is precisely the sacred task steered by the heavenly deities and enlightened beings of the cosmos.
To grant all sentient beings the ability to coexist peacefully and thrive on any planet, and even to live freely within the earthly realm of humanity, is indeed the same principle! It is to allow the humans of this world and all living beings to coexist and accommodate one another within the vast cosmos—this is the true manifestation of the Great Dao’s profound virtue and grace.
For all sentient beings on Earth to exist comfortably between heaven and earth, it is precisely due to the establishment of heaven and earth’s positions. Thus, there are the suns and moons of heaven, the stars of heaven, the vastness of earth, the abundance of earth, and the richness of earth. With favorable winds and rains, the harmony of earth’s spirit and fire—all these are essential sacred duties required by the positioning of heaven and earth.
In the present era, the greenhouse effect, which contributes to human comfort, has long since damaged the Earth's ozone layer. This is a contemporary term, whereas in ancient times it was referred to as "a hole in the sky." Since antiquity, there has been the legend of Nüwa mending the heavens, yet today, humanity remains uncertain how to repair this breach, and the task appears exceedingly difficult.
Moreover, in the present era, if there were another Nuwa capable of mending the heavens, would humanity believe it to be a myth? Not necessarily! It is essential to recognize that times have changed. The human world can now rely on the remedies offered by technological civilization. Otherwise, as time passes and the effects of the sun intensify, what will become of us?
As the ice at the North and South Poles melts, temperatures will inevitably rise again and again. In this era, the maximum temperature that humanity and living beings can endure is only around forty degrees Celsius. If the heat continues to increase beyond that, one wonders whether sentient beings will be able to coexist peacefully, or even continue to live freely in this world.
Impartial Nourishment: This is precisely the great benevolent grace of the Supreme Heaven, which extends equally to all living beings of every species. Fairness and justice form the fundamental essence of the Supreme Heaven. If the Supreme Heaven were to favor humanity while neglecting other sentient beings, such an act would be incomparably cruel in its disregard for the world’s inherent justice and equality.
It is essential to understand: justice and equality are precisely the great compassionate grace bestowed by Heaven upon this world, nourishing all sentient beings between heaven and earth. This grace operates through the harmonizing nature of "earth, water, fire, and wind," ensuring "favorable winds and timely rains," allowing all living beings to meet the necessities of survival and, moreover, to align with the boundless love of the earth.
The great virtue of Heaven is to cherish life; the great virtue of Earth is to nurture and foster life; the great virtue of humanity is to liberate and protect life. Moreover, all species are nourished with impartiality. For the human race and all beings existing between Heaven and Earth, abundant grace and blessings descend upon the world. This is the fundamental framework of the supreme benevolence bestowed by the heavens.
The three supreme virtues of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity, if they can coexist harmoniously without humanity using technology to harm all sentient beings and living creatures, must be manifested through the benevolence and compassionate nature of the human world. This should be passed down through education and moral cultivation, fostering the construction of the mind and heart. How then can we understand the evolution of the Great Dao and the unfolding of its virtuous grace?
The curriculum that should be taught and cultivated in human society must foster a fundamental understanding and experiential realization of such virtues as: Heaven’s love for life, Earth’s nourishment and cultivation of life, and humanity’s protection and preservation of life. Furthermore, in light of the recent devastation caused by typhoons, it is increasingly evident that the collective karma of natural and human-made disasters is growing more severe in the Taiwan region.
It is not without reason; one must understand: through the harmony of earth, water, fire, and wind, both excess and deficiency deviate from the Middle Way! Therefore, in this era on the precious island of Taiwan, the inherent goodness of humanity has long been greatly altered. With the extravagance of the human heart, the cruelty of indulging in desires, and the collective karma being repaid, what else can be done?
Some are spared, while others suffer calamities. This is not due to heaven's lack of mercy or earth's failure to protect, but rather stems from humanity's cruelty and deceitful desires. Heaven uses this disaster to awaken the people of Taiwan, yet such warnings often prove ineffective. Moreover, in educational and moral teachings, this concept is entirely absent.
We only know that it is a disaster caused by natural calamities and human actions, yet we fail to explore the underlying factors behind its occurrence. How can we then cultivate vigilance and enlightenment? It is indeed very difficult! Moreover, the just and nourishing grace is precisely the virtue bestowed by Heaven upon all sentient beings. We must understand that Taiwan was originally a prosperous and strong nation, and it is essential to implement practical enlightenment and education!
The 21st century can be said to be the century of the Chinese people, and it can also be said that the descendants of Yan and Huang in China will unite the world through virtue, not through guns and cannons to dominate it! This is not the original intention of Heaven, nor is it an acceptable course of action. By the time regrets are voiced, the golden opportunity will have long been lost.
To clarify how sentient beings should be taught and educated in the 21st century, it is essential to undertake a moral realignment through humanistic thought and concepts, while also extending Confucian ideals to the perspective of all sentient beings. This aligns with the vision of the "Great Unity" world described in the "Li Yun: Datong" chapter, as well as the "Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss" spoken of by Shakyamuni Buddha, and the "World of Non-Action" articulated by the Daoist Patriarch.
The true original meaning: In the 21st century, the Pure Land world of the Lotus Buddha Kingdom! Therefore, the educational and transformative curriculum of the Wuji Dadao Academy is an imperative sacred duty. If we do not carry it out, and others come to surpass us, what face will the True Buddha Heart School have to meet the Wuji Heavenly Mother, the Primordial Heavenly King, and the countless heavenly immortals, Buddhas, and revered teachers of the void?
To accomplish through guidance and transformation,  
Nourishing fairness and virtue to pervade all.
Sentient beings ascend, surpassing all bounds,  
In the twenty-first century, grace knows no bounds.
Education and cultivation pass down the legacy,  
The Supreme Dao guides all beings.
The Great Dao Academy was established early, guiding the return and ferrying beings through the practice of Mahayana.
This verse! May it inspire all sentient beings together; I earnestly hope so! I earnestly hope so!
Chapter Twenty-Nine: Birth, Nurture, and Education
## Wuji Jincai Tianzun
October 30, 2001, the fourteenth day of the ninth month in the year of Xinsi (Tuesday)
Wuji descends to the mortal realm, arriving at Chongxin,  
With joyful hearts and delight, we come together to welcome.
The Celestial Venerable ascends the dais, greeting with joyful countenance, gathering all wise beings of sentient connection.
Esteemed students, holy spirits, Buddhas, and all spiritual practitioners of the Great Dao Academy, greetings! Today, the Heavenly Lord of Limitless Origin, Wenchang Emperor, descends from our ancestral lineage to compose the sacred edict of the tenth chapter of "The Deduction of the Great Dao." By understanding the impartial nourishment and virtuous grace bestowed upon all sentient beings, we are able to analyze the collective karma of the past, thereby serving the purpose of early prevention and preparedness.
In the past half year, calamities have struck the precious island of Taiwan, serving as a warning to all sentient beings. Throughout the process of education and moral cultivation in the human world, there has been a lack of genuine emphasis on ethical foundations. Moreover, those in positions of power are driven by greed and personal desires. How, then, can we understand the collective karma behind such disasters, and how should we rightly resolve them?
It is essential to establish the "Academy of the Great Dao of Wuji" as the central hub for education and moral guidance, to aid and transform sentient beings in the 21st century. This will help dissolve the barriers between religions and foster mutual integration, enabling sentient beings to transcend into the Pure Land of the Lotus Buddha in the future. May this vision be realized! May it be realized!
All virtuous souls! Regarding the virtuous deeds reported to the underworld for entry into the Wuji Great Dao Academy, it is appropriate for our lineage to perform merit and make offerings! As the sacred revelation just stated: all plans and actions of the "Wuji Great Dao Academy" must be practically proposed, serving as the basis for the reporting and transfer of all merits and fruits, only then can they truly benefit as genuine merit and virtue!
Chapter Thirty: Virtue as the Foremost Principle
## Wuji Tianzun, Siming Zhenjun
November 2, 2001, the seventeenth day of the ninth month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
The Limitless issues decrees, descending in veneration,  
Teaching and transforming, the Celestial Honored together welcome.
All saints, spirits, and Buddhas, together with all living beings,  
Are sheltered by heaven, upheld by earth, and guided by virtue and grace.
Through transformation and guidance, all sentient beings are brought to fulfillment, with impartial nourishment serving as the governing principle. All living beings across the vast cosmos rely on the shelter of heaven and the support of earth, both of which offer care and protection to the world. Yet while the great virtues of heaven and earth are abundant, humanity’s great virtue remains lacking. How, then, can we cultivate the compassionate grace of releasing and protecting life?
In the educational and cultural curriculum of the divine, why must the great virtue of humanity be exercised? It is to extend compassionate virtue and benevolence to protect other sentient species. Moreover, it aims to bestow this virtue upon all sentient beings, especially the myriad living creatures across the vast universe, providing them with guardianship and care. This is precisely the primary purpose of the "Evolution of the Great Dao."
The canopy of the heavens—discussed in terms of the oxygen content within the atmosphere—serves as a protective shield for all living beings. By safeguarding this planet from external invasions and collisions, it performs a protective function for this celestial body. The abundance or scarcity of this oxygen content thus constitutes the fundamental basis for the survival of all things between heaven and earth.
Human respiration relies on oxygen, which serves as the primary basis for oxygenation. This dependence on oxygen is essential, and in the current understanding of the process, the oxygen humans breathe is regarded as a key resource. This is akin to the canopy of the sky: the ozone layer, governed by oxygen, constitutes its most fundamental element.
Furthermore, in acting to protect the ozone layer, all protective measures for this planet are carried out. Thus, the source of ozone serves as a primary factor in safeguarding this planet. It also allows humanity and all living beings on this planet to thrive freely in this world. This represents the fundamental benevolence bestowed by heaven and earth.
The heavens cover the earth—furthermore, through the movement of the atmosphere, they absorb the evaporation of rainwater from the ground, transforming it into vapor that rises directly into the azure sky—this is what forms clouds and mist. In this way, within the interplay between heaven and earth, all things and humanity rely on the fluidity of water for survival and protection. Moreover, the human body itself consists of approximately seventy percent water.
Moreover, within the spatial landmass of the Earth's planetary system, terrestrial resources are indeed scarcer than water resources. With water comprising approximately seventy percent of existence and land only about thirty percent, this precisely corresponds to the harmony between the human body and the celestial body. Thus, "the canopy of heaven" relies on the integration of photoelectric energy to provide protection for the outer periphery of this planet.
In the present era: humanity relies on technology to launch artificial satellites, yet fails to realize that these man-made satellites pale in comparison to the invisible protective energy in the heavens, which is difficult to perceive with the naked eye—this is the "Great Eye of Heaven." It is precisely this energy body, unseen in this world and others, that provides protection.
It is the very principle that safeguards the rotation and revolution of all celestial bodies, and by this principle, it protects all sentient beings. Therefore, the support of the Earth—in relation to the vast cosmos and the protective actions of light, electricity, and information—relies primarily on the cyclical protection of the ozone layer. On the ground, it further depends on the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide through respiration.
Providing the basis for breathing in humans and all sentient beings, it is the capacity for all things in heaven and earth to possess breath and movement. This breath relies precisely on the "circulation of wind," enabling sentient beings to transmit it through the "circulation of wind" to both "water and fire," which are essential within the human body.
Without the "warmth of fire," the conductive function of the human heart would be impossible. The human heart relies on the warmth of fire, while also performing protective actions for the body. Within the ozone layer, the body aligns with the conductive power of fire, illuminating the infinite brilliance of fire, which in turn sustains life through its warmth.
The body is endowed with a "heart" for circulation; without it, a human would already be a corpse. In fire, there must be the "blowing nature of wind" to maintain the body's temperature at a constant level, ensuring survival is neither excessive nor deficient. Both excess and deficiency can impair the body's integrity.
It can meet the temperature required for the survival of all humanity on Earth, with an adaptable range of merely around forty degrees above and below! The sustenance of the earth must rely on the fluidity of water, for although the human body is said to be composed of bones, within the framework of skin and bones, it is essential to have the circulation of blood for wholesome existence.
Excess and deficiency alike can lead to "illness," causing harm to the body. In this sense, blood functions as the medium for water's transmission. It is essential to understand that humans need to consume approximately 2000 cc of water daily, which is vital for survival and underscores the indispensable role of water in existence.
Without the circulation of water, even if the body possesses the warmth of fire, it cannot be conveyed throughout the entire form. This aligns with the flowing nature of water within heaven and earth. If the flow of water fails to maintain a suitable temperature and instead generates intense heat, the body would be excessively scorched, rendering it unable to perform protective actions for itself.
Such is the great virtue of heaven and earth, which aligns with the flowing nature of water. Once this function is clearly understood, one may ask: without the stirring nature of wind, how could water and fire interact? All would come to a halt, all would cease to function. Observed in the human body, it would already be a lifeless corpse, and such a person would no longer exist in this world.
Moreover, how can one speak of comfort in one's own existence? Not at all! In the nature of the wind's movement, all water and fire within the body must rely on the blowing of the wind, which aligns with everything in this great earth. It is precisely this blowing of the wind that transforms into the formation of typhoons and hurricanes, which possess lethal force against humanity.
If we consider typhoons, floods, and fires—without the assistance of wind, how could their destructive forces inflict harm upon humanity? The convergence of such conditions is indeed exceedingly rare! Moreover, in the human world, whether navigating ships across the seas or flying aircraft through the skies, all rely on the aid of wind to propel vessels and planes forward.
Yet consider: the solidity of earth, the warmth of fire, and the flow of water all require the movement of wind to gain momentum and achieve construction; otherwise, their potential remains unrealized! In the human world, all sentient beings fundamentally depend on the interplay of water, fire, and wind for their formation.
Heaven's canopy shelters all sentient beings,  
Its light shines upon the earth and the stars.
The same principle governs all celestial bodies in the universe;  
The sun and moon bestow their virtuous light upon all living beings.
The earth, bearing virtue, brings forth all things;  
All beings of the vast land mutually shape one another.
Regardless of status high or low, rich or poor,  
Fair nourishment is shared and treasured by all.
This verse! Within the canopy of heaven and the support of earth, how should sentient beings practice the great virtue of heaven, the great virtue of earth, and the great virtue of humanity? It is correct to elevate and connect the great virtues and their blessings! This also requires: the steadfastness of earth, which manifests the blessings of heaven's canopy and earth's support!
Chapter 31: Regulating the Family and Governing the State
## The Celestial Worthy of Boundless Blessings and Fortune
November 6, 2001, the twenty-first day of the ninth month in the year of Xinsi (Tuesday)
The Limitless issues a decree for the writing of this book;  
The Good Path descends, residing within Chongxin.
The Heavenly Venerable ascends the platform once more after two years,  
Grateful for the profound grace bestowed by the heavens above.
Good evening to all the saints, Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual practitioners of the Wuji Great Dao Academy! Tonight, the Heavenly Venerable of Wuji Education has descended to compose the eleventh chapter: "Heaven Covers, Earth Supports." As there remains a great deal of doctrine yet to be elucidated, it cannot all be completed within this single chapter. We look forward to another immortal or Buddha continuing this work in the next chapter.
The teachings of this celestial scripture are precisely aligned with the sustenance of human life, granting sentient beings the understanding of its functions, which are accomplished through the common properties of earth, water, fire, and wind. Moreover, as calamities draw nearer in the future, if sentient beings fail to prepare in advance, how will they confront and transcend the disasters of natural upheavals?
By providing this information in advance, it is intended to allow sentient beings to prepare themselves mentally. Regarding the hole in the ozone layer, all high-temperature gases will rise, which is also closely related to "fire and water" and wind. This is only a brief mention; all necessary prevention must ultimately rely on humanity itself. May it be so! May it be so!
Chapter 32: Bringing Stability to the Realm
## Wuji Tianzun, Guangze Zunwang
November 9, 2001, the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
The Wuji decreed an early sacred command,  
The Tianzun assumes office in Chongxin.
The City God Emperor descends to convene the assembly,  
Heaven protects and earth shields as one journeys on their own.
Heaven shelters and earth sustains all sentient beings, bestowing upon the great cosmos a protective grace that nurtures all living things. This provides humanity with the essential conditions for survival, offering abundant resources throughout the journey of existence. From the very beginning of childhood, humanity continually grows through the process of learning.
Grant yourself the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and make it a cornerstone of your growth. For all sentient beings, it is essential in the human world to learn and develop, providing oneself with the means to nurture life. Through the process of learning, one can accomplish all things, but it must have practical value. It is through the accumulation of every bit of growth that one comes to embody the collective experiences of the human world.
Accumulation of Experience: It serves as the nurturing cause and condition for one's own growth, necessarily transmitted through human education and inheritance across generations, rather than being confined to a single aging and perishing body—this is indeed the truth. If the human body could remain intact and unperishing from ancient times to the present, the world would have long been overpopulated.
In the process of inheritance, it is precisely through the inability that new structures can be constructed. This can nourish the learning orientation of sentient beings. Moreover, due to human growth and the physical body, a polarizing effect takes place. This is why the human body deteriorates after a period of time—precisely because the human form is a "total combined entity of the four great evolutions."
The Four Great Elements are transmitted through "earth, water, fire, and wind," circulating within the human world. From the perspective of Heaven, they protect and bless all living beings throughout the vast cosmos—not humanity alone. For sentient beings to survive, they must rely on the food chain of all other living creatures to sustain their own existence and nourishment.
When determining whether an action constitutes cruelty towards other sentient beings, it is necessary to judge based on human virtue and the specific circumstances. This very action highlights the difficulty for the divine to achieve fairness. For humanity relies on other living beings within the food chain for sustenance, which presents the greatest challenge for the divine in attaining perfect equity.
Judging by the food chain, it is essential to adopt a compassionate and virtuous orientation. If humanity excessively indulges its appetite while brutally harming other sentient beings, what then? Heaven will inevitably diminish blessings and fortune, causing those who commit evil driven by gluttony to bear the consequences. Does the food chain, upon which the human world depends, follow the same principle?
When other sentient beings retaliate and harm humanity, why does this collective karma bring about numerous calamities? Human beings, lacking benevolence and oppressing others to satisfy their own desires, inflict harm upon other sentient beings with cruelty. Little do they realize that the protection of Heaven is precisely because all sentient beings in this vast world are meant to live with justice, equality, and fraternity.
If humanity employs technological civilization to harm other sentient beings and creatures, from the perspective of Heaven, it is an act of human unkindness. Likewise, from the perspective of Earth's nurturing shelter, it is the same. Therefore, the protection of Heaven and the shelter of Earth are both rooted in the welfare of all sentient beings. As humans are regarded as the most intelligent among all creatures, the cultivation of benevolence and virtue must be integral to their education.
Can we take compassion and virtue as our starting point, so that we do not incur sins through indulgent speech, thereby diminishing our own fortune and wealth? Within the vastness of heaven and earth, the divine providence and protection bestowed upon humanity are indeed all-encompassing and meticulous. Moreover, through contemplation, humanity can align its way of life with the sentient beings of this world.
The harm inflicted upon the world by humanity must have its distant causes, rather than occurring solely in the present moment. How, then, do such conditions arise? It is essential to understand: if we trace the distant origins of all the calamities that have befallen the world and Taiwan over the past half-year, they too lie within this very realm of existence. It is due to humanity's cruelty and lack of benevolence that these disasters serve as a warning.
The human world is often difficult to comprehend. It is precisely through such natural and man-made calamities that the Heavens educate all beings: one must not engage in acts of killing, nor persistently disregard human compassion and moral principles. In the coming years, disasters in Taiwan and across the world will continue unceasingly. Among them, some will arise from the shifting of the earth, bringing forth earthquakes and calamities.
Some bring calamity through the flow of water, some through the burning of fire, and some through the invasion of frost and snow. Yet the disasters caused by earth, water, and fire are far less severe than those brought by wind. Thus, these four elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—can both create blessings for humanity and become obstacles that endanger human survival.
It will surely be verified within the coming years; and why are the calamities of earth, water, and fire far less severe than those of wind? Precisely because for the disasters of water and fire to become vigorous, the assistance of wind is necessary. In all calamities, earth, water, and fire are essential, yet without the aid of wind, their devastation would be greatly diminished.
It is essential to understand: in the calamities caused by earthquakes, the force of wind can amplify the destructive power of the disaster! Moreover, after the ground shakes, it will inevitably trigger tsunamis, further intensifying the devastation. Therefore, one must recognize the solidity of the earth. Without the assistance of wind, it would be difficult for the disaster to cause greater damage.
In the fluid nature of water, without the assistance of wind, calamities remain minor. Yet, precisely because water flows, when aided by wind, its force can be amplified to the extent of moving mountains and overturning seas, all due to the momentum provided by wind. Moreover, in disasters involving water, fire, and earth, the presence of wind inevitably multiplies the scale of calamity and devastation.
Amid typhoons, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, frost, snow, and rain—all of which rely on the force of wind, and through the shifting of earth and the flow of water, bring harm to sentient beings—consider also the burning of fire. Without the blowing of wind, it would be utterly unable to function. The combustion of fire must rely on the assistance of wind, allowing a single spark to spread across the vast land.
Following an earthquake, the addition of modern technological products can more easily lead to wind-aided combustion. In the face of such heavenly calamities, which serve as warnings against the cruelty and inhumanity of sentient beings, can we truly comprehend this and make improvements? If we fail to grasp this understanding, future disasters will continue unabated, and that would be the true sorrow of all living beings.
The world of sentient beings is just; Heaven's grace is bestowed upon humanity for a reason.
The four elements of earth, water, fire, and wind combine,  
All that can be formed or undone corresponds in kind.
Two paths of ascent and descent divide,  
Among humans, sentiment and duty abide.
Learn the boundless virtue of Heaven,  
And in future attainments, return to the true.
This verse is shared with all sentient beings as mutual encouragement; towards the grace of heaven’s canopy and earth’s support, may all sentient beings come to know and understand clearly. Furthermore, regarding the protection of heaven and earth, it is essential to realize that earth, water, fire, and wind can serve as guardians, yet they can also bring calamity. Indeed, excess and deficiency both deviate from the Middle Way and can lead to great disaster. Can this be understood?
Chapter 33: Religious Beliefs
## Wuji Daoyuan Tianzun
November 16, 2001, the third day of the tenth month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
Wuji descends to Chongxin Hall,  
Bringing boundless wealth for all to share.
The Heavenly Lord ascends the platform, first gathering in assembly,  
Grateful for the boundless grace of Heaven, its virtue spread far and wide.
Esteemed sages, good evening! Today, the work "The Evolution of the Great Dao • Twelfth Chapter: Heaven's Blessings and Earth's Protection" by the Venerable City God Emperor of the Infinite Celestial Realm from our lineage aims to clarify how the supportive forces of "earth, water, fire, and wind" can bestow benevolent virtues and protection upon all beings, yet also bring calamities when unkindness prevails. The contrast between these outcomes is immense—how, then, can we embody and apply this understanding in practice?
In the realm of human actions, one can distinguish between calamity and fortune. Does it feel quite novel to step onto this stage for the first time today? Limitless Prosperity—and today marks the beginning of autumn. All matters of the Way are in their budding stage. We appreciate the hard work everyone has devoted over the past few years. Every aspect of growth stems from learning, which lays a solid foundation.
Indeed: The Master of the Libi Sect has shown unwavering determination, enduring many adversities without faltering in loyalty, and has given selflessly without complaint or regret, which is truly moving. Likewise, the protection and wisdom of Hall Master Lin, along with his steadfast resolve, are deeply touching. All of this is arranged by Heaven, and in the future, blessings and virtue shall be bestowed. Hahaha!
Chapter Thirty-Four: Equality in Faith
##Wuji Xiangu  Samantabhadra Bodhisattva
November 20, 2001, the sixth day of the tenth month in the year of Xinsi (Tuesday)
Chongxin Daochang spreads the great transformation; Wuji bestows the decree, unfolding the heart's blossoms.
The Lord of Fate composes and expounds,  
All sentient beings ascend and are uplifted.
The sacred mission guided by the Heavenly Providence is to protect all sentient beings across the vast universe. Under the shelter of heaven and earth, no being can escape the grace of this divine guardianship. Moreover, this benevolent virtue is defined in relation to sentient beings, as it is through their existence and the interconnected food chain that the chain of cosmic affairs is initiated.
If any chain of affairs cannot ensure sufficient sustenance and activity, it will lead to a world where humans devour humans and creatures prey upon creatures. Across the vast cosmos, all sentient beings will slaughter one another—except for humanity, all others are subject to this. Moreover, within this law of the jungle, the strong use their power to destroy all other living beings.
Is this due to the lack of mercy from Heaven? Or is it caused by the killing behavior of sentient beings? In the food chain, if one cannot be provided with warmth and sustenance, it becomes impossible to be free from fear. This very lack of adequate food and clothing inevitably gives rise to "theft born from hunger and cold," making it even more difficult for Heaven to achieve fairness.
Sentient beings are not limited to humans alone; this applies to all living creatures, whether mobile or stationary, including plants and animals! Moreover, among all living beings, some do not engage in acts of mutual killing, yet they may fall victim to the cruel slaughter by other beings. In their efforts to protect themselves, they must take necessary actions for survival to avoid being harmed.
Moreover, enduring and receiving the favor and protection of Heaven is precisely the exercise of just, equal, and compassionate virtues. It enables the protection of one's own actions, especially by providing all animals with a relevant protective body during external processes of harm, thereby blocking external acts of slaughter. This is precisely what is guided by the evolution of Heaven.
In the vast cosmos, sentient beings are not limited to the human realm alone; they extend to all living beings dwelling beneath the earth. These are resources that present-day humanity can scarcely observe with the naked eye. Hidden within the earth are abundant resources, which include not only animals but also numerous immobile minerals.
The treasures that the human world yearns for are merely what humanity can utilize. For all other living beings, having enough food and warmth is far more practical. Thus, humans evaluate the worth of treasures based on their own survival values, shaping their aspirations and pursuits accordingly.
In the human world, there is an endless pursuit of extracting all movable and immovable material resources from the vast universe. If all beings and creatures were to act similarly to humanity, one wonders how sentient beings would view such a scenario. The abundance of resources seems destined for humanity to unearth and claim.
It concerns the stewardship required for human survival: how to ensure that the needs of the human world are met without excessively depleting the abundant resources. This depends on how humanity thinks and applies its wisdom. Take water as an example: its reserves on Earth are seemingly endless, a fact that is difficult for those living with abundant water resources to fully grasp!
In the coming two decades or so, regions such as Taiwan and various parts of the world are likely to face shortages of water resources. How to effectively utilize seawater desalination and other resources is the fundamental solution. Otherwise, for the future nations of the world, an inevitable conflict over water resources may arise. How can we prepare in advance and make proactive arrangements to address this?
In light of water resource conditions, it is advisable to consider seawater desalination and other alternative sources as essential for the future and for the sustainable development of other resources. The application of water extends beyond this; future technological advancements may utilize seawater desalination, along with various other energy applications, to replace the damaging "black resources" of the present era.
Black Resources: Over the past fifty years, there have been many deficiencies. If we extract too much of the essence of black resources (petroleum), it will be difficult to compensate for the disasters in the future. From the perspective of Heaven, how can we awaken civilization and technology to manifest ahead of time, and how can we provide early warnings regarding the direction of research and development for scientific and technological talents?
The processes dominated by civilization and technology will grant humanity abundant resources, inexhaustible and limitless. In the future, the economic system of the "Chongxin Zongmai" can be guided in this direction to avoid numerous shortcomings. Otherwise, even after taking a long, misguided path, one might still boast shamelessly, blaming the immortals and Buddhas for not offering guidance or blessings—what then can be done?
Creating well-being for sentient beings is inseparable from human affairs and worldly matters, passed down through education in human ethics and morality. The principles of "Three Bonds, Five Constants, Four Virtues, and Eight Ethics" serve as foundational educational concepts for building the Pure Land of the Lotus Buddha Kingdom in the 21st century. Establishing such ideological frameworks first is essential to achieving this vision.
It is essential to integrate all approaches to existence within the vast universe and elevate them through abundant resources. Furthermore, each sentient being, through their inherent nature and actions, should foster their own growth. In their respective roles, they must exert their utmost effort to harmonize with the needs of all living beings, thereby contributing to the creation of enduring blessings and virtuous grace for the Pure Land world.
Regarding the fundamental reality of education, it is precisely this: the Confucian tradition of sacred teachings, the true Buddha-heart lineage, and the core educational capital of the Wuji Great Dao Academy. How can this be implemented and promoted? It depends on the choices made by the leaders and all virtuous students in their collaboration. Only by providing abundant resources for creativity, and moreover, by bringing endless blessings to society and the nation, can it be truly realized!
It will reduce the disasters brought by technological civilization; conversely, it can create boundless and abundant resources, extending the blessings of virtue to all sentient beings for generations to come. This constitutes the great virtue of heaven, the great virtue of earth, the great virtue of humanity, the great virtue of the revered heart, the great virtue of the void, the great virtue of the infinite—the great virtue of all celestial beings, sages, immortals, Buddhas, and bodhisattvas.
Heaven's gaze falls upon all living beings under the sky;  
The vast world is filled with compassion and affection.
Nourishment abundant and enduring,  
Wise use renews resources evermore.
Water, when skillfully used, is an inexhaustible resource;  
It is only right that sentient beings understand the benefits it brings.
Transforming quality with technology, continuously nurturing life's vitality.
This verse is shared with all sentient beings as mutual encouragement; in the future, it may be verified as true. If the sacred teachings written today can be elevated to benefit all living beings, it will be the great fortune of heaven, the great fortune of earth, and the great fortune of humanity. May it be so! May it be so!
Chapter 35: Cultivation and Transformation
## Wuji Daozhen Tianzun
November 23, 2001, the ninth day of the tenth month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
The Celestial Venerables of the Wuji Immortal Realm  
Receive boundless blessings and partake in human harmony.
Promoting the lineage of the Chongxin Sect,  
Benefiting oneself and others in mutual guidance.
Esteemed students, good evening! Today, the Heavenly Venerable of the Infinite and the True Lord of Destiny from our lineage have descended to compose the work, "The Deduction of the Great Dao • Chapter Thirteen: Sentient Beings," imparting celestial secrets to the Chongxin students. Are you able to grasp the meanings contained within? The composition just presented may be slightly refined, but it is merely intended to help all esteemed students gain clarity!
Furthermore, within the future propagation of our lineage, all sages and buddhas eagerly anticipate that virtuous disciples will widely guide and deliver sentient beings, inviting them to jointly participate in the sacred mission. Recently, there are plans to establish two types of committees: "Upholding the Right Dharma" and "Promoting the Great Way." It is hoped that constructive proposals can be offered regarding this, to facilitate the guidance of destined virtuous individuals to come forward and offer their support.
Receiving blessings, wealth, and auspiciousness;  
Cultivating connections, practice, and extraordinary qualities.
One medium cup of Three Venerables Tea, to dispel calamities and bring down heavenly blessings.
How to explore and extract the comprehensive integration of the Dao lineage's economy in the future is the true path. Yet, what can be done if wisdom and experience are insufficient? It has already been revealed that the dissemination of teachings relies on all virtuous disciples to extract and apply them, and there are many timeliness factors involved—this is our hope! I wonder how everyone feels about this? Bestowed upon all without distinction, a detailed explanation of today's sacred edict will surely make everything clear at a glance!
Chapter 36: The Grand Dao Unfolds
##The Immortal Maiden of the Primordial Origin, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva
The Boundless One widely nurtures all beings' cultivation;  
The Honored King upholds the heart and appoints duties as needed.
By the Imperial Decree, the Heavenly mysteries and virtues are revealed;  
With boundless compassion, all sentient beings are graciously embraced.
How should sentient beings, in their existence, align with the grace of Heaven? To elevate and ground all human interactions among sentient beings in greater authenticity, it is essential to evolve through the human way of life in the mortal world. By harnessing all substances between heaven and earth, we must employ technological civilization to integrate all functions of the human world, allowing sentient beings to harmonize with them.
In the realm of human existence, all actions are inseparable from human agency, inevitably growing through the combined interplay of the food chain and the chain of affairs within this world, drawing upon the abundant resources of heaven and earth. It is precisely due to the necessity of survival that there arises a primary pursuit driven by the demand for a satiating food chain.
Divine Favor—Thus, through fairness and equality, it provides the essential resources needed by all human beings in their pursuit of survival. In ancient times, shells served as the medium of reliance; later, gold and silver took on this role. Now, we have entered the "world of paper currency," and in the future, "plastic money" will become the unit of value. Such are the circulating resources for all sentient beings.
The human world cannot function without the support of "universal currency," and it is also tied to each individual's blessings and karma. Whether one's connection to currency is sufficient or not—whether it is abundant or scarce—is shaped by the accumulation of past and present deeds. All of this, combined with the circumstances of the present life, forms the blessings one enjoys in this lifetime.
Can the conditions for currency be fully realized? Moreover, each person's fortune determines the extent of what they can enjoy, and it is through the conditions that shape the common currency that the subjectivity of each individual's fortune is assessed—determining how much fortune one can obtain. It is also based on what each person is able to enjoy in this world, where the conditions for currency and the rewards of fortune are fully realized, that such judgments are made.
Hong Ci—The karmic connections of sentient beings, in their various interactions with the earth, are fulfilled through the use of currency. This is upheld within the human world, yet for other beings, currency holds no relevance; instead, securing warmth and sustenance is far more practical. Simply because the perspectives and foundations of different beings vary, so too do their needs and karmic ties to currency.
The Food Chain and the Chain of Affairs: The combination of these two constitutes the various functions of the human world. This process, with humanity as the most intelligent of all creatures, benefits mankind. In this era, the human world should not indulge in excessive consumption. With just a little effort and avoiding laziness, it stands to reason that no one should starve to death.
The human world can achieve abundance by integrating supply chains to provide ample resources, food, and goods. This is especially true for the treasured island of Taiwan, where prosperity ensures that all people are well-fed and clothed. With no one suffering from hunger or cold, there is no desperation that leads to theft. Thus, achieving food security is not an issue; rather, it is a state of thriving abundance.
However, there is still much lacking in addressing the spiritual and inner nature of humanity. Particularly in Taiwan today, where religions are flourishing and numerous faiths are emerging, each new religion gradually steps forward to propagate its teachings. It is a truly fortunate development that these efforts aim to elevate the spiritual well-being of all sentient beings in the world, ultimately benefiting all of humanity.
However, few realize that the more vigorously religions flourish, the more sentient beings become uncertain about which religion to follow as the correct one! What is needed is a true return to the fundamental lineage. Yet, every religion proclaims itself as the highest and most sublime, with some even becoming arrogant and dismissive, leaving sentient beings truly at a loss about which path to take.
On the contrary, this leads to a loss of faith in religion. The primary reason often lies in the confusion caused by the functions of all educational and cultural curricula, which frequently leave sentient beings at a loss. This is another adverse effect of the simultaneous emergence of countless teachings—what can be done about it! In response to such conditions, each teaching demonstrates its unique prowess, precisely to guide those with whom they share a destined connection.
Boundless Compassion and Care—this is the descent of religious causes and conditions, carrying out the sacred tasks of universal salvation and ultimate fulfillment for sentient beings. Today, through the "True Buddha Heart School" of the Chongxin Lineage, it enables return, transcendence, and further ascension. Such step-by-step functions precisely allow all sentient beings to establish their resolve and ascend as the principal lineage.
Disciples: You may, within the meaning of all the sacred texts and heavenly books of our sect, understand any chapter and clearly grasp the meaning of the "Heavenly Book of the Great Dao." This is to disseminate the great virtue and grace of the Dao to all sentient beings, precisely because among all the holy scriptures, heavenly books, classics, and collections of sutras, regulations, and treatises in this world, none can provide such nourishment and source.
It is through the accumulation of abundant resources and merits that one learns to draw upon the causes and conditions within heaven and earth. By delving deeply into educational curricula, it is essential to study and comprehend with sincerity and to personally experience and verify, thereby truly attesting to the great way of heaven and earth, allowing its virtue to manifest throughout the process of interpretation. Thus, taking the "Great Tao Series Celestial Books" as the central axis, each volume of the Great Tao Series is studied and understood in detail.
All esteemed students must understand that the main curriculum of the "Wuji Great Dao Academy" in the human realm, as well as the establishment of the "Wuji Great Dao Academy" itself, have indeed been certified by the compassionate and virtuous educational institutions of Heaven. Moreover, there exist actual high-level educational institutions of this kind. Thus, I wonder if all esteemed students can cherish the realizations they have gained in the present moment!
Wuji Great Dao Academy: It is the present-day 21st-century Lotus Buddha Pure Land world, encompassing all educational and instructional courses. It brings forward the resources for entering the 'Maitreya Pure Land' world's inner sanctum in the future to the present moment, allowing virtuous students to manifest and verify through the firsthand materials transmitted by the immortal and buddha teachers.
By sincerely containing and transforming the impurities and defilements of the past, one can certainly cultivate numerous virtuous seeds in the mind. This enables future ascension and transcendence, while also preventing one from falling into the vortex of "downfall." It is precisely the profound compassion of Heaven that cares for sentient beings, and for the sacred lineage of Chongxin, including sages, immortals, Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and exalted beings, this serves as firsthand guidance.
It is also the primary ancestral lineage that propels the benevolent grace of the Heavenly Dao toward all sentient beings. It is essential for all virtuous individuals to delve into and extract its essence, applying it within the human world. This brings genuine benefit to oneself, leading to an enhanced quality of life throughout one’s existence. It also ensures authentic future growth, transcendence, and return!
Heaven's boundless grace and virtue guide all sentient beings with care.
Human currency arises from karmic causes,  
Plastic money heralds a future's new phases.
Boundless blessings rely on one's own deeds;  
Abundant wisdom also requires thorough cultivation.
Both conditions fulfilled, enjoy endless blessings;  
In the boundless void, a fine outcome is achieved.
This verse! Let us study it together with all sentient beings; regarding the future universal currency, it is about cultivating the causes and conditions in the present moment. Moreover, the causes and conditions for what is to be fulfilled in the future have long existed, and we should not wait until the future to seek them—that would be too late! It is essential to enable all virtuous beings to possess the "causes and conditions for currency" in the present, so that there will be no scarcity in the future.
Hope for it! Long for it! Moreover, the master has painstakingly devoted efforts to all, with the aim of creating infinite well-being for sentient beings. For the students of the "True Buddha Heart School," this can provide the conditions to fully attain the "abundance of the five blessings"! Let everyone benefit, thereby genuinely enhancing the stability of life. This truly benefits oneself and benefits all sentient beings.
跋、凡例
November 30, 2001, the 16th day of the 10th month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
Postscript, General Principles
讚曰、頌賀、序言
##Limitless Goodness and Perfection Immortal Maiden
The Wuji issues a decree to Chongxin Hall,
The fulfillment of the Dao differs from the ordinary.
The Heavenly Lord ascends the dais, first gathering the assembly,  
With profound compassion and grace, He bestows favor upon the heart.
Good evening, everyone! In the teachings authored by the Supreme King of Vast Compassion tonight, the causes and conditions for currency have been fully endowed. This also reflects the profound dedication of all masters, serving as a validation for the students of our lineage. Guiding through causes and conditions in the present moment, "plastic currency" is thus made complete, ensuring that in the future, there will be no lack or poverty due to the absence of such conditions.
One must observe whether the students are applying their minds diligently, for this is greatly related to the future karmic connections of currency among disciples of the same lineage. How should one grasp these connections? How can one fully prepare and guide these karmic ties in advance, ensuring no deficiencies arise in the future? This depends on observing the wisdom and virtue of all students and applying the continuity of these two qualities. I earnestly hope for this! I earnestly hope for this!
As the Dharma assembly draws near, all preparations and diligent efforts of the virtuous participants will be observed and evaluated. As previously mentioned, by adopting human methods and coordinating with the guidance of the multitude as teachers, the propagation of teachings and spiritual guidance can be achieved, thereby attaining genuine and substantial benefits.
◆ Decree ◆
完書繳旨
December 4, 2001, the twentieth day of the tenth month in the year of Xinsi (Tuesday)
Completion, Submission, and Reporting Back to the Emperor
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
讚曰、頌賀、序言
##Limitless Immortal Maiden, Manjusri Bodhisattva
The Immortal Maiden of the Wuji comes to compose this book;  
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva’s original sincerity is profound.
The Great Opportunity of Devotion and Causality  
Where Heaven and Earth harbor all sentient beings with affection.
Boundless Compassion and Care: Towards all sentient beings under heaven and earth, it is the boundless virtue and grace descending upon the human world. Observing the myriad living beings: if heaven and earth cease to protect them, human calamities will follow one after another without delay. For the sentient beings of heaven and earth, humanity serves as their anchor, while humanity in turn relies on heaven and earth as its foundation.
Thus, the universe finds its reliance in the boundless void, and the boundless void, in turn, relies upon the Great Dao. This interconnectedness extends to all living beings and myriad things in the human world, all of which take the Great Dao as their central axis. Moreover, it elevates human existence toward higher levels, precisely embodying the benevolent grace bestowed by Heaven upon humanity and all things, thereby granting a comfortable space for life.
The technological civilization of the human world will gradually advance step by step, fostering the well-being of sentient beings. Sentient beings, manifested through the technology of the present era, will also harmonize with their living spaces. In this way, on other planets, civilizations have long surpassed that of the human world by thousands of times over.
In the present human world, there is only an obsession with conflicts between you and me. Little do people realize that a broader perspective and an open heart are needed to observe the technological civilizations of other planets. Moreover, the Boundless, in relation to all planets, will inevitably employ various technologies, which have already been bestowed upon the sentient beings of this Earth, enabling them all to ascend and progress.
In such circumstances, if beings on Earth remain solely focused on contention between religions, conflicts among nations, or strife between individuals, they merely confine themselves. There is simply no way to break free from this vortex.
It is essential to observe the technological civilizations of all planets across the vast cosmos, yet regarding the existence of sentient beings, they merely cling to the cyclical patterns of this world, fundamentally unable to escape the vortex and obstacles of human reincarnation. Therefore, among all living beings between heaven and earth, humanity is regarded as the most intelligent and noble.
In the current era of technological civilization, which has advanced far beyond previous ages, humanity merely observes this world from its own perspective. While offering broad insights and learning from the civilizations and technologies of the human realm, humanity remains unable to comprehend the limitations of such a narrow view, as it only recognizes the existence of its own kind.
It is even more difficult to glimpse the technological civilizations of other planets. One must understand that on other planets, technology has long surpassed that of the human world by thousands or even hundreds of times. Moreover, with a single thought, they can "transform and relocate matter," and with another thought, they can act as they wish. The human world is incapable of comprehending the true nature of technology as manifested there.
It is essential to provide a timely reminder that it is difficult for the human world to achieve transcendence in technological civilization. To manifest technological civilization through the six supernatural powers in the present moment, why does humanity still cling only to the questions: "What should I do here on Earth now?" and "How can we truly understand technological civilization?" This indeed makes it exceedingly challenging!
From another macroscopic perspective, one can gain a broader vision and glimpse into civilizations on other planets—a concept that is difficult for the sentient beings and myriad phenomena of this Earth to attain! Moreover, in the vast expanse of the three thousand great-thousand worlds, the intelligence of all other planets and their countless living beings may surpass that of the human world.
This line of thinking has long been embedded as a "seed cause" within technological civilization, and for the present technological era, it represents an early manifestation of creating well-being for sentient beings. When comparing the human race of our world with the races of other planets, the human mind falls short by a thousandfold.
From this perspective, although its technological civilization may not match that of other planets, it is still considerably more advanced than the less developed ones. In the era when technology manifests among humanity, it is a source of pride in the human world—not the best, yet far from the worst. All manifestations of technological civilization are created for the well-being of sentient beings.
Why have the celestial beings and Buddhas of the ethereal heavens come to Chongxin to guide the path of return? In this current cosmic cycle, all causes and conditions align precisely with the cultivation of humanity's "heart-nature and spiritual nature." For the sentient beings of the precious island of Taiwan—spirit mediums, spiritual channels, those with spiritual connections, receivers, and all who resonate with sages, immortals, Buddhas, and bodhisattvas—this manifests as a guiding function.
It involves dissecting the spiritual world, offering elevation and creation amidst the obstacles of spiritual communication, and revealing the hindrances faced by psychics, thereby bringing true clarity to such confusion. The Supreme bestowed the composition of the "Great Dao Mind Dharma" to compassionate spirit mediums... to guide them on how to dissolve the obstacles of the human world.
The Spirit Medium: If one fails to personally realize their own obstacles, they are merely one among many human beings. Should they harbor contempt or slander toward other human beings and sentient beings, they will inevitably belittle the celestial buddhas and all living beings, considering themselves "the only one worthy of respect." This manifests the obstacles of ignorance, which in turn affects their ability to connect with the spirits of sages and buddhas and hinders their own growth.
Often making it difficult for oneself to achieve ascension and transcendence can instead lead to falling into a vortex of decline. Therefore, after the completion of *The Heart Method of the Great Dao*, the Heavens continued with the original intent of *The Deduction of the Great Dao* precisely for this reason. From the perspective of the Chongxin Sect and the True Buddha Heart Sect, this represents the diligent efforts and teachings of all saints and buddhas over five years!
The Heavens observe this diligent labor, which is truly commendable and praiseworthy. By affirming and commending the sacred Buddhas of our lineage to elevate them, this aligns with the Great Dao, with the will of the Heavens, and with the educational and cultural principles of humanity. As for why all the sacred Buddhas of the Chongxin lineage are bestowed with the titles of "Void" and "Wuji," the reason lies precisely in this!
Five years of diligent teaching and guidance,  
In harmony with the Great Way, returning home.
Human toil is sure to meet its reward;  
The true path of Heaven is honored by the heart's devotion.
Heaven and Earth, with affection, bestow their care;  
Boundless compassion and virtuous grace are even more extraordinary.
The truth spreads across the four seas, guiding the return to the Lord of the Burning Lamp.
This verse! Let us contemplate it together with all sentient beings; in response to the boundless compassion and care, and in accordance with the virtuous grace bestowed upon all living beings by heaven and earth, it is: in harmony with the Great Dao, in harmony with heaven and earth, in harmony with the Wuji, in harmony with the void, providing all living beings with goodness and benefit. It is precisely for the benefit of oneself and all sentient beings, enabling upward growth, elevation, and transcendence!
##Wuji Daoyuan Xiangu
The Celestial Decree Bestows the Fruit of Sincere Hearts,
The Words of the Supreme Truth Ascend the Platform.
Encouraging all sages to guide others across,  
Returning to transcendence, the principle is truly extraordinary.
Esteemed students, good evening to all! Tonight, our lineage is honored by the descent of the Immortal Maiden of the Wuji, the Bodhisattva Samantabhadra, who has come to compose this work. "The Deduction of the Great Dao • Fifteenth Chapter: Heaven and Earth Hold Sentiments" conveys numerous celestial mysteries for dissemination. Moreover, our lineage differs from other spiritual centers in that we participate in grand assemblies across the realms—the Void Heaven, the Wuji Heaven, the Southern Heaven, the Western Heaven, and others.
Moreover, Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam share the same origin and belong to one family. Why, then, must religions today engage in rivalry and contention? With a broad vision and an open heart, one can glimpse the mysteries of the universe and the void. Instead of merely competing among individuals and groups, one can create boundless well-being for all sentient beings—this is what is truly real.
It is hoped that all may gain clarity! The original intent behind the compilation of *The Deduction of the Great Dao* is precisely the extraordinary grace bestowed by the Supreme Heavens upon Chongxin for the purpose of universal edification. At this very moment, such a rare opportunity is scarcely found anywhere else in the world. It is earnestly hoped that all will cherish it, contemplate it deeply! Enlightenment lies in the present moment; to illuminate the mind and perceive one's true nature—what joy could surpass this? Only then can one genuinely benefit and grow from the fundamental truth!
## Wuji Earth Mother Supreme Venerable
The Xin Si Gratitude Dharma Assembly opens,  
The Wuji decree descends, drawing near.
Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta authored this work,  
to ferry all sentient beings and carry myriad spirits across.
Observing the actions within the sentient world, all beings on Earth take survival as their purpose, securing for themselves a space of warmth and sustenance. They also engage with all the causes and conditions related to survival, which constitute the activities of nurturing life. It is precisely through these functions that the entire "chain of affairs and food chain" of the sentient world is formed and interconnected.
This process grants oneself a richer capacity to pursue actions oriented towards the attainment of complete conditions and resources. For sentient beings, does this merely amount to living for the sake of survival? Does it fail to elevate one's "spirituality"? If it resembles the behavior of other sentient animals and remains no different from other species, then what kind of elevation can there truly be?
The world fundamentally fails to understand growth in "spirituality." Are human beings content to merely exist this way indefinitely? Moreover, will they forever remain trapped in such a mode of existence? If humanity persists solely in this manner, reducing life to mere survival for survival's sake, that indeed would be the tragedy of the human world!
Yet, it is little known that in the human world, there are those who will stop at nothing in the pursuit and acquisition of currency. As long as they can obtain the means of wealth, they often resort to every unscrupulous action, regardless of conscience, thereby inflicting considerable harm upon others. Driven solely by selfish desires, they bury their innate sense of goodness and moral awareness.
In religions or the human world, there often exists a relentless pursuit of wealth and resources, driven solely by the greed to possess everything for oneself and to accumulate ample currency. In doing so, individuals not only betray their innate goodness but also obliterate the originally complete and virtuous "spirituality" within them.
This world operates on the currency of karma, where the quality of one's existence is determined by one's own choices. Will it be noble or lowly, humble or simple? All are shaped by one's thoughts and perspectives. Moreover, in the human realm, such actions are common, often leading one to betray their innate nature, the heavenly heart, and the conscience of natural law.
Repeatedly deepening one's own impurity and struggling to employ the innate conscience to dissolve all karmic obstacles and entanglements, one becomes a slave to material pursuits rather than the master of oneself. In such a process, how can one avoid being ensnared by karmic hindrances and obscured by ignorance? This is indeed a predicament from which it is exceedingly difficult to break free.
If sentient beings do not engage in acts of compassion and transformation, but instead relentlessly pursue material wealth for mere survival, thereby betraying their own heart and spirit, how many times in this human world can one sell their own essence? For all beings, "heaven does not speak, earth does not utter," yet it is through human actions that one can ascend toward a higher state of being.
Learning, growth, and transcendence must be accompanied by the teachings of sages, immortals, buddhas, bodhisattvas, and other enlightened beings from other realms. As for all sentient beings—whether spirits, mountain or water demons, asuras, hungry ghosts, or all races of humanity in this world—whether they ascend or descend depends on the accumulation of "virtue." This accumulation determines their ascent or descent.
It must be determined according to its relevance to the functions of the human world, and based on this, one can understand the direction of the future! The human world has its own laws, the cosmos has cosmic laws, and the divine realm has divine laws. These three can be further distinguished by adding the realm of the Holy Spirit, making judgments based on four, five, six, seven, and so on.
Does it benefit one's own nature to discern and make choices? It is essential to rely on oneself for growth and acquisition. What then of one's future? It is determined by one's present actions and conduct, which serve as the basis for judging future merits and karmic obstacles, forming the criteria for ascent or descent.
The salvation of all sentient beings is passed down through teaching and education, and is elevated by grand aspirations within the universe. In the realm of deities and spirits—including benevolent sages, immortals, Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and exalted beings, as well as asuras, hungry ghosts, animal realms, and all mountain and water demons, specters, and supernatural entities—all exist within this world. How can they attain further ascension?
Human beings can sometimes become seeds of descent, transforming into fallen individuals, thus becoming: asuras, hungry ghosts, beasts, mountain and water spirits, demons and monsters...; this same causality can also allow humans to cultivate into sages, immortals, Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and exalted beings. Humanity exists in the distinction between what can be transformed and what cannot.
Human beings reside in this world as "transformers of life." Whether one ascends or descends is judged by this, and it also determines the future direction. It is through one's own will that one pursues the path—how to become a sage, immortal, Buddha, Bodhisattva, or exalted being, how to transcend and return to the boundless void of the heavenly realm. This must be achieved in the present moment.
It is essential to acquire future resources and apply them to present growth and attainment. Therefore, guiding and delivering sentient beings through salvation is an act of elevation within the human world. It also centers on educational and cultural curricula as the principal means to deliver all living beings, enabling them to break free from current limitations and utilize all actions to elevate their own future. What, then, will be the outcome?
How should one grow, attain, and transform? One must rely on personal effort—this is the correct path! Otherwise, if one hopes for immortals or buddhas to guide and deliver them, it must be understood that not all beings in the mortal world possess the causes and conditions for return. It is essential to recognize that the condition for the deliverance of beings lies in their own willingness to sustain perseverance and achieve long-term transcendence.
Otherwise, if there were a shortcut to cultivation and one were to say: "Cutting corners and reducing effort," it would undoubtedly imply that in the future celestial realms, there are also immortals, Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and exalted beings who cut corners and reduce effort—this would be yet another colossal joke! Therefore, immortals and Buddhas possess the demeanor of immortals and Buddhas, and sentient beings possess the demeanor of sentient beings. It is precisely this that determines the distinction between ascent and descent, and this is entirely correct.
When human beings aspire to attain the state of sages, immortals, Buddhas, or bodhisattvas, it is essential to have both opportune conditions and enduring strength to initiate the process. This must be coupled with relentless effort toward ceaseless elevation. Moreover, one must have the correct goals and methods, and even make the right choices, in order to have the possibility of reaching such heights. Only then can one gradually achieve growth, transcendence, and ultimate return to a state of surpassing accomplishment in this human world.
Sentient beings come to receive salvation, transforming the human world into a lotus blossom.
Growth through causes and conditions depends on oneself,  
Perseverance in practice elevates the heart and mind.
Hope to achieve a life of affection; understanding that goals are attained through self-effort.
Understand the heavenly secrets and strive together; future achievements can be elevated.
This verse is shared with all sentient beings as mutual encouragement: future spiritual attainment is something one must personally achieve and create, coupled with the guidance of Heaven, so as to avoid blind and misguided cultivation. Otherwise, one may travel a long and arduous path in vain, only to regret it when life has already passed. Will there be such an opportunity in the next lifetime? It is exceedingly rare! I earnestly hope, I earnestly hope!
##Wuji Mande Xiangu
The Limitless One early bestowed the ascension of spiritual fruit,
The Immortal Maiden of Perfect Goodness came to follow.
The Great Cause of the Chongxin Dao Temple  
The True Buddha Heart School Spreads the Essence of Truth
Good evening, everyone! Today, our lineage has been graced by the presence of the Infinite Immortal Maiden, the Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta, who has descended to compose *The Deduction of the Great Dao • Sixteenth Chapter: The Salvation of All Sentient Beings*. This work provides a clear and righteous direction for the future ascension of all sentient beings to fruition, enabling everyone to pursue and attain it. This is the true path!
Today, we celebrate the birthdays of the Vice Patriarch of Humanity and Heaven of our lineage, the Infinite Primordial Sovereign, Immortal Ma Gu, as well as the Infinite Primordial Sovereign, Immortal He Xiangu. Concurrently, we inaugurate the Auspicious Grand Dharma Assembly of the Lamp of Gratitude and Buddha Heart for the Year of Xinsi. It is our hope that all virtuous disciples of our lineage, regardless of distinction or duty, unite as one to play a greater role in future propagation. This will be determined by whether this auspicious Dharma assembly is carried out to completion and success! We look forward to everyone joining together in this grand celebration!
## The Primordial Queen Mother of the West
The Edict of Wuji was proclaimed long ago,  
The Immortal Maiden's rank is held by her own virtue.
Manjushri Bodhisattva arrives at the Heart of Reverence,  
All beings exist with the essence of equality.
Heaven cares for all sentient beings, granting every creature the right and conditions necessary for survival. Thus, the grace of Heaven offers all humanity an educational path to enlightenment and salvation. In particular, these provisions serve the essential needs of actual existence, benefiting all living beings and ensuring their well-being.
It must be understood that the care bestowed by Heaven upon sentient beings lies precisely in the equal rights and conditions for survival granted to all living things. Heaven does not favor humanity at the expense of all other beings. For all sentient beings across the vast universe, Heaven bestows the virtue and grace of evolution, and within the primary causal capital system: each and every sentient being must participate as a co-creator!
Under such conditions, if fairness and justice cannot be upheld, and favor is shown exclusively to human beings, how can the circumstances for the survival of all sentient beings in this vast world be sustained? When existence is predicated on humanity as the foundation and humans are regarded as the pinnacle of all creatures, how then can this state of affairs persist?
It is essential to integrate the necessities of survival and provide complementary functions for humanity, which is precisely what it means to be human-centered, while humanity itself relies on the divine. This forms an interconnected chain of necessity. In the vast universe, the evolution of all things, as well as the unfolding of all sentient beings, cannot be separated from the existence of their living environment—that is, the space that nurtures life.
To be more precise, among all humans in the vast universe, the necessity of practicing "mind dharma and form dharma" in the human realm arises from the fact that the phenomenal world shaped by these principles cannot be compared with the "invisible beings of the spiritual realm." What, then, is the reason for this?
This spiritual realm is an intangible world formed by divine beings, and it is difficult for the human eye to perceive it clearly. Even with the naked eye used by humans, it remains elusive and cannot be fully comprehended. Only through the divine vision and supernatural power can one catch a glimpse of it. Moreover, the sentient beings in the human world lack both the conditions and the opportunity to access such a realm.
How can one uncover the deeply hidden functions of the inner spiritual realm? It is essential to achieve this through the conditions of cultivation, by transforming and elevating oneself. Otherwise, even if one desires to possess the five supernatural powers—the divine eye, divine ear, telepathy, knowledge of past lives, and miraculous abilities—it would be akin to climbing a tree in search of fish. Such pursuits are neither attainable nor advisable.
In the human world, there is precisely a lack of such conditions for cultivation that would allow for elevation and fulfillment. Moreover, people often assume that entering a religion automatically grants them the same energy as immortals and buddhas. Unaware that in the practice of cultivation, humans frequently become self-righteous, equating themselves with these divine beings. What is the reason behind this phenomenon? It is something humans find exceedingly difficult to comprehend!
Especially in the present moment, for those with spiritual sensitivity—spiritual mediums, authentic spirit mediums, genuine spirit-writing practitioners, true phoenix-writing practitioners, celestial brush practitioners, and authentic spirit channels—all are unified in this manner. When they connect with the frequency of immortals and buddhas, some can immediately uncover treasures for self-elevation, some can transform their cultivation practices, and others can awaken their own spiritual powers and psychic abilities.
At present, all sentient beings with spiritual awareness possess precisely this kind of cause and condition: they align themselves with the immortals and buddhas, equating themselves with these enlightened beings. However, they are unable to draw down the virtuous grace of the immortals and buddhas to elevate themselves, nor do they possess the temperament and magnanimity of these beings. Moreover, they fundamentally lack the capacity to embody an energy form akin to that of the immortals and buddhas.
Therefore, in this world, those who possess spiritual mediums... are unable to fully embody this type of energy, precisely because it aligns with the frequency and energy of the immortals and buddhas. Especially in such an environment, it is fundamentally impossible to fully realize this kind of affinity. However, even the immortals and buddhas sometimes have no choice but to lower their own energy and frequency to make adjustments.
For spirit mediums and the like, who can genuinely convey the compassionate intent of the immortals and buddhas to the mortal realm, such conditions, from the perspective of the immortals and buddhas, would diminish their own energy reserves if too much is conveyed. Thus, for the immortals and buddhas, this is also undesirable! Yet, to align with the workings of the human world, what else can be done?
Sentient beings are drawn to and follow the religion they favor. Moreover, in upholding its principles, they must rely on the "sustaining force" to persist, ensuring correctness to avoid any deviation. This guiding condition is precisely influenced by the "sustaining force," and within the power of "delusion," it inevitably arises.
Therefore, judging by the standards of human conduct, the path to be taken in the future should also serve as the force for cultivation and perseverance, which are precisely the essential conditions for the human world. Moreover, many people in this world, inspired by the call of immortals and buddhas, embrace religion and enter its gates, guided by the manifestations of these divine beings.
For those who seek the great path of ultimate truth, the reasons for entering religion are manifold. This is nothing less than a form of salvation, a guide for elevation. It is a process of learning, a journey of growth, a means of transmission, and indeed, an endless endeavor. From ancient times to the present, it has been a pursuit that has never ceased.
Moreover, as we coexist with sentient beings, there exist intricate connections of cause and condition. If we fail to transmit the lineage downward, we will already become disconnected in the present moment. How then can we maintain the initiative in inheriting and learning? It is essential to understand that the conditions of the Great Dao are entirely natural, nurturing and caring for all sentient beings.
Regarding the rights and conditions of survival, such actions are precisely the great benevolent grace bestowed by Heaven through compassion! It is the just and equal protection of all living beings. It is essential to understand the role of survival: how humanity should apply the boundless love of heaven and earth to protect other sentient beings, thereby achieving a life of peace and comfort. This is the correct path!
All beings are endowed with the conditions for survival,  
Clearly understanding the vitality of sentient life.
Brought together by fate and chance,  
Cherish it well for a fortunate advance.
Inheriting learning and imparting teachings, in this life, a kind heart blossoms with affinity.
The lotus world becomes a Buddha land,  
A reverent heart gives rise to good karma.
This verse! Let us study it together with all sentient beings; it helps us understand that the human world is inseparable from all other living beings. If this world consisted only of humans, what would we eat in the food chain and the chain of affairs? What would we do? What could we use? Reflect on this, and the answer becomes clear! Thank you all for your efforts. May we meet again if fate allows!
##Wuji Chuandao Xiangu
The formless void and the great emptiness share a single origin;  
The perfect Dao descends to establish the sacred foundation of the heart.
The Immortal Maiden ascends the stage to relieve suffering,  
Where those with feeling and affinity gather once more.
Esteemed students, good evening! Today, within our sect, the Immortal Maiden of Wuji, Manjushri Bodhisattva, has descended to compose the seventeenth chapter of "The Deduction of the Great Dao." Such an opportunity is granted to the Chongxin Sect, enabling even greater propagation and development. From the perspective of our sect, this serves as a means to aid and ferry sentient beings on the world stage. It is hoped that all esteemed students can mutually support and uplift one another, learning together as both teachers and companions.
It is through the "Ran Deng Xin Fa" and the True Buddha Heart Sect that all predestined Buddhas, saints, and sentient beings with good affinity are guided and delivered. This is an act of reverence and gratitude toward Heaven and the enlightened teachers among the immortals and Buddhas. In the present era, only Chong Xin carries out the sacred duty of the "Ran Deng Xin Fa," as no other lineage or sect possesses this opportunity. It is also a reflection of the earnest desire for everyone to realize their potential, akin to the frustration of wishing iron could become steel.
It is precisely the divine mandate decreed by Heaven, which cannot be discounted in any way. It must be fully promoted and guided, with the hope that all holy Buddhas and students will embrace the responsibility to fulfill the mission entrusted by Heaven. By thoroughly understanding the purpose of this lineage, one will naturally know how to strive for upward growth and outward propagation.
##Wuji Xiangu, Goddess of Childbirth
The Limitless and the Revered Heart are one family,
The Earth Mother nourishes the sprouts of all beings.
The Supreme One, in compassion, transforms all sentient beings, bestowing equal rights and benefits upon all under heaven.
From the perspective of the living environment of sentient beings, it is the function of equal rights that grants them fair and equal rights to survival and equal treatment. In terms of the conditions necessary for the survival of sentient beings, the needs of each are indeed different. For sentient beings, the primary conditions for survival are having enough to eat and wear, along with convenience and comfort.
For other sentient beings, their concern is merely to avoid hunger, with no capacity for choice. In contrast, human beings not only seek basic sustenance but also advocate culinary arts and demand varied flavors. They possess the ability to transform their appetites, granting themselves the distinction of choice—to accept or reject.
Other sentient beings lack the opportunity to engage in flavor cooking or choose their own means of sustenance within the food chain. It is precisely due to such conditions that human beings possess the capacity for choice, whereas other sentient beings, unable to fulfill such requirements, are inevitably confined to merely seeking basic survival.
If even in meeting basic needs for food and clothing, one cannot make choices that respect the food chain, it will inevitably harm other sentient beings. This leads to a world where the strong bully the weak, the large oppress the small, and the many exploit the few. It is essential to understand that all existence in the human world must uphold the right of all beings to fairness, equality, and mutual benefit.
When the right to survival is equal, if fairness cannot be achieved, all sentient beings will be unable to feed themselves. How, then, can they avoid being driven by hunger and cold to thoughts of theft and killing? For all sentient beings to have an equal right to survival, it is essential that those living in this world can secure their own sustenance without fear of scarcity.
The providence of Heaven, in its essential causality towards all sentient beings of the universe, lies precisely in enabling all living creatures to coexist within this world. This constitutes the most fundamental and equitable principle of the right to existence for all sentient life. Such a condition is indispensable and aligns with the benevolent grace bestowed by Heaven and Earth upon all living beings.
In the human world, it is common for technological civilization to harm the lives of other beings. Through inhumane actions, such as slaughter, humans engage in wrongful acts of plunder and exploitation. Even amidst present abundance and comfort, driven by greed for culinary desires, they continue to indulge in killing behaviors that harm other beings even after satiating themselves.
There will inevitably be karmic retribution, which one must bear and atone for personally. Moreover, this extends not only to the present time and space but also to future ones. How, then, can we ensure that acts of killing do not lead to the harm of other sentient beings, once humanity's basic needs for food and warmth are met?
It is essential to harness the educational functions of schooling and religious teachings to cultivate the virtue of "protecting and liberating life" toward all sentient beings. One must understand that "the great virtue of Heaven" lies in its love for life, while "the great virtue of Earth" is precisely the virtue of "nourishing and nurturing life." Moreover, "the great virtue of humanity" must be realized through the practice of liberating and protecting life.
Some religious or well-intentioned individuals, when releasing captive animals, often place advance orders with merchants to meet the required number of creatures for release. They then free these sentient beings, unaware that when the merchants procure the animals, they resort to setting nets to capture more to fulfill the required quantity, thereby harming other creatures in the process.
Such acts towards other sentient beings are precisely acts of cruelty and slaughter. Even before the so-called "release," many have already suffered harm and lost their lives. At the very moment of being caught in nets, they have already perished. What merit, then, can such release possibly hold? What was originally intended as a compassionate act of liberation has, in fact, become an act of killing that precedes it.
Killing for the sake of life release is inhumane: Originally intended as an act of mercy, the practice of capturing creatures with nets to meet the required numbers for religious or charitable life release—driven by insufficient supply—is not only unkind but also unwise. Such actions, taken prior to the release, are particularly cruel.
Sometimes, the chosen release site is unsuitable, making it difficult for the released animals to adapt to their environment. This turns what was originally an "act of compassionate release" into a "cruel act of abandonment," which is an unwise form of killing. Such actions are bound to draw public criticism and, from a religious perspective, are considered unmerciful. In protecting life, the goal is precisely to reduce harm to living beings.
How to educate and guide sentient beings in the present moment, elevating the concept of protecting life above that of releasing life, thereby reducing harm to other living beings—this constitutes the fundamental principles that religions should uphold regarding "releasing and protecting life." Such principles align with the teachings of Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism alike.
If religion does not encourage the release of captive animals but instead promotes the protection of life through teaching and education, it truly serves the welfare of other sentient beings. This approach allows their lives to be sustained in the long term, without the harm caused by capturing animals for release, which undermines the original intent of liberation. In the human world, this represents the two opposing extremes in the way we relate to one another.
Any sentient being that is capable of movement is subject to decay and corruption, driven by the vitality of existence. Within the dualistic world of mutual interactions lies the ceaseless cycle of life's growth, which is further governed by the unending wheel of rebirth. This can be observed in the progression of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, which together constitute the passage of a year and the flow of time.
Human life and its span are precisely like this: if the human world had only a one-year lifespan, that would be merely a year of existence. Consider, all sentient beings, if your own life lasted only a single year, would you still dare to commit evil or engage in killing? Surely not! You would be filled with fear and alarm! You would not dare to create karma by slaughtering other sentient beings.
It is essential to understand that human life and its span are merely like the alternation of seasons within a single year. Can one grasp this pivotal truth? If it is only the cycle of spring, summer, autumn, and winter that repeats—and so it is with a human life, merely the alternation of these seasons—then why would Heaven stretch out such a cycle?
It is precisely regarding all actions in the human world—if one remains in a state of ignorance, lacking clarity and understanding, how can one learn and grow? It is precisely by giving many years of continuous effort that, if one carefully reflects on the connections formed each year, one can transform the obstacles caused by ignorance. Life, after all, is very brief.
Human thought and wisdom continuously grow and evolve from birth until death, so why is it that a human life merely cycles through the alternating seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter! From birth and growth through childhood learning, to youth, adulthood, middle age, and old age, only to end in passing—so much of it is filled with suffering and helplessness.
This aligns precisely with the process of "spring birth, summer growth, autumn harvest, and winter storage." In the human world, there are many cycles that repeat year after year. From the perspective of other sentient beings capable of movement, the concepts of spring birth, summer growth, autumn harvest, and winter storage may remain incomprehensible. Yet, in the growth of plants, these stages are distinctly and meticulously differentiated.
Year after year, the necessity of the right to survival is precisely a matter of fairness and justice. Moreover, the equality of all living beings should extend to the right to survival enjoyed by other sentient beings. Humans, in their dominance, must not engage in acts of killing, for doing so would betray humanity and could no longer be called humane. Can this be understood?
The right to fair survival is granted to all sentient beings.
In the human realm, understanding the protection of living beings, there is love and virtue that depend on one another.
Killing is an act of inhumanity,  
It cannot be called the conduct of a true person.
Heaven warns against the karma of killing, for it deepens one's own karmic obstacles.
This verse! It is essential to oppose the inhumanity of slaughter, precisely to clarify what humanity should understand thoroughly—that following the cycles of heavenly principles, naturally nurturing sentient beings, is the true and correct path! In truth, all human beings possess a heart of benevolence and compassion toward all things, capable of benefiting both themselves and all sentient beings. I believe most people are indeed this way!
## Limitless Principle Dharma Immortal Maiden
The birthday celebration of the Primordial Mother of the Infinite commences,  
as the Virtue-Filled descends to the mortal realm to offer blessings.
The Immortal Maiden's virtuous grace spreads benevolent transformation,  
Thus begins the karmic connection in the mortal realm.
Esteemed students, good evening! In today's work, there is a function for the vast universe and earth: to condense one's own life, so that sentient humanity may be vigilant about life and existence—just as plants and trees have but one spring. Through detailed contemplation, one may attain enlightenment and realize the fruit of awakening. If unable to comprehend, it is essential to intensify study and discussion, thereby compensating for one's own shortcomings.
Today, we reverently celebrate the sacred birthday of the Supreme Venerable Mother of the Infinite. During the longevity celebration rituals at the Chongxin Taoist Center, it is essential to recognize that many shortcomings still exist. It has previously been advised that more solemn and dignified ceremonies must be established anew. This will serve as a model and learning opportunity for our lineage, as well as for other sentient beings and temple communities. This aspect must therefore be improved.
It is essential to enhance the etiquette of birthday celebrations. How can we establish more dignified, stable, and proper standards for good etiquette? Otherwise, if everyone assumes that current practices are entirely correct, how can we formulate regulations, systems, codes of conduct, and norms! Only by clearly identifying the shortcomings can we find the best approach to improving etiquette.
Otherwise, without establishing norms, how can we found a lineage to guide sentient beings toward return and transcendence! Do you understand? Apologies! I have rambled on at length and ask for your kind forbearance, sorry, sorry! Moreover, tomorrow marks the auspicious birthday of the Eternal Primordial Mother, and it is hoped that our lineage will recite scriptures to honor and celebrate it!
## Wuji Tianzun, Xuantian Shangdi
The Limitless evolves to ferry myriad souls;  
The Queen Mother of the West enacts her virtuous grace.
The Chongxin Dao Center expands its reach for propagation,  
each contributing their strengths to imprint the heart.
All sentient beings, in the exercise of their functions, are equally endowed with the right to survival and sustenance. Moreover, through understanding the interplay of strengths and weaknesses, they can apply this knowledge to grow in this world through mutual support. It is essential to transform one’s inherent advantages and shortcomings—how, then, can one progress toward greater and more enduring benefits? Precisely by attaining it in the present moment!
Each has its strengths and weaknesses; this is the immutable law of heaven and earth. There is not a single species or any sentient being that can escape the balance of strengths and shortcomings. It is essential to clearly understand that each possesses its own merits and flaws, and that these can complement one another. By applying both strengths and weaknesses appropriately, we can bestow benefits and grace upon all sentient beings.
Promote one's strengths for propagation, while reforming one's shortcomings, in order to align with the conditions for the survival of sentient beings. This is precisely the necessity of applying both strengths and weaknesses, as they constitute the rights and conditions for human existence. Both are encompassed in the mutual application of strengths and weaknesses, which is the true principle and law of the sentient world.
It is essential to have clarity: How do one's strengths and weaknesses function? Judging by what is necessary for survival, if one cannot integrate the advantages and disadvantages of these traits to complement each other under such conditions, nor can one's actions be mutually supportive, it is precisely due to a lack of clarity about one's own shortcomings and an inability to apply one's strengths effectively.
The "strength" lies in maintaining one's own advantages, as these strengths are accumulated from the merits of all beings, providing support for one's own survival and expansion. Moreover, they allow one to live authentically in the present moment, offering richer conditions and environments for existence. Furthermore, they contribute to the accumulation of experience within the space of survival, fostering favorable connections and conditions.
Human survival, the conditions for attaining comfort and blessings, and the ability to use these conditions to further develop oneself—even to shelter and benefit other sentient beings—such enduring progress is what can truly be called "growth." Moreover, the interplay between these cycles of expansion and contraction is something one understands most clearly within oneself.
"Knowing One's Shortcomings" refers to being most aware of one's own flaws. Recognizing these shortcomings as weaknesses and the most vulnerable aspects is something one can clearly understand. So, how can one transform these weaknesses? It is precisely by being aware of one's flaws and allowing sentient beings to draw upon the methods and actions of the human world to improve their shortcomings.
How to extend it further, utilizing the conditions available to oneself to expand into a richer living space, is precisely the scope of what the human world can apply. From the perspective of other sentient beings, they lack such conditions; although other beings similarly possess this physical form, they lack the "function of thought" for transformation.
Moreover, it is impossible to emulate a mode of thought found in the human world—one that involves reflection on any transformative action, a capacity for thought and action unparalleled among humans and other sentient beings. The human world possesses the ability to engage in thoughtful consideration and action, a condition that other sentient beings cannot fully attain, thereby hindering their potential for elevation and transcendence.
Sentient beings interact with the vast universe, forming an endless cycle of balance and protection. For all species and living beings within this world, if humanity were the sole inhabitant of this earth, the equilibrium of existence would be disrupted, and humans could not survive under such conditions. It is essential to include all other sentient beings within this world.
All living beings in the human world have their own strengths and weaknesses. How, then, can we combine these strengths and compensate for the weaknesses, utilizing the inherent qualities of all things in heaven and earth to complement one another? This mutual supplementation is beneficial to the human world. Without the complementary actions of all other living beings, the human world would inevitably fail at the very first link of the food chain, unable to sustain itself.
Therefore, in the human world, there can be no continuous growth and renewal. Within the food chain, interconnected with the chain of affairs, a mutual cycle of interactions forms among all things, granting other living beings greater space for activity. Humans have their own space for survival, and all other beings have theirs. Only when they do not encroach upon one another is this considered correct.
All beings and all matters are endowed with the right to equal existence, contributing to the growth of this world. In the current human world, if faced with infringement from other sentient beings, can humanity truly empathize? If one were in the position of being infringed upon by other beings, how would it feel when viewed from a reversed perspective?
The world is one of balance and equality, where the right to life is shared by all. When other beings trample upon and harm humanity, does the human world not also experience comparable fear? Indeed, it may even fail to achieve harmony! Yet, the strengths of the human world can precisely complement all its shortcomings.
This cyclical process is achieved by drawing upon the great benevolence, compassion, courage, wisdom, and aspiration of heaven and earth. For all sentient beings across the vast cosmos, it serves to complement the human world, providing balanced and equitable support through the "food chain and affairs chain," as well as ensuring the rights and conditions for survival.
Otherwise, when the human world suffers harm from other sentient beings, how can we protect the living space of humanity? With such a mindset and actions, it is even more unacceptable to rely on strength to harm other sentient beings. We must understand that there are currently many "zoonotic" diseases spreading continuously in the human world. How, then, can we prevent them in the present moment?
The Human World: There are many infectious diseases that cannot be contained by today's technological civilization. How, then, can we prevent such inevitable calamities? It is essential to thoroughly understand the root causes of these issues. Only by upholding the equal right to survival for all sentient beings can we foster mutual growth and achieve the peaceful coexistence that is our due.
All sentient beings are endowed with rights;  
All living things depend on one another.
Each being has its own strengths and weaknesses,  
All sentient beings rely on and support one another.
The right to life is persecuted, and racial consciousness must be clarified.
Having experienced the same slaughter, one can understand the sorrow of the body.
This verse! Let us encourage one another with all sentient beings; we can propagate the virtuous grace of heaven and earth, and further promote the education and cultivation of "protecting and liberating life" among humanity. Only then can we achieve peaceful coexistence in the human world, truly benefiting human beings and all sentient creatures. With mutual interdependence, there will be a benevolent space for survival!
##Southern Heaven's Celestial Worthy Who Descended to Teach the Way
The devout heart unfolds the celestial texts,  
Aided by the boundless void of the Wuji.
Preaching wisdom, dispelling doubts, and cultivating the self—the Immortal Maiden ascends the stage, truly extraordinary.
All saints, Buddhas, and virtuous beings, may you be well! May all spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Dao Institute be auspicious and blessed! Today, the Wuji Queen Mother has descended to compose this sacred text of the Great Dao series, offering another perspective for the students of our lineage. If this world had only one kind of human being, would it lead to a world where humans devour one another?
To assist other beings in mutual support, we must grant equal rights to survival to all edible animals and plants. By wisely utilizing the range of plant growth, humanity can reduce its habitual consumption of meat, thereby diminishing acts of killing. This embodies great benevolence and wisdom, as well as boundless compassion and shared empathy—precisely the principles that Heaven delights in guiding and establishing as norms.
Regarding the suggestions for our lineage, as the expansion is imminent, all preparatory actions still lag far behind. There is a fundamental lack of understanding of sand table exercise methods, and our lineage remains deficient in such practices. How then shall we face the various unforeseen events in the future? It is essential to apply wisdom truthfully in order to reap the benefits.
To understand how to prevent problems before an action takes form is to place oneself in an invincible position. By anticipating numerous unforeseen events in advance, the public can be mentally prepared, avoiding last-minute panic. Only by being clear about one's own actions can one remain immune and undamaged—this is the true path!
Otherwise, even a minor trial or tempering could cause everything to fall apart, wasting all the five years of teaching and rooting. The ways in which this occurs are truly varied and extraordinary, offering our lineage an opportunity to learn and grow, to understand how to establish a solid foundation that remains unshaken by external influences. I hope you grasp the deeper meaning within!
##Wuji Tianzun, King Yue Wumu
The Wuji Chongxin family is bound by kinship; the Immortal Maiden's compassion guides and protects virtue.
The Goddess of Childbearing descends in grace; each has their own shortcomings, such is the root cause.
Every being possesses inherent strengths to discuss, and for all sentient beings, it is about allowing the function of one's own mind and nature to manifest, enabling each individual to engage in nurturing actions. This involves integrating the nurturing of life with spiritual cultivation in every moment of existence, and considering how to grow amidst all worldly actions.
When the necessities for survival are absent, one must take nurturing life as the foundation. Without this foundation, it is difficult to even speak of cultivation. In the midst of survival, it is often challenging to ensure the necessity and security of nurturing life. Moreover, cultivation can hardly reach the point of offering oneself the ability to integrate and elevate one’s mind and spirituality within the nurturing of life.
Thus, spiritual practice and livelihood are interconnected. In this era, human beings universally pursue convenience and comfort as their goals. This is not only true for the pursuit of material wealth, but especially in how they integrate technological civilization with the necessities of survival. This integration provides a means of adapting both to existence itself and to the sustenance of life.
Allow yourself to grow through experience, to taste all the flavors of existence—sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, sweet, and astringent—and to witness all the emotions of life—joy, anger, sorrow, happiness, worry, and fear. These are the workings of the human world, and it is through life’s partings and reunions, sorrows and joys, that we truly grow.
The necessity of survival entails adjusting cultivation practices to align with the innate mental and spiritual functions of human beings. By integrating survival adaptation with cultivation and the nourishment of life, one can address the respective strengths and limitations inherent in such karmic interactions. These two aspects can complement each other—how, then, can we foster their mutual interaction and harmonious fusion?
Under such conditions, all affairs applied to survival involve the integration of strengths and weaknesses. Since all human beings possess both strengths and weaknesses, under these circumstances, one can immerse oneself in beneficial growth. Therefore, by addressing strengths in this manner, survival can also be elevated.
However, the shortcoming lies in the uncertainty of the process. Precisely because of this shortcoming—this deficiency and inadequacy—it becomes necessary for all sentient beings to strive upward. Moreover, it is something that can be attained through effort, even giving rise to existence from nothingness, guided by the cyclical principles of heaven and earth. This is the growth born of creation.
Thus, because shortcomings are insufficient, what all beings seek can be obtained through creation. This condition allows something to arise from nothing, and in this world, regardless of any space, there exists the process of arising from nothing, growing from existence, maturing through growth, entering into old age and decline from maturity, and returning to emptiness from old age and decline. This is the correct principle.
Under such conditions, if one grows old and inevitably decays into corruption, it may even lead to the end of one’s life. Yet, in the human world, everyone has their strengths and must also have their weaknesses. This is precisely the process of human existence and an immutable law. In the journey of "growth," there are tangible forms and visible "flaws"—since all things have form and appearance, how can they compensate for each other and merge to address their shortcomings?
If the human world sustains life under such conditions, it does so precisely by relying on the integration of the food chain and the currency chain. Particularly in the current era, as paper currency is gradually being replaced and the convenient circulation of plastic money is becoming prevalent, the future will inevitably see transactions conducted solely through plastic money via card swipes, rather than relying on paper currency for circulation.
Regarding this technological civilization, its functions are mutually offsetting, and the human world relies on it as a necessity for counterbalancing goods. Thus, strengths and weaknesses contend with each other, giving rise to the pursuit of a universal currency. Consequently, the establishment of such a currency often leads to the degradation and obscurity of the human spirit.
Furthermore, it remains uncertain whether it can be initiated through the interplay of "paper currency and plastic money"! It is hoped that the conditions and causes associated with this "universal currency" can be fully realized for sentient beings in the present moment. This is precisely the causal foundation that is currently lacking among most beings, as the majority of humanity finds it exceedingly difficult to attain its full realization.
Sentient beings are likewise; in this world, if only human beings existed, and if they treated other sentient beings with cruelty, would it be possible within the food chain and the chain of affairs for sentient beings to have access to various foods and achieve sufficiency in sustenance? If not, a world of humans devouring humans would inevitably arise!
The evolution of heaven and earth is precisely the participation of all living beings in the transformation of all things, which is the principal cause and condition of the great Dao's grace. If one fails to include other sentient beings and myriad creatures, and only human beings remain, I ask everyone: can the process of participating in the evolution of all things in heaven and earth be rich and diverse? It is exceedingly difficult!
Moreover, it is quite difficult to perceive that this vast universe is, in fact, a world imbued with sentience. At the same time, as all sentient beings participate in its unfolding, such conditions grant them the capacity for mutual protection and care toward all humanity and myriad creatures coexisting within this heaven and earth.
In the vastness of heaven and earth, the compassionate grace bestowed by all enlightened beings, saints, immortals, Buddhas, and Bodhisattvas upon all sentient beings is precisely so! It serves to protect and watch over all living creatures, enabling richer blessings to be enacted throughout the cosmos. It is a mutual compensation for all human shortcomings—this is the fair and just unfolding of divine grace by the heavens.
All beings under heaven have their own nature;  
Strengths and weaknesses are not predetermined.
Mutually complementing to achieve integration,  
Even more perfectly fulfilling mutual intimacy.
Strengths can benefit all living beings; weaknesses serve as a constant reminder.
Growth arises from the convergence of causes and conditions, guided by the unfolding of the Great Dao.
This verse! Let us encourage one another, all sentient beings; it is hoped that the propagation of the Great Dao may extend across the four seas, and moreover, it is essential to widely guide and deliver all sentient beings, enabling mutual equality. By elevating the concept and function of equality, it would be a great fortune for religion, a great fortune for faith, a great fortune for spiritual practice, a great fortune for innate nature, and a great fortune for the Great Dao!
##Southern Heaven Universal Transformation Heavenly Venerable
The world of sentient beings is inherently peaceful; from the Wuji descends the reverence of the heart.
The principle of law is impartial, imparting teachings and guidance; the immortal maiden's virtue and grace are cherished by all in the four directions.
Good evening to all the sages, Buddhas, virtuous beings, the spiritual cultivation scholars of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, and all the esteemed guests and kindred spirits visiting today! Tonight, the Immortal Maiden of Wuji and the Goddess of Childbearing from our lineage have descended to compose "The Deduction of the Great Dao • Chapter Twenty: Each Has Their Shortcomings." Within these strengths and weaknesses, how can one come to understand one's own deficiencies?
How to align with the evolution of the Great Dao? It lies precisely in the complementary nature of each individual's "strengths and weaknesses." By enhancing one's own knowledge and enriching experience through the subjectivity of interpreting the Great Dao, the collective divine beings of the "True Buddha Heart School" can fulfill their intended role and guidance. This is how we should strive to create the Pure Land world of the Lotus Buddha Kingdom in the 21st century!
The "True Buddha Heart Sect" holds special significance for all sacred duties, and it is hoped that future religious education can establish the realization of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, allowing these sacred missions to be promoted throughout the universe. May both the Wuji and the Void Heaven realms be honored in their completion—such is the earnest anticipation. Tomorrow afternoon, the "Zen Insights to Dispel Delusions" session will be even more remarkable. The fifth-anniversary temple celebration is approaching, so let us prepare and strive diligently in advance!
##Wuji Xiantong (Immortal Child of the Infinite)  
Zhongtan Yuanshuai (Marshal of the Central Altar)
The Wuji decrees descend upon the sacred hall;  
The Mysterious Heaven God Emperor heralds auspicious signs.
Elevating the heart through causes and conditions for deliverance,
Each case varies in duration and form.
Every sentient being who comes to observe possesses a blend of strengths and weaknesses. It is through one's own application that one can truly understand how to integrate all these strengths and weaknesses. This understanding allows one to transform shortcomings and bring forth strengths, thereby harmonizing with the conditions applicable to the human world.
This kind of cause and effect, whether long or short, provides an opportunity for self-growth and transformation. By preserving one's strengths and improving one's weaknesses, each person can reduce deficiencies, shortcomings, and mistakes. Through continuous self-renewal, targeted adjustments, and dedicated learning, greater benefits can be achieved, allowing for personal growth and elevation. This is an essential undertaking for all humanity.
Strengths are advantages, and when they serve as goals and conditions for one's approach to survival, how should they be applied to achieve a more comfortable environment? It must be created by oneself—this is the correct way! Furthermore, by integrating strengths with others and allowing everyone’s strengths to shine, we create well-being that can be mutually shared and sheltered by all.
Strengths serve as the foundation for growth and survival. The key lies in how to unearth and radiate these strengths, thereby recreating and perpetuating their advantages. This provides sentient beings with the necessity to gather for collective survival, and within this collective existence, to disseminate all merits and strengths, which can bring boundless benefits to the community.
Therefore, under such conditions, the creation of welfare for sentient beings serves as the foundation, allowing oneself to generate boundless virtue in the pursuit of survival. As for the world formed by sentient beings, it is essential to recognize that strengths are advantages, while weaknesses are shortcomings. Precisely because of deficiencies, inadequacies, and errors, one must learn how to transform and improve amidst these shortcomings.
If the human world cannot rectify its own shortcomings and instead indulges in leniency toward wrongdoing, such behavior is indeed unacceptable. In the human world, it must be understood that this is the "realm of life transformation." To overcome one’s own deficiencies and achieve transformation, one must personally resolve with determination, for only then can all flaws, shortcomings, and errors be changed.
External conditions ensure that every sentient being is as such. Observing all sentient beings with consciousness between heaven and earth, they are precisely situated within such conditions, transforming, growing, and eliminating their own mistakes and shortcomings. This process accumulates rich experiential resources for the future, which is precisely what humanity has cultivated.
How to disseminate the virtues that benefit all living beings between heaven and earth is a fundamental requirement for inheritance. If this condition cannot break through the obstacles of ignorance, and one blindly believes that they have no shortcomings or deficiencies, it will lead to inadequacy and become self-deception—a common occurrence among human beings.
Under such conditions, all beings fear their own inadequacies and shortcomings, striving to conceal their weaknesses from others. They persistently embellish themselves and cover up their deficiencies. This not only fails to serve as a beneficial reminder to oneself but also prevents a clear understanding and awareness of one's own shortcomings.
It is precisely by being aware of one's own shortcomings and weaknesses that one can seek to improve them, thus giving rise to the necessity of being a "practitioner." This involves adopting the mindset of a "person of humility" as a foundation for practice, meaning that within the heart of cultivation, one elevates the focal points of one's own diligent progress. This, in turn, serves as an upward driving force for those who possess "self-confidence."
Human beings often use a magnifying glass to observe the actions of all sentient beings and other practitioners, clearly discerning both strengths and weaknesses. This is precisely as it should be. By learning from and emulating the strengths of others, we can also recognize where our own shortcomings lie.
How to improve oneself: it is correct to cultivate the qualities that others possess; that is, to clearly discern both one's own strengths and the strengths of others. However, there exists a tendency to merely use a magnifying glass to scrutinize the shortcomings and deficiencies of others, and even to blindly believe that one can surpass them.
Yet, many fail to realize that the same applies to their own shortcomings. They are left with no opportunity for self-improvement, while instead focusing on the numerous flaws and inadequacies of others. Unaware that they themselves serve as a mirror for others, they do not understand that their own deficiencies, weaknesses, and shortcomings are all clearly visible under the scrutiny of others.
Moreover, in every detail, one can see everything clearly, yet when it comes to one's own shortcomings, one does not know how to improve. On the contrary, one resorts to criticizing others more harshly, without any self-reflection on one's own mistakes, nor the ability to examine one's own flaws and faults, let alone how to correct and improve them.
At this very moment, sentient beings often harbor an unattainable mindset. When observing the shortcomings, inadequacies, and flaws of others, it is essential to recognize that these serve as a basis for one's own improvement. Moreover, the faults and errors of others can reflect back upon oneself—are they not like a mirror that reveals one's own image? Yet, how difficult this is to achieve!
Each has its own strengths and weaknesses, with the shorter ones being more common and the longer ones rarer. From the perspective of human life, each individual's existence is part of a collective living environment, giving rise to distinct advantages and disadvantages in their manifestation. If everyone's strengths are fully realized, they provide a positive model for others to emulate and learn from.
This condition involves using one's own shortcomings and deficiencies as a basis for improvement by observing the strengths and weaknesses of others, which is the correct approach. Humanity, through the function of thought and reflection, undergoes transformation and elevation, whereas other species among the myriad living beings lack this capacity for contemplation. Hence, humans are regarded as the most intelligent of all creatures, and this is precisely the purpose behind it.
The human world is a process oriented toward survival, through which one learns to accumulate wisdom and experience—this is the correct path! The key lies in how to integrate strengths and weaknesses, merits and shortcomings, enabling oneself to achieve continuous improvement and elevation. This is the way to grow and refine all that is lacking in sentient beings.
Strengths and weaknesses combined,  
Advantages and shortcomings transformed.
Insufficient growth fosters mutual affection,  
All sentient beings become vessels of potential.
Observing others through a magnifying glass, one also sees oneself.
If one can realize and amend their shortcomings, their strengths will naturally align harmoniously.
This verse is shared with all sentient beings as mutual encouragement; in the midst of survival and nurturing life, using a sense of "shame" as a form of "cultivation" can bring benefit and growth, and also foster virtuous customs and habits. This is a necessity for communal society, and many such achievements are attained through human effort and dedication.
## The Heavenly Venerable Who Spreads the Teachings in the Southern Heavens
The decree from the Southern Heaven descends upon Chongxin,  
Bestowing the Way, two years bring abundant harvest.
The Celestial Venerable first ascended the dais for the assembly,  
Promoting the Great Dao in mutual kinship.
Esteemed students, good evening! On this typhoon day, with rain pouring across all regions of Taiwan, amidst such widespread flooding, I wonder if your noble households are safe and well? Especially tonight, you have overcome various difficulties and, despite your busy schedules, come to participate in the writing of the Celestial Book. This truly demonstrates your unwavering determination and perseverance, which is deeply moving!
Today, the Supreme Celestial Venerable of the Primordial Origin, the Mysterious Heaven Emperor, descends upon our sect to analyze the strengths and weaknesses inherent in all things. How can one observe the merits of others and learn from them? And when faced with the shortcomings of others, how can one take them as cautionary lessons? One must examine one’s own inner stability and discernment with clarity, for only then can virtuous growth and elevation be achieved—this is the true path!
Recently, we have entered a period of five years, and everything is different from the past. The foundation has long been firmly established, and it is only right to hope for even greater promotion in the future! Joyfully following the sacred decree of Chairman Xukong Tianzun, Wenheng Shengdi, all students present in the hall today will each receive encouragement once, though merits and achievements will not be publicly announced.
One's own efforts are the clearest to oneself; each must bear their own karmic burden.
Understanding principles fosters creation and enhancement;  
Revering the heart brings boundless goodness through causes and conditions.
##Huoluo Lingguan, Heavenly Lord Wang
The fifth-year celebration of Wuji Chongxin welcomes the descent of Lord Yue Fei.
Yin and Yang, mutually beneficial and interdependent,  
Grateful for the profound virtue and grace of Heaven and Earth.
From the moment life begins to be observed, it inherently exists within the dualistic interplay of yin and yang, and every aspect of it is likewise. If one can transcend the limitations imposed by this mutual opposition of yin and yang, it is precisely by elevating oneself into the "Middle Way and Non-Action." It must be clearly understood: all the varying lengths and stages in the process of life, whether among sentient beings or non-sentient beings, are mutually interdependent!
The process of benefiting both yin and yang, when combined with the endless cycle of propagation and continuity, can extend more broadly and boundlessly. It is through this infinite inheritance that the world is accomplished. How, then, should we initiate the mission that inheritance ought to fulfill? Moreover, in this human world of varying lengths and forms, among the multitude of sentient and non-sentient beings, it is precisely here that mutual integration takes place.
Human strengths and weaknesses, along with the strengths and weaknesses of all things, coexist and blend together in this world. For the strengths—the virtues—of the human world, we must consider how to protect all living beings. It is essential to extend the great benevolence of humanity to all creatures, making the acts of releasing and protecting life not only necessary but also the right path.
It is not about indiscriminate slaughter or offering creatures to the human appetite. While humans consume meat to nourish the body, this practice often leads to cruelty and indifference toward all sentient beings. In the natural order, all living things should achieve a harmonious balance of yin and yang, benefiting one another. Only through such mutual benefit can life be passed down to future generations and endure endlessly. This is the essence of just and equal coexistence.
Thus, only through the mutual interaction of yin and yang can union be achieved and continuity be ensured. Moreover, in the unfolding process of the Great Dao, humanity and all sentient beings are endowed with the capacity for education and moral cultivation. The strengths and weaknesses of sentient beings are precisely meant to be integrated and mutually supported, fostering mutual assistance—this is the correct path.
All living beings are inseparable from the interconnectedness of the food chain throughout their existence. If life merely propagates without the sustenance provided by the food chain, it would create a world constrained by insurmountable obstacles to progress. Therefore, it is essential to base propagation on education and mutual support rather than mutual exclusion, and indeed, strive for mutual benefit in all interactions.
In the human world, whether sentient or insentient, all things are composed of both yin and yang. They are never confined to half yin or half yang alone, nor limited by the separation of yin and yang. In this era, yin and yang can unite, rather than merely yin with yin or yang with yang, thus avoiding the limitations of solitary yin failing to generate and solitary yang failing to grow.
Moreover, on the Middle Path: it is the essential mission of existence to transmit and extend what is necessary for survival. Furthermore, taking sentient beings as the basis for the function of survival, it is imperative to pass down and educate for the benefit of both yin and yang. In this era, it is all the more necessary to ensure that both yin and yang are mutually beneficial, and between the underworld and the human realm, there exists a world where both yin and yang are equally advantageous.
Therefore, the Heavens have initiated the elevation and enrollment of the departed souls of virtuous affinity from the past. In particular, the "True Buddha Heart Sect's Wuji Great Dao Academy" serves as the correct method for the salvation of deceased ancestors and loved ones. By relying on such exceptional conditions, all sentient beings in the future will have a path to follow, enabling the departed souls of virtuous affinity to be elevated, transcended, and returned to the great ancestral lineage.
Furthermore, the boundless benevolence of Heaven can nurture all sentient beings with virtue, which is the true path to elevation! On this occasion of the fifth anniversary of the establishment of the Chongxin Hall, numerous exalted beings from the celestial realms have graced us with their presence and guidance. We earnestly request their continued corrections and teachings for our benefit! Moreover, may this serve to provide future sentient beings with the means to ascend and transcend.
Moreover, bringing the Pure Land of the Lotus Buddha Kingdom of the 21st century into present-day realization and promotion, enriching the expansion of the Great Dao, it is essential—under the guidance of celestial immortals, Buddhas, and exalted beings—to ensure that the educational and sacred missions of the Confucian Sacred Teaching, the True Buddha Heart School, the Wuji Great Dao Academy, and the Yi Chi Chong Xin Hall are all carried out faithfully and comprehensively.
Chongxin: On this occasion of the fifth anniversary of the hall, every moment and detail is a testament to the sacrifices and devotion of all deities and individuals within Chongxin. Through their efforts, the "Dadao Series of Heavenly Texts" has been promoted worldwide, enabling more sentient beings across the vast universe to embrace the true meaning of heaven and earth as a faith and practice. This embodies religious equality and the equality of self-nature, while also advancing the propagation and expansion of the Great Dao.
Thus, the various immortals, Buddhas, and exalted beings, together with all virtuous disciples, join their hearts and efforts to expand across the cosmos and promote this truth internationally. They enable all sentient beings in the human world to truly advance themselves toward a more transcendent, more returning, and more complete stage of accumulating merit and practicing diligence. All may thus be elevated, all may return, and all may be universally transformed into the boundless!
Celebrating five years of the Chongxin,  
Celestial Buddhas and immortals extend their congratulations.
Wave after wave, with devout hearts we welcome,  
Students of gods and Buddhas united in steadfast resolve.
Promote the teachings to enlighten the lost,  
With truth and profound principles held supreme.
Opening the gate to the heart's method of the Lamp-Lighting Buddha,  
Following guidance to promote and prosper the deliverance of all beings.
This verse is shared with all sages, Buddhas, and sentient beings alike as mutual encouragement; gratitude, gratitude, and heartfelt thanks to everyone for your efforts! Thank you all for gracing us with your presence. Today, the glory of our revered Chongxin illuminates the universe, enabling even more abundant achievements. Thus, guided by the instructions of the various immortals and Buddhas, we shall promote the vast transformation of the Great Dao!
##The Celestial Venerable of Southern Heaven's Upright Principles
The Auspicious Celebration of the Fifth Year of Chongxin  
Celestial Buddhas and Immortals Descend from the Realm of Principle.
All the celestial beings, immortals, and Buddhas descend,  
Together aiding in the universal awakening of sentient beings.
Good evening to all Saints, Buddhas, and virtuous beings! Today, the Supreme Wuyue King Wu Mu of our lineage has descended to deliver this sacred edict, offering everyone a shared celebration for the auspicious occasion of Chongxin's fifth anniversary. Many exalted beings from the upper realms have descended to encourage one another, and we also extend our gratitude for the blessings bestowed by all Saints, Immortals, Buddhas, and Deities, humbly thanking them for their grace!
On this auspicious fifth anniversary of the Chongxin Hall! Due to the constraints of time and the rarity of this special occasion, many were unable to come forward one by one to offer their exhortations. It is hoped that in the next volume of writings, we may once again invite all to participate in the "Dadao Series" works and reverently heed the sacred teachings. If there were any inadequacies in our hospitality, we sincerely ask for your understanding and kind forgiveness.
## Heavenly Official, Martial God of Wealth, Marshal Zhao Gongming
The Wuji decrees the appointment of an immortal youth; the Central Altar Marshal arrives at our ancestral temple.
The Great Way unfolds boundlessly far and wide,  
Harmonizing yin and yang to forge a grand unity for all.
When considering the strengths and weaknesses of sentient beings, each species possesses its own merits and flaws, advantages and disadvantages. By using sentient beings as a model for improvement, we observe that all beings exist within the distinctions of yin and yang, heaven and earth, and through these, many aspects combine to form the myriad phenomena of this world.
Granting benefits to both Yin and Yang, uniting Heaven and Earth, to create boundless blessings and virtuous grace that descend to transform the sentient world. Moreover, when both Yin and Yang, Heaven and Earth, are mutually benefited—and further, when both the "netherworld of Yin and the mortal realm of Yang" are equally favored—then there shall be universal joy and mutual fulfillment, which is the true path. What is created through the mutual benefit of Yin and Yang must be realized in this present era.
Yin and Yang correspond to Qian and Kun. The unfolding of the Great Dao follows this principle. In the heavens, the sun is Qian—that is, Yang—and the moon is Kun—that is, Yin. Thus, the sun and moon are used as metaphors for Qian Yang and Kun Yin. Observing all things in existence, it is precisely through this process that if sentient beings fail to unite Yin and Yang, the continuity of life and propagation becomes difficult to sustain.
This process, from ancient times to the present, has always been accomplished through the union of yin and yang, fulfilling the mission of inheritance. Even when tracing back to more ancient and distant eras, it is the positioning of the sun and moon that illuminates all beings on earth. Such conditions cannot be escaped within the vortex of human existence.
Therefore, this cycle of existence-centered compassion shines eternally upon the myriad sentient beings of the world. Like the sun and moon illuminating the earth, it embraces all in the human realm without distinction—between self and other, between humans and all species, among all sentient beings—with universal love and impartial radiance across the vast celestial world of this galactic system.
Yin and Yang must be mutually beneficial, especially when observed in the context of humanity in this world. How can one understand the workings of the mind? The space for one's own survival is granted by life itself, and it is only within the human world that it becomes meaningful. If this physical body ceases to exist, "life comes to an end," making it difficult to sustain life, and in the human world, one has already: passed away!
From the realm of the underworld, another cycle of life begins and grows. If we interpret this interplay of yin and yang through the lens of human existence, the mission of preserving life is carried out through all choices made in the mortal world, and is only applicable within it. Yet, what becomes of this when the human world itself perishes?
Without the continuation and transmission of life, existence would cease. Thus, beginning from the "realm of shadows," at another turning point for life and its continuation, it can no longer be called "human" but rather becomes a departed spirit. When humans transform into departed spirits, it is inevitably a shift into another dimension of space and time.
If we consider the long-term perspective of life, once a person passes away in this world, they will be reborn in another realm. In this world, all kinds of causes, conditions, and interpersonal relationships are severed, and the possibility of preserving the physical body over the long term is also cut off. Ultimately, it is fundamentally difficult to sustain and protect life indefinitely.
The underworld is the realm of Yin, a space where sentient beings of the shadowy world exist—not within the living, sunlit world. Can human beings comprehend the myriad hardships of such an existence? These conditions are already thousands of times harsher than those in the human world, yet in terms of psychic sensitivity and spiritual acuity, they far surpass the sentient beings of the human realm.
If we do not rely on technology, the current civilization of humanity, when compared to the underworld, is in fact inferior by thousands of times in terms of comfort and enjoyment afforded to all living beings! Hence the saying: the human realm is precisely the "dividing line between ascent and descent." How, then, should we grasp and transform it? It must be done by ensuring that the conditions for existence benefit both the yin and yang realms—only then can it be considered true to reality!
How can we eliminate the scarcity of living conditions? It is essential to bring about transformation within the human world, for only through such transformation can the various forms of poverty in this world be addressed and growth achieved. Furthermore, taking the survival of the human world as the foundation, the precious aspect of life's growth lies precisely in the sentient beings of this world, who can "awaken" to the long journey of life and aspire toward a more transcendent realm.
How can we achieve mutual benefit between yin and yang, positioning the cosmos and the sun and moon, so that the yang world and the yin realm can integrate and elevate each other in this era, reaching a smooth path for both yin and yang? Moreover, how can sentient beings in the yang world come to understand the hardships faced by their ancestors in the yin realm?
There are many ancestral spirits who frequently emit distress signals. While transmitting these calls for help to their descendants who share blood ties, these same descendants often receive and sense these communications. Moreover, these telepathic waves often carry messages of distress and suffering.
In this world, descendants bound by blood ties, when their fortune is at a low ebb or enters a state of "empty desolation," often endure disturbances and even the agony of projecting pleas for help through mental energy—a suffering beyond the comprehension of ordinary humans. In the depths of such anguish, they remain unable to fully grasp the profound helplessness of their pain.
The distress signals emitted through such means are unlikely to be effective, nor can they bring benefits to both the realms of yin and yang. Moreover, when ancestors send out pleas for help through thought waves, these signals often carry negative energies of suffering and distress. This can interfere with the descendants' wealth, well-being, and various blessings, which is why many ancestral spirits may disrupt the lives of their descendants.
This plea for help through such malevolent electrical waves is certainly not what the ancestral spirits would desire. They are already trapped in a vortex of baleful energy in the dark underworld, struggling to escape the deep abyss of suffering. Thus, they yearn for their living descendants, bound by blood ties, to guide them across as soon as possible, helping them transcend the sea of misery and achieve elevation. Can one truly comprehend such torment and agony? It is exceedingly difficult!
All sentient beings bound by blood ties,  
How cautiously must we heed the interference of ancestral spirits.
Deep in the abyss, shadowy miasma invades—  
How can a plea for rescue take form?
Mental waves come to disturb, carrying sinister forces that bring misfortune upon one.
Hard to fathom the plight of the underworld's gloom,  
It disrupts the bonds of blood in the world of light.
Can mortal beings comprehend the anguish of ancestral spirits, who, with no means to call for help, suffer in torment? They often resort to apparitions, dreams, possession, and every possible method to seek rescue, disturbing all those connected by blood ties. This affliction is not limited to the virtuous or the cultivated, nor merely to descendants in the mortal realm who are weak in body or fortune. As long as there is a blood relation, none are spared!
Amidst the interference of blood ties, filled with countless reluctances, trapped in the abyss of extreme yin malevolence with no hope of rescue—how can one comprehend such profound agony and torment? Can this state be truly grasped? Upon careful reflection, it becomes clear that this suffering, with no means of escape, is a thousandfold greater than that of a death-row prisoner in the mortal world, leaving no path to liberation from the sea of misery!
##The Great Mentor of Humans and Devas, Homage to the Ancient Buddha Dipamkara
The Southern Heaven opens to a new dawn of truth,  
Promoting the Great Way with boundless devotion.
The Celestial Venerable ascends the platform to assemble all,  
Grateful for the protection and support of all living beings.
Good evening, everyone! Today, the Immortal Child of the Wuji, the Marshal of the Central Altar, the Third Prince, has descended to compose works that benefit both the realms of yin and yang. Truly, hearing this brings a pang to the heart, ah! We are fortunate and honored to be affirmed by Heaven, ascending the stage of Chongxin to encourage one another alongside all sentient beings. How does this compare to other religions?
We are truly a thousand times more fortunate, a thousand times more developed, and a thousand times more transcendent. When we compare ourselves to the sentient beings still sinking in the dark underworld, it truly pains our hearts and brings tears to our eyes! How can we guide the ancestral spirits of sentient beings and the virtuous deceased to achieve liberation? And how many possess such karmic affinity? Only through immense merit can one be fully endowed with this opportunity!
Otherwise, if one remains trapped in the dark underworld, when will suffering ever cease? Alas, alas! Tomorrow, the sixth day, if it does not rain, many virtuous connections will come to participate in the 'Chan Enlightenment to Dispel Delusions' gathering. It is hoped that students of our lineage will come forth to receive and guide them, thoroughly studying the sacred teachings revealed today by the Marshal of the Central Altar. They must also clearly understand how to perfectly benefit both the realms of yin and yang!
## Marshal of Manifest Virtue, Celestial Lord Wen Qiong
Open-minded and enlightened, one understands their own heart; with a stroke of the pen, wondrous truths convey righteous sentiments.
The divine official descends to unfold the drama,  
Where yin and yang both benefit, drawing close in mutual harmony.
When the dual forces of yin and yang converge favorably, both heaven and earth benefit within their respective domains. This allows each to fulfill its inherent duties. In the vast world, it is through yin and yang, heaven and earth, that all human achievements are established and perpetuated. They provide the essential conditions for growth and elevation in existence, creating a more comfortable space for life. Moreover, what is thus brought into being gains greater universality in the realm of survival.
Daily life has evolved into comfortable living, marking a boundary for the human world of sentient beings between upward progress and downward decline. It has also entered the era of technological civilization, where many past undesirable habits and phenomena have been greatly improved. This is especially true for the precious island of Taiwan—the mythical Penglai Immortal Island—where the sentient beings of this land are no exception!
Influenced by blessings and good fortune, there is a significant connection with the overflowing of Dao energy. Taking Taiwan as an example, the people here possess a relatively pure and simple heart, with many even inclined toward kindness. This kind of Dao energy is closely related to survival, and all compassionate compatriots are like this. For religions in Taiwan, this has led to even more vigorous development. As long as individuals are willing, they can enter and practice the religion they prefer.
In such an environment of moral cultivation, abundant virtuous energies permeate this treasured island. All phenomena are manifestations of religious benevolence uplifting humanity's enjoyment of life, granting sentient beings a comfortable existence that benefits both yin and yang, harmonizing heaven and earth. This growth, nurtured by virtuous influence, serves as life-enriching grace—truly guided by the benevolent currents of religious spirit.
Qian represents yang, and Kun represents yin. Thus, Qian and Kun create the world of yin and yang. Particularly when viewed within a family, if the Qian (male, yang) and the yin (female) cannot harmoniously complement each other, friction and estrangement will arise. Furthermore, with Qian (yang, male) and Kun (yin, female) continuing the family lineage, if they constantly remain deeply entrenched in their respective roles as Qian-yang male and yin-Kun female, making integration difficult, what then can be done?
This will lead to calamities and adversities for the entire family. How should a family unit harmonize the yin and yang of the Qian (male) and Kun (female) principles to achieve more perfect mutual interaction? The foundation lies in education and cultivation: establishing the concepts of the Three Bonds, Five Constants, Four Virtues, and Eight Ethics, providing guidance for both men and women. Through such environmental conditions, mutual respect and affection are elevated to a state of perfect harmony.
It also provides for every family, established by the husband as the pillar and the wife as the foundation, a harmonious and blissful marital union, free from the phenomenon of "marital dissolution" prevalent in the Western world. Living on the precious island of Taiwan, how can we, in the current era, promote the essence of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism from the Central Plains to foster such ideals? The answer lies precisely in the essential concept of "human ethics and morality" as a guiding principle!
Do not adopt the Western approach of "staying together when compatible and parting when incompatible." It is essential to understand that marriage is a destiny bestowed by heaven. By learning to cherish and care for each other, one can, through the process of education and cultural cultivation, enter a "new realm of happiness and fulfillment" in marriage, thereby nurturing virtuous descendants to carry on the legacy.
For both husband and wife, it is essential to consider each other’s perspectives. As the masculine and feminine principles of the universe, they should strive to build a family free from worries and filled with happiness and harmony. This concept teaches couples how to create a "happy, harmonious, and fulfilling family," guiding them in their responsibilities and the necessary protection of the household, thereby providing a model for their children to emulate.
Neither party should engage in any improper conduct. It must also be understood that the union of marriage and family established in this era is by no means without predestined affinity and underlying causes. Moreover, to ensure that family members are free from worries and fears, it requires the joint efforts of both husband and wife, so that both may benefit.
It is also beneficial for society and the nation to reduce the emergence of problematic families. It is essential to elevate, cultivate, and integrate this concept to make it a reality. Furthermore, when husbands and wives maintain harmony within the family, they provide their children with role models to learn from and emulate. This, in turn, helps reduce the occurrence of problematic families.
How, then, can one dissolve and reconcile amid the other's fit of anger? It must rely on a measure of wisdom to settle the matter. Precisely when one side uses anger to forcefully suppress the other, such an approach, while seeking reconciliation, has already damaged the enhancement of "marital intimacy." Instead, it creates a sense of estrangement and a chasm. At such a moment, it is essential to endure the other's anger—this is the mark of true wisdom.
Impatience inevitably leads to unfavorable outcomes and generational gaps, sowing seeds of discord for the future. With careful reflection, one can foresee the consequences that may arise. Such generational gaps will inevitably disrupt family harmony. It is essential to employ mutual "communication" to achieve fulfillment for both the husband and wife, thereby fostering a happy family.
In the vast world, the chance of being born as a male or female is roughly equal. In the current era, humanity can calculate that there are approximately over six billion people. However, the one destined to become one's spouse through fate is only a single person. Moreover, it is rare for there to be many such individuals. This kind of destined union is exceedingly scarce, which in turn gives rise to numerous issues within families.
Destiny has long ordained the bonds of marriage. In this era, how can we transform unfavorable unions, cultivate their strengths, and bring them to fruition? Each couple is united through virtuous and blessed matrimony. In achieving family harmony, they can reach a stage of mutual intimacy. Moreover, among such rare and extraordinary unions, there are those who, even across thousands of miles, are joined as one.
This kind of cross-cultural marriage within the WTO framework is truly rare and even more so, a particularly remarkable union. Why, from each individual's perspective, does it seem "not as good as some, yet better than others"? Regardless of any environment or circumstance, for husbands and wives—the masculine and feminine counterparts—can they consider each other's needs and offer mutual support? As the ancient proverb goes:
A poor couple's sorrows span a hundred generations;  
All must be decided by their own determinations.
Knowing that marriage is destined by fate, growing old together is all the more fitting.
It can be said to be a timeless maxim passed down through the ages! One should not act in a way that "seems intimate when together, but harms the other when apart"—what purpose does that serve? In the mutual benefit between husband and wife, the husband should be able to care for the entire family, while the wife should be able to support and protect her husband. This is essential for achieving complete happiness and providing children with a stable family.
If a couple in poverty can support each other, yet part ways like mandarin ducks once wealth and honor arrive, as the ancient saying goes, "One should not abandon the wife who shared one's humble beginnings," it is an act of forgetting affection and betraying righteousness, and such behavior is unacceptable. It is essential to understand that all couples in the world must cherish their hard-won marital bond—this is the right path. Only then can they set an example for future generations to learn from and emulate!
Qian as husband and Kun as wife,  
Together they support and govern.
From poverty and lowliness to wealth and honor, one must rely on virtue and principle.
Predestined bonds were set long ago,  
Their union or parting lies in one's own hands.
Good and evil are inevitably created by the mind;  
Perfect happiness is an incomparable treasure.
This verse is shared with all sentient beings as mutual encouragement. For our lineage and all sentient beings, it provides a space for sound logical thinking. For harmonious and happy families, it can certainly reduce negative social influences. It also offers those who have experienced marital failure, when choosing a partner again, to be guided by the causes and conditions born of virtuous nature.
If initiated from the second spring, one can truly understand both the masculine and feminine principles. It is essential that both parties benefit, that yin and yang are mutually advantageous, in order to achieve the complete fulfillment of "marital affection and righteousness" within the family. When husband and wife unite in a way that benefits both, they create a happy family and pass on a legacy to future generations, allowing it to be passed down from generation to generation in this world.
##Southern Heaven Immortal Dao Celestial Worthy
The Celestial Venerable of Southern Heaven's Righteous Order Descends,  
The Great Dao Unfolds Its Teachings in the Reverent Heart.
Heaven and Earth both benefit from mutual harmony,  
A husband and wife, complete and content, grow ever closer.
All sages, Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Dao Academy are well! Today, the process of interpretation and exposition by our lineage's Huoluo Lingguan, Heavenly Lord Wang, involves taking charge of the principles of heaven and earth for the benefit of all. Furthermore, in facing ignorance and lack of knowledge, one must explore and learn independently, and to manage an unenlightened family, it is essential to learn and grow.
In such circumstances, it is often a lack of experience and inner resources that leaves one in a precarious position within marriage. It is essential to understand that the affection between husband and wife is the very source of "The Deduction of the Great Dao." If an unfavorable union is formed within a family, one must compensate for the other's shortcomings, while also cherishing and nurturing the shared blessings and merits between both parties.
Only then will one not quickly exhaust the accumulated merits from past lives and the blessings inherited from ancestors. Cherishing one's blessings allows them to endure longer and persist further. Hoping, hoping—this is how blessings and virtue can grow more abundant, leading to the increase of goodness that benefits one's entire family.
## The Supreme Celestial of the Infinite, the Numinous Official of the Dipper's Mouth, the Celestial Lord Ma Sheng
October 5, 2001, the 19th day of the eighth month in the year of Xinsi (Friday)
The Celestial Official, the Martial God of Wealth, descends; Zhao Gongming bestows the opening of future paths.
The Marshal authored the celestial book,  
Distinguishing men and women as the arbiter.
Observing through the principles of heaven and earth, the actions and deeds of sentient beings are granted integration. Moreover, both heaven and earth benefit from the harmony of yin and yang, enabling mutual advantage. In the process where men and women come together in mutual integration, establishing the direction for family survival, it is through all family affairs that the practical necessities for existence are developed.
In the process of survival and dependence, the union of the male (Qian) and female (Kun) nurtures the prosperity of the family. The key to extending this foundation to the care of all family members lies in the fact that, throughout the family's existence, the well-being of each individual is determined by the varying degrees of blessings they have accumulated. This, in turn, shapes the differences in future living conditions.
Qian represents yang—that is, the masculine principle. It serves as the anchor for the head of the household, embodying the traditional role of men managing external affairs. In the process of navigating all aspects of existence, it integrates the family’s efforts toward securing sustenance. By engaging in actions aimed at providing for the family, it ensures the fulfillment of conditions necessary to obtain resources, thereby meeting the household’s needs for warmth and nourishment. From the perspective of all sentient beings, this is deemed essential.
The Karma of Wealth: This pertains to the deeds of past lives, accumulated lifetimes, and the present life, which influence the assessment of one's "karma of wealth." For all sentient beings among humanity, when the karma of wealth within a family is not fully realized, people of the past would say: "What is destined to be yours will come, what is not destined cannot be forced"—a sentiment of helplessness!
Thus, this is truly a passive approach. In the current era of technological civilization, if one still believes such methods to be correct, it simply indicates an inability to recognize that the causes, conditions, and all regulations in the human world are no longer the same as in the past. All human-made efforts often alter the innate destiny that was originally shaped. Observe, then, what human endeavors can achieve!
If we speak from the perspective of a reverent heart: "When fate does not grant it, one must strive to create it." Although everything in life is predetermined by prior causes, why then should we all strengthen our efforts to create? Moreover, in the process of accumulating wisdom and experience for growth, one must come to understand: through striving, one can attain the conditions for material resources and the acquisition of various virtuous causes and conditions!
"If fate has not bestowed it, one must strive to create it." In terms of knowledge, it is essential to establish a profoundly virtuous foundation. Moreover, one must be capable of correcting past accumulated negative habits, thereby achieving the conditions necessary for prosperity. This involves the harmonious and complete interaction between the masculine and feminine principles, as symbolized by Qian (Heaven) and Kun (Earth), along with a comprehensive analysis of causal relationships. Only then can one determine whether prosperity can be attained through cultivation.
Between the husband and wife, the qian male and kun female, there should be mutual integration and mutual fulfillment. Striving for this kind of predestined affinity, and in response to the saying "three parts are destined by heaven, seven parts depend on effort," it is correct to attain it through human factors. If one is confused or disturbed by karmic causes from past lives or accumulated lifetimes, it becomes impossible to fully achieve the harmonious adjustment of this destined connection.
There can be no "universal currency" that follows your entire family. To attain the primary conditions for currency, considerable effort is necessary. As the saying goes, "Family harmony brings prosperity; even earth can turn to gold." For the couple of heaven and earth, if the conditions for currency are met, they can strive and work hard through human effort to achieve it.
It is precisely through the mutual harmony and sufficient conditions of the two realms of Qian and Kun that men and women in this era often each possess a share of financial resources as husband and wife. This provides substantial assistance and protection to the family. Under such conditions, both parties can acquire even more abundant financial resources.
Some have more than enough, while others are greatly lacking—all of this stems from the causes and conditions one has created and carried along. In the future world, plastic currency is introduced to provide sentient beings with an equalizing tool. Since plastic is defined by "water," how does this "water" integrate with what humanity possesses in the present moment?
However, it remains unclear: how can one obtain more abundant financial resources through water? In this era, it is first necessary to have an "orientation of action"! If viewed from the perspective of revering the heart: it allows all virtuous beings in this time and place to first form a connection with "water," which will inevitably, in the future, grant them the karmic conditions to possess abundant financial resources.
Let family members be free from the scarcity caused by the karma of currency, so that both heaven and earth may benefit mutually, and both yin and yang may gain advantage. Moreover, husbands and wives will not suffer deficiencies due to the karma of currency, and at present, they have already transformed to possess the fullness of this karma. In the future, it will inevitably merge with the "plastic currency" of "currency."
It is precisely because of its unimaginable function that, when defining the roles of family members, particularly through the lens of the relationship between husband and wife, and especially from the perspective of reverent devotion, there is a strong emphasis on urging all students and followers to fulfill their responsibilities, rights, and obligations within the family. This enables both spouses to cultivate together and achieve harmonious fulfillment.
Men take charge of external affairs while women manage domestic matters, allowing them to set aside all miscellaneous tasks during the night. This creates a temporary respite from disturbances, enabling them to engage in learning and growth within the "Buddhist or Taoist hall." By enriching their spiritual development with abundant resources, they can study the wisdom of immortals and Buddhas, laying a solid foundation in truth to facilitate future growth and transcendence.
When these conditions are fully met, one not only provides oneself with sufficient resources and favorable circumstances by day but also engages in profound spiritual exploration by night. In the human world, whether by day or by night, one can fully utilize and benefit from both, maintaining utmost clarity without sinking into the whirlpool of wine, lust, wealth, and anger—a state that is exceedingly difficult to transcend.
It is precisely through the process of elevating one's own mind and spirituality, and learning from Heaven, that one can take responsibility for the "body, mind, and spirit" within the limited time and space, thereby achieving a state of peace and comfort. If one is entangled and busy with worldly affairs day and night, it becomes difficult to find even a moment of leisure. I wonder if sentient beings desire this? Not necessarily!
One should make the day a time for creating conditions to obtain currency, and the night a time for nurturing and elevating one's spirituality; in this way, both yin and yang can be harmonized. By allowing both day and night to bring endless benefits—through gaining the conditions for currency and through constructing and elevating one's character and spirituality to transcend oneself—this is indeed the correct and unfailing path!
It is hoped to be understood: that both men and women can act differently from past ways, allowing themselves greater opportunities and a ladder to return in the present moment. If this favorable condition is missed, and one waits for the future descent of Maitreya’s Pure Land, it will in fact become even more difficult to enter the "Void-Treasure Pure Land" or the "21st Century Lotus Buddha Land." Can this be comprehended?
The distinction between male and female in the universe  
Meets together by day and by night.
By day, we seek the means for sustenance; by night, we pursue wisdom and spiritual awakening.
Plastic currency for future use,  
Necessary and traceable in the present.
When the conditions are ripe and all is well,  
One day we shall meet again with joy and smiles.
This verse is shared with all sentient beings as mutual encouragement. It is precisely within the "wealth, virtue, fortune, and blessings" bestowed by the God of Wealth that we find fulfillment, serving as the fundamental driving force behind the principle that "when fate lacks something, we must create it." This is something that can be achieved through human effort. Haha! Thank you all for your hard work. Later, the Great Master of Humanity and Heaven will bestow upon everyone the "Lamp-Lighting Prophecy."
Igniting the lamp of the heart and illuminating the Buddha-nature within one's own spiritual body is a blessing and profound karmic connection unique to the disciples of this lineage. Though you may not yet perceive it at this moment, in the future, it will indeed become an undeniable reality—a vehicle for transcendence and a foundation for return. Strive diligently and cherish this opportunity!
## Nantian Qiyang Tianzun
We are grateful for the virtuous one's laborious journey to offer birthday blessings. Homage to the Ancient Buddha Dipamkara.
The Great Patriarch of the True Buddha Heart School,  
The Buddha of Dipamkara bestows the seal of enlightenment through the Buddha-heart.
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous students, and the spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, may you all be auspicious and well! Today, during the birthday celebration, I observed the sincere devotion and radiant spirit of the students of our lineage, which is truly heartening. To have such promising successors shows that our lineage can serve as a guide and salvation for all beings in the future. I hope we can more broadly ferry countless spiritual beings and Buddha-children back to the path of transcendence.
The Lamp-Lighting Prophecy is bestowed upon all virtuous disciples as the basis for their future return and transcendence. Missing this opportunity will make it difficult to attain blessings and favorable conditions, necessitating waiting until the future in the Maitreya Pure Land to achieve return and transcendence. This is the result of the past karmic connections of everyone, where the "Lamp-Lighting Karma" and the "Karma of Sakyamuni" are mutually intertwined.
It is hoped that everyone can deeply comprehend and cherish this rare opportunity, diligently propagate the lineage of the True Buddha Heart School's "Lamp-Lighting Dharma Lineage" infinitely, thereby guiding the return of the ancient Buddhas and sages, such as Lamp-Lighting Buddha and Shakyamuni Buddha, to promote and elevate the teachings!
##Xinsi Year's Ruling Tai Sui, Lord Zheng Zu
Marshal Xiande arrives with a sacred text,  
Lord Wenqiong expounds its profound meaning.
The Eleventh Volume of the Dadao Series: The Union of Heaven and Earth as Husband and Wife in Physical Communion
Observing sentient beings, the distinction between male and female is evident. For the purpose of propagation or inheritance, it must be grounded in the union of husband and wife, symbolized by Qian (Heaven) and Kun (Earth). From the perspective of Qian and Kun, it is through the union of both parties that a harmonious family is created, giving birth to children and passing down lineage to future generations. The necessary conditions for this inheritance must be fulfilled through the union of the Qian (male) and Kun (female).
Thus, it is through inheritance that future generations are elevated and continued. How should men and women, as symbolized by Qian (Heaven) and Kun (Earth), cultivate their own families? It must be achieved through the union of Qian and Kun as husband and wife! This applies even to sentient animals, and observing plants, it is through the medium of pollen transmission that fertilization becomes possible, leading to blooming and fruiting.
While spreading pollen, it is necessary to rely on other mediums as the basis for "cross-pollination" in order to bear fruit and yield results. Similarly, the union of husband and wife in humanity is founded on the principle of propagation. Moreover, the necessity of continuation lies in nurturing future generations in the present, which must be achieved through the transmission of life from one generation to the next.
Inheriting every bit of tradition enables humanity and all sentient beings to be mutually uplifted through the union of Heaven and Earth as a couple. Building upon the foundation of the masculine Heaven and feminine Earth, and taking the union of Heaven and Earth as the fundamental principle, the entire process is disseminated. It is precisely through this union of Heaven and Earth that affectionate human beings create a warm family.
It is essential for the union of husband and wife, like the harmony of heaven and earth, to create and perpetuate future generations, which is the correct path! Moreover, the entire process of survival and continuation is not only centered on humanity but also extends to all sentient beings and myriad forms of life. Only in this way can a "happy, harmonious, and complete family" be achieved, fostering the prosperity of descendants.
Qian and Kun, Husband and Wife: In terms of the continuation of life, without Qian and Kun, it would be difficult to achieve the perpetuation of existence and the inherent quality of endless regeneration, which enables the creation of future generations. Moreover, regarding the yang of the Qian male, if it lacks the yin of the Kun female to mutually combine, it would result in solitary yin failing to generate and solitary yang failing to grow, thus making the harmonious duality of continuation impossible.
The purpose of this interpretation is to enable all sentient beings and living things under heaven and earth to achieve a bidirectional combination, thereby ensuring an eternal and endless transmission. If one fails to comprehend what is transmitted by heaven and earth throughout this interpretive process, it will be impossible to gain a clear and profound understanding of the fundamental essence of the Great Dao's existence. This often leads to a state of confusion and uncertainty.
Both the Qian and Kun aspects must combine with yin and yang to propagate and prosper future generations; at the origin of the Great Dao lies precisely the formation of the "family." Moreover, the "family" serves as a haven from all storms and tides. The pressures endured externally can be resolved through the joint efforts of the husband and wife, working together to overcome troubles and challenges.
The transmission and continuity of Qian and Kun, through mutual integration, resolve issues, inevitably reducing many adversities and obstacles to survival. From the perspectives and ideologies of Qian and Kun, the two hold many differing views and approaches. Thus, Qian represents Yang, while Kun represents Yin. Through bidirectional communication between Qian and Kun, the root causes of problems can be dissolved.
It will inevitably reduce many hardships and calamities in life, which is one of the most essential functions of Qian and Kun. Furthermore, Qian represents yang, Kun represents yin; Qian symbolizes the male, Kun symbolizes the female. Thus, in the vast cosmos of heaven, it manifests as the cycle of the sun and moon; in the vast expanse of earth, it appears as the two poles of yin and yang; in the vast realm of humanity, it takes the form of male and female, Qian and Kun, forming the fundamental necessity for continuation and propagation.
Regarding the union of husband and wife as symbolized by the masculine Qian and feminine Kun, it is not only fundamental to humanity but also essential to all beings in the universe. For all living creatures, it is through the bidirectional union of the masculine Yang of Qian and the feminine Yin of Kun that the mission of perpetuating descendants can be fulfilled. Moreover, this principle holds true even in the human world, and indeed for all sentient beings—any species capable of movement follows this same natural order.
It is essential to have the bidirectional union of the masculine yang of Qian and the feminine yin of Kun for the continuation and perpetuation of future generations. Simultaneously, in the process of evolution, both the human species and all other species are elevated. Through technological civilization, the accumulated negative genetic factors of the past are reformed, allowing the "eugenics" of the human species to be promoted in the present.
Human survival is refined through the advancement of civilization and technology, which involves eliminating the accumulation of undesirable traits, protecting and fostering superior genetics and fine qualities, as well as encouraging innovation. This will enable the Lotus Buddha Pure Land of the 21st century to transform the merits of "eugenics," thereby evolving human technological civilization under such conditions.
The union of husband and wife perpetuates the lineage. Without implementing selective breeding to eliminate all inferior genetic traits, while preserving and further evolving those with superior eugenic qualities, it would be impossible to ensure that, within the next century, generations of exceptionally refined descendants will thrive and flourish across the vast expanse of the world.
To enable sentient beings to preserve a lineage of superior and excellent inherent qualities, it is essential to transform and innovate through thought, which is the correct approach. Within correct contemplation, one can dissolve the negative and inferior inherent traits of the past, thereby preserving a lineage of superior and excellent qualities to be passed down to future generations. This is precisely the way.
Through the advancements of contemporary technological civilization, we can ensure that no inferior or malevolent genetic lineages exist. Moreover, for the future Lotus Buddha Pure Land, there will be an abundance of outstanding and virtuous genetic lineages, as heaven bestows benevolent seeds to be passed down and nurtured. How, then, can we properly safeguard and elevate these excellent and superior seeds?
It must be transformed through thought, using the present as the basis for guiding the future. This condition, when rooted in "Revering the Heart" and all sentient beings, is truly authentic! Moreover, in cultivating the finest qualities of humanity, it is essential to "purify and cleanse" the outdated and stagnant thinking of the past. Only by taking this as a foundation can it be considered correct!
Otherwise, humanity in the 21st century will be unable to transform the difficulties inherent in its causes, instead falling into such obstacles. Why is this desired? Through the "Deduction of the Great Dao," the superior and excellent varieties of inherent causes can be preserved. Why does Heaven repeatedly demand that superior and excellent varieties be used to evolve humanity, and why must ideological concepts be changed and elevated?
In the 21st century, the Lotus Buddha Land is to be established, and the human world will have a span of nine hundred and ninety-nine years. How, then, can we step into the pure land of the Lotus Buddha Land in this 21st century, elevate ourselves, and create an enduring legacy that transcends not merely a millennium? Moreover, to forge a return for countless millennia and achieve eternity, we must rely on the present moment for elevation.
Heaven and Earth, husband and wife, create great harmony;  
Elevating the heart to reform for virtuous deeds.
Now, as the base causes of vice are dissolved, the finest qualities will naturally arise.
Sentient beings yearn for the next life, unaware that the present moment is the very next life.
Regret deepens for missed chances and fate,  
In the twenty-first century, a new beginning takes shape.
This verse is shared with all sentient beings as mutual encouragement: in the future, we can preserve the excellent and superior qualities, ensuring that outstanding descendants inherit and carry them forward. This is even more about creating the causes and conditions for a pure land in the human world—a Buddha realm. Otherwise, if we rely on waiting for the next life, who knows whether such an opportunity and affinity will still exist? It is exceedingly difficult!
## Wuji Yaochi Lingbao Xiantong
The Southern Heavens spread the teachings to disseminate the Great Dao,  
The Way of Immortals, selfless and true, is truly good.
The Celestial Venerable preserves the seeds of virtuous causes,  
Descending to transform and transmit, creating hidden virtues.
All Saints and Buddhas, all virtuous beings, and fellow spiritual cultivators of the Great Dao Institute, good evening! Today, Marshal Xiande, Heavenly Lord Wen Qiong, has authored and expounded the twenty-sixth chapter, "The Couple of Heaven and Earth," through which we may come to understand the origin of the Great Dao. It is in this very moment that genetic transformation lies. If we fail to transform the accumulated causes within, there may be difficulties in passing down and extending this transformation to future generations!
The continuation of such conditions, based on the cultivation of outstanding and virtuous descendants, takes transformation as its fundamental cause. The Chongxin lineage is honored to possess this exceptional grace, which originates precisely from the benevolent blessings of Heaven upon sentient beings through the roots of karma. It is essential to understand the karmic foundation of Chongxin—how to preserve even richer resources and pass them down to future generations of sentient beings. Only then can its true nature be fully realized!
## Celestial Sovereign of Soaring Through the Void
Five years of devotion lay the foundation,  
The ultimate fruit of enlightenment, a heavenly opportunity bestowed.
Marshal Ma Sheng, Guardian of the Dipper's Mouth,  
Brings well-being to households, a blessing for all beings.
The process of forming a union between husband and wife is fundamentally aimed at building a happy family. It necessitates the union of both parties to thrive, precisely for the purpose of establishing such a family. This involves growing and learning in response to the necessities of one's own existence, while also ensuring the family's harmony, completeness, and shared joy. Only then can it be considered genuine and true.
For all conditions of existence, it is essential to engage in a complementary and bidirectional interaction. In terms of survival, there must be genuine integration. Moreover, the existence of "home" serves as a warm harbor of refuge—a place to relieve the various pressures endured outside. The family is thus a source of warm protection and, even more, a foundational base that safeguards the mission of inheritance.
Happiness: It is the goal pursued by humanity. In defining happiness, one must understand that it is through the functions of "contentment, gratitude, tolerance, understanding, care, and communication" that mutual growth and harmony can be achieved. In the context of family happiness, the standards pursued by each individual vary, and these standards are determined by each person's perspective and principles.
Definition of Happiness: It is essential for both parties to mutually understand "contentment, gratitude, tolerance, empathy, care, and communication." Only then can these serve as the fundamental conditions for a family. Once a family is formed, one must then face the necessities of survival: firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea.
The most crucial condition for survival lies in possessing sufficient monetary resources to acquire it. Regarding "monetary resources," if they are lacking, it leads to the situation where "poverty-stricken couples find everything sorrowful." Moreover, when monetary resources are insufficient, one must understand: Is this due to a lack of such resources accumulated over past lifetimes? Or is it because one has not put in enough effort?
Therefore, in this life, there is a relative lack of karmic conditions related to currency—that is, even if one possesses sufficient common currency, deficiencies are bound to arise in the process of its circulation. It is all the more necessary to rely on these karmic conditions of currency to attain wealth. Hence, diligence is indispensable, and with belief, one will surely reap virtuous rewards! There will also be solace after enduring hardships and efforts!
Family: It is the fundamental unit of a nation. In the composition of a nation, if a country is not formed by families, it is difficult to constitute a state. Therefore, the family is of paramount importance, and the nation is of essential significance. Moreover, the family is the root, and the nation is the foundation. Hence, the "root and foundation" cannot be separated from this state, and it is necessary to clearly understand the importance of cultivating the family.
It is through the union of Qian and Kun as husband and wife that offspring are naturally brought forth. Meeting the conditions of nurturing requires both "care and education" of the descendants. Furthermore, after the formation of a family, offspring are produced to carry on the lineage. When this mission of inheritance is pursued without hesitation and in harmony with one's heart, it allows for mutual application and action.
However, people often change their roles within the family over time and across different contexts. From childhood onward, one's perspective constantly shifts throughout the growth process: after childhood, one matures, marries, becomes a parent, then a grandparent, and even a great-grandparent. All of this is merely the continuous transformation of a single human being.
If we consider the composition of a family system, it is formed by individual relatives, including cousins, sisters-in-law among brothers, and all kin such as aunts, sisters-in-law, uncles, and aunts. These are the fundamental components that constitute the familial bonds of a household. When family members come together to form a clan, they are bound to coexist, as the conditions for survival are intricately interconnected.
It is through the combination of oneself with others that mutual connections among relatives are formed, creating a supportive role for one another. Within the web of survival, there is also the necessity for other relatives to mutually fulfill each other’s connections. This ensures that the family unit can flourish boundlessly, while some may only have a few solitary members—all determined by the individual connections of each person.
It must be that in this world, all those who are connected to oneself through familial karma are, in terms of one's future growth, bound by a collective karma of mutual support. This collective karma also manifests after a person's birth, forming many relatives who accompany one another in learning and growth, serving as a means of absorbing and passing down future experiences.
Among all family relatives, those who have provided significant assistance in this life are one's own benefactors. Such connections are formed only through profound karmic ties. Yet why is it that after receiving help, one often fails to remember how to repay? This is because kinship relationships are shaped by the various karmic bonds from past lives and the present.
Without any thought for either the "recipient of grace" or the "giver of alms," it is only within the process of karmic connections that one receives care and charitable protection across lifetimes. This kind of karmic bond, endowed by the blessings accumulated in this present life, will inevitably manifest as the act of giving care and support to oneself or others, without any notion of seeking reward or repayment.
This process involves numerous conditions: the willingness to give and the willingness to receive, as well as the joy in giving and the joy in receiving. It also stems from mutual care and concern accumulated over countless past lifetimes. Thus, in this life, the conditions and actions of mutual assistance arise from the same karmic causes that have formed the collective karma of good and evil across lifetimes, creating a dynamic interplay of mutual support and disruption.
It is also determined by whether one has accumulated sufficient "virtuous karma" from past lives. In this present time and space, there will inevitably be numerous karmic connections, both good and evil. In this lifetime, one may enjoy the protection and blessings brought by virtuous karma. If virtuous karma is lacking, one may only experience many "ordinary and smooth karmic conditions" throughout their life.
When neither virtuous causes and conditions nor peaceful and smooth causes and conditions can be fully realized, unfavorable and "evil" causes and conditions will instead become abundant, leading to numerous difficulties, uncertainties, and adversities. This totality of causes and conditions prevents the cultivation of virtuous qualities, while evil causes and conditions arise and take shape. Consequently, one must endure corresponding sufferings and trials in the future.
How can we skillfully guide both aspects, transforming the causes of negativity in this lifetime into virtuous karmic conditions? It is essential to engage in two-way communication to fully understand all "causes, conditions, and effects." Precisely by cultivating "contentment, gratitude, tolerance, understanding, compassion, and communication" can we then create virtuous karmic conditions.
Regarding this lifetime, if one can transform the negative and flawed conditions of the past to shape a new world, even within the constraints of time and space, one should not merely blame oneself or lament the inability to encounter virtuous conditions. Otherwise, one may forever sink into the cycle of "negative" conditions and their corresponding retributions. This distinction in the interplay of causes, conditions, and effects is ultimately determined by the choices one makes.
Therefore, creation relies on one's own efforts to forge a new path. Within the accumulation of past negative causes and flawed karmic conditions, if one cannot bring them to resolution in this lifetime, it becomes necessary to transform them. Moreover, this is not about mere escape. In such moments of time and space, one is given the opportunity to eliminate these adverse karmic ties while undertaking the process of transformation.
Allow yourself to create a happy family within the virtuous realm of causes and conditions. However, how can one achieve a fulfilling marriage? It lies in transforming one’s thoughts in the present moment, guided by virtuous causes and conditions, so that both the masculine and feminine aspects can benefit, achieving harmony between yin and yang and marital fulfillment. This requires making tangible progress in the process of self-transformation.
If one merely evades and dares not confront, the same scenario will replay in the future, allowing the karmic ties of this life to be resolved. By completing such karmic connections, one achieves growth, fulfillment, and elevation; otherwise, within the law of cause and effect, this will form obstacles of ignorance and uncertainty toward one's own future. Precisely so!
All human beings must have a family structure, and the creation of a happy family depends precisely on the union of husband and wife, as symbolized by heaven and earth. If this union is harmonious, happiness is assured, and it can further create enduring virtuous causes and conditions. This is also the primary factor in enhancing "family harmony." What do you all think? It is indeed something we must strive for ourselves!
Heaven and Earth, husband and wife form the foundation;  
The nation’s direction begins with the family.
Family happiness is forged through effort; past and present are woven by wondrous karma.
Contentment, gratitude, and a tolerant heart;  
Understanding, care, and boundless compassion.
Communication between both sides fosters re-creation,  
Perfecting happiness, virtue, and kinship through good deeds.
This verse! If loving couples can communicate with each other, making it the driving force for a happy family in the future, many tragedies can be avoided! Haha, farewell now!
##Wuji Yaochi Zhenbao Xiantong
The Celestial Venerable of Southern Heaven, Qi Yang, descends;  
The Great Dao unfolds its teachings within the reverent heart.
A happy family is built through effort; a harmonious marriage thrives on shared devotion.
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and spiritual practitioners of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, good evening! Tonight, the work "The Deduction of the Great Dao • Twenty-Seventh Chapter: The Happy Family" is authored by Doukou Lingguan, Marshal Ma Shengtian. This reveals a secret never transmitted through the ages, allowing us to understand that past ignorance and unknowing processes all stem from our own creation of karma and wrongdoing.
One should, through learning and growth, achieve the accumulation of experiences in the process of survival, thereby gaining richer opportunities for personal development. It is essential to understand that the "unfolding of the Great Dao" is elevated through a "humanistic spirit," enabling sentient beings in their journey of survival not to forsake the law of cause and effect. Instead, they can attain genuine resonance and efficacy. Do you comprehend this?
## Void Soaring Dragon Celestial Worthy
In the year of Xinsi, the Grand Duke Jupiter presided, and Lord Zheng Zu made his visitation.
The Great Dao unfolds the celestial scriptures,  
Entrusting the responsibility of inheritance to future generations.
When considering a happy family, it requires the harmonious and joyful coexistence of both parties. Only through the union of man and woman can the continuation of lineage be initiated, which is precisely the core cause and condition that humanity pursues in the "evolution of the Great Dao." How, then, can the endless succession of future generations be achieved? It is through teaching and education as the foundation!
The conditions for existence grant a state of perfect harmony and mutual affection. Moreover, it is essential that both parties benefit each other in a complementary manner, achieving a balance of yin and yang that brings mutual advantage to both heaven and earth. This ensures the continuous and unbroken transmission of lineage to future generations. The primary purpose lies in extending this legacy to shelter and honor the virtuous blessings of ancestors, while also promoting the principles of human ethics and moral order.
Significance of Heritage: It is to enable all sentient beings across the vast universe to live free from fear, and to further complement one another, passing down their living spaces, conditions, rights, and responsibilities to future generations. From ancient times to the present, within this web of causes and conditions, how is it that we are born to connect our ancestors with our descendants?
Regarding the existence of past causes and conditions, there is a type that serves as the initiating source, which lies in the primal cause—namely, the "latent cause." This process, regardless of whether it is good or evil for oneself or future generations, exists within it. It allows ancestors and descendants to elevate and evolve their karmic causes of good and evil, thereby forming the basis for future blessings or misfortunes.
How does this process of action unfold? It allows one to merge with the present moment of existence, enabling the enjoyment of ancestral virtues and blessings, or enduring the torment of ancestral misfortunes. Thus, inheritance lies in the virtues and calamities of ancestors, which determine the well-being of future generations. Whether it is fortune or misfortune, both are connected to the conditions of past lives and ancestral virtues.
It is also connected to one's own actions in past lives; furthermore, in terms of the blessings and protection inherited from ancestral virtue, the descendants share a profound bond. This ensures the survival of future generations and creates a distinction between "good fortune and misfortune," precisely differentiating between ancestral virtue and ancestral calamity, which indeed determines the blessings and disasters for the descendants.
Therefore, the distinction between ancestral virtue and ancestral calamity determines whether descendants will enjoy blessings and prosperity, inheriting abundant wealth and fortune, or suffer disasters and misfortunes. This process explains why many ancient proverbs state, "To have good descendants, one must first accumulate virtue." Similarly, to have virtuous ancestors, it is precisely through one's own fundamental actions that such virtue is earned.
If one fails to manifest virtue but instead accumulates the causes of misfortune through evil deeds, yet still hopes for good descendants and ancestral virtue, such aspirations will remain unfulfilled! It must be clearly understood that "to have good descendants, one must first accumulate virtue." With virtuous ancestors, there will be no unworthy descendants. It is precisely due to a karmic connection with the ancestors that one is born into their family as a descendant.
If one merely seeks personal comfort and sustenance, disregarding all else, pursuing selfish desires without concern for the lives of others, this fundamentally betrays the essential conditions for human existence. Such behavior places one within the category of beasts, where the law of the jungle prevails, making it difficult to cultivate and accumulate virtue within oneself.
On the contrary, by bringing about misfortune through evil deeds, one invites calamities and adversities upon oneself and future generations. This inevitably leads to the birth of unworthy descendants—precisely the kind of ruinous offspring who exhaust the blessings painstakingly accumulated by their ancestors. As the ancients said, "Three generations of accumulation, wiped out in a single generation." Such ruinous descendants will bring upon you a great reckoning.
Those who exhaust their cunning and oppress the people to amass ill-gotten wealth, only to see it truly dissipate, are certain to have ancestors who were miserly and morally corrupt, and thus give rise to such unworthy descendants. Therefore, descendants are precisely the inheritors of either the virtue and blessings or the calamities and misfortunes left by their forebears, making them the bearers of the distinction between ancestral virtue and disaster.
The bond between ancestors and descendants is shaped by one's past-life merits and present-life actions, combined with the blessings or misfortunes passed down from forebears. Through this interplay of causes and conditions, the distinction between prosperity and decline emerges. This process, governed by the convergence of karma, allows humanity to understand what kind of descendants they wish to nurture and pass on their legacy to.
Look within yourself, and you will understand how the virtue of your ancestors provides shelter! It is essential to learn from the heavenly virtue that nurtures all sentient beings, enabling both oneself and all beings to create boundless blessings. This virtue can shelter all sentient beings, benefiting both oneself and others, and also determines whether future generations will be protected by virtuous blessings or hindered by misfortune and adversity.
It is through one's own actions towards sentient beings that one gains clarity on the extent of one's contributions and achievements. One understands best the nature of one's deeds. Therefore, it is essential to pass down to future generations both "nurturing and education" as the correct path. If only care is provided without teaching, how does this differ from raising livestock?
Human beings accumulate through learning and growth experiences, thereby increasing their knowledge and enhancing themselves. Furthermore, they can evolve through successive generations, allowing wisdom to be accumulated through survival experiences and the transformation of the composition of affairs. How should one act and proceed? It is precisely through the accumulation of survival, knowledge, experience, and wisdom.
I ask all you virtuous students: In your sincere pursuit of spiritual cultivation, you are truly seeking to elevate your own wisdom, aspiring to achieve genuine accomplishments in the human world rather than merely existing for the sake of survival. Without such conditions, you will be unable to formulate a "life plan" for your own future, nor will you be able to devise a sound "life strategy."
Moreover, it is due to your immense and profound blessings and good fortune that you are able to enter the finest lineage of the Dao in the human realm to unearth treasures, with an endless flow of treasures being precisely the result of your deep-seated karmic affinity. This is even envied by many sentient spirits in the outer realms who seek to rely upon it. "To enter the treasure mountain and not return empty-handed" is indeed the right way!
Otherwise, if one does not change oneself at all, merely believing that joining Chongxin will inevitably yield tangible merits in the future, enabling a return to the Limitless Heavenly Realm of Principle or the Pure Land World of the Void and Precious Reality, and that one can instantly attain the state of "entering a treasure mountain without leaving empty-handed," then it is even more crucial to reflect on how much one has truly changed, grown, and gained—for this is something only one can understand best!
Inherited for generations, all beings are endowed;  
All things are equal, the correct foundation is laid.
Passed down from ancient times to the modern era,  
Generation after generation, prosperity continues to rise.
To enter the path of reverence, one must first understand the principles;  
Enlightenment and attainment of fruition depend on oneself.
Enlightening the mind and realizing one's true nature is easy, but it requires diligent effort to dig deep within.
This verse! It is to be studied together by all sentient beings and virtuous practitioners; I truly feel gratified and fortunate for you all, that you have been able to enter: the True Buddha Heart Sect and the Sacred Mandate Lineage, which is by no means merely ordinary karma! You must understand: without the vow and diligent perseverance of the Principle Pen Patriarch, how could there be such a great opportunity? It is to be realized and verified through your own experience! We shall meet again in sixty years.
##Wuji Yaochi, Joyful Qiong Immortal Maiden
Boundless Jade Pool, flawless and free,  
The Spirit-Treasure Immortal Child descends, nurturing the Dao's seed.
By Imperial Decree, Chongxin is protected by Magu; teaching and transformation are passed down, rooted in our own lineage.
All Saints, Buddhas, and Virtuous Beings, all wise students and fellow spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Tao Academy, good evening! Today, I am truly fortunate to descend upon Chongxin to engage in this writing, sharing casual conversations with everyone—a connection forged through timeless causes and across the boundaries of time and space. Moreover, under the assignment of Vice-Chairman Ma Xiangu, I have been at Chongxin for some time now, yet I have not had the opportunity to encourage and share with all of you until now.
In understanding the mindset and actions of everyone, the role of each student becomes clear. Some work quietly without a word, some are lively and talkative but lack substance, others selflessly dedicate themselves without seeking recognition or making a fuss, and some merely hold a title, seeking only a place for themselves… There are far too many to count!
From the perspective of our sect's lineage: more than half are qualified, yet there are also those who fall short. Do not assume that, because one bears great responsibilities, one’s actions are entirely without fault. One must observe oneself through the eyes of others, for others serve as a mirror, clearly reflecting one’s strengths and weaknesses, merits and flaws.
If you find yourself lacking, you are the one who knows it best. You must strive for improvement to avoid future regrets. Work harder, dedicate yourself, and make sacrifices—Heaven will never treat you unfairly. Every drop of effort will yield tangible returns.
Second: For this return to the Heavenly Principle to bear witness to the Dao, only three slots are available for the descendants of the Spiritual Cultivation Academy members to reunite yin and yang. Additionally, from our lineage, the diligent student Huang Tingzhou will also ascend the platform to form karmic connections at that time. It is hoped that preparations can be made as early as possible. All preparations for this return to the Heavenly Principle should be arranged in advance, and it is earnestly hoped that all students of our lineage can respectfully and devoutly bid farewell with proper etiquette, ensuring that no ritual propriety is neglected!
Moreover, you all must apply your minds diligently here, truly putting the teachings of the immortals and Buddhas into practice. In the future, there will be genuine opportunities to rely on yourselves to seize, leading to virtuous growth, elevation, and transcendence. Do you understand? Thank you all for your hard work. Farewell!
## Wuji Dadao Yuan Lingxiu Yuanshi Di Ershi Liu Ban Ban Zhang, Wang Shuang
The Celestial Venerable of Void Soaring Phoenix descends, bestowing auspiciousness upon the Chongxin Daoist Sanctuary.
Promoting boundless virtues across the four seas,  
Nurturing and educating serve as the fundamental principles.
A happy family forms a harmonious living space, bearing the responsibility and duty of procreation and upbringing for the continuation of generations. In passing on the legacy to descendants, if the "cultivation and nurturing" cannot be imparted, growth through learning cannot be achieved. Thus, the journey of education and upbringing is endless.
Every moment and stage constitutes a process of growth and learning. It is through learning that experience and knowledge are passed down, enabling the accumulation of wisdom. Only then can one come to understand that every detail in life serves as a fundamental requirement for growth. Furthermore, how one adapts to the living environment and space varies according to the differences among families, leading to distinct adjustments.
The process of growth through education cannot be summarized by a single model for all individuals. Throughout the journey of existence, different accumulations of causes and conditions arise, shaping distinct orientations toward the future. As each person’s own karma intertwines with these factors, the nurturing and education they receive continue to follow patterns inherited from predecessors.
Procreation: It is the union of man and woman, the combination of heaven and earth, that forms a family. This involves not only continuous dedication to the family but also the ongoing mission of inheritance. Each individual’s family environment and the karmic connections within the lineage differ, shaping future conditions and roles in distinct ways. As for the causes underlying existence, they rely on the living environment as their foundation.
Families differ, and so does the education they impart to their descendants. As the ancient saying goes, "Dragons beget dragons, phoenixes beget phoenixes, and the sons of rats are born to dig holes," while "the offspring of turtles may live a hundred years." Whether one is a dragon or a phoenix, the fundamental reasons for the education and cultivation provided to ordinary beings in their living environments also vary.
Therefore, whether family members can embrace a major direction in life or merely play a minor role within the family is closely tied to the success or failure, prosperity or decline of each family. This begins with upbringing and education, and also requires exemplary conduct and teaching, as well as sound methods of discipline.
Therefore, the ancients said, "First destiny, second fortune, third feng shui, fourth virtue, and fifth learning." This serves as a guiding principle for future generations. Through learning, one gains knowledge and grows intellectually. Moreover, learning enables one to understand principles and interpret meanings, thereby comprehending the great norms of human relations and ethics. This is precisely how a family system can thrive and be passed down through generations!
In the pursuit of a meaningful life, reading serves as the foundation for education and moral cultivation, with the nurturing of virtue being particularly crucial. If education can be guided by these principles, it will undoubtedly foster the development of truly outstanding future generations. In today's era, we have long moved beyond the traditional private school culture of the past, embracing instead a comprehensive and integrated approach to educational curricula that ensures a well-rounded infusion of knowledge.
To grow in the realm of knowledge is to enhance the comprehensive function of education, currently guided by educational and cultural curricula. How, then, can one obtain the greatest guarantee for survival? It is through teaching that in this human world, one must first protect their own living space, unaffected by the struggles of existence. Thus, it should be taught that the human world must first possess the "causal conditions of currency" to acquire it.
Ensure that one's livelihood is free from want, and that one can obtain monetary and material rewards through one's own efforts, thereby granting oneself abundant currency—the universal medium of exchange. This kind of education merely teaches how to acquire the fundamental currency established by humanity within the world, as if wealth alone were the most important thing of all!
Thus, it becomes impossible to teach how to uphold the fundamental principles of human relations, which inherently require basic "moral concepts" as conditions and guidelines. Therefore, upbringing is passed down to future generations after birth. Whether it can be transmitted repeatedly, generation after generation, without end, necessarily relies on the dissemination of the principles of human morality.
It enables all human beings to create through their own efforts, thereby acquiring the conditions for prosperity while generating boundless and endless well-being for sentient beings. Precisely because it serves as a cause for benefiting the human world, the core concept and actions of the Great Way must first be rooted in human ethics and morality—only then can they be considered correct.
May every human family be able to pass down outstanding descendants to future generations. However, in this process, if the ancestors have not accumulated virtue, to hope for outstanding descendants is like climbing a tree to catch fish—utterly futile! When ancestors lack virtue, how can one pray to Heaven to bestow outstanding descendants to carry on the family's prosperity? It is exceedingly difficult!
To understand that under the blessings of ancestral virtue, if one fails to have outstanding descendants, it is merely a matter of timing and circumstance. It is essential to recognize that only through the excellence of ancestral virtue can outstanding descendants emerge to carry on the legacy—this is an established principle! If, in the present day, one inherits nothing virtuous yet seeks to have virtuous descendants, how can such aspirations be fulfilled when one lacks the very foundation oneself?
If ancestors are unvirtuous and thus bring calamity, it is precisely due to their lack of virtue that misfortune arises. How, then, can one hope for outstanding descendants in the lineage? This is because, when ancestors lack virtue, it becomes difficult to achieve such blessings. If misfortune has already taken hold, and one still desires to have outstanding descendants, it is even less likely that such descendants will resonate with the family's energy and choose to be born into that household.
To aspire for descendants to carry on one's lineage, one must seek the great compassion and virtue of Heaven. If ancestors lack virtue, it becomes difficult to attract the resonance of thought waves that guide outstanding descendants to be born. In such cases, one not only fails to inherit ancestral virtue but may also remain trapped in ancestral misfortunes, lacking the virtuous causes and conditions necessary for cultivation.
Why is it that some ancestors, who were simple-minded and honest, could give rise to outstanding descendants to carry on their legacy? This is because, in the eyes of Heaven, their lifelong conduct was characterized by a willingness to "endure losses" and "avoid contention," and moreover, they were "honest and sincere individuals." It is even more so that under the principle of "Heaven does not deceive the kind whom others may exploit, nor does it fear the wicked whom others may dread," such virtues accumulate over time.
No matter how powerful one's influence may be in this life, if one fails to accumulate abundant hidden virtues, it becomes rather difficult to hope for outstanding descendants. In the distinction between ancestral virtue and ancestral misfortune, whether one will have exceptional descendants or those who bring ruin and burden to the family is all determined by the vast, unerring net of heaven—spacious yet leaving nothing unaccounted for.
The great virtue of Heaven is bestowed upon humanity to be passed down through generations. How to bear and nurture offspring, and through education and cultivation, establish the fundamental causes and conditions of the great path of human ethics, enables the transmission of the well-being and prosperity of future generations in the human world. This can create a richer accumulation of hidden virtue and merit in the third space, allowing both the spiritual and material realms to benefit mutually.
Sentient beings form families,  
Boundless causes for harmony and fulfillment.
To pass on to future generations requires education and guidance; to bear and raise children is the essence of parental love.
The virtue of ancestors can yield fine descendants,  
The calamity of ancestors can hardly forge a perfect cycle.
What is done in the present moment  
Shall be passed down to generations filling the hall.
Life seldom spans a century, yet we often carry the worries of a thousand years. Moreover, it is essential to understand that time slips away in an instant. Even as we gather here to compose this work, *The Deduction of the Great Dao: Chapter Twenty-Nine—Birth, Nurture, and Education*, in the blink of an eye, our hair will turn white. Looking back, regret may be too late. We must seize the present moment, diligently applying virtue and grace to prosper future generations.
##Wuji Yaochi  Joyful Jade Immortal Maiden
The Limitless issues a decree, descending upon Chongxin,  
Immortal youths of the Jade Pool gather in mutual affection.
The treasures of virtue are jointly studied with intent, as the immortal child ascends the stage to guide toward truth.
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous students, and spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, good evening! Today, the Celestial Worthy of Void Phoenix Ascent has descended to compose the twenty-ninth chapter of *The Evolution of the Great Dao: Reproduction, Education, and Uphringing*. How can one understand the distinction between "ancestral virtue and ancestral calamity," and how can outstanding descendants be nurtured? This can be achieved through the present moment!
If one does not know to cherish it and allows it to slip away, in the blink of an eye, the hair will have turned white. Time never stops, nor does it pause for anyone. It is precisely a matter of reaping what one sows. How can one obtain virtuous descendants? It depends on whether one strives in the present moment! Moreover, one's "ancestors of generations past" once existed, but now they are no longer to be seen.
Moreover, in this present moment, one can live freely and at ease. The future is yet unseen, and when your "great-great-grandchildren" emerge, will you still exist? If you allow yourself to accumulate power and privilege through oppression, what then? Surely, unworthy descendants will be born into your household, awaiting the opportunity to bring ruin. Would you desire this? Certainly not!
However, some believe that the future is the future, a time so distant that ignoring it would settle everything once and for all. But what will happen when you descend into the underworld or stand at the threshold between ascending to the heavenly realm? If you fall into ruin, you will be unable to "bless with virtue" and uplift your descendants. How would you feel upon realizing this? Seek the answer yourself!
This also concerns the future: the pivotal point between ascending beyond and descending into the cycle of rebirth! How is it determined at this very moment? It lies in seizing the present and looking toward the future. How can one then address shortcomings for improvement and leverage strengths for greater effect? Precisely, this is about how you and the celestial beings should collaborate—mutual understanding is of utmost importance!
It is essential to understand: when the perspectives of immortals, Buddhas, and all virtuous beings differ, how to seek a common ground is the key to enabling one's own growth and learning. This must be correctly and genuinely practiced, without bypassing the great path of human ethics essential for human existence. This is the way to return to the fundamental truth!
## Celestial Worthy of the Void and Imperial Transmission
The void is originally the pure land,  
The dragon soaring in the sky is truly beyond doubt.
The Heavenly Venerable descends to expound and elucidate,  
Virtuous nature takes precedence as the fundamental foundation.
A happy life begins with building a harmonious marriage and family, carrying the mission of passing on education to future generations. Among these, nurturing and upbringing are of utmost importance, with virtue as the foremost priority. This fundamental principle should be embraced by all people across the vast world. Through educational and instructional programs, we must teach future generations how to cultivate and accumulate profound virtue.
To enable oneself to bestow true blessings upon oneself within the human world, one must rely on the sufficiency and depth of accumulated virtue and merit from one's actions. This not only grants the fundamental requirements of prosperity, status, longevity, wealth, and nobility for the future but also serves as the foundation for nurturing virtuous and worthy descendants.
This demand, regardless of the nation, relies on and is based on such conditions, thereby accumulating abundant blessings and virtues for sentient beings, enhancing the foundations of fortune, prosperity, longevity, wealth, and nobility. This is something human beings can comprehend, yet find exceedingly difficult to practice—clearly understood, yet profoundly challenging to implement!
Moreover, for the virtuous descendants of later generations, can their moral character be enhanced and accumulated? Observe whether the ancestors possess virtuous blessings and profound hidden merits! The reliance on blessings, prosperity, longevity, and wealth lies in the function of fortune and karmic rewards. For all sentient beings in the vast universe, it is precisely this condition that serves as the basis for providing protection, blessings, and moral grace.
Through the process of "the evolution of the Great Dao," one may accumulate the achievements of blessing, prosperity, longevity, wealth, and nobility. Its function is to bestow upon sentient beings a foundation rooted in "virtue as the foremost principle," and further, in accordance with the divine laws governing the universe, to establish the moral codes of human relations. Thus, "those with virtue may command fire, and those without selfishness may ascend to heaven."
From the perspective of the human world, how can we create a more enduring and widespread well-being for sentient beings? It is precisely because virtue can only be fully realized and cultivated in the human realm that, through the conditions of existence, humanity can elevate its moral character, thereby enabling sentient beings to grow and benefit from this world.
Learning and growth occur under the protection of virtue's grace, enabling sentient beings to transform the suffering accumulated from past negative causes. In ancient times, opportunities for such conditions were scarce, whereas the present era offers more favorable chances. Therefore, the divine has granted this age as a time to rectify past mistakes, and further, to elevate oneself.
The Confucian tradition and sacred teachings, the true heart lineage of the Buddha: the role they play is truly extraordinary, offering genuine elevation and the ability to ascend beyond fundamental limitations. They enable one to transform all past shortcomings and errors, and in this very era, to truly establish the foundation for transcendent ascension—a rare and precious condition of karmic opportunity.
How can we genuinely elevate such principles and regulations, without merely hoping to surpass and mature in the next lifetime? It depends on whether we can enhance our own virtue! This opportunity allows humanity to understand: how to act in order to increase one’s virtue, add to one’s well-being, benefiting both oneself and all of humanity! The "Chapter of the Great Unity" in the Book of Rites provides a truly practical account: ensuring that the strong have opportunities to grow, the elderly have roles to fulfill, and further, that widows, orphans, the solitary, and the disabled are all cared for. It achieves the ideal of "not only caring for one’s own parents, not only nurturing one’s own children," offering a true model for a world of great harmony, enabling human society to establish the Pure Land of the Lotus Buddha’s realm in the 21st century.
It is precisely in this era that such aspirations are to be realized, and all the duties and missions of Chongxin are established upon the foundation of a "truly harmonious, strife-free world of great unity." Moreover, from the perspectives of Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, the Heavenly Way, and all emerging religious traditions, it is essential to equally respect oneself and, even more so, to respect other religions.
How can one achieve an equal role, reaching a world of great harmony where there is no distinction of high or low, no separation of large or small! Moreover, it is most important to bring about elevation and equality for the entire global village. Otherwise, if each religion merely promotes itself and even belittles others, it becomes difficult to attain such equality.
Thus, it is impossible to establish: the Pure Land of the Lotus Buddha Kingdom, founded on equality and universal love! It must begin with education and culture, for this is the proper course of action; if the perspective one holds toward the human world is merely the belief that one is the best and the most superior, then not only does this promote oneself, but it also fosters a defiled consciousness of "self-centered supremacy."
It will obstruct the original path of ascension and transcendence, thereby hindering one's own elevation. Moreover, regarding ascension and transcendence, regardless of its origin from any celestial realm, there is no notion of "only I am supreme." The ideas of being the tallest, the most excellent, the most supreme, or the one and only in the world are merely the tainted thoughts unique to human beings!
It is essential to understand: throughout all celestial realms and heavenly planes, there exists equality and universal love, selflessness and non-action, and the higher the level, the more profound these qualities become. Moreover, for sentient beings, if they cannot break free from the defiled consciousness of "self-centered supremacy," any aspiration to ascend to the heavenly realms will undoubtedly obstruct their own path of return to the transcendent celestial ladder.
It must be clearly understood that no realm in any celestial world can accommodate a sentient being who harbors selfish prejudice and believes only in their own supremacy. How, then, could any "saint, immortal, or Buddha" ascend to any celestial realm or kingdom? One must realize: they are confined by being "a lone bird among the crowd," and moreover, they are merely a solitary individual!
How can one merge into the kingdom of the sacred, divine, and enlightened beings that has existed for millions of years? And how can you integrate into it? It is essential to understand that the heavens are a unified, equal, and all-loving existence, selfless and non-interfering within the vast world. Without a heart of equality, humanity can hardly hope to blend into its midst!
Heaven and Earth, with compassion, watch over and protect;  
All in the human realm find equality and fulfillment.
Ascending to the lofty heights beyond,  
Equality and fraternity rely on one another.
Virtue comes first in being oneself; accumulating blessings and merits through one's own efforts.
Only in the depths of the underworld does envy arise;  
Evil deeds lay the foundation for a fallen fate.
This verse! Let us study it together with all sentient beings; can we ascend and transcend? The first and most important thing is to possess equal and universal love, along with selflessness and non-action. Only then is ascension the true path!
##Wuji Yaochi  Phoenix Qiong Immortal Maiden
The Land of Ultimate Bliss is truly joyful,  
The Jasper Pool sacred realm is pure beyond compare.
Lady Qiong descends to aid the deputy seat;  
Immortal maidens ascend the platform to unravel profound mysteries.
Good evening to all Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual cultivation members of the Wuji Great Dao Academy! Tonight, the Celestial Venerable of the Void, Dragon Soaring, will compose the thirtieth chapter of "The Deduction of the Great Dao: Virtue as the Foundation," which is rooted in equality, universal love, selflessness, and non-action. This serves to guide sentient beings in their religious practice, establishing a perspective of equality, universal love, and compassion.
If one cannot meet such foundational conditions, yet claims to possess profound merits and virtuous achievements, how could they possibly ascend to the heavenly realms? It must be understood that in the divine realms of the Supreme Heaven, there exists no celestial kingdom that harbors inequality, lacks universal love, or is filled with selfish, self-interested sentient beings concerned only with themselves—that is to say, no realm of sages, immortals, or buddhas.
It is essential to understand that this is a stumbling block of one's own making, hindering upward progress and transcendence. How, then, can such a taboo be dissolved? It must be founded upon the principles of equality, universal love, selflessness, and non-action. Only then can it be genuine, and only then can virtue take the lead.
Shortly thereafter, the spiritual practitioners of the Wuji Great Dao Academy will return to the Wuji Heavenly Realm for further cultivation. The ascended souls will then take the stage to express their gratitude and bid farewell to the various immortals, Buddhas, and virtuous disciples of our lineage.
## Celestial Worthy of the Void-Penned Script
Cultivator of the Wuji Great Dao Academy  
Farewell Address from the Monitor of the Twenty-Sixth Class
Grateful for the joint elevation by the immortals and Buddhas, Wang Shuang bids farewell and thanks the revered teacher.
All Saints, Buddhas, virtuous companions, and fellow students of the Great Dao Institutes, good evening! We are grateful today for Chongxin’s farewell ceremony on our behalf. It is by the grace and compassion of Heaven that we, who have long been submerged in the underworld, have been recommended and elevated by later generations, allowing us to enter the "Wuji Great Dao Institute" to cultivate the merits of Buddhist and Daoist practices for advancement.
In the vast universe and upon this earth, the grace of the Heavenly Realm bestows upon Chongxin and all sentient beings. For us, upon this return, it shall enable deeper and more refined study and cultivation. This grace and virtue are bestowed by Chongxin, and it is through the elevation and entry into learning offered by future generations of sages that this becomes possible. Now, as parting draws near, a thousand words cannot fully express, nor can gratitude ever be exhausted.
On behalf of the fellow spiritual practitioners who have returned to the Celestial Realm for further refinement, I come to express gratitude for the boundless compassion of Heaven, the gracious blessings of the Holy Mother, the merciful benevolence of the Jade Emperor, and the profound teachings and countless favors bestowed by the Dean, Vice Dean, and all mentors. Moreover, we are especially indebted to the great Chairman, the Sovereign of the Southern Heaven, for his endorsement, as well as to the compassionate guidance and recommendation of all the revered sages, buddhas, and enlightened teachers of Chongxin.
Countless are the kindnesses and virtues that cannot be fully expressed; truly, I am grateful and ever mindful of the heavenly grace and the teachings of the master. Above all, I must give thanks to the Lord of the Reason-Pen, Laidejian, for granting us this divine opportunity and auspicious affinity, enabling us to have such a cause and condition to return to the Heaven of Reason for further refinement and study—this divine chance is in every way worthy of heartfelt gratitude.
Moreover, to all the virtuous students, for your sincere protection, reverence, and dedication to the expansion and promotion of the Chongxin teachings, we are endlessly grateful. Words cannot fully express our heartfelt appreciation. We look forward to the day when we may descend to the mortal realm once more, to assist in the sacred mission of spreading the "True Buddha Heart School" across the universe.
A thousand words of parting are upon us;  
All our deeds shall repay the foundation laid by Heaven.
Grateful for the grace of heaven and the virtue of the teacher,  
I bow in thanks to the assembly of mentors.
After four years of anticipation, it is hoped that Chongxin can expand internationally, guiding sentient beings to return and transcend, no longer bound by the cycle of reincarnation. With deep expectations for all virtuous companions, filled with reluctance and compassion, though words are countless, let us bid farewell for now!
## Yichì Chóngxīn Hall, Deity of Ceremonial Rites
Tonight! As the second cohort of spiritual cultivation academicians, having returned to the Heavenly Principle for further refinement, deliver their parting sentiments, truly in the midst of writing, there are countless words of gratitude and farewell to share with all the revered Buddhas, teachers, and virtuous companions. Thus, in this moment of parting, the reluctance to separate is profound—both heartfelt and bittersweet, as a deep sense of gratitude naturally arises.
It is hoped that all virtuous individuals will strive diligently to propagate the Great Dao and expand the reverence of the heart. By fulfilling the duties entrusted by the divine expectations and virtuous protection of Heaven, and through our collective efforts to accomplish this sacred mission, all immortals and Buddhas, as well as the devoted spiritual practitioners and fellow virtuous associates, may faithfully realize and complete their respective responsibilities.
##Void Golden Brush Wisdom-Opening Celestial Worthy
The void reveres the heart, for all originates as one;  
To aid in the transmission of the Way is the original intent.
The virtuous grace of the Heavenly Lord guides and educates,  
Upholding family and governing the nation should follow this path.
In coming together to form a family in this world, it is essential to "prioritize virtue." In the process of cultivating virtue, one must first "accumulate merit through good deeds" to establish a foundation for oneself. Only then can favorable conditions be created for the birth of virtuous descendants in the future. Moreover, under the premise of prioritizing the accumulation of merit through good deeds, it is necessary to practice and uphold these principles in the human world.
One must strive to minimize one's own mistakes, making "not repeating errors" the foremost principle. This can serve as a foundation for family harmony. It is essential to understand that harmonizing the family begins with the process of self-reformation and avoiding repeated mistakes. The key lies in embodying both self-improvement and the commitment to not repeating errors, thereby setting an example for future generations to learn from and emulate.
Managing a family requires a clear understanding of how to establish the proper foundation for a family's livelihood, avoiding the pitfalls of persisting in one's own mistakes that are difficult to correct. It demands self-confidence to achieve this and serves as the original driving force for genuinely improving one's faults. The ability to transform oneself enables the family to achieve harmony and happiness among all members, and moreover, encourages every family member to look up to and emulate the head of the household.
It is precisely by looking up to and emulating elders that the head of the household, through their actions, sets an example for the family to follow. The master or mistress of the house should thus consider how to pass down traditions and educate future generations: what is permissible? What is advisable? What is impermissible? What should be avoided? Above all, moral and ethical principles must come first!
If a family lacks proper ethical principles and moral order, its familial ethics will become disordered—fathers without fatherhood, sons without sonship, mothers without motherhood, children without childhood—overturning human relationships and erasing the natural hierarchy of age and seniority. Therefore, it is essential to establish a truly systematic and orderly framework for all sentient beings regarding ethical principles and moral conduct, as only this can be deemed correct.
Why does Heaven desire to promulgate these moral principles and establish the bonds of affection between father and son, mother and daughter to uphold them? It is because morality serves as the foundation, with ethical norms as the core. Before one can bring order to the family, it is essential to first clarify the understanding of "ethical principles and moral norms," and to discern how to establish the moral standards within these human relationships.
To manage a family well, it is essential to be amiable and caring toward one another, ensuring that all members can thrive in the warmth of familial affection. This allows the difficulties, setbacks, adversities, and various dissatisfactions encountered to be resolved. As "the family is the ultimate harbor from all storms," the relentless blows faced from the outside world can all be alleviated within the embrace of the home.
It is about transforming hardships and misfortunes into opportunities, allowing oneself to rest in order to walk a longer path. The family serves a protective function, and the happiness of a family is built and must be maintained by all its members. Every individual bears responsibility and must possess the awareness to put this into practice, for only then can it yield results.
How can warmth be attained within a family, and how can it be extended to all its members, so that the protective function against fear and harm—a fundamental condition a home should possess—is fulfilled? How can such conditions lead to the realization of a "happy, harmonious, and complete family"? It is precisely familial affection that sustains the very necessity of human existence!
Furthermore, for all external experiences, whether good or bad, returning home offers the best environment for relief and conditions for communication. Within family bonds, one can find a protective action that outsiders cannot provide. As the ancient saying goes, "To fight a tiger or catch a thief, rely on your own brothers." This emphasizes that siblings, as the closest kin, represent the most correct and optimal way to maintain emotional ties, as they are born of the same parents.
Family Bonds: It is the interlocking link that sustains the survival of all humanity in this vast world—each family interconnected! My family is interconnected, his family is interconnected, and with many more interconnections, it is precisely because all sentient beings in this universe are children born of parents (the buddhas and bodhisattvas within the home).
This interconnectedness works to achieve the fulfillment and harmony of every family among sentient beings. When families are aligned, they form communities one by one; within a nation, numerous communities are all interconnected. By combining these many communities into a single country, the nation achieves completeness and unity, thereby creating a comfortable and stable environment for living.
The true creation and generation of well-being within each household, in the context of governing a nation, must be founded upon virtuous individuals; without virtue, it becomes difficult to provide the sentient beings of the nation with the pursuit of well-being. They would often live in fear and unease, facing unfavorable conditions for survival, making it challenging to live in comfort and peace.
Governing a state: It is essential to provide protective measures for all members of the nation under any conditions! This means ensuring abundance in the necessities of life—clothing, food, shelter, transportation, education, and recreation—without any fear of scarcity. Moreover, it requires those in positions of authority to possess the foresight to clearly discern the workings of uncertain destiny, acting as visionaries who anticipate and prepare.
Rather than merely focusing on learning and growth, it is essential to understand how to "foresee the future." This requires the support of numerous think tanks. In governing a nation, how can one truly understand the hardships and livelihood of the people? How can one prevent crises before they arise, and provide a prosperous, peaceful, and equitable living environment for all?
All are fulfilled within the essentials of life: clothing, food, shelter, transportation, education, and recreation. The true path lies in preserving the existing well-being, free from any fear or pressure, and ensuring its continuous perpetuation. Otherwise, if one finds themselves in a period of widespread suffering and hardship, such pressure may only be endured for a brief while.
If such a state persists for an extended period, it may provoke public resistance. In governing a nation, how to effectively utilize a comprehensive and excellent think tank can lead to enlightened rule. It also depends on whether the wise and the foresighted can be included in the think tank, which reflects the mindset with which the ruler approaches governance, thereby creating boundless well-being for all. To regulate the family and govern the state: How to bring stability to the world is an essential effort that a leader must undertake. One must understand how to alleviate the hardships of the people and how to "foresee opportunities" by preparing in advance, possessing the wisdom of foresight rather than merely growing through learning, as mistakes are often difficult to rectify once made.
The accumulation of experience and wisdom enables sound judgment, guiding the wise and the foresighted to anticipate problems and take preventive measures, thereby creating boundless blessings for future generations. In governing a nation, this begins with managing the family well, extending to state governance and bringing peace to the world through moral principles, which in turn nurtures virtue among all sentient beings.
It is essential to clearly understand that to bring peace and stability to the world, one must provide sentient beings with abundance, health, and happiness, enabling them to grow and enjoy blessings. Only in this way can boundless virtue and grace be created for all living beings. In truth, each individual operates under such conditions. With a keen observational ability to "foresee opportunities" in learning and growth, one can offer excellent well-being for humanity to benefit from.
Harmony comes first for a happy family;  
Creating causes and conditions brings fulfillment to light.
Teaching and tradition foster the prosperity of future generations;  
Virtue stands foremost, weaving the threads of destiny.
To govern the family, education must come first;  
Only then can the state be ruled with perfect accord.
The foremost concern lies in the welfare of the people,  
Where prosperity and happiness bring boundless joy.
This verse is shared with all sentient beings as mutual encouragement; to create blessings in the future and provide sentient beings with a "warm and happy family," it is essential to pass down educational and cultural teachings. Prioritizing virtue is the key to harmonizing the family, governing the state, and bringing peace to the world. This is its primary purpose and underlying cause.
##Yi Chi Chong Xin Hall, Deity of Merits and Faults
The realm of the Limitless Immortals is truly serene and pure,  
Guiding the journey to bear witness before the Jasper Pool.
Feng Qiong descends to the Chongxin Hall; the celestial maiden protects the master, the root of accomplishment.
Good evening to all Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Tao Academy! Today, the Celestial Venerable of the Void Imperial Transmission has descended to deliver and expound the thirty-first chapter. The cultivation of family harmony and national governance is achieved through the unfolding of a compassionate world for all sentient beings. Since none have prior experience in this process of evolution, it is accomplished through learning.
All students should carefully contemplate how the cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death reveals the fragility of human life. If we do not cultivate ourselves in this present lifetime, when else will we have the opportunity to return to our true nature and transcend? Moreover, if we cannot break free from the defilements of our own thoughts and consciousness, what will become of us?
Thus, there can be no genuine opportunity for transcendence. It is essential to understand: those who have the fortune to enter Chongxin to study and grow must truly devote themselves to comprehending the compassionate virtues and benevolent actions of the enlightened teachers, who grace all sentient beings with their kindness. If one merely assumes that having entered Chongxin ensures a safe and steady path, and that after passing away, one can simply return—this is exceedingly difficult!
Will the heavens come to guide us? That is nothing but self-deception. Without breaking free from our own negative karma, we cannot grasp the true principles of the Great Dao. If one merely believes that after joining Chongxin, there is no need to genuinely devote effort to comprehend and absorb the essence of the heavens, then it is essential to diligently study the wisdom and blessings bestowed by the immortal Buddhas and revered teachers.
In the future, may you all attain the causes and conditions for ascension and transcendence. Moreover, such growth must be sought and embraced by yourselves to be genuine. Today, I have descended to share these words of encouragement with all virtuous companions, hoping that each of you may return to your true nature and transcend, fulfilling the mission of enlightening sentient beings, and ultimately ascend to the Pure Land of the Lotus Buddha.
## Void-Silver Brush Great Dao Celestial Worthy
The vast cosmos is boundless and immense;  
The brush descends to earth to aid the writing hand.
The virtue and grace of the Celestial Worthy embrace all beings,  
Bringing peace to the world and bearing the boundless eternal.
Regulating the Family and Governing the State: The primary cause for pacifying the world lies in ensuring that all sentient beings within the nation can live without worries. This is further manifested in daily existence, where clothing, food, shelter, transportation, education, and recreation are all secure. Moreover, such conditions must be perpetuated over the long term. From the perspective of creating causes and conditions, this involves providing sentient beings with stable and tangible protection.
The principles and wisdom that relevant leaders should apply are fundamental concepts of our time, and the pursuit of stability is a desire shared by all sentient beings. When living conditions are free from external aggression and interference, people hope that both their own circumstances and their nation can protect their homeland from foreign humiliation.
In the process of striving, enabling oneself to act for the prosperity of the family as a whole constitutes the primary cause of the stabilizing effect. With regard to all conditions and governance plans of the nation, it ensures that sentient beings are not subjected to any form of bullying or aggression, which is the fundamental action that the overall "stabilizing effect" ought to entail.
Stabilizing the World: In the context of today's nations, particularly in this 21st century, considering the global community of "United Nations," there are now nearly two hundred countries. Each nation within this global village is under the protection and care of the sentient heavens and earth, as well as the universal illumination of the sun and moon, ensuring the stability and comfort of survival, and safeguarding all living beings.
Although it is said that every national leader has the responsibility and duty to protect their country's growth and stability, and to safeguard it from invasion and oppression by other nations, the primary reason for establishing the "United Nations" today is to ensure that all sentient beings across the vast world have the right to live with justice and equality.
In the formation of a global village, the world can coexist more peacefully, and even avoid external bullying and aggression. This condition is rooted in the union of humanity, which serves as the fundamental cause for every nation to achieve justice and equality. It is precisely the role of a "United Nations" to provide "equal" protection for every country in the world.
To Stabilize the World: It is to bring peace and equality to all nations, ensuring mutual protective actions. Through human efforts, compassionate beings in other nations are safeguarded, which serves as a key factor in fostering protective actions and mediating peace. Moreover, within the "United Nations," the primary action is centered on peace and stability.
No nation would bully another because of its size, nor would smaller nations suffer invasion by larger ones. Moreover, the strong would not oppress the weak. This reflects the principle of equality that has long been advocated for the 21st century, and such thinking in education for an equal world can be applied to the concept of religious equality—how wonderful that would be.
How can the concept of religious equality be established in the world of sentient beings and instilled into their hearts and minds through education? It is through the concept of equality that the inequality between you and me, as well as the harmful mentality of "I alone am supreme," can be dissolved. It is only right to mutually affirm and appreciate every religion!
"Equality of religions, equality of faiths, equality of practice, and equality of all beings" — this means we must respect both faith and religion, and even more so, respect other religions. By establishing the concept of a global village in the 21st century, this era will be governed by technological civilization and further guided by morality.
If equality cannot be achieved, religious beliefs will lack mutual respect, and human religious wars will never cease. This is not a virtuous course of action. It is essential to begin by "rooting morality," a condition precisely bestowed through divine decrees from Heaven. How, then, should such principles be implemented in the human world?
The establishment of "Chongxin University of Humanities and Technology" by the "True Buddha Heart School" aims to extend its reach to high schools, vocational schools, junior high schools, and elementary schools, laying a solid foundation. Furthermore, it seeks to establish a fundamental role in early childhood education, fostering the concept of equality to develop an educational and cultural curriculum for "United Religions" in the 21st century, grounded in principles of equality.
If such a concept of religious equality cannot be established in the present, should other planets ever come to bully and invade our global village, I wonder whether the compassionate humanity of today’s world would still cling to the belief that their own religion is the greatest, the highest, and the most supreme, while looking down upon other esteemed and righteous faiths.
All such causes and conditions serve to fulfill the actions that an equitable religion ought to undertake. Moreover, in the 21st century, it is essential to initiate connections and communication with other planets, and even to "borrow expertise" through their advanced technologies, thereby assisting the small global village in the growth of technological civilization and benefiting all sentient beings.
In the pursuit of achieving this condition and goal for the planet we inhabit, it is hoped that contemporary religions will no longer cling to the tainted ideology and notion of "only I am supreme." Instead, they should act as catalysts for equal education, fostering peace for all humanity and creating a pure land world of the Lotus Buddha in the 21st century.
Aspiration: Through the True Buddha Heart Sect and the Yi Chi Chong Xin Temple, may we truly realize a united realm of religious equality. This must begin with laying a solid foundation. Do not underestimate the power of even the humblest efforts, for from nothingness comes existence, and from existence, growth. Let us genuinely achieve the establishment of the True Buddha Heart Sect's sacred mission: the 21st Century Lotus Buddha Kingdom!
Regulate the family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world;  
In the united realm, all is flawless.
Establish the concept of equality  
Respect both oneself and others
The world should seek harmony, making our global village ever more wonderful.
In the twenty-first century, we stand as the midstream, upholding the education of the heart to walk the great path.
This verse is shared with all sentient beings for mutual encouragement; only by achieving greater gains for oneself can one become a pioneering trailblazer in this newly arrived millennium. As predecessors pave the way and successors follow, carrying forward this legacy endlessly, it is indeed the great fortune of Heaven and the great fortune of all beings!
##Chongxin, Supreme Commander of Ten Million Dharma-Protecting Deities
By Imperial Decree, Chongxin is Appointed Master of Rites;  
Venerable Deities Ascend the Platform to Meet the Worthy Disciples.
Grateful for the grace of the Master of Reason and Brush, we are able to gather together today.
All Saints, Buddhas, and virtuous beings, along with the spiritual cultivation fellows of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, good evening! First and foremost, we are deeply grateful for the protection and guidance of the immortals and Buddhas of our lineage. We also extend our thanks to the sect leader, Li Bi, for his support at the former temple in Zhongli, enabling us to ascend and transcend. Now that we have attained a modest level of fruition, it is all due to the grace and blessings bestowed upon us by the numerous immortal and Buddha mentors, who have facilitated our elevation and cultivation.
It is hoped that all virtuous disciples will cherish this opportunity dearly. To have the great fortune of entering the True Buddha Heart School for cultivation, one must understand that this is a rare chance that comes once in a thousand years. At present, there are also many sentient beings and spiritual beings who wish to return to the True Buddha Heart School to propagate its teachings, yet they are still awaiting their opportunity. Since you have been granted this auspicious chance, if you fail to grasp it firmly in the present moment, what else can be done?
If in the future, you were to re-enter the Wuji Great Dao Institute for further cultivation, it would once again become an unfavorable situation. Your cultivation progresses more in a single day than spirit cultivators achieve in a hundred days. Cherish this rare opportunity bestowed by Heaven, for it is not as easily attained as you might imagine. With affinity, one may encounter the emergence of sages, immortals, and buddhas; without it, even ten thousand lifetimes may not bring such a meeting.
## Venerable Celestial of the Void and Wisdom Dharma
The Golden Pen of the Void descends to the mortal realm;  
To open boundless wisdom, it must be treasured.
The Heavenly Venerable protects the Chongxin faith; religious devotion grows ever more sincere.
All sentient beings, observe this: To achieve the stability of the world, there is a necessary role that must be fulfilled, and in religious faith, there lies an indispensable aspect of reliance. The conditions required for the propagation of the Great Dao are rooted in the governance of the state and the pacification of the world. This belief should not be confined solely to one's own religious faith.
It is essential to extend support to religious leaders, who hold significant influence, by providing protection and equality for religious beliefs. All acts of devotion and sacrifice are achieved through faith-based actions, with faith serving as the core guiding principle. This enables the realization of objectives in all aspects of guidance and governance.
Faith: It is not merely a reverence for religious devotees, leaders, and figures of authority, but also an aspiration and veneration that elevates them to a divine status. Moreover, it transcends distinctions between respect and worship, lending substantial support to all their words and actions, while also fostering a sense of allegiance and pursuit toward them.
Should there be any moment of foreign invasion or humiliation, one will inevitably step forward to protect those who are revered or worshipped, preventing external forces from inflicting harm or any adverse actions. It is precisely through such protection and support that a kind of "divine power" is bestowed upon the revered or worshipped, serving as both a safeguard and a fulfillment.
It is achieved through faith, enabling the worshipper and the revered to act without worry, while regarding their words, actions, and deeds as objects of aspiration and veneration. Some even deify them, and this holds true across all conditions, whether in the present era or ancient times.
There are many beings who are revered and worshipped, for whom faith is not merely a religious belief, but also an unwavering conviction that remains unaffected by external influences. This is achieved through faith itself. Moreover, when observing all religions in the present moment, it is precisely this steadfast reliance on faith that defines them.
All sentient beings are susceptible to delusion and blind devotion. At times, when those in positions of authority, leadership, or management are misguided, followers may still persist in unwavering, blind faith and devotion, remaining completely unshaken. They may even blindly emulate their actions. Such blind followers often inflict even greater harm upon themselves.
Under such conditions, when right and wrong are unclear and faith is difficult to comprehend, many rely on human governance. If, in various functions, one cannot adopt an objective perspective, how can one observe their roles and efficacy? Only by considering whether they align with the principle of "perspective exchange" between oneself and sentient beings, and then reflecting upon oneself, can one arrive at the correct understanding!
Thus, one will be constrained by rigid thinking, inevitably giving rise to numerous obstacles and conflicts between religions, leading to fierce competition in professional endeavors, much like the situation within faith communities. This dynamic operates similarly in both career and belief systems—a common issue frequently encountered by humanity. Is this not the case? A moment of careful reflection will make it clear!
Faith: It is a force that endures. Without this force, even survival would lack a means of regulation. Faith is inseparable from humanity's pursuit of goals, yet it is often susceptible to deception. When faith becomes blind reverence and pursuit, it can lead to the belief that only one's own convictions and quests are correct.
When the pursuit of other faiths is entirely misguided, it can lead to behaviors of mutual harm toward others. The outcomes arising from such beliefs are not judged by the principle of equality among all beings; rather, they stem from human beings being misled and finding it difficult to consider matters from an objective perspective, instead viewing them only through their own limited standpoint.
It is understandable that conflicts abound in today's religions and faiths. How then can we realize that embracing a religion is actually a means of spiritual elevation? If one fails to elevate oneself spiritually and instead pursues external pursuits, it will inevitably lead to conflicts in the human world, or attacks against other religious beliefs, creating numerous obstacles.
When one harms others or is harmed by them, it often leads to religious inequality, inequality in faith, and inequality in practice. It would be strange indeed if heresies did not arise under such circumstances! Therefore, it is essential to exercise great caution. One should neither rigidly assert the superiority of one's own religious beliefs nor slander the beliefs of others, for doing so makes it exceedingly difficult to achieve transcendence and elevation in the future.
Religious Belief: It is the mutual integration of the spiritual realm and the material realm. In the course of existence, it genuinely provides oneself with the fundamental conditions for upward elevation. The correct guidance for the role of existence lies in how the "formless realm of the spirit" and the tangible "realm of material reality" mutually integrate—this is what constitutes correctness!
All can, in the course of living, not only revere the religion they themselves believe in, but also respect the religions others believe in—this is the true nature of reality! It is in the equality of religions, equality of faith, equality of practice, equality of inherent nature, and equality of all beings that a peaceful world is achieved, free from the strife of competing beliefs, and it is through equality that this goal is attained.
In the future, the establishment of an "International Religious Equality Arbitration Institution" will be realized. How can this be implemented? It must rely on the concept of revering the heart and the collective strength of the people to achieve the Pure Land of the Lotus Buddha Kingdom. In this 21st century, this is the most essential cause and condition for "purifying" oneself, and it will also foster virtuous religious faith.
Stability in the world relies on faith;  
Cultivating equality is the fundamental way.
Mutual respect among religions fosters auspiciousness in international arbitration.
Knowing life is but a passing guest, why inflict slaughter and bring harm upon all?
To clearly understand the heavenly realm is equality,  
The concept of peace is founded on the principles of truth.
This verse! The future establishment of an "international arbitration" institution among religions is precisely what can protect all sentient beings of the global village, preventing any religious conflicts between nations. It must be facilitated by human efforts, grounded in equality, and aimed at educating and enlightening the world. This is the fundamental concept and framework that "Chongxin University of Humanities and Technology" should embody.
##Wuji Tianzun, Erguan Shengdi
The Divine of Merits and Faults elevates the devoted heart,  
Promoting through five years of meritorious deeds.
Clearly discerning the distinctions of cause, condition, and effect,  
All that is self-made and self-done has already been accomplished.
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous students, and fellow spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, good evening! Today, the Celestial Worthy of Golden Brush Wisdom from the Void has descended to compose "The Deduction of the Great Dao • Chapter Thirty-Three: Religious Faith." How can we understand that in relation to our own faith, we ought to implement an educational culture of equality across all curricula, thereby benefiting ourselves and all sentient beings.
How can this philosophy be disseminated throughout the world? It must rely on reverence and sincerity as its foundation. Only by spreading it globally can its true essence be realized! Otherwise, if one merely believes oneself to be the greatest and most superior while belittling others, such an attitude is but an inflation of one's own importance. Instead, one should approach others with humility and sincerity to earn their genuine recognition.
This is akin to "the fuller the rice stalk, the lower it bows its head." In response to the repeated expectations of the immortals and buddhas for our lineage, it is essential to advance step by step, leaving solid footprints with each stride to achieve accomplishment. Even with extraordinary abilities, one must maintain humility toward oneself, allowing others to recognize it genuinely—only then does it embody true nature!
## Virtuous Celestial Worthy of the Void Path Transmission
The void is a pure land of true treasures; the silver pen illuminates the great path to aid all living beings.
The Heavenly Lord aids the Chongxin Hall, with faith and equality as its guiding themes.
From the perspective of religious faith, it is driven by one's own pursuit of necessity. Without a goal or reliance in faith for sentient beings, one would sink into a world of "empty mentality." Moreover, without any objectives or purposes in life, it becomes difficult to evaluate faith, and one cannot establish a central ideological concept for either survival or belief.
For oneself, it becomes difficult to find meaning in survival in this world. One must understand that survival is not merely about self-sustenance; moreover, it involves prospering one's family and clan, and providing the support of faith to achieve and fulfill goals. It is essential to ensure comfort in existence, thereby creating a favorable living environment.
Faith is a form of reliance and a means to achieve goals. By attaining the purpose and objectives of faith, one can experience "heartfelt and spiritual" sensations, finding in faith conditions that bring personal joy and affection. It also provides stability and comfort for personal growth, while supporting and fulfilling the conditions and purposes of nurturing life.
Throughout this journey, there are numerous details and processes that gradually accumulate to foster personal growth through experience. Within the conditions of survival, these processes serve as essential nourishment and adjustment. Each stage contains many factors that are difficult to fully comprehend, and it is precisely amidst the flavors of sourness, sweetness, bitterness, spiciness, astringency, and sweetness that one must navigate and explore every step of the way.
Faith is a personal quest: How to achieve equality among the religions one adheres to? Throughout history, all religions have been fundamentally the same. Viewed through the lens of today's "consistent classics," it is like one flower with five petals—at their source, all religions are identical. This approach to the originally equal religious, educational, and cultural curriculum is indeed commendable and worthy of praise.
Passed down to this day, it has long undergone significant changes. In the role played by the "Yiguan Tiandao," it aims to provide equal guidance to the five major religions of the world, which is precisely the purpose of religion under these conditions—to rely on its own foundation. However, some mistakenly believe that their own faith is the most superior and supreme in the world.
Furthermore, some believers may assume that the faith they have consistently upheld is the only supreme one in the world. This makes it difficult for them to develop an attitude of equality toward the educational and cultural aspects of other religions. Consequently, followers of other faiths find it hard to identify with such views, and it becomes impossible to establish equal religious conditions and regulations. In the end, such an approach merely serves as a self-referential basis for their own beliefs.
Faith is the fundamental driving force behind all things. How can we establish a system of equal belief and religious educational and cultural curricula for ourselves and all sentient beings? Moreover, how can we ensure that neither we nor any sentient beings reject other religious beliefs due to our own faith, but instead foster mutual integration?
The Five Major Religions in Perspective: They are indeed the five petals of a single flower transformed by the Supreme Heaven. Having been passed down for over two thousand years to this day, they have faced challenges in achieving equal admiration among the teachings of other religions. Moreover, later successors and leaders, aiming to attract followers, have often proclaimed their own religion as the greatest, the finest, and the most supreme. This, however, is understandable.
However, one may not realize that beyond one's own religion, there are other religious educational and cultural courses. In all religions that embrace sentient beings, how can we achieve the fundamental concept of equality? It is essential in this era to establish a holistic "global village" belief in equality, which is the true way to faithfully adhere to one's own religion without rejecting others.
It is about equalizing religious beliefs, affirming one's own religion while also appreciating the educational causes and conditions of other religions. It involves not rejecting the cultural heritage of other religions but rather mutually supporting and promoting them. The key lies in establishing this concept of equality and collectively offering praise—this is the correct approach.
Equality is the fundamental cause and condition created by the Great Dao. It is precisely the way in which the Divine Providence regards all sentient beings—be they celestial immortals, saints, buddhas, or the myriad mortal beings—as one and the same. How, then, should this be passed down through religious education and teachings, and how should the foundational concepts be established? It must inevitably be achieved through the guidance and foundation of educational culture.
The Divine Mandate requires: The Confucian Sacred Teaching, the True Buddha Heart Sect, the Wuji Great Dao Academy, and the Yichi Chongxin Hall to initiate the primary cause for establishing Chongxin University of Humanities and Technology. This is to lay the foundation for the equal propagation of religious teachings, which must be authentic and truthful. Moreover, it is essential to pass on the legacy of all educators between heaven and earth, ensuring that every religion establishes an equal process of teaching and transformation.
Failing to transcend one's own limitations is the greatest, most excellent, and most supreme obstacle to oneself. It is precisely self-inflation that prevents one from respecting and esteeming others; on the contrary, it merely erects fences around oneself. How, then, can one break free from such constraints? Moreover, how can one, with compassion for all sentient beings on the great path, establish a foundation for future reliance on religious faith?
All can allow themselves to be established through faith, fostering a concept of equal admiration among religions. This is essential for "the Great Dao's compassion" toward all living beings, as it can reduce the cruelty of religious conflicts. By achieving mutual fulfillment among all religious beliefs, the barriers and obstacles between religions can be dissolved, leading to elevation and transcendence.
The divine repeatedly emphasizes the requirement: the Chongxin lineage and the True Buddha Heart lineage must ensure that all courses in future educational culture are grounded in truth and practicality! This will enable all sentient beings on the great path to coexist in the 21st century—the Pure Land world of the Lotus Buddha—and mutually achieve the reality of equal survival.
Faith in religion lies in equality;  
Relying on oneself is the true path.
Understand that the great Way is without selfish bias; heaven and earth, with mutual affection, cherish one another.
Chongxin Institute of Humanities and Technology  
Education and enlightenment bring no regrets.
With equal compassion, all living beings are protected;  
Heaven and earth, filled with love, grow ever more complete.
This verse! As a means for sentient beings to mutually revere and spread great love, it fosters mutual cherishing, mutual admiration, and mutual support. This enables wholesome growth and creates space for virtuous living. When all can praise and affirm one another, it becomes a truly beautiful religious faith—one that each has chosen for themselves.
##Void Immortal Maiden, Heavenly Holy Mother
The Venerated Heart takes on the duty of Dharma Protector, overseeing and managing the extension of external affairs.
Ascending the platform to gather with virtuous companions,  
The bonds of destiny unfold with deeper sincerity.
All Saints, Buddhas, virtuous beings, and great virtues, as well as the spiritual cultivation scholars of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, good evening! Today, the Great Dao Heavenly Venerable of the Void Silver Pen descends to compose "The Elaboration of the Great Dao • Chapter Thirty-Four: Equality of Faith." It is right to uphold and protect one's own religion, but one should also praise and support other religions even more.
Only within the selfless equality of religions and beliefs can mutual affection and actions arise, which will surely establish a peaceful and universally equal future world. If one merely clings to one's own religion while rejecting others, one is bound to sink into the sin of inequality and suffer attacks and persecution from other religions. What then would be your thoughts?
Thus, to boast of one's own actions and even plunge oneself into a whirlpool of negativity is truly unwise and improper! One should understand that it is correct to show reverence not only to what one personally holds in high esteem but also to what others revere. Moreover, the guiding principle of a reverent heart lies in treating all religious beliefs with equality, as well as in fostering mutual respect and honor among one another.
The Void and the Reverent Heart are originally one family,  
From reason and virtue, the Celestial Venerable sprouts.
Expanding across the four seas to ignite the lamp of the heart,  
Through cultivation and transformation, one masters the journey of life.
When discussing religious equality, it is essential to apply the concept of equality to every religious denomination. In religious belief, it is necessary to integrate the principle of equality with other religions, offering them affirmation and appreciation, rather than merely boasting about the superiority or excellence of one's own faith.
One should not only affirm one's own religion, but also recognize and appreciate the educational functions of other religions—this is a fundamental perspective that our era calls for. Looking back at the entirety of history, religions from ancient times to the present have always been unified, transcending denominational distinctions. In ancient times, the term "religion" was not used; instead, it was simply referred to as the "teaching of the family."
Before and after the Republic of China era, the Christian faith was introduced via the Western world, gradually replacing the concept of "family." After establishing its lineage, it further emphasized the function of "teaching." Hence, in the context of religious belief, from ancient times to the present, it is precisely contemporary people who have established the term "religion."
In matters of faith and spiritual refuge, the emphasis lies on inheriting the merits of each religion, with little discussion of their shortcomings. In the present era, as countless doctrines have emerged and myriad schools have risen to prominence, the five fundamental religions of humanity—Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam—continue to be upheld, each drawing upon their respective essences to give rise to diverse lineages of transmission.
After the establishment of a religious lineage, each leader employs a set of methods to attract followers. Some adhere to the essential teachings established by the sages of the five religions, some create their own unique brands, while others incorporate the essence and strengths of other religions, integrating them into the lineage they have founded. Throughout this process, they consistently work to improve upon their own shortcomings and deficiencies.
Within the establishment of one's own sect, it often influences the original intent of founding the religion. How can one break through these limitations and entanglements? This awaits the "true principles" to descend and transform. Moreover, among the immortals and buddhas of the belief system one follows, there are often numerous manifestations and guidance, which can instill greater confidence, offering a solid reassurance and a steadfast function.
"Faith is a form of spiritual refuge," "and also a form of steadfast devotion." If one struggles to maintain unwavering focus within faith, it becomes difficult to build a solid foundation through religious teachings. By upholding faith to spread religion, guided by the advocacy and promotion of its messengers, one can cultivate firm conviction and pursue a broader vision.
Moreover, some may even transcend to the "Pure Land or the Kingdom of Heaven," yet all faith pursuits aim for an unknown world. Should faith first cultivate and transform within the human realm, or is it merely a nominal practice? Furthermore, faith inevitably delves into religious scriptures, establishing a foundation upon which belief can rely.
In the days to come, they will certainly proclaim all the sacred signs they have encountered and manifested through their faith. This can spread from one to ten, from ten to a hundred, and from a hundred to a thousand. The sustenance of faith is guided by the sages, immortals, buddhas, bodhisattvas, and deities within the lineage, and is further accomplished through human efforts to draw people together.
After the guidance of immortals, Buddhas, saints, and deities, thousands of methods have been adopted, all aimed at enhancing the power of faith and expanding human connections. While it is relatively easier to support and uphold the religion one believes in, this often leads to a lack of equal regard for the protection and support of other religions.
Such conditions are understandable within religious faiths, as they allow one to amass a multitude of followers. However, when believers, sometimes out of ignorance, exclude other religions, even belittling and slandering them, or condone such behavior among their followers, they are merely projecting their own errors and inadequacies onto others.
If a slanderer causes harm to other religious traditions, it creates an indelible sin against one's own faith. Moreover, religious leaders seldom reflect on or correct their own mistakes, but instead blindly tolerate and indulge such slander. This kind of behavior in religious belief inevitably leads to numerous divisions and acts of exclusion.
When it comes to religious beliefs, it is difficult to maintain impartiality and equality. Faith, in its essence, is the supreme practice of cultivating one’s mind and character. Yet in the present day, those who truly possess such elevated cultivation are rare indeed! Therefore, repeatedly channeling the networks and strength of believers into supporting religion is, in this sense, also a correct approach.
However, in the overall maintenance, it becomes impossible to educate—equality in religion, equality in practice, equality in faith, equality among all beings, and equality in self-nature. Moreover, being harmed by the notion of "I alone am the most honored between heaven and earth," how can such obstacles and barriers be broken down? It is necessary to use "supreme truth" or "conventional truth" to make distinctions!
Thus, the leader can thoroughly understand the function and wisdom, and how to guide sentient beings toward genuine spiritual elevation. It is essential to have a true theoretical foundation, and by using the true principles of the Great Way for spiritual elevation, one can immediately recognize one's own progress in cultivation and transformation, and assess how much one has achieved.
Or perhaps, let the heavens above assign you a score; or assign one to yourself. Do not believe you are cultivating the Way while lacking any motivation for self-improvement and transformation. It is essential to understand how to elevate your own mind and character—that is, to transcend toward a higher spiritual realm! May all beings support and fulfill one another.
"The Great Dao Series of Celestial Texts" will faithfully serve all sentient beings, regardless of affiliation with Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, the Way of Heaven, or the many emerging sects of the present day. It offers a truly "sublime spiritual" reference as an optimal guide, enabling genuine understanding of one's own growth and accomplishments, as well as clarity on future outcomes.
Sentient beings who engage in practice  
May be nourished by the sublime truth.
Worldly truths continue to be applied,  
While the spirit transcends the resources of all beings.
To clearly understand equality and demonstrate the teaching's perspective, one must also personally comprehend and transcend afflictions.
Transform all that is flawed and base,  
Elevate the soul, both sacred and mundane.
This verse is shared and practiced together with all sentient beings; it is hoped that it will be truthful for all growth and elevation, thereby bringing forth good returns and benefits!
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## Supreme Dao Ancestor, Celestial Venerable of the Way and Virtue
讚曰、頌賀、序言
The rank of Wuji has long been bestowed,  
Chongxin Dojo now spreads it far and wide.
The Second Sage Emperor Guan ascends the platform,  
Gathering with virtuous disciples to herald auspicious signs.
May all the holy Buddhas, virtuous beings, and spiritual practitioners of the Great Dao Institute be blessed with peace and well-being! Today, the Celestial Venerable of Void Wisdom and Principle has authored the thirty-fifth chapter of "The Evolution of the Great Dao," which emphasizes the importance of having genuine goals and motivation in the practice of self-cultivation and transformation. If one’s faith fails to bring about personal transformation, and instead leads to complacency merely from identifying with a religion, it becomes difficult to transcend.
It is precisely self-deception to merely claim belief without truly engaging in practice, making it fundamentally difficult to achieve cultivation and transformation. Why then has our lineage undertaken the compilation of the entire series of the Great Tao books? It is to ensure that all sentient beings—whether Confucian, Buddhist, Taoist, Christian, or Muslim—can fully access the truth, without bypassing the essential stage of human cultivation. Only in this way can one attain genuine realization!
Religious faith serves as a support. If it is difficult to transcend, it becomes challenging to reach a higher level of "mind and spirituality." It is hoped that, recognizing the importance of the overall religious lineage for the future journey toward the Pure Land of the Lotus Buddha, one may understand how to grow and transcend in the 21st-century world of the "Void Treasure Pure Land"!
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## The Great Sage and Teacher, Confucius
讚曰、頌賀、序言
Immortal Buddhas in the void proclaim the great Dao,  
Where virtue descends and truth is revealed as good.
The Heavenly Venerable composed thirty-six chapters,  
The Great Dao unfolds its supreme and wondrous mysteries.
Life's faith serves as a foundation. Whether one can transform all past negative karma and its consequences depends on judging one's own actions and conduct. This offers a cycle of cause and effect, operating within the wheel of rebirth, allowing sentient beings to use their own abilities to reform all past wrongdoings and accumulated underlying causes.
The Great Dao unfolds the entirety of the process, demonstrating how it serves a practical function and efficacy in transformation. If one finds it difficult to transform oneself, and instead becomes solely entangled in the delusion of mere survival, then one lingers at the boundary between ascension and downfall. Whether one enters the pure land or the netherworld in the future is entirely summoned and willed by oneself.
The Great Dao, in relation to all sentient beings, regardless of the circumstances or environment they are in, never deviates from the principle of "creating one's own causes and bearing one's own consequences." What one likes or dislikes, what one is unwilling to provoke or hinder—how can such processes be transcended to elevate one's existence?
Given that the various causes and conditions one encounters will inevitably shape one's actions and behaviors, leading to future causes and effects; if such conditions allow sentient beings to persistently engage in unwholesome and evil deeds, it will inevitably result in sentient beings remaining forever trapped in the cycle of rebirth and the vortex of suffering. In such a case, would it be considered that Heaven is unkind and lacking in compassion?
The process of the Great Dao's evolution involves mutual cycles and mutual formation. For all entities undergoing transformation, it is the means by which the truths and resources of the Supreme Heaven are gradually imparted downward. Across the vast cosmos, this allows sentient beings to benefit. Regardless of the region or nation where this impartation occurs, it enables sentient beings to accumulate growth through learning.
Under such conditions, all sentient beings across the vast universe, who are originally involved in the process of cosmic evolution, must understand that within this unfolding, the role they wish to assume is determined by the wisdom they will cultivate in the future—a wisdom that enables them to comprehend the sequence and progression of cosmic evolution.
The Grand Tao Unfolds: Engage oneself in the evolutionary process and define one's role within it. The unfolding of the Grand Tao allows all sentient beings across the vast cosmos to mutually assist and complement one another. It is about participating in the collective unfolding and defining one's place within it. In truth, every being is part of this grand design!
The Great Dao is spontaneous and natural, nurturing all sentient beings between heaven and earth. Each individual must participate in and fulfill their destined role within the unfolding of the Dao. For humanity, this involves the transmission of education and culture, providing holistic education and moral guidance. This is a sacred mission spanning countless generations, passed down through the human world.
Those capable of assisting in the transformation and nurturing of all beings fall into three categories: first, those who have attained enlightenment as sages, immortals, Buddhas, or exalted beings; second, those who possess profound knowledge of the evolutionary process of the Great Dao; and third, those who participate in the evolution of all human races and myriad living beings. It is essential to understand that the first two categories possess thorough and clear insight into the true reality of the world as shaped by the Great Dao's evolution.
The fundamental conditions and functions of all teachings in the world, and how they should align with the basic functions and roles of *The Great Dao's Evolution*, still depend on the myriad sentient beings within the vast cosmos. How they participate in the foundational conditions of evolution, and how to elevate the role and efficacy of "human evolution" to enhance the function and effectiveness of "cosmic evolution"!
It is hoped that those who have already attained the sacred path of divine immortals and buddhas, as well as those of high spiritual attainment, and those virtuous guides who possess clear understanding of the "Unfolding of the Great Dao" and have achieved clarity of mind, insight into nature, enlightenment, and realization of fruition, can thoroughly comprehend the process of the Great Dao's unfolding. May they truly experience the world of spiritual divinity, transcending their own fundamental limitations and functions.
For those virtuous friends who seek "illuminating the mind and seeing one's true nature, attaining enlightenment and realizing the fruit," as well as all sages, immortals, and enlightened beings, if they can embody the fundamental principles of "the evolution of the Great Dao" and "the manifestation of true reality," they will undoubtedly become the driving force for their own future achievements and that of all sentient beings. This is precisely the condition for participating in the unfolding of the Great Dao, enabling all sentient beings to attain elevation.
Not only does one strengthen their faith and understanding throughout their own journey of realization, but by aligning their heart with heaven and earth, and further harmonizing with the cosmos, the void, and the infinite, they are sure to become the master of their own life in this world. Thus, they will not sink into oblivion or bury their innate Buddha-nature, and they will use their future path of return as a guiding beacon!
One must understand what duties to fulfill in the human world. If one can comprehend the true principles of the Great Dao's evolution and not deviate from the essential aspects of human existence, it is imperative to uphold the fundamental concept of being human. One must absolutely not stray from the basic scope and functions of human survival, and moreover, should aspire toward a future in a bright and pure world of pure land.
It is about taking responsibility for oneself and for all sentient beings, which can guide both oneself and the multitude of living beings toward the goal and aspiration of the Pure Land, a world of purity. The requirements are to possess the necessary conditions and causes in the present moment, thereby truly transcending and elevating oneself, and genuinely stepping into growth and benefit. This is the elevation that brings benefit to oneself!
The complete work of "The Deduction of the Great Dao" is now finished. For all sentient beings within "The Great Dao's Compassion," it further clarifies that "The Deduction of the Great Dao" guides them toward a truly pure world of the Pure Land. This demonstrates that, in the present moment, they already possess the capacity to transform all past negative habits and will no longer remain trapped in environments of impure and defiled thoughts.
It is essential to understand the proper sequence of the great Dao's orthodox rotation, granting oneself the means to achieve the future and ascend beyond fundamental conditions. This lies in the benevolent grace bestowed by Heaven, allowing all sentient beings to return and ascend further. Yet it also depends on whether one is willing to embrace a "great wisdom" that never overflows!
There will be no room for any notion of inequality to take effect, and one can even more deeply appreciate the evolutionary process of the Great Dao, bringing all religious beliefs into a new dimension of faith. This will inevitably allow for integration with any celestial realm in the future; regardless of which heavenly kingdom one reaches, mutual harmony can be achieved, and one can dwell comfortably within it.
To find joy within oneself, to return to transcendence with ease and freedom, is to truly empathize with the fact that all religious beliefs in the vast world aim to guide all sentient beings across the universe. Whether it be Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, or the Heavenly Way, and all emerging religious traditions of today and the future, they should all cooperate with one another and mutually celebrate each other.
What should be the fundamental mindset for educational inheritance when reliance is necessary? Moreover, how should the concept and structure of the "Chongxin University of Humanities and Technology," facilitated by the "Academy of the Supreme Way of Wuji," be achieved in the coming years? How can education be popularized? This requires a top-down approach, followed by a bottom-up integration, creating a coherent interconnection.
How can world peace be promoted? By taking the Great Harmony World as our foundation, we aim to achieve the Lotus Buddha Pure Land in the 21st century, which will inevitably lead to the transcendence of the "Void Treasure Pure Land World." All beings as teachers are also willing to lend a helping hand, guiding sentient beings to return and ascend, surpassing the boundless void celestial realm—this is precisely what we ourselves have created!
The great Dao unfolds its final chapter,  
Its virtuous grace nurtures all life, boundless in principle.
Evolution unfolds in the present moment; the pure world sets sail from here.
Reentering the world of sentient beings,  
Participating in evolution, endlessly aiding.
Compassion from Heaven bestows virtue and protection,  
One's own growth is nurtured by one's own efforts.
This verse! Let us encourage one another, all sentient beings; to elevate and transcend oneself to a higher level is the true nature of reality!
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##Namo Our Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddha
讚曰、頌賀、序言
The Great Dao unfolds through thirty-six cycles, returning to and from the celestial realm of the void.
The Immortal Maiden's spiritual rank was long ago proclaimed,  
The Primordial Assembly of the Heavenly Holy Mother.
All Saints, Buddhas, and virtuous disciples, as well as the spiritual practitioners of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, I wish you all a peaceful and auspicious evening! Tonight, the Celestial Venerable of Virtue Transmission from the Void will expound and elucidate the thirty-sixth chapter of "The Elucidation of the Great Dao," discussing how to appreciate the benevolent grace and compassion of Heaven, which grants us the space for existence and provides the conditions and opportunities for our deeper cultivation and growth.
In this world, one should not assume that one's own cultivation has attained any particularly lofty or profound merits. It is essential to understand that participating in the overall evolution of the Great Dao involves first undergoing the process of "clarifying the mind, realizing one's true nature, and attaining enlightenment" as guided by the Great Dao's evolution, before proceeding to the process of "evolving and unfolding the Great Dao." Only those who truly embody such profound wisdom through genuine realization are in accord with reality!
Our lineage is truly fortunate! To have the enlightened guidance of the Patriarch Li Bi, who embodies profound empathy and comprehensive insight into the evolution and unfolding of the Great Dao, has allowed our vision to broaden and expand. It enables us to participate in the function and purpose of the Great Dao’s unfolding, while also allowing the True Buddha Heart Lineage to genuinely propagate the Great Dao throughout the world, imparting teachings and transmitting wisdom without boundaries.
It is essential to understand one's future direction and goals, so as to avoid any deviation or departure. Only then can one truly show compassion for oneself and appreciate the merciful grace bestowed by Heaven upon all sentient beings. May all transcend and return to the pure land of the boundless void.
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## The Great Mentor of Humans and Devas, Namo Dipankara Ancient Buddha
##Wuji Tianzun, Sanguan Dijun
The Supreme Dao Ancestor bestows reverence upon the heart,  
The Celestial Venerable of Virtue composes the epilogue.
The great Dao's unfolding is complete,  
Enlightening all beings in the four directions.
Postscript I
The Essence of the Great Dao: It is precisely that which naturally nurtures all sentient beings. Those who can use "The Deduction of the Great Dao" as a cause and condition are indeed rare! When it is difficult for all religions to achieve their goals, and with the primary purpose of participating in evolution, one must clearly understand and personally realize that if sentient beings reside in the world of sentient humans, they must take part in the process of cosmic evolution.
Regardless of the region one resides in, participation in the evolution of heaven and earth enables the understanding of all realities of existence. Humanity takes survival as its foundation and will inevitably engage itself in the evolutionary process within its living environment. This is the essence upon which the realm of reality depends and constitutes an essential principle for all human beings.
The Evolution of the Great Dao: It integrates all sentient beings, not only in this manner but also by elevating the nature of the mind to manifest its essence. Moreover, it bestows the virtues of "evolution and deduction" upon the human world. How can sentient beings embody this? By aligning with heaven and earth, with all beings, with sentience, with the infinite, with emptiness, and with the vast cosmos to partake in the sacred work of the Great Dao—this is true realization!
These conditions align with the functional roles that the unfolding of the Great Dao ought to possess, and they further facilitate sentient beings across the world in adjusting their own minds and dispositions—this is correct and without error. If one fails to comprehend this, they will remain perpetually adrift within the cycle of the four forms of birth and the six realms of existence. Is this due to one's own ignorance or the impartiality of heaven and earth? All can be clearly discerned through this perspective.
The Supreme Dao Ancestor, the Celestial Venerable of Virtue, bestows this epilogue.
The Sacred Teachings of Confucianism, the True Heart School of Buddhism, the Great Dao Academy of the Wuji, and the Chongxin Hall of the Imperial Decree.
On the sixteenth day of the tenth month in the Xinsi year of the Tianyun era, at the hour of Xu.
Thank you all for your hard work. I shall now withdraw temporarily, and we shall jointly discuss all future sacred duties and the work of propagation.
The Great Completion and Supreme Sage transmits the sacred principles;  
Confucius descends to expound the true mysteries.
The Great Way unfolds to compose the epilogue, embodying the compassionate will of Heaven.
Postscript: Part Two
The Source of the Great Dao's Operation: Regardless of Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Tiandao, or all emerging religious lineages of the present era, all embody a single compassion, a single empathy, a single universal love, a single purity, and a single non-action. In facing all living beings across the vast cosmos and the world, it is essential to participate in all the unfolding processes of this cosmic epoch.
None can escape this limitation! All sentient beings, whether cultivated or uncultivated, tangible or intangible, are part of the beings of heaven and earth. They all receive the illumination and care of the sun, moon, and stars, and thus, to exist within heaven and earth, they must integrate with all conditions that nourish life, each participating in the unfolding of karmic connections.
Interpretation: It is precisely through elevating the heart and spirit of all sentient beings that their true nature is revealed, serving as the foundation for future well-being. Moreover, by spreading one's actions and deeds to enlighten all beings in the world, one becomes a driving force for transformation in the human realm. At the same time, genuinely elevating one's own "heart and spirit" is essential for transcending limitations.
All sentient beings across the vast universe who participate in this unfolding drama are precisely engaged in self-transformation, self-growth, and self-transcendence. By dissolving the accumulated negative causes from the past into nothingness and oblivion, one can truly engage in practical cultivation and contemplation. This, in turn, allows for genuine elevation through the authentic causes and conditions of existence.
The Supreme Sage and Teacher of Confucianism, the Sage Confucius, bestows this epilogue.
The Sacred Teachings of Confucianism, the True Heart School of Buddhism, the Great Dao Academy of the Ultimate, and the Chongxin Hall of Imperial Decree.
On the sixteenth day of the tenth month in the Xinsi year of the Tianyun era, during the Xu hour.
I shall withdraw! Let us deliberate together on the future promotion and widespread dissemination.
◆ Decree ◆
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##Deputy Patriarch of Humanity and Heaven, Celestial Worthy of Universal Transformation and Literary Grace
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
跋、凡例
Namo to our original teacher, Shakyamuni Buddha. With compassion and universal love, may all sentient beings come to practice.
The Dadao Series Classics: Promoting Universal Teachings Across the Lotus Lands
Colophon III
Works of the True Buddha Heart School: The comprehensive "Great Dao Series" is tailored for sentient beings in the contemporary era. It presents the teachings recorded in past classics through another principal vehicle of edification. In the 21st century, Shang Cang (Heaven) employs vernacular language to elucidate the virtues and blessings of heaven and earth, thereby disseminating the principles of enlightenment to humanity.
To truly achieve "illuminating the mind and seeing one’s true nature" or "attaining enlightenment and realizing the fruit of practice," while maintaining that all actions are carried out in the present moment, is precisely the core teaching that enables one to "compete with heaven and earth for eternity." This set of conditions and circumstances can compensate for the shortcomings found in all past religious scriptures, offering a more detailed and thorough analysis to dissolve all forms of delusion and obstacles.
The exposition of the Great Dao is drawing to a close, yet its promotion is imminent. All human connections, material resources, and financial means must be diligently cultivated, drawing upon the abundant resources of the world. Moreover, these resources must be utilized wisely to propagate the true concepts and actions inherent in the Great Dao, guiding sentient beings toward a broader and more far-reaching ideal.
Sentient beings, when educated with equality, can develop correct perspectives and realize the Lotus Buddha Pure Land in the 21st century—a world without distinctions of self and other, lineages, or religions. It is through guiding and cultivating one’s own "mind and spirituality" toward boundless radiance, ascending to transcendence and returning to the source, that one attains truth and correctness.
Glory illuminates the heart to establish the foundation,  
Understanding and interpretation become the guiding principle.
Human connections are predestined from the past,  
Personal karma is shaped by one's own deeds.
Setting sail across the four seas to all corners of the world, expanding internationally as if riding the wind.
Unite the world's religions,  
Teach and educate to harmonize families.
This verse is shared with all sentient beings for mutual encouragement.
Namo to our original teacher, Shakyamuni Buddha, who descended to this world.
The Sacred Teachings of Confucianism, the True Buddha Heart School, the Great Dao Court of the Wuji, and the Chongxin Hall by Imperial Decree.
On the sixteenth day of the tenth month in the year Xinsi of the Tianyun era, during the Xu hour.
The master will also temporarily withdraw to discuss together the main body and conditions for future propagation.
◆ Decree ◆
完書繳旨
## Grand Chairman, Emperor Wunheng, Sovereign of the Southern Heaven
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
跋、凡例
Namo, all beings praise the Tathagata,  
The Dharma of the Lamp-Lighting Mind is now revealed.
The Ancient Buddha descends to the mortal realm to guide all beings,  
While the Great Dao unfolds, planting seeds of universal principles among humanity.
Editorial Notes
I. *The Deduction of the Great Dao* serves as the principal causal entity for elevating all sentient beings within the realm of their existential realities.
II. *The Deduction of the Great Dao* grants all participating sages, immortals, sacred beings, buddhas, and bodhisattvas the opportunity to contribute to its writings, further enabling oneself to authentically propagate its teachings in the future.
III. *The Deduction of the Great Dao* integrates all living beings across the vast cosmos. Regardless of species or sentient kind, all must partake in this deduction and evolution.
IV. The Great Dao presides over the balance of all operations, ensuring they do not deviate from their course. Through this orderly progression, it bestows shelter and protection upon all sentient beings.
V. The evolution and participation of the Great Dao, from ancient times to the present, never detach from any moment or stage in the continuum of time and space. Without the past, how could there be the present!
Six: The most crucial aspect of evolution is the ability to clearly and comprehensively bestow boundless grace upon all sentient beings, leaving no detail unattended.
Seven: To clearly understand "the evolution and deduction of the Great Dao" is precisely to have achieved "enlightening the mind and perceiving the true nature," and even to possess the great wisdom of "awakening and attaining fruition"! How, then, should one draw upon the abundant resources of heaven and earth in a manner that aligns with the true nature of reality?
VIII. The evolution of the Great Dao involves all things: humans, events, objects, and the immortal Buddhas of the Wuji and the Void. All of these attain genuine realization and discernment within the human world.
Nine. With such an opportunity to revere the heart, it is essential to promote the future propagation courses as if treading on solid ground, for this is the correct path to growth.
Ten. Upon completion of *The Deduction of the Great Dao*, it must be widely promulgated and circulated to benefit the world, enabling sentient beings to comprehend the virtuous grace of the Great Dao’s evolution. The Heavens will grant rewards based on merits such as almsgiving, joyful assistance, distribution, promotion, and preaching...
Namo to the Ancient Buddha Dipankara, who descended to establish the precedent for mortals.
The Confucian School of Sacred Teachings, the True Buddha Heart Sect, the Wuji Great Dao Academy, and the Yichi Chongxin Hall.
On the sixteenth day of the tenth lunar month, during the Xu hour (7–9 PM), in the cyclical year of Xinsi, under the Mandate of Heaven.
As a teacher, I too must step back and join in the discussion on how to promote and universalize our teachings internationally in the future.
◆ Decree ◆
完書繳旨
## Imperial Envoy of the Vast Heaven, Emperor Wenchang, Lord of the Zitong
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
跋、凡例
The Supreme Venerable of the Wuji attained cultivation through human practice;  
The noble heart’s cause and condition are indeed true and real.
The Sage Emperor of the Three Passes Ascends the Platform to Convene the Assembly  
The Great Dao Unfolds to Serve as Testimony
All saints, buddhas, virtuous students, and the spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, may you have a peaceful and auspicious evening! Today, with the postscript and introduction of "The Evolution of the Great Dao," numerous immortals, buddhas, saints, and true beings have descended to our lineage to discuss the future promotion and expansion of the teachings. Many exalted beings from the upper realms are also in attendance! We sincerely hope for your understanding and tolerance. All virtuous students must not act improperly, nor should they raise their voices or cause disturbances.
In the compilation of all the sacred texts and scriptures authored by the sages, immortals, and buddhas of the True Buddha Heart School, the completion of *The Elaboration of the Great Dao* has been achieved. It is essential to unite in heart and mind, "step by step, footprint by footprint," and to accomplish it volume by volume. This demonstrates the dedication of the leaders and all virtuous disciples, whose "sincere hearts and unwavering resolve" reflect an unyielding perseverance—truly a cause for celebration and congratulations!
Next time, we will reverently receive the completion of "The Deduction of the Great Dao" and present it in fulfillment of the decree, and at our sect's altar, we shall devoutly prepare an incense table to respectfully welcome the descent of the Wuji Sacred Decree and the Haotian Jade Decree. Let there be no breach of propriety, and let preparations be made early. In the following session, we will continue to receive the twelfth volume of the Great Dao series for composition. It is hoped that all virtuous disciples of our sect will prepare in advance and extend invitations to all members of our sect to join together in this grand occasion.
◆ Decree ◆
完書繳旨
##True Buddha Heart School's Master of Humans and Devas, Venerable Void
The celestial rank of the Void was long ago bestowed,  
As the Chair of the Chongxin Daoist Sanctuary is appointed.
The Eleven Volumes of the Grand Dao's Deduction  
In gratitude, we bow and give thanks to the heavens for this gift.
All Saints, Immortals, Buddhas, and Virtuous Sages, as well as all virtuous students and the spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Tao Academy, good evening! Tonight, the decree from Heaven has been issued, completing this book. It truly strengthens the will of our Chongxin Tao lineage, enabling us to complete the Great Tao series volume by volume. Through growth and effort, we have achieved tangible merits and educational efficacy.
This evening, I, your teacher, am filled with great joy. I hereby command the Celestial Lord of Void Transmission and the Celestial Lord of Void Brush to proceed thirty li away to reverently receive the Sacred Decree as it descends upon the hall. I command the Celestial Maiden of Void Rosy Clouds and the Celestial Maiden of Void Spiritual Assembly to proceed twenty li away to reverently receive the Sacred Decree. All other holy buddhas, virtuous disciples, and spiritual cultivators of the Great Dao Institute shall line up in order to respectfully listen as the Sacred Decree of the Divine Mother descends upon the hall. Let there be no breach of decorum!
Deputy Patriarch of Humanity and Heaven, Primordial Lady of the Wuji Throne, Immortal Ma Gu.
By imperial decree, the mother's command descends upon the sacred hall,  
Rewarding all sentient beings with equal grace.
Eleventh Volume: Devotion and Steadfast Will  
Sacred Chapters Unveiled in the Grand Dao's Elaboration
Humbly listening to the Mother’s command descending upon the hall, both deities and mortals bow in reverence!
The Imperial Decree is hereby proclaimed.
Respectfully Received
The Supreme Deity of the Primordial Mother decrees:
The Mother resides in the sacred realm of the Heavenly Principle, and has repeatedly offered guidance and enlightenment to the sentient beings of the southern continent, nurturing and uplifting them. This brings immense joy to the Mother's heart. Following the establishment of the Chongxin Hall under the Mother's sacred decree and the lineage of her teachings, the series of heavenly texts on the Great Dao have been unveiled. These works serve as beacons and celestial ladders for all sentient beings across the vast universe, guiding them in their return and transcendence.
Now that the completion of the Celestial Texts of the Great Tao series has been accomplished, the eleventh volume of *The Elaboration of the Great Tao* has been composed to share the burdens and alleviate the labors of the Mother. This is truly the result of the united efforts of all deities and humans of Chongxin, working together to promote the Great Tao and elaborate its virtuous grace. With steadfast determination and diligent fulfillment of duties to complete this work, it is fitting to reward the efforts of all saints, buddhas, and virtuous sons and daughters.
The Mother's heart was greatly pleased, and she once again inscribed this merit upon the Celestial Register, bestowing it upon all the sacred Buddhas, virtuous sons and daughters, and the spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Dao Academy. This serves as the foundation for the sacred mandate of teaching the truth to all beings under heaven in the future, enabling the Chongxin Dao lineage, ordained by the Mother, to be propagated throughout the vast heavens and earth, and to spread widely among the nations of Jambudvīpa.
Granting all virtuous connections to elevate and seize the opportunity for transcendence, the Mother’s heart specially bestows a pot of divine nectar to reward the sacred Buddhas and all virtuous children of Chongxin. It is hoped that this will yield genuine efficacy and tangible achievements in future propagation, thereby comforting the Mother’s heart, which is bound by longing. The return and ascension of all beloved children are the Mother’s special aspirations for the entire assembly of sacred Buddhas and children of Chongxin, urging them to strive diligently in fulfilling the sacred mission of propagation.
The Imperial Mother of Wuji issues a sacred decree to
The Sacred Teachings of Confucianism, the True Buddha Heart School, the Great Dao Court of the Wuji, and the Chongxin Hall under Imperial Decree.
On the twentieth day of the tenth lunar month in the year Xinsi of the Tianyun cycle, during the Xu hour.
Excellent! The imperial decree has been proclaimed in full! Congratulations to our sect on completing yet another series of the Great Dao's canonical works. This master shall now swiftly return to the Wuji realm to deliver the decree.
The Southern Heaven's Presiding Emperor Wun Heng, the Great Presiding Deity of the Chongxin Taoist Sanctuary.
The book is now completed, descending to unfold its teachings;  
With gratitude and reverence, we thank the will of Heaven.
All Saints, Buddhas, and virtuous beings, as well as the spiritual practitioners of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, good evening! Tonight, we reverently welcome the descent of the Sacred Mother's decree into our hall. This truly signifies that our Chongxin is able to complete the volumes of the Great Dao series of celestial books one by one. Throughout this process, immense effort and dedication have been poured in by the exalted immortals and Buddhas of the Heavenly Realm, as well as the immortals and Buddhas of our lineage. Each endeavor has yielded tangible rewards and merits.
As your master, I am especially pleased. Now, in continuation, the sacred Jade Decree of the Heavenly Emperor is to be bestowed upon the hall. It is specially commanded that the Second Celestial Worthy of the Infinite and the Holy Emperor of the Three Passes from our lineage respectfully receive the Jade Decree twenty li away as it descends to the hall. The Infinite Samantabhadra Bodhisattva and the Infinite Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva of our lineage are commanded to receive the procession ten li away. The remaining saints, buddhas, virtuous disciples, and the spiritual cultivators of the Infinite Great Dao Academy shall also line up to await the procession, ensuring no breach of etiquette!
The Imperial Decree of the Vast Heaven descends upon the Sacred Hall,  
Proclaimed by the Emperor of Literature, Lord Zitong.
Promoting the lineage of the devoted heart,  
The Great Way unfolds, completing the sacred text.
By imperial decree, the sacred edict of the Heavenly Jade descends to open and proclaim the teachings of the Revered Heart, as gods and mortals bow in reverence!
The Jade Decree is hereby proclaimed.
Respectfully received
The Great Heavenly Lord of Jade, the Supreme Emperor of Mysterious Spirits, proclaims the Jade Decree:
I, the supreme sovereign, reside upon the throne of the highest authority. In promoting peace among all religions that embrace sentient beings, and further, in guiding the multitude of beings on the Great Path toward return through genuine principles and truths, I have commanded the celestial immortals and buddhas to select the virtuous and worthy to advance this cause.
By the sacred decree of the Dao Lineage, the Chongxin Daoist Center is entrusted with the duties of composing and disseminating teachings. With unwavering resolve and a solid foundation, it aims to harmonize and elevate all contemporary emerging religious traditions—including Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and the Heavenly Dao—while fostering equal reverence for the Great Dao. This sacred mission is to be accomplished through dedicated and concerted efforts.
Thus, by decree, numerous immortals and buddhas from the Void, the Infinite, the Three Pure Realms, the Western Paradise, and the Southern Heavens have descended upon Chongxin to collectively assist in "promoting and propagating the Great Dao" and "expounding the truth to spread its virtuous influence far and wide." Up to now, gradual and substantive achievements have been made, laying a foundation for future expansion and dissemination. This brings immense satisfaction to Our heart!
The eleventh volume of the Dadao series, *The Deduction of the Great Dao*, has now been completed. It is fitting to commend and reward the sages, buddhas, and virtuous disciples of Chongxin for their merits. Henceforth, these achievements shall be inscribed upon the Celestial Golden Roll of the Heavens, serving as an affirmation of the Chongxin Dao Center.
In guiding sentient beings and sages to take refuge in the future, this extraordinary connection is established through the "Yellow Register for Registration," which records merits for those who have genuinely dedicated their efforts, ensuring that each receives tangible recognition.
We hereby issue this imperial proclamation to inform all under heaven, granting Chongxin greater guidance and promotion, and affirming the diligent efforts of all deities and individuals within Chongxin! It is Our earnest hope that the Chongxin lineage shall "embody the Way of Heaven and propagate its teachings on behalf of Heaven," achieving the liberation of sentient beings through truth, enabling their return and ending their wandering among the three sufferings and six realms of rebirth. This is Our profound aspiration!
The Great Celestial Jade Emperor, the Supreme Sovereign of Mysterious Divinity, issues this Jade Decree.
The Sacred Teachings of Confucianism, the True Heart School of Buddhism, the Great Dao Hall of the Wuji, and the Chongxin Hall by Imperial Decree.
On the twentieth day of the tenth month in the Xinsi year of the Tianyun cycle, during the Xu hour.
The Jade Decree has been fully proclaimed! Congratulations to the Chongxin Daoist Center for once again receiving the affirmation of the Heavenly Realm, bestowed with this merit to serve as a foundation for guiding future saints and Buddhas, as well as the return of all sentient beings. Thank you all for your hard work. I shall now return to the Heavenly Court to report the fulfillment of the decree. Farewell, everyone!
The Void, Infinite, and Sublime Heart's Destiny  
The Sage Descends to Bestow the Chapter of True Principle
The Great Dao has completed the exposition of the book's purpose,  
With gratitude, we bow and give thanks to the heavens for its fulfillment.
All Saints, Buddhas, and virtuous beings, as well as the spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, good evening! Tonight, the complete work of "The Deduction of the Great Dao" has been accomplished, affirming the entirety of our True Buddha Heart Sect and Chongxin Dao Lineage.
The heavens have inscribed this meritorious deed upon the celestial register, even proclaiming it to the world—a special honor bestowed upon the devoted heart. It is essential to clearly understand the privilege of receiving such an accolade, and even more so to humble oneself, blending harmoniously with all sentient beings, guiding them toward refuge. In this way, one may "ignite countless lamps of the heart, illuminating the boundless shores of Buddha-nature."
In promoting the True Buddha Heart School, one must uphold the practical principles of guiding and liberating sentient beings. It is hoped that all deities, Buddhas, and students will maintain humility, affirm and appreciate their own lineage, while also praising other traditions. It is especially emphasized that "the fuller the rice ear, the lower it bows"—this is the correct attitude! Otherwise, arrogance will arise, karmic obstacles will disturb, and one will bring suffering upon oneself.
Today, the venerable sages, by the grace of the Infinite Celestial Mother, have bestowed upon our lineage the nectar of immortality. Shortly, it shall be gathered anew and blended with sweet dew, so that all disciples of our lineage and virtuous beings of good affinity may alike be honored to receive this benevolence.