Dadao Series — Book 18
English Edition · 大道燃燈
◆ Prefaces ◆
The eighteenth volume of the Dadao series, *The Enlightenment of the Great Dao*, is about purifying one’s own tainted thoughts amidst the depths of existence. It is essential to understand that reflecting on one’s actions after being born into this world is precisely an opportunity for renewal and transformation. It also entails making demands upon oneself to cleanse impurities, so that in this world where compassionate Buddhas and sentient beings are born, one may genuinely eradicate all the negative habits and tendencies accumulated from the past.
Furthermore, regarding one's ability to engage in purification practices, this is a matter of true nature. For the Buddha's children born into the mundane world, it means that their spiritual nature must clearly recognize its own imperfections and understand how to cleanse and settle the "defilements." It is essential to invoke the purification and cleansing of the eighth consciousness, for only then can the process of settling truly take effect.
It is essential to achieve the purification demanded by spirituality itself. Why have all the original spiritual Buddhas descended into this mortal world? It is to cleanse the accumulated filth of countless lifetimes! Without the guidance of the Dadao series, it would be difficult to clearly understand the celestial realms of the past, such as the Li Tian or Hao Tian worlds. Amidst the endless chatter of opinions, it remains hard to grasp where the true obstacles lie in descending to the mortal realm.
For the multitude of Buddhist disciples in the vast world, this further means that, based on the purification of spirituality, the reason and crux of why the Heavenly Realm sent down all the original spiritual Buddhist disciples to the mortal dust lies in what? It is also because tainted spirituality fundamentally struggles to survive in the world of Principle Heaven and the world of Haotian Heaven.
It is entirely correct and reasonable that it must descend to the world of Qi-Heaven. How could a spirit tainted with impurities achieve purification and cleansing in the world of Li-Heaven? It cannot! Such a spirit would find it difficult to survive in the world of Li-Heaven at all, but descending to the world of Qi-Heaven allows it to barely sustain its existence.
Human beings are closer to the realm of the elephant heaven, making them easily susceptible to contamination. This is precisely the genetic essence of sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-children—what humanity refers to as genetic essence. If this inherent quality is flawed, how can one survive in the realm of the qi heaven? Yet, it is precisely because they exist in the realm of the qi heaven, which is a comparatively purer celestial world.
The atmosphere of this celestial world, when compared to the planetary system of the earthly realm, is far purer and more serene. Thus, for the original spirits of sentient beings descending into the earthly world, it is more conducive to the physical forms necessary for survival. However, the spiritual nature of these beings is fundamentally subject to the ravages of the two elements of the Earth's planetary system: water and wind.
It involves completely erasing a primordial spiritual ribbon—a yellow silk ribbon with colored bands, also known as the original soul ribbon. Moreover, regarding the influences of "water" and "wind" on the Earth's planetary system, if these are considered from the perspective of deities in the ethereal realm, there would inevitably be a protective mechanism in place, facilitating the process of return for all that exists.
Moreover, with an attachment to one's own existential orientation, the spirit becomes susceptible to being tarnished by the "water and wind" generated by the Earth's planetary system, and the same holds true for humans. Do you not believe that, even shortly after bathing, if you rub your body again, what then?
There remains a subtle trace of earthiness! No matter how thoroughly it is washed, this condition persists. It is due to the action of dust particles generated by the two elements of water and wind within the Earth's planetary system. These particles disperse the fundamental substance of dust throughout the entire Earth's planetary system. To claim that one could remain entirely free from such contamination is, in fact, impossible!
The essence of the body is to undergo elevation and purify all undesirable temperaments from the past. By clarifying the genetic essence within one's own body, and recognizing that the human substrate is formed from earth, enveloped by water and fire, it is essential to have the guidance of wind. Only then can the body proceed to the next stage: action and movement!
It is precisely the spirit entering into the body; why is it that within the sentient world of the human realm, through the earth element as the foundation of the physical form, the mutual interaction of "water and fire" is necessary? This allows the wind element, which governs the spirit, to enter—that is, the role of air in the human world. If even a single breath ceases, what then would become of it?
Oh! So it's about being dead and gone. And indeed, human beings are all too prone to dying. How does this predicament manifest in the human world? If it were merely a brief hundred-year lifespan, would anyone want it? Of course not! But what can be done? Without this, how can one transcend and elevate? Difficult! Even more difficult!
The human body is inherently thus; why does Heaven intend for sentient beings (Buddha's disciples) to undergo purification? It is precisely to allow oneself to attain the purification process of all spiritual seeds. If one cannot achieve the purification of spiritual seeds, one will forever remain confined to the mundane world, merely conditioning the earthly substance of the body—such is the nature of existence!
If it is also difficult to engage in actions of elevation and transcendence, this indeed constitutes the sorrow of all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's children. If we do not proceed in this manner, how can we truly achieve upward elevation and transcendence? This is a fundamental cause for elevating spiritual nature to transcend, precisely highlighting the importance of "selecting causes," which demands renewed contemplation.
Master Lixin Guangming
Inscribed at the Spring Festival in the Peach Garden Buddhist Hall in the Year of Wuxu.
Dadao Burning Lamp Editorial Magazine
◆ Decrees & Forewords ◆
接旨著書
## Venerable of the Void—Homage to the Ancient Buddha of the Void, Supreme Virtue of Humans and Devas
January 7, 2005, the 27th day of the 11th lunar month in the Jiashen year (Friday)
With diligence and courage, without negligence or oversight, steadfastly fulfill the resolve.
◆ Prefaces ◆
Human beings, in their past existence within the realms of Li Tian and Hao Tian—that is, the "spiritual seeding"—have accumulated impurities, which must now be cleansed and settled. What is required for this process is something that all original spirits (Buddha's children) across the vast cosmos find difficult to comprehend in their hearts. If such conditions were confined solely to religion, only a very few would embrace and take refuge in it.
It is not necessarily the case that one will truly comprehend and understand, and it is precisely because of this that even after entering into religious faith, it remains difficult to truly transcend the limitations of the cycle of rebirth. The entanglements formed by religious faith are, in fact, increasing. After such wholehearted devotion to faith, what then?
It is thus difficult to have a purifying effect on oneself through "spiritual seed causes." When inquiring of sentient beings and original spirits (disciples of Buddha): how many can truly understand what the primary obstacles in the human world are? It is indeed difficult! Precisely because "spiritual seed causes" are the most challenging for sentient disciples of Buddha to comprehend, and fundamentally, they lack even this concept!
The assembled primordial spirit disciples also observed: How truly laughable! Only when these primordial spirit disciples have genuinely elevated themselves can they be called "disciples of the Buddha." Otherwise, they may only be referred to as "spiritual beings" (sentient beings). If the "causes planted in their spiritual nature" are not purified, it becomes even more difficult for their Buddha-nature to manifest. Instead, they easily allow their demonic nature to become part of their very existence.
This raises the question for all sentient beings in the vast universe: can they truly recognize such obstacles that exist within their orientation toward survival? Moreover, the essence of spirituality should be inherently pure and clear. Yet, for the multitude of original spirits in the great cosmos, descending into the mundane world has instead led to a worsening state, making it increasingly difficult to attain elevation.
Observing this, the heavens dispatched numerous Buddhas, saints, immortals, and deities to the mortal realm to guide and deliver sentient beings. They expounded teachings in every direction and established halls in every place, yet found it difficult to truly instruct and transform the primordial spirit Buddha-children to return. This obstacle, for the primordial spirit Buddha-children who descended to the mortal world, became yet another sorrow. It was precisely to sift through the seeds of their spiritual causes and purify their defiled functions.
How can such conditions truly benefit all original spirit Buddhas and disciples? This is the greatest sacred task of the Heavenly Realm in this era. Through the screening and purification of these spiritual seeds, genuine benefits must be achieved, enabling all original spirit Buddhas and disciples to transcend within a single lifetime, rather than repeatedly cycling through the human world in reincarnation.
This is also the most perplexing issue in the role of borrowing talents by Heaven in this era: how to bring back the four billion Buddha children who descended during the "Green and Red" periods? It is by descending the Great Dao Heavenly Ladder for transcendence, rather than wandering through the six paths of reincarnation or repeatedly sinking into the human world merely for survival!
This is precisely why the immortals and Buddhas have repeatedly expressed their concerns! Such circumstances were also present in the previous one or two kalpas of Earth. Why, then, in this third kalpa, is it necessary to guide and ferry the countless original spirit Buddhas and disciples back to their return? This is truly a sacred task of monumental significance, undertaken on behalf of Heaven, the immortals and Buddhas, all sentient beings, and future generations.
It is necessary to pass through the celestial realm of symbols to cleanse and settle the impurities caused by water and wind. If not settled, these impurities will accumulate in layers, inevitably causing sentient beings, the original spiritual Buddhas, to repeatedly sink into the cycles of the Earth's star system. Regarding this issue, the Heavens have utilized the "Dadao Series Celestial Texts" to dissolve the factors of distress.
This is an action necessary for the human world during these three periods of the Dragon Flower Assembly. Moreover, regarding what is expounded in the Dadao series, it will be a cause and condition that even a thousand lifetimes would find difficult to attain. Thus, the works of the Dadao series are precisely those that, even after being passed down for thousands of years, can still serve as the primary foundation for transcendence.
In the process of returning and transcending to achieve ultimate perfection, it is essential to possess genuine educational functions as well as blessings and virtues. This is the true driving force by which the Heavenly Providence, in this cosmic era, elevates sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha’s disciples toward return and transcendence. It is manifested through technological civilization, extending its virtues to the entirety of the vast universe.
It is precisely by elevating technological civilization to a greater height, and by relying on technology to create boundless virtue and well-being, that sentient beings across the myriad realms are provided with a foundation for growth and learning. Furthermore, by using technological civilization as a means of advancement in this cosmic cycle, the sublime demands and goals of the first and second cosmic cycles are realized.
Thus, the grand cosmos evolves with the aim of growth, guiding human civilization in this cosmic cycle to manifest all technological achievements from the first and second cosmic cycles. This process creates the capacity to "relocate and transform other realms or transform and relocate realms," grounding itself in the civilization of Earth's spatial domain. This is accomplished through the manifestation of technology.
To eliminate all obstacles from past technological civilizations, and to use the virtues of technology to create and fulfill the well-being of future generations of original spirit Buddhas, is to elevate, transcend, perfect, and return the creations of all past cosmic cycles to the growth of the great universal world.
Master Li Xin Guangming inscribed this at
Tao Yuan Buddhist Temple, Spring Festival of the Wuxu Year
Dadao Ran Deng: Preface
◆ Decrees & Forewords ◆
接旨著書
##Before the Throne of the Limitless, Immortal Maiden Dong Shuangcheng
With diligence and courage, without negligence or oversight, do not disappoint my will, to guide all original spirits in their return and transcendence.
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
序言、讚曰、頌賀
January 11, 2005, the second day of the twelfth lunar month in the jiashen year (Tuesday)
◆ Prefaces ◆
目次
ZERO　Foreword
Editor's Note: Master Lixin Guangming
008 Preface by Zen Master Lixin Guangming
ONE　Preface
014 Receiving the Decree to Compose the Book — All Holy Teachers
020 Preface, Eulogy, and Congratulatory Verses: The Benevolent Teacher of All Sages
TWO: Mission and Vision
025　　Chapter 01: The Beginning　　　　　　　　　　Namo the Ancient Buddha Dipankara
031 Chapter 02: Birth and Deeds — Ancient Buddha of the South Sea
036 Chapter 3: Renewed Contemplation  
Namo, the Ancient Buddha of the Virtuous Humans and Devas in the Void
041 Chapter 4: Purification of the Spirit — Ancient Buddha Nanping Daoji
047 Chapter 05: Starting from the Heart — The Holy Emperor of Literary Balance in the Southern Heaven
053　Chapter 6: Setting Out with a Renewed Heart  
Shangyuan Tianguan, the Great Emperor Who Bestows Blessings
059 Chapter 07: The Goal is Set — Emperor of the Middle Primordial, Great Emperor of Pardoning Sins
065 Chapter 8: Courageously Forging Ahead  
Lower Prime Water Official, Great Emperor Who Resolves Adversity
070　　Chapter 9: Unyielding and Indomitable　　　　　　　　　　Homage to the Medicine Buddha
076 Chapter 10: Firm Resolve Leads to Accomplishment  
Namo Mahavairocana Buddha
082 Chapter 11: The Sublime Mission  
Namo Amitabha Buddha
088 Chapter 12: A Heavy Responsibility and a Long Journey  
Namo Fundamental Teacher Shakyamuni Buddha
THREE: The Three Ages of Return
093 Chapter 13: The Early Days of Qingyang  
Homage to the Ancient Buddha Dipamkara
099 Chapter 14: The Second Period of the Red Sun  
Namo Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddha
Chapter 15: The Three Periods of White Yang  
Nanhai Ancient Buddha
111　　Chapter 16: Elevating the Primordial Spirit　　　　　　　　　Namo Ancient Buddha of the Void, Supreme Virtue, Human and Heavenly Realms
118 Chapter 17: The Buddha’s Children and All Living Beings  
— Ancient Buddha Daoji of Nanping
124 Chapter 18: The Supreme Way of the Infinite  
The Supreme Dao Ancestor, the Celestial Venerable of Virtue
131 Chapter 19: Universal Salvation and the Fulfillment of the Cycle  
The Great Accomplishment and Supreme Sage, Confucius
137 Chapter 20: Return and Transcendence - The Sage Jesus
143 Chapter 21: Perfect Transcendence — Muhammad
FOUR: The Sutra of the True Buddha Mind
149　Chapter 22: The True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Supreme Great Dao (Part 1)　　Namo Ancient Dipankara Buddha
Chapter 23: The True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Supreme Great Dao (Part 2) — Ancient Buddha of the South Sea
161　Chapter 24: The True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Supreme Great Dao (Part 3)　Nanping Daoji, the Ancient Buddha
166　Chapter 25: The True Buddha-Heart Sutra of the Supreme Ultimate Great Dao (Part 4)　　Namo Ancient Buddha of the Void, Supreme Virtue, Human and Celestial Realms
171  Chapter 26: The True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Supreme Great Way (Part 5)  Homage to the Ancient Dipamkara Buddha
177 Chapter 27: The True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Supreme Great Dao (Part 6) — Ancient Buddha of the South Sea
183　　Chapter 28: The True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Supreme Great Dao (Part 7) — Ancient Buddha Nanping Daoji
188　　Chapter 29: The True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Supreme Great Way (Part 8)　　Homage to the Ancient Buddha of the Void, Supreme Virtue, Human and Heavenly Realms
193　Chapter 30: The True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Supreme Great Dao (Part 9) — The Celestial Worthy of Civilizing Teachings from the Void, Wenze, and the Sacred Emperor of Literary Balance.
FIVE: Creating Blessings and Passing Them On
198　　Chapter 31: Technological Civilization  
　　　　　　　　　　　　The Limitless Primordial Sovereign, Hemp Immortal Maiden
Chapter 32: Blessings Bestowed Upon All Living Beings  
Before the Throne of the Limitless, the Immortal Maiden of the Nine Heavens, Xuannü
207　Chapter 33: Benefiting Humanity  
Before the Throne of the Wuji—Immortal Maiden Dong Shuangcheng
Chapter 34: Legacy for All Generations  
Before the Throne of Wuji, Immortal Maiden Xu Feiqiong
220　Chapter 35: The Dharma of Emptiness  
The Limitless Emptiness of Old Mother Lishan
Chapter 36: The Realm of Emptiness  
The Supreme Mother of the Boundless Void
SIX　Final Chapter
232 Postscript and Editorial Notes  
The Revered Teachers of All Sages
240　　Completion of the Book and Submission to the Sacred Decree　　　　　　　　　　　　　   All Sages and Revered Teachers
Kindle the Light of Life Contents
◆ Decrees & Forewords ◆
接旨著書
## Heavenly Venerable of the Void, Sage Emperor of Literary Balance
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
序言、讚曰、頌賀
January 14, 2005, the fifth day of the twelfth month in the jiashen year (Friday)
◆ Decree ◆
完書繳旨
With diligence and courage, never slack nor neglect, steadfast in purpose to completion, worthy of joy and congratulation, commendable and encouraging.
◆ Decrees & Forewords ◆
接旨著書
## Imperial Envoy of the Vast Heaven, Celestial Worthy Luo
The Eighteenth Volume of the Dadao Series — The Lamp of the Great Dao
Receive the Imperial Decree to Write the Book
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
序言、讚曰、頌賀
January 18, 2005, the ninth day of the twelfth month in the jiashen year (Tuesday)
◆ Decree ◆
完書繳旨
With unwavering diligence and courage, steadfast in purpose to fulfill duties, resolute to accomplish.
◆ Decrees & Forewords ◆
接旨著書
## Wuji Yuanjun, Immortal Ma Gu
The Venerable Void Ascendant mounts the dais,  
The Great Dao of the Revered Heart arrays its virtuous grace.
The eighteen volumes of the Dadao series—it is only proper to respectfully receive the sacred decree.
Reverently receiving the divine decree of Heaven.
Today, the cause of Chongxin embarks on a new and pioneering chapter. With the issuance of the sacred decree to compose the eighteenth volume of the Dadao series, this is a tremendous honor and distinction for all deities, buddhas, and disciples of our lineage. By steadfastly fulfilling the divine mission entrusted by Heaven and earning profound recognition, we shall achieve virtuous growth and elevation. Shortly, we shall reverently receive the sacred decree.
It is decreed that the following from our lineage be dispatched: the Immortal Maidens of Ethereal Blossoms, Ethereal Cranes, and Ethereal Spirits shall respectfully receive the Sacred Decree from the Wuji Realm thirty li away and escort it to the hall. Furthermore, it is decreed that the following from our lineage be dispatched: the Revered King of Vast Grace, the Imperial Lord of the City God, and the True Lord of Fate—all from the Wuji Realm—shall respectfully receive the Sacred Decree twenty li away and escort it to the hall. All other deities, Buddhas, disciples, and the cultivating scholars of the Wuji Great Dao Institute shall assemble in order to await the arrival, ensuring no breach of etiquette.
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
序言、讚曰、頌賀
January 21, 2005, the twelfth day of the twelfth lunar month in the jiashen year (Friday)
Preface, Eulogy, and Congratulatory Ode
◆ Decrees & Forewords ◆
接旨著書
The Decree of the Wuji Mandate Proclaims a Sacred Edict;  
Before the Carriage, Serving the Mother, Virtue's Intent Arrives.
Immortal Lady Shuangcheng, bearing the sacred decree, descends to Chongxin to issue the proclamation.
By Imperial Decree, the Wuji's Sacred Edict descends upon Chongxin Hall to be proclaimed, with gods and mortals alike bowing in reverence!
Imperial Decree Announced
Respectfully received.
The Supreme Celestial Mother of the Wuji decrees:
The Mother resides in the celestial realm of supreme truth and sacred land, providing abundant spiritual nourishment and guidance to the souls of the southern continent. For all souls, she holds the hope that they may truly grasp the heavenly opportunity to return and transcend to the boundless realm of ultimate truth—that is, to understand the myriad dimensions of time and space, and to elevate and purify the consciousness of the sentient beings who have descended to the mortal world.
To elevate and transcend oneself is what the Mother Goddess hopes for. The Mother’s heart resides in the Yi Chi Chong Xin Hall in Taiwan. Since its establishment in the year of Bing Zi, the hall has embarked on the creation of the Dadao series of heavenly texts. To date, the entire seventeenth volume of the Dadao series, titled *Dadao Chong Xin*, has been completed.
For those who have persevered in their writing without interruption, such dedication is truly commendable. It is fitting to title the eighteenth volume of the Dadao series "The Lamp of the Great Dao," granting the Chongxin lineage the means to guide countless souls back to the Wuji celestial homeland. This will enable them to truly transcend and reach the sacred realm of Li Tian.
This is to guide and ferry the four billion Buddha-children who have descended to the mortal realm, enabling them to return and transcend. The decree appoints the Ancient Buddha Dipamkara, the Ancient Buddha of the Southern Sea, and the Venerable Void as the leading immortals and Buddhas, with other exalted sages and Buddhas from the three realms serving as accompanying immortals and Buddhas. Upon the arrival of this decree, the undertaking shall commence immediately, to be completed at the earliest opportunity, thereby initiating the sublime and sacred mission of Chongxin.
There will be another wave of promotion and propagation, one that truthfully spreads across the human world. This is for the sake of the Mother’s heart, which is deeply concerned for all sentient beings descending in this kalpa. Regardless of religious sect or lineage, all may genuinely attain the return and transcendence within a single lifetime, achieved through each one’s own diligent efforts—this is what the Mother’s heart earnestly hopes for!
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
序言、讚曰、頌賀
## Lingbao Great Heavenly Venerable
January 28, 2005, the nineteenth day of the twelfth month in the jiashen year (Friday)
Chapter One: The Beginning
◆ Decrees & Forewords ◆
接旨著書
The Imperial Mother of the Wuji issues a sacred decree to
The Sacred Teachings of Confucianism, the True Heart School of Buddhism, the Great Court of the Wuji Dao, and the Chongxin Hall Established by Divine Decree.
On the twenty-seventh day of the Eleventh Month in the Jia Shen year of the Tianyun cycle, at the hour of Xu.
The edict has been fully proclaimed. Congratulations to the lineage of Sister Immortal Ma! Another great sacred mission is about to unfold—to guide and ferry four hundred million Buddhist disciples back to their origin. Congratulations! Congratulations once more! We shall now return to the Heavenly Principle to deliver our report, and will visit again another day. Farewell, everyone!
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
序言、讚曰、頌賀
##The Primordial Eight Trigrams　Emperor Fuxi
February 1, 2005, the twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month, year of Jiashen (Tuesday)
Episode Two: Birth and Destiny
◆ Decrees & Forewords ◆
接旨著書
By Imperial Decree, Chongxin Receives the Edict Again; Chairman Wenheng Ascends the Platform to Deliver the Address.
The Eighteen Volumes of the Great Dao Series  
Once More Gather All Conditions to Form Resources
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Tao Academy, good evening! Today marks the unfolding of a great and auspicious affinity for the Chongxin Sect. It is a moment long awaited by Heaven, granting Chongxin the opportunity to guide and ferry beings across. This is also a steadfast commitment to the completion of the Great Tao series of works—an achievement that goes beyond mere recognition and praise, attainable only by the exceptional.
In response to the Patriarch of the Li Bi Sect making this firm resolve, and for his sincere faith in reaching the completion of this steadfast determination, we have just reverently received the Sacred Decree of the Wuji in the hall, and subsequently received the Jade Edict of the Haotian. It commands the dispatch of our sect’s lineage: the Great Dao Celestial Worthy of the Void Silver Brush, the Wisdom-Opening Celestial Worthy of the Void Golden Brush, and the Celestial Worthy of the Void Falling Brush to a distance of twenty li, to reverently receive the Jade Edict of the Haotian.
By the second decree, dispatch the Infinite Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, the Infinite Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, and the Infinite Goddess of Childbirth from our lineage to respectfully receive the Jade Decree of the Vast Heaven at ten li beyond, and escort it to the hall. All other deities and Buddhas, along with the spiritual cultivators of the Infinite Great Dao Academy and all virtuous disciples, shall line up in formation to await the arrival, ensuring no breach of decorum!
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
序言、讚曰、頌賀
## Primordial Ancestral Qi, Divine Farmer Emperor
February 15, 2005, the seventh day of the first month in the yiyou year (Tuesday)
Third Chapter: Reconsideration
◆ Decrees & Forewords ◆
接旨著書
Imperial Commissioner Luo Tianzong, bearing the jade decree, arrives to proclaim its words.
Great Cause at the Chongxin Taoist Sanctuary,  
A Sublime Guidance to Awaken the Original Souls.
By Imperial Decree of the August Heaven and Jade Edict, this solemn mandate descends to be proclaimed at the Chongxin Hall. All deities and mortals bow in reverence!
Imperial Decree, Commence Reading
Respectfully Received
The Great Heavenly Lord of the Jade Emperor,  
The Supreme Emperor of Mystical Divinity,  
Issues the Jade Decree:
I, as the supreme sovereign, having been nurtured by the teachings of Confucianism and sacred doctrines, have strived for over two thousand years to fulfill an even greater and more glorious mission in this primordial era. It is to bestow upon the Chongxin lineage the capacity to undertake greater sacred duties and responsibilities, enabling all sentient beings and primordial spirits to achieve self-elevation, while also providing verifiable evidence through contemporary science and technology.
It is possible to have: within the teachings and works established by Confucian orthodoxy and sacred doctrines, there will be principles that surpass the technology of the current era and serve to purify the human heart. These can very truthfully achieve the construction of the Three Bonds, Five Constants, Four Anchors, and Eight Virtues, while also connecting with the energies of heaven, earth, and the stars, endowing oneself with abundant and complete fulfillment.
Within the series of Dadao books authored by Chongxin, such a connection has been established. As I have long anticipated, the seventeenth volume of the Dadao series, *Dadao Chongxin*, has now been completed. It is fitting that this work further elevates Chongxin, fostering growth, enhancement, and transcendence in the learning of all human beings.
My heart is greatly comforted. I shall continue with the eighteenth volume of the Dadao series, and again inscribe its title as *Dadao Randeng* (The Great Dao Lights the Lamp). I hereby appoint Namo Randeng Gufo, Nanhai Gufo, and Xukong Shangren as the principal composing immortals and buddhas, with all other exalted sages and buddhas of the three realms serving as assisting composing immortals and buddhas. Upon receipt of this decree, commence the composition immediately and complete it at the earliest opportunity for promulgation, to bestow longevity upon the world.
The descent and deliverance: during the Qingyang and Hongyang periods, all four hundred million Buddha-children return to the Wuji Heavenly Principle, the Void Heaven Realm, and the Great Cosmic Stellar Heaven Realm, ascending and transcending—this is the true nature of reality. This is what We affirm, commend, and praise as the determined will of all deities, Buddhas, and students of Chongxin, who serve as the vanguard of the Great Dao!
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
序言、讚曰、頌賀
## Holy Virtuous Immortal Maiden of the Void, Celestial Holy Mother
February 18, 2005, the tenth day of the first month in the yiyou year (Friday)
Chapter Four: Purification of the Spirit
◆ Decrees & Forewords ◆
接旨著書
The Jade Emperor, the Supreme Heavenly Lord, the Mysterious and Exalted God on High, issues the Jade Decree to
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.
The twenty-seventh day of the Eleventh Month in the jiashen year of the Tianyun era, at the hour of xu.
Aha! Once again, I congratulate all the deities, Buddhas, and students of Chongxin for their unwavering dedication and unity in promoting the teachings, serving as the vanguard of the Great Path. Not only can you achieve self-fulfillment first, but you can also accumulate abundant resources and foundations to rely upon, thereby guiding and nurturing all sentient beings, creating the basis for their growth. Everyone has worked hard. Now, we shall return to Haotian to deliver our mission. Farewell, everyone!
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
序言、讚曰、頌賀
##Homage to the Ancient Buddha Dipankara
February 25, 2005, the seventeenth day of the first lunar month in the yiyou year (Friday)
Episode Five: Starting from the Heart
◆ Decrees & Forewords ◆
接旨著書
Deputy Magu Ascends the Platform to Speak:  
The Eighteenth Discourse of the Great Dao Series
The sublime cause of the heart is incomparably great, guiding the destiny of four hundred million disciples of the Buddha.
All Saints and Buddhas, students, and spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Tao Academy, good evening! Today, Wuji has issued the Sacred Decree and the Jade Edict from Haotian, authorizing the creation of the eighteenth volume of the Great Tao series. This work will greatly benefit all deities, Buddhas, and students of our Chongxin in their future growth, elevation, and transcendent return.
It can be very truthfully said that guiding the four hundred million Buddhist disciples of this era to return and transcend is what the Limitless Heavenly Mother hopes for, and it is also the sacred mission that the Jade Emperor of Heaven has entrusted to our Chongxin. This is precisely what the "Sacred Teaching of Confucianism" truly accomplishes, promoting and spreading the lineage of the Great Dao.
It is hoped that all deities and disciples will strengthen their resolve to fulfill the duties of the fifth phase of sacred work. To expedite progress, the monthly divine decrees will be reduced by one session. Specifically, the second Tuesday of each month will be designated as a writing period, while the fourth Tuesday will remain the time for divine decrees. This arrangement will be implemented for one year, after which adjustments may be made based on the situation.
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
序言、讚曰、頌賀
##Void and Fortune Bright King
March 1, 2005, the twenty-first day of the second lunar month in the yiyou year (Tuesday)
Chapter Six: Setting Out with a Renewed Heart
## Ancient Buddha of the Southern Sea
March 4, 2005, the twenty-fourth day of the second lunar month in the yiyou year (Friday)
The virtuous grace of Lingbao benefits all sentient beings;  
The Heavenly Venerable descends to the reverent heart.
The Great Dao lights the lamp to compose the preface,  
Celebrating and wishing for its promotion and expansion.
Preface
Preface: A Congratulatory Note
In the process of steadfastly overcoming difficulties for a spiritual lineage, fulfilling the duties and sacred missions entrusted by Heaven to guide and transform the world, there lies a certainty to be affirmed. This is a journey of elevating virtue and grace for the welfare of all sentient beings in the future. As expressed in these words of order, it is precisely to celebrate the attainment of true return and transcendence.
The preface marks another beginning, as all actions must be traced back to their origins to develop future connections and processes. This illustrates how the introduction of a preface guides Chongxin, enabling it to serve as the vanguard in promoting the Great Way.
It is within this cosmic cycle that one attains the ability to guide oneself, all sentient beings, primordial spirits, immortals and Buddhas, and the divine, thereby enabling the multitude of Buddha's disciples who have descended to the mortal realm to achieve transcendence and ascension, reaching the state where they may return to their origin in a single lifetime—this is the true nature of reality.
The Most High Lingbao Heavenly Venerable bestows this preface.
The Sacred Teachings of Confucianism, the True Heart School of Buddhism, the Great Dao Academy of the Ultimate, and the Revered Heart Hall by Imperial Decree.
On the second day of the twelfth lunar month in the year Jiashen of the Tianyun era, during the hour of Xu.
Aha! Yet another fresh beginning unfolds, as the Chongxin series of books on the Great Dao continues its mission to guide sentient beings and primordial spirits toward return, truly earning the affirmation and praise of the heavens. Let us now gather within the Chongxin lineage to deliberate together on all future endeavors of salvation. Thank you all for your hard work. Until we meet again!
Episode 7: Objective Set
##Void Principle Virtue Guanyin Bodhisattva
March 8, 2005, the twenty-eighth day of the second lunar month in the yiyou year (Tuesday)
Innate karma serves as the guide,  
The eight trigrams distinguish the manifestations of worldly causes.
The Great Emperor Fuxi comes to offer praise and blessings,  
The Great Dao lights the lamp and reunites us once more.
Ode to Blessings
The Sustenance of Blessings and Praises
It is the virtuous grace of the Great Dao, which naturally nurtures all sentient primordial spirits, enabling them to ascend and return. This clarifies that during the Qingyang Period, two hundred million Buddha-disciples were guided and transformed, and during the Hongyang Period, another two hundred million Buddha-disciples were transformed and delivered, totaling four hundred million Buddha-disciples who were uplifted and perfected.
In the present era, all have descended into the mortal human world, and all teachings are simultaneously emerging to guide beings back to their origin. How, then, should one approach this profound celestial opportunity and auspicious affinity? It is essential to have previously—during the era of the Lamp-Lighting Buddha—assisted in guiding sentient beings toward return. Those who fulfilled such conditions as primary supporters have now, in this current age, achieved the complete guidance of beings across.
The Affirmation of Eulogy and Blessing
It is to guide sentient beings, precisely in nurturing and purifying their "thoughts, consciousness, and awareness," so that in future times they may truly and authentically attain the ability to transcend the Earth's star system. This enables liberation from the obstacles and limitations of samsara, offering all sentient beings and primordial spirits growth and transcendence, allowing them to genuinely and authentically benefit.
In the present era, although it is said that myriad teachings flourish together, those with truly extraordinary missions are indeed rare! The sacred duties and missions of Chongxin are thus extraordinary, for they truly return the auspicious opportunities of heavenly secrets to the great path of the celestial ladder, which has already fully descended into the human world, to be reciprocally attained.
The Eight Trigrams of the Primordial Heavens: The Great Emperor Fuxi bestows blessings and praises upon.
The Sacred Teachings of Confucianism, the True Heart School of Buddhism, the Great Dao Hall of the Wuji, and the Chongxin Hall of the Imperial Decree.
On the second day of the twelfth lunar month in the year Jiashen, during the Xu hour.
Alas! Once again, for the sake of guiding sentient beings toward heavenly opportunities and virtuous connections, this compilation has been assembled. Through the collective deliberation of the highest heavens on all sacred duties, and after more than thirty years of trials and refinement, such a rare and profound affinity has been fully realized and affirmed. Let us celebrate it! Let us celebrate it! We have thus gathered as old friends at Chongxin, engaging in shared discussions to support and expand future fulfillment and development.
Chapter 8: Forging Ahead with Courage
## The Venerable Void - Homage to the Ancient Buddha of Void, Supreme Virtue of Humans and Devas
March 11, 2005, the second day of the second month in the year of Yiyou (Friday)
The Primordial Qi descends to the mortal realm;  
The Divine Farmer Emperor bestows virtue upon all living beings.
The Great Way lights the lamps in praise and celebration, guiding the Buddhist disciples back to the heavenly path.
In Praise and Celebration
Words of Praise and Commendation
This is a recognition of the Yichong Xintang, which after eight years of opportunity, has indeed received the affirmation of the Heavenly Realm. Through over thirty years of supervision and trials, each step has left a solid imprint, achieving fulfillment and refuge. It has been affirmed and praised by all the celestial immortals and Buddhas, acknowledging that the "True Buddha Heart School" is capable of undertaking great sacred missions in the future.
There exists a guiding path that leads all primordial spirits back to the great celestial ladder of the Wuji, the Void, and the vast cosmos. This is not a condition or a sublime return that ordinary beings can attain. It is precisely through the Buddhist principle of "mind consciousness" that one reaches the "eighth consciousness" to take the lead, achieving acclaim within the conditions of true purification.
Preface to the Eulogy
This is also a testament to how *The Great Dao Lights the Lamp*, in the 21st century, will pioneer the creation and expansion of cosmic life. Through the four hundred million Buddha-disciples descended into the mortal world, it guides the ninety-two original spirit-children to return and transcend. Thus, within all karmic connections, it is precisely through the guidance of Heaven that this is accomplished.
In the choices made by all human beings between what they are "willing and unwilling" to accept, truly granting the ability to roam freely in the realms of the Infinite, the Void, and the great cosmic heavens for growth and transcendence is the nature of reality. This very situation provides the main cause and condition for the future foundation of the Chongxin lineage, which is truly praiseworthy!
The Primordial Ancestral Qi and the Great Emperor Shennong descend to offer praise and congratulations.
The Sacred Teachings of Confucianism, the True Heart School of Buddhism, the Great Dao Academy of the Wuji, and the Chongxin Hall of Imperial Decree.
On the second day of the twelfth lunar month in the year Jiashen, during the Xu hour.
Aha! It is truly praiseworthy and commendable that all the deities of Chongxin and all the students have consistently maintained their dedication without interruption. Regardless of any difficulties or setbacks encountered, there has been no deviation or delay in the scheduled dates of their writings. This deserves praise and congratulations. Thus, we take the liberty of gathering at Chongxin to discuss the agenda for guiding the four hundred million Buddhist disciples in the future.
Chapter Nine: Unyielding and Indomitable
##Wuji Er Guan Shengdi
March 15, 2005, the sixth day of the second month in the yiyou year (Tuesday)
The Holy and Virtuous Immortal Maiden descends from the void; the Heavenly Holy Mother protects all sentient beings.
Praise for the Preface of the Great Dao's Lamp Lighting  
A Heart of Reverence, with Affinity Even Closer than Kin
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual cultivation members of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, good evening! Today, the three sacred venerables—Lingbao Great Heavenly Lord, Emperor Fuxi, and Emperor Shennong—have descended to Chongxin Hall to compose the preface, hymns of praise, and celebratory verses for *The Great Dao Lights the Lamp*. This is an affirmation of the diligent efforts of the Chongxin lineage, truly worthy of commendation.
In order to truly guide the four billion sentient beings and Buddhist disciples toward return and transcendence in the future, after deliberation between the Heavenly Realm and all the immortals and buddhas of our lineage, all sacred duties will commence from the fifth phase. This is to accomplish the fulfillment and elevate the transcendence of the original spirits of sentient beings, offering everyone the opportunity to comprehend the mysteries within.
The questions that all virtuous beings have regarding "The Great Tao Lights the Lamp" will be gradually elucidated within the writings. It is not that all divine opportunities and auspicious connections will be revealed at once, as that would make it difficult to truly gain insights and benefits. Furthermore, starting from the fifth phase, the Chongxin lineage will be further expanded and propagated.
Chapter Ten: Resolute Will Achieves Success
##Ancient Buddha Nanping Daoji
March 18, 2005, the ninth day of the second lunar month in the yiyou year (Friday)
Namo, in the Southern Continent of Jambudvīpa, the Lamp of Dharma is kindled, and the true principles of the heart’s teachings are set forth.
The Ancient Buddha descended to compose the Lantern Scroll,  
Initiating the beginning and establishing the sovereign decree.
The First Chapter of Dadao Randeng: The Beginning of Causes and Conditions
The primary purpose of the Great Dao's Lantern Lighting is to guide and ferry the multitude of Buddha's children in the mortal world back to their origin, enabling all to truly return to the celestial ladder of the Great Dao, thereby achieving elevation and transcendence. Moreover, it prevents them from sinking into the turbid and evil world of the five impurities. In this way, the Heaven has opened the path for all the original souls—the "Buddha's children"—who have descended, allowing them to ascend and surpass.
This pertains to the sacred mission of the current era, which places utmost importance on whether one can "ignite the heart's lamp" and "manifest the Buddha-nature." It involves the descent of immortals and Buddhas, who once served as assistants during the Red Yang period, into the mortal world to compose the Celestial Texts of the Great Dao series. Furthermore, it aims to achieve the purification of both the heart-nature and the spiritual nature within the human realm.
It is essential to guide oneself through one's own thoughts and consciousness, while also purifying and nurturing the "Mind-King, True Suchness, and Tathāgatagarbha." In the present era, the four billion Buddha-disciples who have descended into the human world to lead and manage all sacred tasks of salvation must also understand the origins and causes behind their descent.
Da Dao Series Volume 18: The Lamp of the Great Dao
Why then must we descend into the human world? Is it truly impossible not to come down? In the fundamental thoughts and concepts dominated by their "mind-consciousness," there exists too much defiled thinking. This further increases the burden on both the "physical body and spiritual essence," accumulating layer upon layer across thousands of years of time and space.
It is difficult to understand why purification is necessary during this period to achieve elevation. Consequently, one cannot comprehend that the mind and consciousness are governed by a "Mind-King, True Suchness"—the eighth consciousness, which serves as the master. It is also challenging to grasp how, within one's own mind and consciousness, one should eliminate and purify them.
It is precisely due to an obstacle derived from ignorance! Originally descending from the realm of principle to the realm of energy in the celestial world, one existed among the galaxies of sentient beings. Over the course of 460 million years, one further deepened one's own defiled consciousness, which became exceedingly difficult to cleanse. Consequently, one was demoted to the galaxy of Earth to undergo purification and elevation anew.
It is about allowing all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples to descend to this Earth's planetary system. Yet, having descended to this Earth's planetary system, the reason for their demotion and descent remains unclear, and they themselves cannot comprehend why they have fallen into this mundane world. Thus, they often gaze up at the heavens from within the Earth's planetary system, seeking to understand.
The Cause and Condition of Human Existence's Beginning
In the distant reaches of the heavens, there lies the star system where I once dwelled. After being cast down to the mortal realm, I found myself utterly unable to adapt to the ways of earthly life. At that time, this planet within the Earth's star system remained undeveloped—a desolate and chaotic celestial body, with scarcely any clean land to be found.
Therefore, they all believed that they were only coming for a short while and could soon return to the heavens. Unaware that in such circumstances, due to impure thoughts, the originally existing golden silk robe (or sash) on their bodies gradually faded away, and their energy bodies also withered over time.
The signs of decay within oneself gradually become apparent, and only then does one realize the gravity of the situation. It becomes clear that all the impurities of one's "energy body" can no longer be tolerated in the realms of Principle Heaven or Qi Heaven. Under such conditions, it is both normal and justified to be cast down into the mundane world of the Phenomenal Heaven.
It is precisely through the initial function that one becomes aware of the gradual withering of one’s own five declining forms and appearances. The inherent nature of male and female gradually reveals itself, further accelerated by the influence of the worldly elements of "earth, water, fire, and wind," hastening the decay of form and appearance. Gradually, one realizes that it is no longer possible to return to the "world of ethereal energy or the world of principle."
The Original Causes of All Hunger
Furthermore, for all original spirit disciples of the Buddha, who could no longer return to the heavenly court, they had already begun to feel hopeless. At this point, they gradually realized that their hearts were slowly withering away. Yet, as they gazed toward the heavens, the hope they once held gradually faded. Year after year, era after era, from the very moment they descended to the mortal realm, thousands of years had already passed, existing within the world of humanity.
After a prolonged existence, one comes to realize a state of inner emptiness—a manifestation of the five signs of decay. As this awareness gradually deepens, a sense of pervasive void within takes shape, driven by an obscure, unknowable force. What once sufficed for survival was merely drawing sustenance from the essence of heaven and earth.
Regarding all the yellow silk ribbons that were brought down from the Heavenly Realm of Principle and the Heavenly Realm of Energy, which have long since vanished without a trace, this has become a significant limitation and obstacle, hindering the return to all foundational roots. Originally, there was no need to incorporate other species into one's mouth, yet now, faced with the "withering of energy" within one's own body, what can be done?
Thus, it evolved into the act of placing other fruits and melons into the mouth, gradually realizing that this sense of emptiness could be somewhat alleviated. As time passed, a certain force would drive one to introduce other drinks and items into the body through the mouth, which also felt more comfortable. This formed the first reason for human survival: the need for food.
The Vanishing of the Primordial Yellow Silk Ribbon
It also serves as a mutually supportive function, contributing to the existence of the human world, which in turn becomes the fundamental cause of all hunger. Furthermore, within the vast cosmos, the five signs of decay gradually manifest. This occurs after the disappearance of the "Primordial Yellow Silk Ribbon," leading to the exhaustion of one's own energy body.
Moreover, there is no method to fully possess and augment it; within the process of the mundane, phenomenal realm, it is indeed difficult to comprehend how to achieve the fullness of one's own intrinsic energy. For the Buddha's children who have just descended into the human world to live, it can be said: they were not originally called "humans"! This situation exists in the vast cosmos, where there are also many other species present.
They coexist within the universe. Moreover, for all the Buddha’s children who have descended to the mortal world, it is fundamentally impossible to fully possess their own energy bodies. Originally, they were still protected by the "Yellow Ribbon and Colored Sash" that accompanied them, which could ward off invasions from other species and eliminate threats. But once the energy body of the "Yellow Ribbon and Colored Sash" is lost, what can be done?
It was precisely as the signs of decay deepened and their forms gradually withered, and they could no longer even protect their own vitality, that for the sake of survival, they gradually retreated into primitive caves. These were the earliest human ancestors, who, through the union of yin and yang, gave birth to descendants and passed on their legacy.
From the very beginning, all limitations and obstacles
In the world of human existence, why do we constantly encounter numerous difficulties and obstacles that are hard to overcome? This is because we face new problems arising from ignorance and lack of experience, which cannot be resolved immediately. As a result, some original spirit Buddha-disciples are invaded by other species, leading to the loss of precious lives.
It is precisely because the spirits are discontent that they exist in the third dimension, disturbing all attachments to existence in the human world. Moreover, for the original spiritual Buddha-children who have descended to the mortal realm, they are left to survive or perish on their own based on the conditions of their attachments. Under the guidance of the Heavenly Will, the immortals and Buddhas, moved by compassion, descend once more into the mundane world to teach methods for seeking fortune and avoiding calamity.
Subsequently, the advent of written records and the flourishing of all forms of creation and development provided the conditions for the survival and dependence of the myriad original spirits in the vast world. Under such circumstances, all the past Buddha-sons who had once been in the heavenly realms were once again sent down to the mortal world, gradually accumulating experiences for their existence.
The planetary system that brings about the "earth, water, fire, and wind" has arrived for understanding, functioning as a circulatory system that provides a process for the renewal of experience. The fundamental reasons why sentient primordial spirits descend into the human world can now be comprehended. However, many aspects cannot be fully elucidated all at once; these will be left for the future, to be further supplemented by other immortals and Buddhas.
The compassionate Buddha's child descends to the mortal realm,  
Where the confusion of yin and yang obscures wisdom's light.
The golden ribbons and colorful sashes slowly fade away,  
Even the body's own energy struggles to endure.
Human effort shapes the way of life,  
All amassed from experience rife.
Past experiences are drawn upon to respond,  
Growth in wisdom benefits others upon return.
This verse! May it be shared with all sentient beings and fellow Buddhists; it transforms the most fundamental roots of the human world into an exposition, and in each past incarnation, it has manifested accordingly. It arises from the evolution of survival dependencies and is directed toward all sentient human beings with affection. For those with virtuous conditions and good karma, it offers all means for upward growth, elevation, and transcendence.
Chapter Eleven: A Mission of Great Significance
##Living Buddha Jigong of the Void
March 25, 2005, the sixteenth day of the second lunar month in the year of Yiyou (Friday)
The vast and boundless universe is perfected through the cultivation of virtue and wisdom.
The Enlightened King ascends the dais for the inaugural assembly,  
Achieving the noble aspiration to establish the grand structure.
Good evening to all Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Dao Academy! Today, the Human-Heaven Great Patriarch of our lineage, the Ancient Buddha Nāmo Dipaṃkara, has descended to compose the first chapter of "The Great Dao's Guiding Light." This chapter elucidates the origins and causes from the very beginning, offering verification for all sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples: Where do we come from? And how are we to proceed?
Only then can one truly return to the supreme affinity and transcendent foundation of the Wuji Heavenly Principle and the Void Heaven Realm. This not only serves as a driving force for transcendence and elevation for oneself, all sentient beings, and the multitude of Buddhist disciples, but also prompts the question: through what kind of energy body must one cultivate oneself? Only then can one restore the "Yellow Silk Ribbon" that one inherently carries from the beginning.
To construct the thought of genuine descent and transformation with utmost truthfulness, if sentient beings and bodhisattvas cannot purify their own eighth consciousness, how can they allow the "mind-king and true suchness" to purify it? It is essential to understand how this process unfolds! In the first installment of *The Great Dao Lights the Lamp* today, the original causes and conditions are revealed within the celestial scriptures, gradually enabling entry into the entirety of its functioning.
Chapter Twelve: A Heavy Responsibility and a Long Road
## Emperor Guan, the Sage of Southern Heaven
March 29, 2005, the twentieth day of the second month in the year of Yiyou (Tuesday)
The great path of Nankai lights the lamp of the heart,  
As the virtue of sea and sky nurtures all living beings.
Ancient truths are passed down through the ages;  
The Buddha's descent into the world reveals the ultimate truth.
The foundational basis for the birth of sentient beings
At the very beginning, when sentient beings and bodhisattvas incarnate into the Earth's star system, there is a process of learning and growth. It is nothing more than manifesting the "mind-consciousness" to achieve genuine cultivation and elevation. It is essential to employ purification to attain discernment of all actions arising from one's own mind, and to thoroughly enhance the elevation of one's "spiritual causal seeds."
This not only purifies one's actions within the human world, but also, with utmost sincerity and practicality, enables the complete eradication of all past "defiled consciousness." Since this understanding has already been attained, and after one's birth, lacking any experience or wisdom, it is essential to undergo learning and growth to fulfill one's role in the human realm.
In the human world, one can fulfill the necessities of life, and the fundamental reason for descending into this realm is precisely this: to understand the primordial causes and conditions behind all births in the vast cosmos. As for their role in the human world, it is to gradually dissolve the yellow silk ribbons brought down from the celestial realms in past times.
The Reason for the Birth of Human Beings
When the original spirit's yellow silk ribbon descends into the human world, it is subjected to the erosion of earth, water, fire, and wind, making it difficult to preserve for long—especially in the present era. This explains why, within this planetary system, the defiling influences of earth, water, fire, and wind lead to the destruction and fading of the original spirit's yellow silk ribbon.
A certain energy entity, propelled by a kind of "gravitational force," is inevitably swept by the "water and wind." Descending to the mortal world through the primordial spirit particles—the yellow silk ribbons—it cannot long maintain its original purity. This is precisely because it becomes tainted by dust, and even further burdened by all material impurities, gradually soiling its inner nature—the intrinsic self.
The celestial beings and Buddhas descend to the Earth's star system, yet they are only able to remain for a brief period, unable to linger for long. This is primarily due to such obstacles. Moreover, all original spirit Buddha-children undergo educational and cultural courses for learning and growth, which are also built upon the accumulated experiences of all predecessors.
By compiling statistics on all the cyclical processes of the Earth's celestial system and documenting their mutual interactions, distinctions are made according to the twenty-four solar terms. This is a complete record spanning the twelve months of a year, enabling an understanding of the processes of change. In other words, it benefits all sentient beings in their adaptations for survival.
All sustenance and support after birth
This is an understanding of the process of one's own experiences, which are dependent on existence. By discerning the distinctions in the passage of years, months, days, and hours, one can comprehend the time and space of each day within the cosmos. Furthermore, with the cycle of the sun and the moon, each day reappears anew. Through this cycle of causes and conditions, the shifts and changes of time can be recorded.
It can be understood that after traversing countless cycles of time and karma, this constitutes a unified record of the celestial cycles and the passage of years for all incarnated Buddhas. Following this cyclical method of documentation, what was once recorded through knotted cords—though unable to be preserved over the long term—gradually evolved to be inscribed using oracle bone script.
For those primordial spiritual Buddhas who have just descended to the mortal realm to be born, this method cannot be employed, as it is difficult for them to integrate with it, and the long-term preservation of records in their entirety cannot be maintained. Therefore, gradually, through further creation and development, oracle bone script was abandoned and no longer used, evolving step by step into the script of the future, which serves for all forms of documentation.
After traversing over several thousand years of time, we have finally arrived in the present era. Yet, how can we truly understand the fundamental reasons behind all the descents? It is all about adapting to life after descending—taking survival as the basis for action, much like genuinely learning and growing through each experience, repeatedly engaging in creation and development, and continuously improving through each cycle!
The Conditions for the Functioning of Human Existence
The habits of survival in the human world develop through growth. After enduring the era of dwelling in caves, humanity no longer had the protection of yellow silk ribbons and could only rely on local resources, using leaves to cover the body. Over more than a thousand years, as evidenced by the silkworm spinning its cocoon, the use of clothing to cover the human body evolved through a process of learning and adaptation.
In the process of incarnation, reaching each stage is essential for the learning of existence. All such learning is governed by the principle that the Way of Heaven is great and the Way of Earth is small, with the latter complementing the fundamental functions of the former in all aspects of existence. During this period, the human world serves as the foundation for all actions.
It is precisely through territorial expansion and applying the law of the jungle—the acts of killing and conquest among humans—to various tribes and races that survival became a matter of mutual annexation. Over nearly a thousand years of such history, the sentient beings of the present day can only trace recorded knowledge back to a span of about 6,500 years at most.
However, it is little known that within the human realm, nearly thirty thousand years have been achieved precisely through this process. Moreover, for the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas who descend into this world, why must they endure such prolonged periods without understanding the reasons behind it? Furthermore, how do they confront their own delusions? Thus, the orientation of existence is to draw upon all past experiences from the worlds of Li Tian and Hao Tian for learning and growth.
How All Humanity Can Elevate Themselves
Having passed through the time just after descending to the mortal realm, within these thirty thousand years of recorded history, only about 6,500 years have been documented. Prior to that was the era known in human terms as the Age of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, during which they accomplished their achievements over a span of more than twenty thousand years. How, then, did such accomplishments arise through learning and the interplay of causes and conditions?
In the present era, reflecting on ancient times is akin to an unenlightened verification—if it can even be called verification, for it lacks concrete evidence and can only be inferred. Moreover, it is exceedingly difficult to truly comprehend the ways of survival in the past. Thus, the standards established by the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors for human existence and reliance in the world come into play.
It is for the welfare and ultimate refuge of all sentient beings and future Buddhas-to-be. Such actions will evolve through technological civilization, manifested by the divine will of Heaven in this cosmic era within the human realm, aiming to elevate the comfort and utility of existence. Through learning and growth, all sentient beings and Buddhas-to-be shall benefit.
To achieve growth through the application of learning, one must recognize that in ancient times, it was impossible to rely on the technological manifestations of "heaven, earth, and stars." Such an era was merely one of "observing the stars and gazing at the constellations." Little did people know how to return to the original primordial spirit—the yellow silk ribbon—that is, how to allow oneself to once again transcend and return to the realms of the heavenly principle and the vast cosmos.
The role and influence of the human world's emergence
It is indeed a challenge for the sentient beings of this world, even for devoted followers of the Buddha, to clearly understand how, within the Earth's star system, one can achieve the means to return to the realm of heavenly principles. This remains an age-old enigma! Over the recent span of approximately 2,500 years, the heavens have bestowed upon humanity five major religions: Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam.
It is precisely through educating and uplifting the human heart that such opportunities arise. Yet, in terms of the concept and practice of religious equality, this cannot fully align with the original intent of Heaven, resulting in a situation where the more education is provided, the deeper the decline. Where, then, lies the cause of this issue? It is also impossible to replicate the conditions of the first period, the Qingyang Era, when there was no differential treatment among the teachings of any religion.
Following the emergence of the world's five major religions, numerous competitive mentalities and dynamics have taken shape, each unwilling to yield to the others. This has led to mutual comparison and contention. In the Middle Kingdom, the central ideologies revolve around the "Three Teachings" of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism, while in Europe and America, the core beliefs are centered on Christianity and Islam.
Evolving to this day, it manifests as the function of one flower with five petals, which is the fundamental role of integrating all educational roots by Heaven. Thus, there remain many bottlenecks yet to be overcome. Although it is revealed that "the Three Teachings share the same origin, and the Five Teachings stem from the same source," in the current era, there are few who can achieve such a construct. Only among the descendants of Yan and Huang in the Central Land is such a construct relatively more attainable.
Descending into life to bring clarity,  
Beginning from the start to lay the foundation.
Why be born on Earth?  
Only to purify the eight consciousnesses.
To return to the human world, one must first be able to distinguish for oneself.
Keep the body at peace and the heart pure;  
Spiritual growth leads back to the heavenly principle.
This verse! Let us encourage one another, fellow sentient beings and bodhisattvas (all living beings); to truly and practically understand the function after birth, and when facing the obscurations of ignorance—which precisely arise from our own inability to know the limitations produced by our "mind, thoughts, and consciousness"—how can we genuinely transcend and return? Indeed, we must!
Chapter Thirteen: The Early Days of Qingyang
##Wuji Three Passes Holy Emperor
April 1, 2004, the twenty-third day of the second lunar month in the yiyou year (Friday)
The Second Chapter of the Great Dao's Lantern Lighting: The Ancient Buddha of the Southern Sea Descends to Return
Guanyin Bodhisattva ascends the platform, gathering all virtuous ones in a grand assembly.
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous students, and spiritual practitioners of the Wuji Great Tao Academy, good evening! Today, the presiding immortal Buddha of "The Great Tao Lights the Lamp," the Ancient Buddha of the South Sea, has descended to compose the second chapter of The Great Tao Lights the Lamp, elucidating the role of incarnation. This provides a clear and truthful understanding for all: after the initial beginning, how do causes, conditions, and actions unfold?
In reflecting upon the ancient eras—the reigns of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors—it remains profoundly difficult to comprehend, an age beyond verification. Can one truly penetrate the entirety of historical trajectories? This clarity surpasses a hundred lectures, a realization afforded only by the predestined connection of our Chongxin lineage. Will you cherish it? It is for each to experience!
Chapter Fourteen: The Second Period of the Red Sun
##Shangyuan Tianguan, the Great Emperor Who Bestows Blessings
April 5, 2005, the twenty-seventh day of the second lunar month, Yi You year (Tuesday)
Life's illusions and realities serve as teachings,  
While the turning of karma weaves tales of delight.
The highest virtue is not seen as virtue, yet people achieve virtue;  
In the human world, we must once again contemplate and reflect.
Transformation of Human Existence
The human path in the mortal world involves the function of observation and contemplation. Through the descent of sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-children into the mundane realm, there arises an initial causal function, enabling one to understand how to act. How, then, does one undertake the process of rethinking and transforming one’s own contemplations? This is the process of rethinking and transformation that begins with the initial descent and birth.
Grant sentient beings and Buddha's disciples growth and elevation, rather than merely surviving in the human world. If it were only for survival, I ask you all: would one transcend or return to the Wuji, the Realm of Principle, or the Realm of Emptiness? No! This is precisely why, after descending, all orientations of existence can be guided by a directed mode of thought.
It is to allow everyone to once again understand anew: through transformation and change in the human world, true cleansing is granted—the reappearance of defiled thoughts. Yet, even after many have descended to the mortal realm, it remains difficult to comprehend what must be done in this world, or what actions to take. Fundamentally, they do not know how to cleanse all the filth of the past, nor how to purify the body of all its impurities.
Reforming Ideologies and Concepts
Furthermore, it is essential to cleanse the impurities of the eighth consciousness, providing genuine purification. Through re-engagement in the human world, it is to be reformed, purified, and elevated. This is the primary purpose and reason for the sacred mission in this era, aimed at sentient beings and Buddhist disciples who descend into the human realm, offering humanity the opportunity for virtuous growth and transcendence.
It is necessary to undergo the trials of the human world. Only after encountering various problems of survival and setbacks can one accumulate experiential knowledge and achieve the elevation of wisdom. This process serves as a continuous purification within the human world, offering a chance for reorientation, thereby laying the foundation for educational and cultural cultivation.
Furthermore, what truly matters is that within the human world, one can achieve the growth of one's own thoughts and perspectives. It also serves to elevate the sentient beings and Buddha's disciples who have descended into the mundane world by "purifying the original spiritual seed causes." This is because the spiritual seed causes represent the greatest obstacle for all sentient beings and Buddha's disciples.
Reconsider, cultivate, reform, and transform.
It can be understood that in the past, whether in the realm of Li Tian or Hao Tian, one was unable to purify oneself. Instead, one accumulated layers upon layers of spiritual defilements through repeated causes, which could not be cleared or purified. This precisely became the original cause for being relegated to the realm of Xiang Tian for existence. Can everyone imagine this?
This is to elevate the foundation of purification oriented towards survival and purification rooted in spiritual causes. It must be determined by the conditions and functions within one's own actions, and all issues are differentiated as the reappearance of the "eighth consciousness." Such thinking, aimed at manifesting the true suchness of Buddha-nature, presents great difficulty.
If one cannot achieve elevation and purification, one will continue to be tainted by the impurities of the Five Turbidities of the Saha World, thereby polluting oneself. Moreover, this state of defilement cannot be cleansed. For this reason, the Eighth Consciousness is considered useful only within the principles of Buddhism. In reality, however, it is precisely for all the buddha-sons who have descended into the mundane world to cultivate and rectify themselves.
It can clear all deficiencies and defiled thoughts and constructs. It is not merely what Taoism refers to as the function of the soul that can be purified and cleared away by oneself. By entering the "eighth consciousness," one can achieve elevation and transcendence. Moreover, such conditions of causation serve to clear the fundamental basis for the original spirits of sentient beings.
Reconstructing the way of thinking and perception
Granting the confusion within oneself, one reaches the initial stage of entering the ninth consciousness—the "Buddha-nature, True Suchness." Regarding Buddha-nature and demonic nature, it is essential to achieve in the present moment: purification of the demonic nature and elevation of the Buddha-nature! This is the path for all original spirit Buddha-children in the great cosmos to ascend and transcend, which is attained through growth and realization in the human world.
It is precisely because, during one's existence in the human world, one must adopt the ways of being human. It can be said that from ancient times to the present, every immortal or Buddha has lived as a human being, yet it is difficult for humans to act as deities. This is a delusion for sentient beings, and it is also a delusion for the original spiritual Buddha-children who descend into the mundane world.
It is precisely through this process that one achieves the screening of one's own "spiritual seeds," purifying and elevating one's thoughts. If, in the human world, one fails to achieve such elevation and transcendence, yet hopes for purification and improvement after death, such a wish is undoubtedly an empty fantasy.
Furthermore, regarding these causal conditions, one can take the purification foundation of the primordial spirit as a basis. Through the process of initial descent and rebirth, it is essential to re-contemplate the function of purification. This serves as an educational practice for all sentient beings and primordial spirit Buddhas, enabling greater growth for oneself and ultimately achieving the conditions for genuine benefit.
Reconsidering the Positioning
It is necessary to elevate through renewed contemplation, guided by the principles established by Heaven. In the current era, this remains true. Today, we have already entered an age of technological civilization, where "borrowing expertise" plays a key role. If we continue to rely solely on the methods of past teachings, it will likely be difficult for sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddhist disciples to learn and grow in the present time.
It involves elevation and transcendence, as well as various methods bestowed by the Heavenly Will to achieve the "purification of spiritual roots" for the original foundation. This means enabling all primordial spirit beings born into the mortal world to reposition themselves through renewed contemplation, allowing them to thoroughly comprehend and understand all that exists within the Earth's star system.
It is not merely about surviving in the human world; moreover, there exists a distant interstellar space that serves as the original foundation of all one's incarnations. This perspective on the construction of thought allows for elevation through one's experiences in the human world, rather than being confined solely to a survival-oriented mindset—a rather shallow mode of thinking for humanity.
This is a rather harsh reality to face regarding oneself. How can it be rectified? If one can reposition oneself through renewed reflection, it would lead to greater room for personal growth. How might that unfold? And how, in the span of a lifetime, can one surpass one's own learning and achievements? Not necessarily!
The Necessity of Renovation and Reform
Through the purification of one's own "eighth consciousness," it becomes an opportunity for growth and return, precisely achieved through the descent and fulfillment bestowed by the Heavenly Realm. Another function involves the human world, where all the ninety-two original spirit seeds descended into the mortal dust—specifically the four hundred million Buddha-disciples of the "Green and Red Suns"—are elevated through all corresponding transformative teachings.
Furthermore, regarding the borrowing of talents from extraterrestrial star systems, it is essential to return over two million high-tech talents. This necessity arises from the principle of borrowing: after they have contributed to the technological and civilizational advancements of the Earth's star system, how could we bear to let them wander through cycles of reincarnation within it? Even the heavens above would not wish to make such a commitment!
From the very beginning, the elevation of the heart guides over two million advanced technological talents from extraterrestrial civilizations in their return and transcendence. Moreover, for the future, it further directs another wave of high-tech talents to descend, which will greatly contribute to the growth of the Earth's planetary system.
Through successive waves of advanced technological talents from extraterrestrial star systems descending and returning, Chongxin will play a significant role in the tenth phase of the sacred mission. Since the fifth phase, it has guided those descending and returning, entrusting the management to these high-tech talents from alien star systems, thereby bestowing greater blessings and benefits upon the Earth's star system.
The beginning arises from causes and conditions,  
The descent into birth manifests even more universally.
Re-evolution of thought,  
Technology and civilization manifest in the present moment.
Borrowing two million for use,  
Returning to descend at this end.
The devotion of the heart serves as proof,  
Through the lens of technological civilization for all to witness.
This verse! It serves as mutual verification and growth for all students and disciples of the Buddha, addressing how the planetary system of Earth should expand and propagate the virtuous grace bestowed by Heaven in the future. This is the duty and action that the Chongxin lineage ought to undertake—that is, to rely on such conditions for growth and advancement, ascending and transcending ever upward.
Chapter Fifteen: The Third Period of Baiyang
##Blessed Virtue Bright King
April 8, 2005, the thirtieth day of the second lunar month, Year of Jiashen (Friday)
The cause of elevating the heart varies,  
The Great Path flourishes through the lamp of writing.
The Second Sage Emperor ascended the platform, contemplating anew the merits of transformation and renewal.
Good evening to all Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual cultivation academicians of the Wuji Great Tao Academy! Today, the principal composing immortal Buddha of "The Great Tao Lights the Lamp," the Orthodox Chairman of our lineage, the Supreme Being of the Void, has descended to compose the third chapter of "The Great Tao Lights the Lamp." This work repositions our thinking, fostering transformation, growth, and elevation, thereby establishing a foundation for fulfillment and reliance in the future.
It is precisely because of this era that over two million high-tech talents have been borrowed from Heaven to descend upon the Earth's star system. If they were allowed, like the countless Buddhist disciples of the past, to repeatedly wander and cycle through the Five Turbidities of the Saha World, it would likely be difficult to account for Heaven's responsibilities.
Thus, the lineage of the Chongxin Sect has taken on the great mission of "borrowing and returning." It must truthfully determine how to act and how to proceed. For its own future, every step will leave a mark, gradually brewing the purification and fulfillment of the "borrowing and returning" process, leading to a truthful return to its original nature.
Chapter Sixteen: Elevating the Primordial Spirit
##Zhongyuan Diguan, the Great Emperor Who Pardons Sins
April 12, 2005, the fourth day of the third month in the yiyou year (Tuesday)
The Fourth Chapter of The Great Dao's Lantern Lighting:  
The Daoist Ji of Nanping Descends to Gather.
The descent of sentient beings into the mortal realm is due to causes;  
The purification and return of the spiritual nature is rooted in planted seeds.
The Essence of Purification and Elevation
It is to reflect on one's own defiled thoughts, purifying oneself amidst the descent. This necessity becomes clear after contemplating the actions of birth—the function of thought is precisely to be reshaped anew. It also demands of oneself purification from contamination. Thus, for the sentient beings and Buddha-sons who descend into the mundane world, it truly reforms all the negative habits and tendencies of the past.
Moreover, regarding the ability to achieve purification, this is a very authentic matter. To put it in terms of the Buddha’s children born into the mortal world: their spiritual nature must become clear amidst their own imperfections. How can one perform the cleansing and settling of "defilements"? It is essential to invoke the purification and elimination of the eighth consciousness, for only then can the settling effect be achieved—but how exactly is this to be done?
It is essential to achieve the purification required by the spiritual self. Why have all the original spiritual Buddhas descended into the mortal world? It is to cleanse the accumulated filth of countless lifetimes! Without the guidance of the Great Dao series to clarify the past worlds of Li Tian or Hao Tian, amidst the endless chatter of the masses, it remains difficult to understand: where truly lie the obstacles that descend into the mortal realm!
The seed of spirituality must be purified.
For the multitude of Buddhist disciples in the vast world, this further means that, based on the purification of spirituality, the reason and crux of why the Heavenly Sovereign sent all the original spiritual Buddhist disciples down to the mortal realm lies in the fact that impure spirituality fundamentally struggles to exist in the Realm of Principle and the Realm of Heaven!
It is indeed correct and a natural condition that they must descend to the world of the Qi Heaven. Otherwise, how could a spirit tainted with impurities achieve purification and cleansing in the world of the Li Heaven? Certainly not! Such a spirit would find it difficult to survive in the world of the Li Heaven, whereas descending to the world of the Qi Heaven allows it to barely subsist.
However, it is closer to the celestial world of forms, making it susceptible to contamination. This is precisely the genetic essence of sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas—what humans refer to as "genetic essence." If this inherent quality is flawed, how could one survive in the ethereal celestial world? Yet, it is precisely because of existence in the ethereal celestial world, which is a relatively purer heavenly realm.
Compared to the Earthly Star System of the Form Heaven, the substance of this Qi Heaven realm is far purer. As such, it is more conducive to the survival of sentient primordial spirits descending into the Form Heaven world. Moreover, this spirituality is fundamentally subject to the ravages of the two elements of the Earthly Star System: water and wind.
The Vanishing Primordial Energy Entity
It involves completely eliminating an innate entity—the yellow silk ribbon, also known as the primordial spirit ribbon. Moreover, regarding the influences of "water and wind" on the Earth's planetary system, if deities from the ethereal realm were involved, they would inevitably enact protective measures to facilitate the process of returning all existence to its proper state.
Furthermore, with an attachment to one's own survival orientation, the spirit is prone to be tainted by the "water and wind" generated by the Earth's planetary system, and the same applies to humans. If you doubt this, consider what happens when, just a few minutes after bathing, you rub your body again—how does it feel?
There remains a subtle trace of dust? Moreover, no matter how thoroughly it is washed, this condition persists. This is due to the action of dust particles generated by the two elements of water and wind within the Earth's galaxy. They spread the fundamental substance of dust throughout the entire Earth's galaxy. If one claims to be free from contamination, that is even more impossible!
The essence of the body is to undergo elevation, purifying all undesirable temperaments from the past. By clarifying the genetic essence within one's own physical form, and recognizing that the human substrate is shaped from earth, enveloped by water and fire, it is essential to have the guidance of wind. Only then can the body proceed to the next stage: action and movement!
The purification of the foundation leads to elevation.
It is precisely the infusion of spirit into the body; why is it that within the sentient world of humanity, through the earth element as the foundation of the physical form, there must be the mutual interaction of "water and fire"? This brings the wind element, which governs the spirit, into the body—that is, the role of air in the human world. If a single breath ceases, what then?
Oh! So it means to die, and it seems that human beings are all too prone to death. How does this predicament manifest within the human world? If it were merely a brief span of a hundred years in this physical form, would anyone choose it? Of course not! Yet what can be done? Without this, how could one transcend and elevate? Difficult indeed! Even more difficult!
The human body is inherently thus, so why does Heaven intend for sentient beings (disciples of Buddha) to undergo purification? It is precisely for this reason! To allow oneself to reach the purification process of all spiritual causes—if one cannot achieve the purification of spiritual causes, one will forever remain confined to the mundane world, merely existing. This is the genetic essence of the body's earthly substance, and it is all as such.
If it is also difficult to engage in actions of elevation and transcendence, this is indeed the sorrow of all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's children. If we do not act in this way, how can we truly achieve upward elevation and transcendence? It is precisely the fundamental cause for elevating the spiritual nature to ascend and surpass, highlighting the importance of "screening the causes," which calls for renewed contemplation and reflection.
The Transcendence of Spiritual Ascendance
To cleanse and settle the impurities of "spiritual seed causes" from the past in the realms of Li Tian and Hao Tian! What this demands is precisely what all original spirits (Buddha’s children) in the great cosmos find difficult to fully comprehend: such conditions, if confined merely to religion, amount only to entering a faith and taking refuge.
It is not necessarily that one will truly comprehend and understand. Precisely because of this, even after embracing religious faith, many still find it difficult to truly transcend the constraints of reincarnation. The very faith that was meant to provide solace increasingly becomes a source of entanglement. After such wholehearted devotion to belief, what then?
It is thus difficult to achieve the purifying effect of "spiritual seed causes" upon oneself. I ask all sentient beings and original spirits (Buddha's disciples): How many can truly understand what the primary obstacles in the human world are? It is indeed difficult! Precisely because "spiritual seed causes" are the most challenging for sentient beings and Buddha's disciples to comprehend, and fundamentally, they lack even this concept!
The assembled original spirit Buddhas and disciples also observed: How truly laughable! Only when the original spirit Buddhas and disciples have genuinely elevated themselves may they be called "disciples of the Buddha." Otherwise, they can only be referred to as "spiritual beings" (sentient beings). If the "causal seeds of spirituality" are not purified, it becomes even more difficult to manifest one's own Buddha-nature. Instead, one easily absorbs one's own demonic nature into the very fabric of existence.
Purification of the Spiritual Seed-Cause
This is to question whether the sentient beings of the vast world can recognize such obstacles that exist in their orientation toward survival. Moreover, the essence of spirituality should be quite pure and clear, yet for the countless original spirits of this vast world, descending into the mortal realm has instead led to a worsening state, making it increasingly difficult to attain elevation!
Observing this, the Heavenly Realm dispatched numerous Buddhas, saints, immortals, and deities into the mortal world to guide and deliver sentient beings. They expounded teachings in every direction and established halls of instruction in every place, yet it remained difficult to truly teach and transform the original spirit-buddha children to return. This obstacle became another sorrow for those original spirit-buddha children who descended into the mortal realm. It was precisely to sift through the causes planted in their spirituality and purify their defiled functions.
How to truly benefit all original spirit Buddhas and disciples through such conditions is the paramount sacred task of this era for the Heavenly Realm. Therefore, the selection and purification based on this spiritual seeding must genuinely bring benefits; moreover, it should enable all original spirit Buddhas and disciples to achieve transcendence in a single lifetime, rather than repeatedly cycling through reincarnation in the human world.
This is also the greatest challenge in the current era of divine intervention by Heaven: how to guide the four billion Buddha-children descended during the "Green and Red" periods to return? The answer lies in ascending via the Great Dao Heavenly Ladder bestowed by Heaven, rather than wandering through the six realms of reincarnation or repeatedly sinking into the human world for mere survival.
Spiritual purification is a necessity.
This is precisely why the immortals and Buddhas have repeatedly expressed their concerns! Such circumstances were also present during the previous one or two kalpas on Earth. Why, then, in this third kalpa, must we guide and ferry the countless original spirit Buddha-children in their descent to return? It is truly for the sake of accomplishing a sacred task of eternal significance on behalf of Heaven, the immortals and Buddhas, all sentient beings, and future generations.
It is necessary to pass through the celestial world of symbols to purify and settle the defilements caused by water and wind. If not settled, these will accumulate in layers, causing sentient beings, the original spirits and Buddha-children, to repeatedly sink into the cycles of the Earth's star system. What then can be done? Regarding this issue, the Heavens, through the "Dadao Series Celestial Books," have resolved the troubling factors.
This is an essential action for the human world during these three periods of the Dragon Flower Assembly. Moreover, what is expounded in the Dadao series represents a karmic connection that would be difficult to attain even across countless lifetimes. Thus, the works of the Dadao series will serve as the primary foundation for transcendence, enduring and guiding for thousands of years to come.
In the beginning, the cause established the essence;  
Through birth and action, it is clearly revealed.
Reflect anew to bring about change,  
Purify the seeds of spirituality and nurture the foundation.
Elevating beyond, the Buddha-nature shines bright;  
Eradicating sediment, the demonic nature declines.
The method of lighting the lamp nurtures growth,  
Illuminating the path of heavenly virtue from above.
This verse is shared with all sentient beings and fellow Buddhists for mutual encouragement. It analyzes the primary reasons for human birth into this mundane world and explores how to purify and elevate oneself. To truly achieve in this lifetime the ability to return and transcend is the ultimate reality! Thank you all for your diligent companionship in this work. Tonight, we shall drink together again! Farewell!
Chapter Seventeen: The Buddha's Children Among All Living Beings
## Infinite Teaching Celestial Worthy
April 15, 2005, the seventh day of the third month in the jiashen year (Friday)
Void and emptiness, such is human life;  
Salvation and impartiality, such is the Living Buddha.
Great is the Dao, the lamp of enlightenment;  
The Dao is salvation, the primordial deity.
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and fellow spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, good evening! Today, the Ancient Buddha Nanping Daoji has personally descended to compose the fourth chapter of "The Great Dao Lights the Lamp." Within the celestial text, the process of purifying the seeds of spiritual causes is revealed with utmost clarity and truth. This is a profound understanding that even if we were to exhaust countless lifetimes, we would still find it difficult to truly comprehend the obstacles faced by humanity in descending to the mortal realm.
It is precisely through the writings of the immortals and Buddhas that clarity is provided on how to dissolve one's own shortcomings and obstacles, thereby achieving a return and transcendence in this lifetime. Without the original form of the Ancient Buddha, the Daoji of Nanping, descending to compose the Dadao series, it would be fundamentally difficult to understand why sentient beings, the original spiritual Buddha-children, descend into the human world and what they must accomplish.
Furthermore, one must genuinely engage in purification and cleansing. Thus, without distinguishing between entering a religion or not, sometimes it can instead become an obstacle or cause of downfall. Having now dissected this obstacle, everyone should rejoice that the revelation of celestial secrets through these writings serves as the karmic cause for future beings (Buddha's children) to truly return and ascend the celestial ladder of the Great Dao.
In the work "Dadao Randeng," one can truly understand how, after the Green and Red Suns enter the White Sun, they return to the Haotian World and the Li Tian World. This work provides a clear exposition on this process, and it is a rare opportunity for everyone to carefully contemplate all the intricacies involved.
Chapter Eighteen: The Great Dao of Wuji
## Lower Primordial Water Official, Great Emperor Who Dispels Calamities
April 19, 2005, the 11th day of the third month in the yiyou year (Tuesday)
The Southern Heaven Education yields achievements;  
The Sage Emperor of Literary Balance descends in auspicious presence.
The Fifth Chapter of the Great Dao’s Lighting of the Lamp: Building the Foundation from the Heart
Starting from the Heart: The Basic Framework
For sentient primordial spirits to be purified and elevated, it is essential that, after renewed contemplation, they can begin from the heart. This involves training all sentient beings and Buddha’s disciples, as well as all primordial spirits who have descended into the world of Principle Heaven or the world of Haotian, enabling them to establish a foundation that starts from the heart. This foundation will then support all future actions and conduct.
Starting from the heart, it is essential to achieve through the construction of thought, to truly understand its shortcomings. Moreover, the illusions of thought construction can be dismantled. If viewed from the perspective of one's inherent nature and original mind, throughout various processes of existence—whether in the realm of principle or the realm of heaven—one should always proceed from this inherent nature and original mind.
The delusions and obstacles of all sentient beings and primordial spirits are precisely the demarcation point between ascension and descent, determined by the actions of their inherent nature and original mind. It is through this mind that transformation is carried out—an essential and necessary action. Otherwise, how can one engage in the contemplation and reconstruction of one's own "thoughts, consciousness, and awareness"? How can one achieve the removal of one's own delusions and obstacles?
Starting from the heart, essential functions are required.
Through the orientation of existence, all impure thoughts are allowed to settle, and obstacles at every turning point are dissolved and removed. This elevates the process of purification, enabling a genuine departure from the heart and the unfolding of a brand-new phase. It makes no distinction between the realm of principle and the realm of heaven, nor between the celestial, human, and earthly worlds: the planetary system of Earth.
It is within the earthly realm where sentient beings dwell that one may come to understand how to proceed from the heart. Only then can one take responsibility for oneself and for the measure of blessings and fortune in one’s future existence. Otherwise, sentient beings remain bound by obstacles and afflictions, and it is precisely this that gives rise to such circumstances.
It is precisely this kind of bondage and obstacle that often cannot be improved or resolved all at once. It inevitably requires a period of time and a process of transformation—a complete renewal of all mental activities—before one can truly understand where one’s own shortcomings and inadequacies lie. If it were left to the ways of the human world to dictate, every step would be conditioned by this very limitation.
Sentient beings, in their original spiritual state, rely precisely on this "heart" for all their survival orientations and actions. It is also through this "heart" that they achieve the importance of learning, growth, and reliance upon themselves. Regarding the function of this "heart" for sentient beings, it involves applying the experiential actions of survival orientation to their own lives.
The Intention of Starting from the Heart
In one's own actions, reaching a distinction between what is right and wrong for the future in the course of existence, regarding the various aspects of this "mind," if viewed from a Daoist perspective, it is the "square inch" of the heart. If viewed from a Buddhist perspective, this "mind" lies within the workings of consciousness—the "arising of thoughts and intentions"—and further distinguishes between future blessings and calamities.
However, the function of this mind, and how it can possess true original motivation and the distinction of directional action through existence, is determined by the mind's subsequent movements. This in itself is also an initiating function, for only with a beginning can there be continuous action, which then becomes the convergence of causes and conditions for all sentient beings' original spirits.
It begins with the initiation, fostering interconnections that bring all good and evil karmic conditions to fruition. Within existence, distinctions are made between fortune and misfortune. Observing the sentient world, all initial conditions of karma merge, and through the fundamental division of fortune and misfortune, one faces the future: will it bear blessings or calamities?
In all actions oriented towards one's own survival, one must be utterly truthful, for it is only after establishing all survival orientations that the distinctions between the causes and conditions of fortune and misfortune begin to unfold. When taking survival-oriented actions within the spatial context of Earth, how can one initiate changes to eliminate such actions? Or, if one continues to delay and endure calamities, they will only plunge themselves into numerous predicaments.
To be applied after commencement.
It is essential to recognize that one's actions are bound by conditions and distinctions. This marks the beginning of all causes and conditions, determining the future division between blessings and misfortunes. Moreover, sentient beings in their original state are fundamentally unable to comprehend how they will bear the consequences of their own deeds in the future. This distinction between blessings and misfortunes also serves as a starting point.
All actions arising from causes and conditions, through the deeds of sentient beings, lead to the distinction between future blessings and misfortunes. This verifies a saying in the human world:
Fortune and misfortune are each self-determined;  
One reaps what one sows, returning to oneself.
How will the future differ?  
It is shaped by one's present actions.
This verse! It clarifies that the distinction of the three temporal states in flux lies in the fact that the three states are the past of the present moment, the present of the present moment, and the future of the present moment. This is not merely about the relationships within the three lifetimes of cause and effect; rather, it is distinguished through the "flux of the three temporal states." Sentient beings generally define themselves by the causality of the three lifetimes, seldom reflecting on the flux of the three temporal states in the present moment.
It is precisely this that shapes one's orientation towards existence, often preventing one from truly seizing every opportunity for blessings. Thus, in the present moment of the "three temporal transitions," one must consider how to eliminate the obstacles of ignorance in all aspects of life's direction, thereby reducing the occurrence of many troubles and adversities.
Growth Begins from the Heart
It is precisely the beginning of all causal connections that will link one's past in the present moment, the present itself, and the future that arises from it. If you doubt this, you may observe for yourselves how, within the conditions of the present, this very principle shapes the myriad original spirits, distinguishing all growth and the division between blessings and misfortunes.
By focusing the "mind" on the present moment for growth and learning, if one has genuinely devoted effort in recent years and accumulated the wisdom taught by the Immortals and Buddhas, they will surely be able to resolve all future obstacles and troubles. If one fails to apply the wisdom imparted by the Immortals and Buddhas, they will encounter numerous bottlenecks and difficulties that are hard to overcome.
Such bottlenecks arise either from one's own lack of wisdom or from insufficient guidance by the immortals and Buddhas. It is easy to blame oneself for not striving hard enough, to blame everything and everyone—east, west, south, and north. In truth, one should indeed blame oneself for not making enough effort, but what can be done? This very sense of helplessness is precisely what the immortals and Buddhas teach: each follows their own path, and everyone attends to their own affairs. Thus, inadequacy will forever persist!
There are indeed "teachers of top scholars," but there are no "students who become top scholars." Regarding the future, after the completion of the work "Lighting the Lamp of the Great Dao," which should guide all Buddhist disciples to return and transcend, the first lesson for everyone is this: if one neither graduates nor passes the exams, how much of the abundant spiritual nourishment provided by the immortals and Buddhas can one truly absorb?
Benefiting from a fresh start
Starting from the heart (a new beginning), the fifth phase of the Great Sage Mission has arrived. As the Immortal Buddhas and teachers, who "wish iron could turn into steel," have demanded, this presents an educational curriculum for all Chongxin students that spans generations. It enables everyone to transcend in this lifetime and soar through the realms of the cosmos, the void, the Wuji, and the Haotian world.
The initiation of the fifth phase of the sacred mission of the Great Dao is not merely the culmination of all foundational efforts undertaken over the past eight years. In the future, it will first enable one's own attainment before facilitating the realization of all primordial spirits. Precisely after the promulgation of "Chongxin of the Great Dao" for the benefit of the world, greater fulfillment will be pursued, guiding and delivering all sentient beings and disciples of the Buddha toward ultimate accomplishment.
Without Distinction: During the Green Sun, Red Sun, and White Sun periods, the countless Buddhist disciples are precisely the means by which over two million high-level scientific and technological talents are to be called back. After waves and batches of these talents return, another wave of even higher-level scientific and technological talents will be chosen to descend upon the Earth’s star system. The Chongxin Sect lineage is precisely advancing this sacred mission of the Great Dao toward greater fulfillment.
To all Chongxin students, I must strongly emphasize: if you find it too burdensome, you may choose to accept or decline—this should not be forced! If you can bear the responsibility, it will certainly lead you, in the future through the karmic path of Chongxin, to attain a lifetime achievement—the rank of Buddhahood. The Immortals and Buddhas do not speak falsely. Reflect on this carefully yourselves!
The Great Dao lights the lamp of creation's mechanism; from the heart, begin by relying on oneself.
Reconsider and reconstruct  
The foundation for purifying the spirit.
Guiding the cycles of the sun and moon,  
Four hundred million disciples take refuge in the faith.
Borrowing over two million positions, technology can be returned to become a vessel.
This verse! It is shared among all sentient beings and original spirits for mutual encouragement; it represents a great sacred mission for the Chongxin lineage across generations. From the fifth period onward, the Chongxin lineage will undertake even greater sacred tasks to propagate the teachings and guide the multitude of original spirits toward return, fulfillment, and transcendence. This is achieved through one's own diligent efforts in learning and ascent, ultimately attaining achievement and surpassing.
Moreover, in evaluating our Chongxin this year's performance assessment, it has once again been rated as "Outstanding." This has also allowed us, as teachers, to feel immensely honored in the Heavenly Court's conference hall of the Vast Heaven. It is precisely due to the unwavering determination and diligent efforts of all Chongxin students and celestial Buddhas that Chongxin has once again demonstrated an "Outstanding" performance assessment for three consecutive years. Thank you all for your hard work!
Chapter Nineteen: Universal Salvation and the Fulfillment of the Cycle
## Wuji Guangze Zunwang
April 22, 2005, the fourteenth day of the third lunar month in the yiyou year (Friday)
With a devoted heart, achievements are examined and honor is once again bestowed; the virtuous grace of the vast heavens descends upon us.
Three consecutive years of outstanding achievements,  
With unwavering determination, both divine and human efforts are diligently pursued.
All Saints, Buddhas, virtuous students, and spiritual practitioners of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, good evening! Today, the Grand Chairman of our lineage, the Lord of the Southern Heaven, Emperor Wenhang the Sage, has descended and returned to the Chongxin lineage to compose the fifth chapter of *The Great Dao Lights the Lamp*. This chapter analyzes the causes and conditions that begin from the heart, allowing us to understand the function of distinguishing within the heart's direction.
It is precisely because: the past of the present, the present of the present, and the future of the present, under the conditions corresponding to the "flow of the three temporal realms," can initiate actions to dissolve the delusions and disturbances of sentient beings' original spirits. This is to prevent them from falling into delusion and disturbance in the future. This is aimed at benefiting all students and celestial Buddhas of Chongxin, enabling the establishment of virtuous and beneficial undertakings.
How should one act and proceed? This will be fully elucidated in the forthcoming work, "The Great Dao Lights the Lamp." All writing courses for this year will cease after today—the Great Dao series will be paused. We shall await the seventh day of the first lunar month in the Year of the Rooster to reunite and resume our writing. All sacred duties and efforts to aid the world will continue.
Furthermore, the immortals and buddhas of our sect are divided into three groups for leave rotation, thus ensuring one group is always on duty guarding Chongxin. How, then, should we guide and attract virtuous connections to join the ranks of Chongxin in this fifth phase? It is essential to begin by perfecting oneself; only then can we draw in virtuous connections to become fresh forces for Chongxin. This will also mark the complete conclusion of all courses for the Jia Shen year.
Esteemed students, you have all worked diligently and reaped rewards. Although the recent divine instruction from the Great Chairman carries a tone of "wishing iron could turn into steel," you should reflect deeply upon it. This is because the immortals and buddhas desire for you to achieve fulfillment in this lifetime. Can you comprehend the profound care and earnest intentions of our immortal and buddhist teachers? It is hoped that each of you may advance, elevate, and ultimately return to transcendence.
Shortly thereafter, the time for respectfully sending off the Great Year Star Lord and all celestial beings and Buddhas as they return to the heavens will be determined. All future sacred affairs will be jointly deliberated by the Grand Chairman and the various chairpersons. This year, our lineage has once again been honored by the Heavens with an "Outstanding" performance evaluation—a crystallization of the collective efforts of all members of Chongxin. It is also hoped that next year we may achieve an "Exceptional" rating.
Chapter Twenty: Returning to Transcendence
##Namo Medicine Buddha, the Tathagata
April 26, 2005, the 18th day of the third month in the year of Yiyou (Tuesday)
The Heavenly Official of Upper Prime arrives in the year Yiyou,  
The Bestower of Blessings touches the hearts of all living beings.
The Sixth Chapter of the Great Dao's Lantern Lighting: Setting Out with a Devoted Heart, Advancing into Practice
The heart's reverence sets forth all frameworks.
Starting from the heart to observe all actions, there is a fresh beginning for the sentient primordial spirits. Its function lies in purifying and cleansing all impurities from within oneself, whether from the realm of reason or the celestial world of Haotian, thereby offering the sentient primordial spirits a truly virtuous path to ascend and transcend.
Furthermore, it can be clearly understood: the fulfillment in the past periods of "Qingyang" and "Hongyang," as well as in the current era of "Baiyang," is achieved by taking contemporary technological civilization as the guiding force. This approach elevates the "spiritual seed causes" for all sentient beings across the vast world, enabling a return, transcendence, and fundamental enhancement and transformation.
Bestowal: For the sentient original spirit Buddhas and disciples of the Azure and Crimson Yang periods, there will be a purifying sedimentation, enabling them to achieve transcendence and gain clarity on why one must set forth anew from the heart. Precisely because, within the living cosmic galaxies, if one cannot integrate with that particular galaxy, then the essence of one’s genetic makeup will inevitably become deeply encrusted with impurities.
Recommence with a sincere heart to promote
It thus cannot integrate into that galaxy; through profound impurities, it precipitates into the world of symbolic heavens, forming a construct of thought that must be cleansed and transformed anew. How can this cleansing, transformation, and precipitation be verified? Precisely through a purifying function, which must serve as the foundation for all "survival orientations."
All sentient beings and Buddha-natured souls, in the course of existence, inevitably seek a state of peace and smoothness. Thus, it becomes clear that it is exceedingly difficult to escape the extreme influences of these dualities: the height of joy and the depth of sorrow. It is precisely through the interplay and contrast of sorrow and joy that, in all pursuits of life, one truly grows and learns for oneself.
It is precisely by applying these conditions to the extremes that arise in the mind—the utmost joy and the utmost sorrow, as well as the utmost resentment, hatred, delight, aversion, and goodness... all manner of extremes without end—by confronting these polar states, one elevates and transforms them. How, then, can such conditions be purified, so as to foster a fresh start from the (renewed) heart?
It is essential to recognize that the function of the mind also exists within all sentient beings who perceive that "everything is consciousness-only." For the sentient beings of the human world, habits, inertia, inherent nature, and individuality are difficult to change. This precisely traps oneself in a vortex that is hard to escape. In this orientation toward survival, there lies the genuine potential for progress and transcendence.
Promoting the sacred duties of the heart
It is essential to begin from the heart and set forth from the heart, undertaking a true purification of all that exists. This is the fundamental sacred duty of the Chongxin lineage. Furthermore, from the fifth phase onward, in order to elevate all sentient beings and disciples of the Buddha, it is necessary to truly set forth from the Chongxin lineage (anew—from the heart). In this way, the sacred mission of Chongxin will be extraordinary beyond compare.
How should this sacred mission guide the original souls in their growth and return? This is the deliverance: the multitudes of Buddhist disciples descended from the Azure and Crimson Suns. However, in response to the sacred mission of Heaven in this era, it is precisely about first bringing the profound teachings of the inner sanctum of Maitreya’s Pure Land to be studied and cultivated in the present age, providing genuine practitioners with the opportunity to benefit.
There is no longer a need to wait for entry into Maitreya’s Pure Land to continue learning. Regarding the grace and compassion bestowed by Heaven, it is precisely the Infinite Heavenly Mother and the Jade Emperor of the Heavenly Court who, in the assembly hall, jointly established this divine opportunity and auspicious affinity. This has now been bestowed upon the "Yi Chi Chong Xin Tang" in Taiwan, to first guide and fulfill all sacred duties and missions.
It is essential to have numerous virtuous talents, financial resources, and material means to collaborate and mutually accomplish the establishment of a Pure Land of the Lotus World as a foundation. This is the most fundamental project for initiating the future world and advancing technological civilization. The role played by the Chongxin Lineage will be richly documented across the Earth's star systems. It is crucial to understand: what, then, is the function of this "heart-mind"?
Starting Anew from the Heart
In Daoism, this "good-heartedness" serves as the foundation, while Buddhism precisely aims to dissect this "consciousness of good-heartedness" with greater clarity. It nurtures growth in every action, every detail, and every circumstance. Through Buddhist principles, the "consciousness of the mind" is illuminated truthfully, moving beyond mere awareness of this "good-heartedness."
It is difficult to grow and transcend the "mind-consciousness." Only by recognizing the inevitability it manifests in this era, and understanding all the fundamental functions of mind-consciousness, can one truly comprehend how one's own "spirituality" operates. How, then, can we genuinely elevate the mind-consciousness? It is not enough to merely understand "good intentions"—that alone cannot lead to achievement.
The same holds true for the realms of Li Tian and Hao Tian. The accumulated impurities of thought from sentient beings are exceedingly difficult to settle and purify. To truly benefit, it is essential to be in the human world. Regardless of how the heavens bestow blessings, without this grounding, they vanish without a trace in an instant.
If one does not strive to purify their "thoughts and consciousness," how can they achieve lasting preservation? And without that, how could one ever return in a single lifetime? Indeed not! Even though the Heavenly Sovereign bestows blessings upon all sentient beings, it is only through one's own diligent efforts that one can truly reap and benefit from them. This is the true reality; otherwise, what else can be done?
The Necessity of Starting from the Heart
Taking the lineage of the Heart Veneration School—the Great Dao series—as the foundation, one must establish the "concept of consciousness-only" based on the "principle of consciousness-only" to truly understand the "conduct of consciousness-only" in one's own actions. This is precisely a world of the two dharmas, mind and form, as "perceived by consciousness-only." For sentient beings and Buddhist disciples, this is fundamentally constrained by what they cannot truly comprehend.
Regarding one's own ability to achieve realization within a single lifetime in the human world: if one instead cycles through lifetimes, repeatedly sinking into the human realm, this becomes a profoundly sorrowful situation. If it is difficult to attain awareness through one's own thoughts and consciousness, it is essential to truly comprehend the full meaning of the "Mahā Prajñā Pāramitā Hṛdaya Sūtra."
One can thereby achieve a thorough understanding of the mind and consciousness, which is both profoundly authentic and immensely beneficial. For all sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas, comprehending the "Great Dao Series Celestial Books" means accessing an inexhaustible treasury of resources and a treasure trove of wisdom. This provides sincere religious practitioners with a virtuous path to ascend, benefit, and reap rewards.
The foundational theories elucidated in the Dadao series are now, in this cosmic era, initiating the deliverance of all beings: during the Green and Red Yang periods, the original spirits and Buddha-seeds descended to the world are to return; similarly, what is accomplished in the White Yang period is precisely this. All aspirations and pursuits can truly benefit from every celestial opportunity and favorable affinity. Such conditions of cause and effect represent the true nature of the descending transformative function.
Set out from a sincere heart to grow.
Beginning in the year Yiyou, the true initiation of the fifth phase of the sacred mission of Chongxin commenced. All actions will differ from those of the past. Every student of the divine Buddhas must genuinely achieve an elevation of wisdom, for only then can they attain true authenticity and easily enter the realm and fruition of "illuminating the mind, perceiving one's nature, attaining enlightenment, and realizing the fruit."
This is not merely effective in the present moment; it is created to bestow virtue and blessings upon future generations for ages to come. In this primordial era, it is through the Chongxin lineage that the true educational and cultural courses of affinity are established! Why has the "True Buddha Heart School" been bestowed upon the Yichi Chongxin Hall? This is not without reason!
It is a true great lineage of guiding and descending, specifically created for the future establishment of the Lotus Buddha Land in the 21st century, without the need to wait until the descent of the Ancient Maitreya Buddha for further cultivation and growth. Regardless of how many primordial spirit Buddha children are able to return through this period of descent, it is precisely the number hoped for by Heaven!
The current technological civilization, drawing upon the causes and conditions for high-tech advancement, will make it relatively easy to guide the return of the original spirits of the four hundred million Buddha's disciples, as well as to facilitate the homecoming of over two million high-tech talents borrowed for this purpose. However, there is a prerequisite: can they all return? That is, it remains uncertain whether the obstacles and delusions formed in the human world, which grow ever deeper and more extravagant, will allow it.
Can all these sentient beings, primordial spirit Buddhas, and highly skilled technological talents return? This depends on whether, since the inception of the Chongxin lineage, you have continuously heeded the demands of us immortals and Buddhas to elevate your wisdom. Only then will you be able to easily comprehend all issues, understand how to resolve limitations and obstacles, and thus achieve this return. We eagerly await this outcome!
Borrowing two million for operational use,  
A view on high-level scientific and technological talent.
Sentient beings advance through technology, ensuring the well-being of future generations.
Starting anew from the heart to lay the foundation,  
Setting out afresh with all wishes fulfilled.
The sacred tasks of venerating the heart also unfold,  
Extending across the universe, virtue is beyond doubt.
This verse! It is shared with all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's children to encourage one another; to start anew from the heart, making causes and conditions the fresh beginning, is precisely the sacred mission of Chongxin. There must be genuine benefit and harvest for it to be mutually supportive and accomplished. With the auspicious blessings of the New Year's first writing, all deities, Buddhas, and students of Chongxin are endowed with profound blessings. We shall later gather at Chongxin to continue our fellowship. Until we meet again, everyone!
Chapter Twenty-One: The Perfect Vehicle Transcends
## Limitless Emperor of Culture and Prosperity
May 3, 2005, the 25th day of the third lunar month, Yiyou Year (Tuesday)
The Virtuous Bright King ascends the stage to welcome,  
The Celestial Official bestows blessings upon all living beings.
The cause and condition of the Great Way lighting the lamp;  
From a reverent heart, virtue is renewed.
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and fellow spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, good evening! Today, on the New Year of the Yiyou year, we commence the writing of the sixth chapter of "The Great Dao Lights the Lamp." This is bestowed by the Heavenly Official of the Upper Prime, the Great Emperor Who Grants Blessings, who descends to initiate the cause and conditions for the Chongxin lineage to set forth anew. Starting from the heart, we embark once again on a fresh journey—this is the sacred duty of our Chongxin tradition.
From this point onward, we have truly entered the fifth phase of the expansion of Chongxin. Everything will be different from the past. All deities, Buddhas, and students must rouse their spirits and no longer remain as before, where all problems were difficult to resolve. This is precisely aimed at enabling a closer experience and understanding of "illuminating the mind, seeing one's nature, attaining enlightenment, and realizing the fruit."
Today is truly a day of celebration. At the commencement of writing in this new spring of the Yiyou year, it is a rare blessing that the Great Emperor of Heavenly Officials, Bestower of Blessings, has personally descended during the Shangyuan Festival to bear witness and confer blessings upon all the sacred buddhas and students of Chongxin. This will ensure that everyone embarks on a bountiful year from now on. It is essential for all to unite as one, serving as the vanguard of the Great Path, steadfastly building a legacy for the well-being of future generations across countless ages.
For every bit of effort we contribute now, we shall reap manifold rewards in the future. Why not embrace this opportunity? Cherish this divine chance and profound affinity. In the work "The Great Dao Lights the Lamp," the sacred duties of what to do and how to proceed in the future are clearly revealed through the writing of the celestial texts. It is hoped that everyone will wholeheartedly contemplate and understand them. Let us not delay any further. Thank you all for your hard work!
Chapter Twenty-Two: The Sutra of the True Buddha Heart of the Supreme Great Dao (Part 1)
##Namo Mahavairocana Buddha
May 6, 2005, the 28th day of the third lunar month in the yiyou year (Friday)
In the heartland and Taiwan, celestial scriptures are inscribed,  
With origins profound and truly extraordinary.
The Great Emperor of Earthly Officials, Who Grants Absolution, Descends.  
With the goal set, advance swiftly forward.
Once the goal is set, all actions serve its purpose.
Setting out anew to act with a set goal provides a guiding direction. This principle applies thoroughly to all human societies, as well as to the heavenly realms. Once the goal is established, one must courageously carry out the detailed processes required to achieve it.
It is precisely regarding such objectives that the future depends on how to achieve results and benefits. Through the relevant processes and details, it becomes clear that what a policy chooses is how to genuinely and thoroughly implement future goals and directions, and how to carry them out in detail based on the procedures established for a given objective.
Since the direction has been set, it should be carried out by all, and moreover, we must have the courage to advance forward. No matter what difficulties, setbacks, or obstacles we encounter, we must bravely press ahead. Only then can we truly implement the established goals. This is precisely the way to thoroughly understand how to proceed and how to act, so as not to deviate from the objective.
The established direction of the affairs office.
It is accomplished through the accumulation of all experiences and wisdom across various forms, yet the actions taken throughout every process differ. For all sentient beings and bodhisattvas, whether dwelling in the human realm or the celestial realm, though this is so, all actions within the human realm—much like engaging in commerce or sustaining life—are similarly thus.
For every undertaking, the process of setting goals already carries the preliminary framework of what is to come, which in turn serves as the initial blueprint for the objectives. Before this framework can be perfected and put into practice, it must pass through the human world, where all those entrusted with the mission will inevitably take part.
It can be understood that the conditions required to achieve all future goals, whether to be accomplished by one individual, several individuals, or a multitude, are formed through the convergence of all relevant people, events, and factors. The implementation of direction and objectives is, in turn, the outcome of mutual deliberation and consensus, serving to guide the overarching course of action.
How can one achieve the utmost excellence and perfection in fulfilling a mission and responsibilities? By gathering all human, material, and financial resources to facilitate the implementation of related tasks, with the integration and leadership of the commander being the most crucial key. The one who issues orders is the decision-maker themselves. How, then, should they carry out the established goals to drive progress forward?
Once the direction is set, move forward bravely.
The distinction between "fulfilling one's mission and falling short" lies precisely in the fact that, in the process of carrying out the mission, there are numerous obstacles that are difficult to overcome. Moreover, the system formed by the convergence of human, material, and financial resources is immense. Can one remain steadfast in completing the mission? How should one proceed? Only then can it be done correctly!
If one cannot achieve the firm determination to see things through, there will be far too many obstacles and troubles throughout the entire process. This is the dividing line formed by all conditions, distinguishing what can be accomplished from what cannot. It is precisely this that enables the leader, together with all participants, to shoulder the responsibility of carrying out the mission.
Is it necessary to have a firm determination to accomplish a mission? Not necessarily! There are many instances where people return in defeat. This is precisely due to a lack of knowledge and wisdom. If one retreats at the slightest setback or difficulty, it is ultimately difficult to achieve success. Such situations are commonplace and often occur around us all.
How can one firmly resolve to achieve set goals and put them into practice? It requires innate conditions, coupled with human effort directed toward tangible outcomes. This involves planning objectives in advance for future implementation, specifically addressing sentient beings and Buddhist disciples in the human realm. Whether in business endeavors or all aspects of livelihood, it ultimately comes down to the fulfillment of a single goal.
Set your goal and strive to put it into practice.
For example: with today's rain and the arrival of a cold front, if one can still achieve predetermined goals under such circumstances, then any difficulties and setbacks can be overcome. With such steadfast determination to participate in the writing of the Celestial Book, this situation is truly touching in this context! It can also be said to be the mark of a "devoted cultivator," worthy of affirmation!
If one's cultivation is merely verbal, then upon encountering the slightest difficulty or setback, a multitude of excuses and justifications will inevitably arise, forming a pile of pretexts to evade responsibility. In such a state, even neglecting today's lessons seems permissible. Moreover, while pursuing the truth, the slightest carelessness can lead to a lack of completeness in educational and cultural training.
Such individuals are bound to find it difficult to steadfastly accomplish a collective endeavor or to honor mutual commitments. From the perspective of the human world, this is all too common. Indeed, the habits of sentient beings are just like this; it is hard to change all their faults. They indulge themselves, nurture their own flaws, and thus produce a multitude of excuses and justifications.
Thus it is said: Can it be accomplished? No! It can only serve as a protector, fundamentally unfit to take the lead on the main stage. Since the goal has been set, it is essential for all to genuinely uphold and promote it. Only by possessing great strength in handling affairs and fulfilling the mission can all matters and systems be effectively integrated.
The goal is set, advance forward.
This is about how to carry out sacred duties and missions themselves? How to proceed? By carefully observing the entire process, one can surely understand the present and future outcomes. Only then can the relevant details come into play, gathering into a great force to be manifested. Moreover, how to unleash this great force is a matter of developing a cohesive strength.
Regarding how to properly conduct affairs and undertakings, the correct path lies in the principles advocated in *The Great Dao Lights the Lamp*: elevating the mission of causes, conditions, and circumstances. Furthermore, it is essential to enhance the "spiritual seed cause" purification effect for all sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-children descending through the three periods of the "Green, Red, and White Sun."
It is essential to further elevate the human world, building upon what was once impossible to promote on a larger scale. Now that our era has entered the high-tech civilization of the global village, the widespread application of electronic communication and information has reached every corner of the world. This demonstrates that technological civilization must be universally applied, allowing the global village to shine in mutual reflection.
Achievement of the Set Goal
It is for the sake of transforming all four hundred million original spirit Buddhas of the human world, who have long since descended to the Earth's planetary system in this era. Under such conditions of karma, it is necessary to initiate the elevation of sentient beings and original spirits in the future, rather than allowing them to wander through the cycles of birth and death among the three evil paths and six realms. This cruel outcome is something that the heavens are unwilling to witness.
In the successive assemblies of the Supreme Heaven, each deliberation serves to dissect such conditions and even publicly proclaim them. In the present era, for all celestial beings, Buddhas, and original spirit disciples within the sentient world, those who can comprehend the decrees jointly issued in the Heavenly assemblies will surely understand the karmic causes behind all proclaimed resolutions.
In the present era, there are countless opportunities to return to the path of transcending causality, yet those who can truly establish a complete system are rare indeed! Most merely quote the classics of past religious sages and follow established traditions, fundamentally incapable of constructing innovative frameworks of thought.
How can scriptures from different times and spaces benefit all beings?
The dissemination of such classical teachings and their karmic connections, in order to reach all four hundred million original spirit Buddha-children across different cosmic eras in the present age, enabling them to return to and transcend their fundamental karmic roots, is not an easy task! This also hinders the guidance and transformation bestowed by Heaven, often making it difficult to achieve true efficacy in overcoming the obstacles and limitations faced by the ninety-two original spirit children.
Regarding the promotion and propagation of the Great Dao, it is essential to give thanks for the teachings of the Heavenly Grace and the Virtue of the Master, which serve as a wake-up call. This call, however, also presents an obstacle for all sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-children. If one were to wait for Maitreya’s future descent, what would become of it? For all sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-children in this present era, what can be done?
To wander or not? To live or die or not? To disregard or not? None of these are the original intent of Heaven. Thus, all sacred duties of return are decreed by the Limitless Imperial Mother. It is necessary to widely guide all original spirit children to learn and grow, for only then can there be opportunities and favorable conditions for return and transcendence. Only in this way can the four hundred million original spirit Buddha children truly benefit and achieve fulfillment.
Mother established the Three Primes to ferry primordial souls, inaugurating a new era in the affairs of the cosmos.
The celestial constellations form a shared existence,  
The Great Path ignites its light, drawing all realms close.
Jointly resolved to promulgate for universal awareness,  
accomplishing the multitude of sentient beings as disciples of the Buddha.
All celestial immortals and Buddhas gather together,  
Participating in this great return of the age.
This verse! Let us encourage each other, fellow sentient beings and original spirits (Buddha's children), to jointly establish a heavenly assembly of universal enlightenment and achieve our ideal goals. How should we guide all future original spirits and Buddha's children to return to the great path and the heavenly ladder? Indeed, it has long been bestowed: the Sacred Teaching of the Confucian School, the True Buddha Heart School, the Wuji Great Dao Academy, and the Yi Chi Chong Xin Hall! Thank you all for your hard work. Farewell, and apologies for troubling the Chong Xin lineage before the submission of the book "Great Dao Chong Xin."
Chapter Twenty-Three: The Sutra of the True Buddha Heart of the Supreme Great Dao (Part Two)
## Wuji Siming Zhenjun
May 10, 2005, the third day of the fourth month in the yiyou year (Tuesday)
The Great Dao honors the heart, presenting this book;  
The Earthly Official Emperor records its origin.
The sacred mission of the fifth period unfolds, spreading virtue across the universe to connect with the heavens.
All Saints, Buddhas, virtuous students, and spiritual cultivation scholars of the Wuji Great Tao Academy, good evening! Today, the Great Emperor of the Middle Primordial, Pardoner of Sins, has descended to compose the seventh chapter of "The Great Tao Lights the Lamp," analyzing the functions of the established goals. For Chongxin's fifth-stage sacred mission of the Great Tao, this will be a step-by-step, solid, and tangible journey, each footprint steadily paving the way for transcendence and return.
Our Chongxin lineage shoulders a true and genuine duty and mission. Over these eight years, through the accumulation of learning, growth, and experience, we have achieved real harvests. It is for all students to understand how each person's mindset functions, and to discern for themselves what blessings of fortune, longevity, wealth, virtue, and wisdom should be bestowed in the future.
Chapter Twenty-Four: The True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Supreme Great Dao (Part Three)
##Namo Amitabha Buddha
May 10, 2005, the third day of the fourth month in the yiyou year (Tuesday)
The Lower Prime arrives with scriptures to meet us,  
The Water Official's grace touches the multitude with compassion.
To resolve misfortunes and dispel disasters, myriad changes are made;  
The Great Emperor shoulders the heavy task of fulfilling the mission.
Once the goal is set, one must advance courageously.
Once a goal is set, one must press forward with unwavering courage to steadfastly accomplish both worldly tasks and spiritual duties. Through every action and at every stage, there will be achievements and learning experiences. It is precisely through steadfast determination that completion can be attained as a harvest, distinguishing whether one benefits from goodness and enabling upward growth and transcendence.
In the pursuit of their goals, sentient beings often encounter numerous formidable obstacles and challenges. How can they remain steadfast and achieve perfection? It depends on the mindset each individual chooses to adopt! This requires a firm belief in growth and learning, as well as reflection on how to navigate each step and phase of the process.
To accomplish any task, it requires the convergence of many elements. This holds especially true for fulfilling a sacred mission, which demands the courage to take on responsibilities and see them through to completion. One must be brave and unafraid of any difficulties or setbacks, for only then can a task be initiated and ultimately brought to its successful conclusion.
Only by forging ahead can one hold the hope of success.
Within this process, there exist numerous unpredictable and variable interactions. In both the human realm and the celestial realm, it is about clarifying the essence of matters through relevant detailed actions. Regardless of any difficulties or setbacks encountered, only by maintaining unwavering determination to achieve completion can favorable outcomes be attained.
Among these, there exist many difficult points that are hard to comprehend. The goal has already been set, yet regarding its future implementation, there remain many unknown variables and unpredictable changes. In this vast world, how should one achieve such an accomplishment? It is necessary to remain steadfast in completing it, and moreover, to withstand any trials, growing and learning through the process.
When determining the conditions applicable to a matter and clearly understanding any difficulties or setbacks encountered in the process, it is precisely the accumulation of experience and the growth of wisdom through learning that come into play. Under the influence of considerable confidence, once the essence of the matter is understood, one can then advance courageously.
After taking the bold step forward, all variables become exceedingly great.
In the future, what role and variables will come into play? How can we achieve comprehensive planning for every task amidst all difficulties and setbacks? Or is it a process of constant adjustment while acting, which makes it more challenging to achieve thorough planning? If so, the difficulties and bottlenecks encountered will likely be greater!
In the course of action, it is essential to possess a certain degree of courage to achieve anything. However, courage alone is not enough; it must be accompanied by strategy. The interplay between "courage" and "strategy" is deeply interconnected. It is understandable that those who act with courage but lack strategy will encounter numerous difficulties and obstacles, as this is largely the way of the world.
How can one plan and construct perfectly in advance? It is essential to have both courage and strategy to facilitate the completion of tasks. Among the many sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas who encounter difficulties in their affairs, those who quickly retreat in defeat are all too common! One must possess both courage and strategy to achieve twice the result with half the effort.
One must overcome any difficulty that lies ahead.
It is precisely an unwavering, even unhesitating advance, and moreover, a necessity to clearly understand all potential issues that may arise during the execution process regarding the matter itself, as well as to identify where the difficulties and bottlenecks lie. Otherwise, how could it be that all matters in the world inherently possess opportunities for considerable achievement?
Why is it that after implementation, one encounters numerous bottlenecks, difficulties, and setbacks, even suffering severe defeats? This is precisely due to the lack of accumulated experience, which becomes an obstacle. In the process of execution, it becomes difficult to forge ahead directly, and a change in approach becomes necessary. This is the ability to adapt—to bend or stretch as needed—but the method must also be applied appropriately.
When addressing a matter itself, achieving a state of relative perfection requires not only courage but also strategy, coupled with a firm conviction. This combination fosters a forward-driving force that propels direct progress, thereby reducing the likelihood of encountering difficulties, setbacks, or bottlenecks. Such an approach enables one to accomplish tasks in the vast world with unwavering determination.
Among these, the most crucial is to have unwavering faith, for that is the true path. Otherwise, numerous obscure obstacles will stand in the way, making it difficult to advance courageously and achieve success. This issue arises precisely because there is no prior establishment of the concept of "preparing for rain before it comes," which ultimately leads to the sorrow of failure.
Many obstacles often arise directly ahead.
In the pursuit of perfection in the handling of affairs, how can one achieve the desired outcome? It hinges on whether the relevant details and components can harmonize and complement each other. It is precisely through each command and corresponding action, as well as the collective strength of unity, that this is accomplished. Moreover, how can small individual efforts align with the larger collective to promote and expand its influence?
Talents can only be integrated and harmonized when they are sustained by the entirety of the undertaking. In the course of direct action, numerous difficulties and setbacks are inevitable. The key to achieving perfection in the task with ease lies in resolving the problems arising from these difficulties. This depends on the unity of all human resources and necessitates unwavering determination to press forward with courage.
Sentient beings and Buddhist disciples, when contemplating the essence of matters: especially those who base themselves on the religious essence of the Dao, must adopt the "corporate management philosophy" of the secular world, and possess the steadfast resolve to achieve what is necessary. It is essential to understand how to act and what to do? Only then can one march forward courageously and form a united, powerful force.
Fearless in the face of any difficulty or obstacle, one must hold firm to the resolve to achieve substantial and fruitful accomplishments in any undertaking. This requires a mindset of unwavering conviction, which should be realized through comprehensive and detailed planning. Yet, such thorough planning does not arise from inexperience; rather, it demands the courage to charge forward and break through barriers in practice.
Press forward with unwavering resolve, and success is assured.
How can one fully understand the relevant content and details? This involves a process of detailing, where within a given context, a small set of details is first formed, then combined into a medium set, and further gathered into a large set. It is precisely through interconnecting all these relationships that the required achievements in the matter are attained.
This also serves as a reminder to all who dare to shoulder responsibilities and missions: only with a steadfast belief as their backing can they facilitate the growth and accumulation of experience for all organizations, as well as the fulfillment of their duties and missions. It is essential to unite forces to achieve this, which means channeling a great strength into ensuring that an organization is perfected and fulfills its responsibilities.
In any undertaking, achieving the right balance in handling relevant details and processes requires the dedicated efforts of all participants, as well as the integration of human, material, financial, and mental resources. It is through unwavering faith in the established goals and full confidence that great momentum is generated to accomplish them.
Once the goal is set with principles upheld,  
Advancing courageously will surely see it through.
Understanding the related difficulties,  
One can transform the bottlenecks into a world of peace.
Firm conviction serves as our anchor; principles unchanged, our foundation remains.
The multitude of sentient beings and their endeavors  
Likewise follow in this manner.
This verse is shared among all sentient beings and original spirits for mutual encouragement: to press forward courageously towards a set goal, with the support of steadfast determination, faith, and belief, which are essential for growth and learning. The most crucial aspect lies in the recreation of experience it manifests, which is to achieve success by integrating one's career and spiritual path.
Chapter 25: The True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Supreme Great Dao (Part 4)
## Wuji Chenghuang Dijun
May 17, 2005, the 10th day of the 4th month in the yiyou year (Tuesday)
The Water Official Emperor descends in visitation,  
With utmost reverence, the Boundless Vastness welcomes His arrival.
The Great Dao kindles the lamp to universally enlighten all,  
All sentient beings draw near in mutual affection.
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and fellow spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, good evening! Today, His Excellency the Great Emperor of Water, who Dispels Misfortune in the Lower Prime, has personally descended to compose the eighth chapter of "The Great Dao Lights the Lamp." It takes the belief of courageously advancing forward as its foundation, emphasizing that in the human world, whether in business or religion, all endeavors must be accomplished with unwavering determination and faith.
Once again, it is a matter of confidence in all inevitabilities. To rely on such a belief, one must clarify the relevant conditions and understand how to achieve the combination of details and processes involved. This entails harnessing a great force, which requires the courage to shoulder all responsibilities and missions. Only then is it the right path, and only then can there be good and virtuous growth.
Otherwise, even the slightest setback, difficulty, or bottleneck may lead one to give up, making lasting achievements forever out of reach. Yet it is precisely within these challenges, obstacles, and bottlenecks that wisdom, experience, and knowledge accumulate and manifest. So how should one skillfully apply and improve upon them? By observing the entire process of mutual accomplishment, the answer becomes clear at a glance.
Otherwise, success is rare indeed! This is about having a firm resolve, capable of overcoming any difficulties, setbacks, or bottlenecks that arise, and turning them into opportunities for greater learning and growth. Is this not so? Hence it is said: Hard work does not guarantee success, but those who succeed are always diligent. Ultimately, it depends on the alignment of three essential factors: "favorable timing, geographical advantage, and human harmony."
Chapter Twenty-Six: The True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Ultimate Great Dao (Part Five)
##Namo Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddha
May 10, 2005, the third day of the fourth month in the yiyou year (Tuesday)
Namo Medicine Buddha, who descends to the Saha world to accomplish all beings.
The Ninth Chapter of the Dao Ignites the Lantern: Unyielding and Indomitable, Forged Through a Hundred Trials
The fundamental role of perseverance
Once a policy objective is established, it must be pursued with unwavering conviction and determination. The implementation of set goals requires recognition that this is a grand undertaking of enduring significance, through which one may seize opportunities for personal advancement and transcendence. It is also essential to understand how the divine will’s established policies are to be carried out, as well as to grasp the importance and interconnections involved.
What should be done regarding the affairs themselves? When encountering any dangers, difficulties, or obstacles, it is essential to act with unwavering determination and faith. In striving for the perfection of future sacred duties and the path ahead, and in carrying out and advancing the great sacred mission for eternity, it is crucial to unite all hearts in its promotion.
Moreover, regarding all sacred duties of this monumental undertaking that spans millennia, there must be a genuine curriculum for propagation and education. In this era, which has already entered an age of flourishing technological civilization, it is through the collective deliberation of the Heavenly Realm of Haotian that this epoch is to achieve evolutionary progress. It is essential to understand how the shared responsibilities deliberated by the Supreme Heaven, Haotian, are to be fulfilled!
The Actual Substantive Function of Unyieldingness
That is to say, this sacred mission has been conveyed to all the primary causes that must be realized through the human world. To facilitate this, the Heavenly Realm has descended all four hundred million Buddha-disciples from the Green and Red Yang periods into the Earth's star system, where they undergo transformation and renewal, thereby providing a path to return and transcend into ultimate truth.
Moreover, regardless of whether they were delivered and returned during the Green Yang Period by the Ancient Buddha Dipankara, or during the Red Yang Period by Sakyamuni Buddha, a total of four hundred million Buddha-disciples have been ferried across. Furthermore, not a single Buddha-disciple or sentient being remains in the heavenly realms, as all have descended into the human world. It is essential to understand: how are all these four hundred million descended Buddha-disciples to receive benefit?
From the perspective of the present White Yang Era: there is no distinction among Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam, nor is there any differentiation in the achievements of the Yiguan Tiandao. In this sacred mission of "universal salvation and final fulfillment" within the celestial order, what is lacking are the conditions for "return and transcendence" as well as "completion and ascension." Even as four hundred million Buddha-nature beings descend into the human world, what can truly be accomplished?
The Unyielding Valor of Action
Within an indomitable function, how to rely on religious faith and practice to return to the original celestial star system and achieve attainment: this is precisely the concept and action that the fifth phase of Chongxin's sacred mission ought to possess, and only then can it be considered authentic and true. Moreover, when genuinely encountering any difficulties or setbacks along the way, how to dissolve and eliminate these obstacles!
With the mindset and concepts of all deities and students in Chongxin, combined with wise actions, there will be growth in goodness. In the future, all who participate in the purification of the 21st Century Lotus Buddha Land will be able to transcend and ride through the void to reach the Pure Land world of true treasures. This is a great undertaking of eternal significance, surpassing all boundaries. Regardless of all heavenly deities or the human world, all may join the ranks of the sacred duties of Chongxin.
Beginning from the fifth stage, all sacred missions and duties aim to elevate all original spiritual Buddha-children. Based on the standards of "Consciousness-Only theory," this "Consciousness-Only concept" is established to facilitate evolution through "Consciousness-Only conduct." It also brings forward the educational resources and provisions intended for the future entry into Maitreya’s Pure Land, applying them in the present moment.
Not yielding is precisely a mutual fulfillment.
Granting to all four hundred million primordial spirit disciples in the 21st century, along with over two million high-level scientific and technological talents borrowed for the advancement of Earth's planetary scientific and technological civilization, the true future that can serve as evidence of transformation is precisely what is first brought into the present to benefit all primordial spirit disciples.
Through unwavering perseverance, one achieves accomplishment and realization, overcoming obstacles and difficulties that arise. This process brings about a regenerative effect on all environments and circumstances, enabling four billion Buddhist disciples to attain higher levels of growth. It yields the complete efficacy of "purifying the eight consciousnesses," as realized within the first and second kalpas.
It is precisely due to the emergence of such obstacles that, in the present third cosmic cycle, a unique responsibility and mission have been established within the realm of all technological civilizations. Moreover, this very connection and karmic affinity have prompted the Supreme Heavens to select 350 great sages and outstanding talents. Through numerous cosmic cycles, the virtuous karma thus formed has been elevated and refined.
Thirty years of examination cannot be considered a short duration.
Over the course of more than thirty years of spiritual cultivation, a true envoy of Heaven has emerged to accomplish and assist the mission of the Namo Lixin Guangming Liuli Rulai Buddha. Through the teachings and remarkable achievements compiled at Chongxin Hall, this sacred duty has been fulfilled, providing a fundamental framework for the elevation and transcendence of all sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples.
Furthermore, all the sacred Buddhas of the Chongxin lineage have also collectively assisted the four billion original spiritual disciples participating in this cosmic cycle in their return and transcendence, enabling them to ascend, grow, and elevate beyond. In the sacred mission of the Great Dao, no distinction is made among the religions of Earth's star systems. All religions of the human world—be they Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, or any other—are regarded without differentiation.
The extraordinary conditions manifested by the "True Buddha Heart School" precisely influence the return across the three periods of "Green Yang, Red Yang, and White Yang." All sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples who are guided and returned share a fundamental mission of divine deliverance in this era. That is, through the collective deliberation of all divine beings, the "21st Century Lotus Buddha Land" is to be realized.
Only by not yielding can one gain the momentum for growth.
It is essential to possess an unyielding and indomitable spirit, capable of steadfastly accomplishing the great sacred mission and bringing it to fulfillment. In this regard, the Luminous Celestial Venerable of the Void Principle Mind, in fulfilling the sacred mission in Jambudvīpa, makes no distinctions: the revered founders of the three teachings—Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism—will all come together to provide assistance, elevating and transcending before the Three Dragon-Flower Assemblies.
It is precisely to provide comprehensive guidance and assistance for all great undertakings of this era, safeguarding and supporting them. This is essential for a lineage to maintain its steadfast determination. Only through the sacred mission of an eight-year period, enduring all trials and setbacks, can a slightly stable foundation be gradually established. Moreover, such conditions, which enable achievements in the vast world, should be widely attainable.
However, those who can truly attain the state of return are indeed rare! It is certain that the sacred work of the Great Dao in the future remains quite distant, with many areas still requiring effort. Therefore, one must strive diligently! When it comes to the celestial mysteries of the Great Dao, all obstacles of ignorance may hinder understanding—how, then, can one comprehend the very structure of the mind and consciousness itself?
Perseverance is the foundation of success.
If one merely holds a conceptual understanding of the "practices and methods" of various religions, it becomes difficult to discern how to truly ascend and transcend in order to depart from the Earth's star system in the future. It is necessary to undergo a process of tempering—purifying the "mind, thoughts, and consciousness"—in order to genuinely progress upward, ascend, and transcend.
Furthermore, regarding the Daoist observation: the light ascends to form heaven, while the turbid descends to form earth. It is essential to understand how to purify and settle the "mind, thoughts, and consciousness" themselves. This constitutes a profoundly intricate course of practice. For all students of the Chongxin lineage, those who can truly penetrate its depths are exceedingly few!
Moreover, only the Patriarch of the Li Bi lineage possesses such capability; other schools and disciples do not. This arises precisely from all past experiences of realization, through which the "mind, thoughts, and consciousness" are elevated, enabling genuine comprehension of what constitutes the process of "illuminating the mind, seeing one's nature, attaining enlightenment, and realizing the fruit." It is the true and thorough understanding of all this!
Strive to achieve the set goals.
Otherwise, how can we enable everyone to pass through and achieve genuine realization of the Buddhist principles! It is only after the fifth installment of the "Dadao Series," specifically the seventeenth volume: *The Promulgation of the Revered Heart of the Great Dao*, that the true 'Lamp-Lighting Dharma Lineage' of sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples can be guided and elevated upward!
It is essential to return to participate in the ranks of the Chongxin Sect’s Great Path, without distinction toward Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, or any emerging sects or primitive religions. For those who genuinely practice cultivation and align themselves with the ranks of the Chongxin Great Path, this can be promoted as a curriculum for generations to come. Moreover, such conditions of affinity are truly fortunate!
All immortals, Buddhas, saints, and deities are willing to lend their support to the great path of lighting the lamp, and further assist the lineage of Chongxin Sect. They are certain to provide all four hundred million sentient beings of affection with the means to ascend and elevate themselves. Such a rare and precious opportunity, with its profound functions and effects, must be cherished and treasured dearly!
Set on the goal, sail forth with courage; unwavering and unyielding, take up the burden.
Devoted children of the Buddha, gather together in return,
Praise for taking refuge in the fifth phase of Chongxin.
Predestined are the fates, be they azure, crimson, or white—  
All three epochs unfold together within this primal cycle's dawn.
After the Great Dao was promulgated with reverence for the heart,  
The Lantern-Lighting Great Dao returned to ferry across.
This verse! Let us, fellow sentient beings and Buddhist disciples, encourage each other with it. The great and enduring mission predetermined by Heaven is accomplished within the system of the "Confucian Sacred Teaching." This also initiates the expansion and propagation of a lineage known as the "True Buddha Heart School." It is essential to achieve both self-realization and the liberation of all beings, which is profoundly aligned with the true nature of reality.
Chapter 27: The True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Supreme Great Dao (Part Six)
##Wuji Xuantian Shangdi
May 27, 2005, the 20th day of the 4th month in the year of Yiyou (Friday)
The Supreme Wenchang Emperor ascends;  
Homage to the Medicine Buddha who descends to accomplish.
The Great Dao lights the lamp, truly extraordinary;  
All who become immortals and buddhas ascend to the highest vehicle.
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Tao Academy, good evening! Today, Namo Medicine Buddha has descended to compose the ninth chapter of "The Great Tao Lights the Lamp," verifying the indomitable role in the fifth phase of the sacred mission of the Chongxin Sect. Additionally, the causes and conditions following the promulgation of "The Great Tao Chongxin" are further elevated.
For all the sacred Buddhas and disciples of the Chongxin lineage, their perspectives and contemplations should now differ from those of the past. This is a development in the establishment of thought—how to guide the multitude of future Buddhist disciples. All efforts, all accomplishments, and all harvests should be dedicated to integrating the conclusions of *The Great Dao Lights the Lamp* and *The Great Dao Reveres the Heart*.
Regarding all future Dao affairs, it is even more clear at a glance. How can we first establish this kind of concept, and then further develop it for the future? This is precisely the way to more easily guide the four hundred million Buddha’s children, as well as to help over two million high-tech talents return, thereby creating favorable conditions for upward transcendence and growth.
Chapter 28: The True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Supreme Great Dao (Part 7)
##Namo Ancient Buddha Dipamkara
May 31, 2005, the twenty-fourth day of the fourth month in the yiyou year (Friday)
Namo, all beings are Tathagata, arranged by Mahavairocana Buddha.
The Tenth Chapter of the Great Dao's Lamp-Lighting: Firm Resolve Attains True Reality
Unyielding and persistent, determined to achieve success.
Once a goal is set and the course of action is determined, it is essential to have genuine faith and intrinsic motivation to achieve it. Moreover, all sources of drive stem from a clear sense of purpose. Coupled with faith and action, this can lead to the thorough completion of a task. It is crucial to understand that in the concept of faith lies the role of discerning value judgments.
Whether this kind of ability can be exercised in the future with unwavering confidence, and whether it can drive the fulfillment of a steadfast will, is precisely about the very action of future affairs. To ensure the correct direction of such action, it is necessary that the direction of the action be grounded in reality. This reality is shaped by human factors, and regarding the action itself, how should it be implemented?
In the practice of action, advancing courageously through the orientation of faith makes it clear: with faith propelling one forward, success is already more than halfway achieved. Then, through the perspective of faith, combined with human effort in practice, what further transformation occurs? It enables one to dissolve all difficulties and obstacles encountered, turning challenges into opportunities.
The Role of Firm Will and Perseverance
It is essential to take a firm belief as the driving force for action, further reinforced by one's own confidence and conviction, in order to accomplish steadfast determination. This is the foundation upon which any endeavor relies. It is necessary to unite all members and combine their strengths to form a powerful force, which is precisely how division of labor and cooperation yield excellent results.
It is precisely the integration of the collective strength that accomplishes the task. Whether one can remain resolute in the face of difficulties and obstacles determines whether these challenges can be overcome, and whether one can steadfastly fulfill all duties and missions! It must be put into practice and expanded upon. This is the driving force rooted in faith, which not only achieves success through faith but also employs wisdom and strategy to respond effectively.
During this period, all obstacles and difficulties that arise become clear, representing an elevation of experience. All sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha’s disciples can undergo this elevation, inevitably gaining insight into all matters. They should demonstrate added momentum in implementing their original driving force, and through division of labor and cooperation, unite to form a great collective strength.
Even in the most remote corners, the banner can be raised high.
This combination further involves gathering small groups within a community to form a greater collective force, pushing outward. It is certain that through these "hidden corners"—small, overlooked places—the original spiritual Buddhas of sentient beings can be fully realized. This will foster a connection to future duties and missions, creating the very cause and condition of these "hidden corners." It is precisely by making the few into many and the scarce into the multitude within these corners that this is achieved.
In this process, numerous formidable difficulties and obstacles inevitably arise. It is essential to recognize that in the propagation and expansion of any teaching, all past religious traditions and lineages have followed the same pattern. Whether it be Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, or any other faith—all their founders and revered masters achieved their work through humble and obscure beginnings. Only in this way can true propagation and expansion be realized. The same principle applies to the path of Chongxin.
Do not be disheartened by the current "corner" you find yourself in. If one can remain steadfast in purpose, even within the confines of such a small corner, it will serve as a foundation for the future elevation and return of all original spirit Buddhas and disciples to the great path of the ancestral lineage. Much effort is still required, and it is precisely through unwavering determination that one will inevitably embrace the duties and missions that must be fulfilled, thereby forming a powerful force.
How to Accomplish the Task
There are many factors: human resources, material resources, and financial resources can facilitate progress. By gathering all these into a great force, this force must inevitably expand outward. It serves to elevate and grow, as well as to return and transcend. All these fundamental conditions, precisely aimed at humanity and all living beings, will foster the upward growth, elevation, and transcendence of goodness.
One spreads it to ten, ten to a hundred, a hundred to a thousand, a thousand to ten thousand, ten thousand to a hundred thousand, a hundred thousand to a million, a million to ten million, ten million to a hundred million, a hundred million to a billion, and so on, endlessly!
Thus, all sentient beings and disciples of the Buddha can achieve fulfillment precisely through such "hidden corners"—the most remote and minute places. It can be said that the realization of "igniting the heart's lamp and manifesting Buddha-nature" is experienced in the present moment and verified through its propagation and promotion.
Lighting countless lamps of the heart,  
Manifesting the boundless shore of Buddha-nature.
The Sublime Function of Fulfilling the Mission
This is, in truth, the fulfillment of thought and concept, which must be carried out by those with a genuine mission within the karmic conditions. It is grounded in the profound reality that "the Way is true, the principle is true, and the Heavenly Mandate is even truer." Thus, the responsibilities and mission undertaken by the Chongxin lineage are not merely ordinary duties. They involve first perfecting oneself, and then aiding in the fulfillment of all sentient beings on the path to Buddhahood.
This can be further clarified: to accomplish a duty or mission, it necessarily involves many processes. It also entails developing all duties and missions, enabling the "Lamp-Lighting Dharma Lineage" of two billion Buddha-disciples to gather, promote, and expand. They will return to the Wuji, the Void, and the cosmic celestial realms of the stars, without distinction, as the two billion Buddha-disciples guided by Shakyamuni Buddha during the Red Yang period.
Likewise, by fulfilling duties and missions to guide beings back to their origin, one can achieve perfection in the weighty responsibilities and long journey ahead. When a religion can guide extensively toward the future, it is precisely when Heaven’s duties and missions can be genuinely applied and manifested below. This must be grounded in the "True Buddha Heart School" as its foundation.
The Precious Three Treasures of the True Buddha Heart School
This foundation is precisely about manifesting the divine will of Heaven within the human world, without distinction among Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, or Islam for its propagation. It can even integrate all religious sects and lineages, thus truly achieving completion. Moreover, by promoting the principle that "the true Buddha resides within the heart" across the entire world, it embodies a unique and profound method of salvation.
Within this context: the mantras and Buddha names are distinct from those of Yiguandao or Buddhism; they can be very truthfully verified in the future, elevated by this extraordinary function. This process will inevitably, in the future, descend into the "True Buddha Heart School" to be utilized, serving as an essential condition for practice.
This type also differs from the "oral formulas and Buddha names" of the past and the treasure trove of heavenly books in the Dadao series. It is precisely under these conditions of cause and effect that it aligns with the true path, and it holds the potential for truly "igniting countless lamps of the heart and illuminating the boundless shores of Buddha-nature" in the future. This is not merely a slogan; it genuinely carries the extraordinary mission of heavenly secrets to guide and deliver.
Firm Resolve as the Condition for Fulfilling the Mission
It is about fulfilling the responsibilities and missions entrusted by Heaven, which also involves overcoming numerous obstacles along the way. This requires "taking each step with care, leaving every footprint solid and steady" in practice. For the Chongxin lineage, this karmic connection ensures that all deities and Buddhas will wholeheartedly support the promotion of sacred duties and the fulfillment of these missions.
It is essential to strive for perfection, yet in the execution of duties and missions, one may wonder whether those who are unaware of the teachings and lineage of the Chongxin Sect can fully cooperate with the sacred tasks and their assigned responsibilities. (Answer: Yes.) Good! However, the affirmation of a few is insufficient. This is shaped by a mindset of faith, and having faith stands as the most crucial element.
What will happen if one cannot align with the duties and the sacred mission? If it proves difficult to cooperate with the propagation efforts, one will soon depart from the karmic connection of the Chongxin lineage. As for the sacrifices and contributions made in Chongxin in the past, the celestial beings and Buddhas will transform them into future blessings bestowed upon everyone, serving as recompense for the sacrifices and devotion once offered in Chongxin.
Past efforts are transformed into blessings as a form of return.
In the future, a large number of truly capable individuals will join the ranks of Chongxin. At that time, the true fifth phase will commence, guiding and promoting sacred duties. However, for this group within Chongxin—in terms of human, financial, and material resources—will they genuinely fulfill the responsibilities of propagating teachings and carrying out sacred duties? Moreover, in response to everyone’s hopes, will the immortal and buddha teachers be able to elevate their own growth?
Can one elevate, return, and transcend oneself within a single lifetime? There will be another path to achieve fulfillment, not merely relying on all that functions in the present. The future will become increasingly demanding, and all students must be mentally prepared. Moreover, the supreme affinity bestowed by Heaven upon Chongxin is truly extraordinary!
It is the duty and mission of the extraordinary to aspire that the Chongxin lineage, through even the most remote and minute "corners," may attain elevation and transcendence toward the Lotus Buddha Land in the 21st century. This will foster the growth and elevation of all that is virtuous, enabling it to surpass and transcend. All organizations across the world evolve from small to large, from few to many!
The Lamp-Lighting Heart Dharma guides all sentient beings, leading Buddhist disciples back to the heavenly palace.
Even in the farthest corners, flags can be raised high;  
Spreading virtue far and wide, goodness reaches the sky.
Resolutely fulfill this mission, for the duty is weighty and the journey long.
Step by step, leaving a footprint with each stride; with steadfast resolve, one accomplishes the virtue of heaven.
This verse! Let us, all sentient beings and Buddha's disciples, encourage one another; to truly fulfill the duty and mission of descending to transform, lies in the True Buddha Heart School achieving completion, elevation, and return; I earnestly hope for it! I earnestly hope for it!
Chapter 29: The True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Supreme Great Dao (Part 8)
##Wuji Yue Wumu Wang
June 3, 2005, the twenty-seventh day of the fourth month in the year of Yiyou (Friday)
The Lord of Infinite Destiny descends;  
Homage to the Great Sun Tathagata leads the way.
The Great Dao ignites the lamp for the return,  
Achieving steadfast resolve to fulfill the new.
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and spiritual practitioners of the Wuji Great Tao Academy, good evening! Today, the Buddha Namo Mahavairocana has descended to compose the tenth chapter of "The Great Tao Lights the Lamp." Taking the firm resolve to fulfill one’s duties and mission as the driving force, and guiding all future endeavors toward complete fulfillment, there emerges a genuine act of compassionate descent and transformation.
It is precisely by truly achieving the status of a pillar of Heaven that one attains genuine authenticity! If one cannot accomplish this now, one may still establish this foundation in the future, enabling true cultivators to achieve the return to their original driving force. If one can resolutely complete this task, then for all the divine beings and students of Chongxin in the future, they will truly roam freely among the celestial realms and myriad star systems of the universe. Can you understand this?
Chapter Thirty: The True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Supreme Great Dao (Nine)
##Namo Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddha
June 7, 2005, the first day of the fifth month in the yiyou year (Tuesday)
Namo Amitabha Buddha descends, the Great Path lights the lamp to herald auspiciousness.
To transform the world and guide all beings back to the origin,  
This sacred mission and duty are gloriously proclaimed.
Firm resolve accomplishes the supreme mission.
To fulfill a mission, one must discern whether it is sublime or ordinary. This can be clarified through one's actions: What are all its functions? How should they be carried out? And how should they be executed? By completing the mission, one can thoroughly understand how it unfolds throughout the entire process.
It is precisely because of its extraordinary mission that it differs from the responsibilities borne by all religions and sects, enabling it to truly undertake a remarkable mission. From the perspective of all deities and sentient beings, the question arises: What plans should be made and implemented? Only by truly embracing one's responsibilities and mission can one thoroughly understand what the duties and tasks of that mission entail.
This duty and mission, when executed to its fullest potential, will inevitably foster a mutually supportive connection among all Buddhas and deities, students, and devotees under every condition and function. Within the context of all responsibilities and conditions undertaken, one should discern whether the duties and missions assumed differ from those of all other religious traditions.
To exercise through mission and task.
It is thus distinct from the practices of ordinary temples and halls! Can one discern whether it is extraordinary? This is precisely a mutually illuminating function: in fulfilling duties, missions, and tasks, it integrates mutually supportive conditions of cause and effect. It serves to evaluate the efforts of all deities, Buddhas, students, and devotees, while also allowing for a thorough interpenetration of karmic connections.
Through the divine descent from the Supreme Heaven, and through the covenants established by the deities and buddhas of various lineages with the Supreme Heaven for their execution, all religious sects and lineages operate in this manner. It is by reverently establishing covenants with the Supreme Heaven for their execution that such conditions of karmic affinity arise, without distinction as to whether they are bestowed by the Supreme Heaven or tasked as missions to be undertaken for the Supreme Heaven.
All must enter into a covenant with the Supreme Heaven. Only through the mutual fulfillment of this covenant, as decreed by the various celestial realms, can one understand why it is necessary to reverently establish this covenant and framework with the Supreme Heaven. It is precisely for the sake of mutual fulfillment in what ought to be done! As for the relevant details, they are defined through mutual agreement on the covenant.
It is precisely what allows the fulfillment of duties and missions to find its rightful place! Regarding all sentient beings and primordial spirits who remain unaware of this crucial point, many still believe that since duties and missions are bestowed by Heaven, there is no need to establish a covenant with Heaven. This is a celestial truth that has never been revealed throughout the ages, and it is only in recent times that it has been made known.
A mission is a form of responsibility and duty.
If you do not believe it, you may inquire of the Lord God to verify whether this is indeed the case. Moreover, these conditions are all the principles that have been formulated and implemented over the past century. There exists a mutual covenant and destiny, precisely through the fulfillment of all responsibilities and the interplay of mutual destinies, which facilitates the execution of future duties.
It can be established through all deities and Buddhas, precisely as a target and proclamation to Heaven. Many still follow the old ways without establishing covenants. However, now that we have entered an era of technological civilization, Heaven will again bestow different duties, missions, and tasks upon all the various religious sects and lineages in the human world, according to their educational conditions.
For various religious deities and capable divine beings, establishing mutual contractual frameworks allows for greater flexibility. It is precisely by providing each other with a basis for reliance that these frameworks serve as mutual constraints. Moreover, in the past century, all major sacred duties and missions have required passage through this crucial juncture.
There exists a mutual fulfillment through the interplay of causes and conditions. This process, established through mutual agreements and covenants, precisely embodies the descent of a sublime mission into the human world. It is something that sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha’s disciples find difficult to fully comprehend and realize. Only through mutual support in fulfilling their respective duties and missions can they come to understand the true nature and purpose of their actions.
Extraordinary missions call for distinctive actions.
The key lies in determining when to execute each stage, process, and step. This inevitably requires the convergence of time, space, favorable conditions, human effort, material resources, and financial means. Moreover, it must be something that the Heavens can trust and rely upon. How can this be achieved to perfection? It necessarily demands implementation through human agency!
For the multitude of Buddhist disciples across the vast world to observe, in the past: from the first Qingyang period to the second Hongyang period, and now into the current third Baiyang period, throughout this time, all have mutually supported one another. Moreover, all sentient beings among the Buddhist disciples have been guided and returned, leaving not a single disciple behind—all have descended into the mortal world to undergo transformation, fundamentally refining their inherent qualities for elevation.
How then can one understand: why must they descend once more into the mortal world? Precisely because each individual’s karmic connections require an action of guiding affinity, which also serves as mutual salvation and fulfillment. In other words: it allows the two hundred million Buddha-disciples of the first Green Yang period and the two hundred million Buddha-disciples of the second Red Yang period—totaling four hundred million Buddha-disciples—to mutually guide one another’s affinities and return to transcendence.
All forms of karmic connections are mutually supportive, precisely serving as the actions of guiding and returning. Through these actions of guidance and return, the original spiritual disciples of the ninety-two are elevated, enabling them to avoid sinking into the turbid and afflicted world of mortal dust. Can this be achieved? Not necessarily! Such karmic conditions make it difficult to fully comprehend the process.
How should one proceed with exceptional conditions?
Regarding all causes and conditions of guidance, it is precisely through the mundane world of the Earth's star system to lead beings back to the celestial realm of the cosmic star system. At the same time, it provides a genuine testing ground for the four billion Buddhist disciples below, observing whether in this era they might once again fall back into the cycle of the mundane world. This is all guided and examined through the arrangements of Heaven.
The ultimate goal is to prevent them from sinking into the world of five impurities and to ensure that these disciples of the Buddha, after descending to guide and deliver sentient beings, do not become trapped in the mundane world of the Earth's star system. It is essential to have a steadfast determination to accomplish this: after gathering and uniting the four hundred million disciples of the Buddha, they must return to the original cosmic star base.
Wuji Huangmu (Primordial Mother) thus entrusted this extraordinary mission to Namo Randeng Gufo (Ancient Dipankara Buddha), and also invited Namo Lixin Guangming Liuli Rulai Fo (Buddha of the Heart of Principle and Luminous Lapis Lazuli) to assist in its fulfillment. This mission spans the first Green Yang Period, the second Red Yang Period, and continues into the present third White Yang Period of the current era, guiding profound karmic connections and contributing to the authorship of the "Dadao Series Classics."
Thus, we can truly guide and enable the fulfillment of four hundred million Buddhist disciples. By utilizing the technological civilization of the present era, particularly through the internet, we engage in mutual support and fulfillment. Moreover, by leveraging contemporary technology, we disseminate all verifications of "illuminating the mind, seeing one’s nature, attaining enlightenment, and realizing fruition" to elevate and transcend the four hundred million Buddhist disciples. This is an essential and sacred duty.
The Accomplishment of an Extraordinary Mission
Regardless of whether all the ninety-two original spirit disciples can be guided back to the Celestial Realm of Truth, at the very least, we must ensure that these four hundred million disciples, who have descended to the planetary system of Earth and fallen into delusion, are saved. This profound compassion and grace of Heaven is precisely what enables the Chongxin lineage to accomplish its sacred duties, making it an exceptionally noble mission.
It was through selecting three hundred and fifty great sages (kalpas) and all necessary trials that a true immortal Buddha descended into the mortal world. In all actions, it is for the countless original spirit Buddha-disciples of the future, enabling them to: return, achieve perfection, transcend, and ultimately attain the accomplishment of homecoming. Only this constitutes the genuine guidance for transcendence.
That is to say, what distinguishes the extraordinary is merely a slight sacred duty. Within the Chongxin lineage, all deities and Buddhas engage in the great work of propagating the Dao, which carries a profound and enduring sacred mission across generations. This mission serves not only to elevate themselves but also to uplift the multitude of Buddhist disciples. It is the fundamental action of returning to the source, and it specifically addresses the necessity of learning and growth in the present moment.
Descending to the mortal realm to guide all beings,  
Four hundred million disciples uphold this great vow.
All actions in returning are as they truly are,  
Riding beyond and ascending are also perfectly fulfilled.
The mission is truly sublime, achieving greatness that prospers both heaven and earth.
All sentient beings of the Buddha return,  
Fulfilling causes and conditions, myriad spirits awaken.
This verse! It is shared among all sentient beings and Buddhist disciples for mutual encouragement; moreover, it elevates a rare and auspicious affinity bestowed by heaven and earth. For all the deities and buddhas of the Chongxin lineage, this is a task they can undertake, but I wonder whether all the students of the Chongxin lineage can also rise to the challenge? If they can, they must remain steadfast in their resolve to accomplish it, bearing the heavy responsibility and enduring the long journey ahead for the sake of elevation!
Chapter Thirty-One: Technological Civilization
##Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta of the Boundless Ultimate
June 10, 2005, the fourth day of the fifth month in the year of Yiyou (Friday)
The City God, in sincere reverence, embodies the heavenly will;  
The Supreme Ultimate descends to bestow its fruit of enlightenment.
The Emperor ascends the platform to meet the virtuous scholars;  
All wise ones of good heart gather in mutual kinship.
Good evening to all the saints, Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual practitioners of the Wuji Great Dao Academy! Today, Namo Amitabha Buddha has descended to compose the eleventh chapter of "The Great Dao Lights the Lamp," imparting a sacred mission and profound affinity. This also allows the 'Four Hundred Million Disciples of the Buddha' to guide connections, facilitating the actions of the 'Ninety-Two Original Spirit Children' in their journey toward realization.
Whether one can achieve perfection or sink into the mundane world remains an unknown. As the world of five impurities and evils grows increasingly prosperous, and human hearts have become too frivolous to restore the virtuous eras of Yao and Shun, the Three Bonds, Five Constants, Four Virtues, and Eight Virtues have all fallen into decay. Thus, the benevolent heart of Heaven, with its virtuous grace, cannot bear to see both jade and stone perish together. Therefore, education is promoted through propagation and transformation to elevate humanity.
It is precisely by taking the profound educational curriculum of the future Maitreya Pure Land and applying it for elevation in the present era that the "four hundred million disciples of the Buddha and the ninety-two original spirit disciples" can all transcend and return. Otherwise, they would be left to wander through the cycles of life and death in the three lower realms of suffering.
This is not merely the will of Heaven, but rather a hope to clarify this extraordinary predestined mission: why has it been carried out and fulfilled through Chongxin? Precisely because a great karmic connection has descended to propagate the lineage of Chongxin. It is hoped that by carefully contemplating the entire sacred process, one may attain a truly profound realization.
Chapter Thirty-Two: Blessings Bestowed Upon All Living Beings
##Ancient Buddha of the Southern Sea
June 14, 2005, the eighth day of the fifth month in the yiyou year (Tuesday)
Namo to the original teacher, Śākyamuni, the Tathāgata Buddha, whose virtue guides us across.
The Twelfth Chapter of the Great Dao's Lamp:  
Shouldering Heavy Responsibilities to Spread Its Light Far and Wide
To fulfill one's mission with firm resolve requires bearing heavy responsibilities and embarking on a long journey.
From the perspective of the exceptional nature of the task and the mission: it is precisely the reliance on a significant duty and responsibility that allows one to understand how to meet the conditions for all tasks and missions while fulfilling one's duties and carrying out the mission. This involves undertaking a heavy responsibility with a long journey ahead, and in the process of implementation, one can clearly discern whether they are truly capable of bearing such a weighty task.
Or is it merely a vague, makeshift function? It is imperative to understand how it operates in all actions and deeds, and how it affects sentient beings among humanity. Precisely after undertaking this noble mission, one observes all practicing disciples of the Buddha, who may serve as the basis for genuine implementation. Can they achieve perfection or steadfastly accomplish their goals?
And whether one muddles through, obscuring all actions? This allows all those who bear duties and missions to observe, in the course of their practice, what mindset guides all practitioners of action, and how they approach all noble missions. Yet in the process of adhering to one's duties, it is precisely the condition of bearing heavy responsibilities.
The journey is long and fraught with many difficulties.
It is essential to undergo all detailed planning and thorough implementation. Under the condition of shouldering heavy responsibilities, one can either achieve ambiguity or attain perfection. This condition depends on whether the entire process can clarify the actions of all participants. Furthermore, it will be judged by both the commanding leader and the presiding deities.
What mindset should be adopted to carry this forward? This gives rise to the role of those who are deficient in many respects, and even to the reliance on those who barely meet the standard. In such related processes, if one can understand, within a given time, space, and environment, which methods should be employed to achieve the desired outcome, and how all actions should be executed for the benefit of every participant involved?
It is after the completion of tasks that evaluation and scoring take place, which distinguishes for all participants whether their duties have been fulfilled to perfection or handled ambiguously. If merely passing is deemed acceptable, that is understandable, but how can one rely on such a standard to understand the weight of responsibility and the actions it entails, or to determine how such actions should be carried out?
To truly understand the origins and development, what is the ultimate goal for the future, and how are these related processes interconnected? Bringing all these elements together means shouldering a weighty responsibility and carrying it forward. It is about embracing and fulfilling one's duties and mission, for which there are many methods that can be applied.
A heavy burden ensures a long journey, and a steadfast will is essential.
After providing an opportunity for preliminary education to all participants, the relevant details were assigned to each group. Following this division, each group encountered difficulties and setbacks, which they had to personally overcome in order to accumulate experience.
If we consider it from the perspective of obstacles: why is it that a thought, once elevated through reappearance, still encounters such challenges? In addressing all obstacles faced by sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha’s disciples, how should one carry out the mission? It is essential to understand how to dissolve these obstacles and difficulties amidst them—this is the true path. Only then can knowledge and wisdom grow for the future!
There will also be many instances where, without the prior elevation of established concepts, one often finds oneself in an uninitiated state of in-depth engagement. This allows sentient beings and Buddhist disciples to accumulate wisdom and experience. Such circumstances and conditions precisely facilitate a reorganization of thinking, enabling the genuine establishment of profound concepts and firsthand experiences.
If we consider the four hundred million Buddhist disciples who have been delivered and returned by the Azure and Red Suns: those who can truly delve deeply into the "Consciousness-Only theory" are rare indeed! Moreover, it is even rarer to find those who, having established the "Consciousness-Only concept," can further elevate their "Consciousness-Only practice." Why, then, in the third kalpa's White Sun period, must they descend into the mortal world?
Dao Yuan found every step of the process profoundly memorable.
Even as we guide the returnees across, many defiled thoughts remain difficult to transform. Moreover, they have long dwelled deeply within the Haotian world, which itself poses an obstacle to their return. How, then, can such obstacles be eliminated? It is essential first to establish the "principles of consciousness-only," then deeply implant the "concept of consciousness-only," thereby acting through the "practice of consciousness-only."
It is certain that the first Green Sun period and the second Red Sun period allowed the original spiritual beings and Buddha’s disciples who were guided and returned to have a true purifying effect, demonstrating a relatively greater functional efficacy. However, for the third White Sun period, what can be done if the establishment of "Consciousness-Only Truth," "Consciousness-Only Concepts," and "Consciousness-Only Practices" cannot be achieved?
Thus, in the future, if one still descends to the planetary systems of Earth or repeatedly cycles through reincarnation, and if the constructs of thought remain impure, these are the very obstacles that prevent one from truly wandering freely among the cosmic galaxies. This is the hindrance that must be understood when putting the Dao into practice from afar, and it is also what truly elevates the "Ninety-Two Original Spirits and Four Hundred Million Buddha-Seeds."
Regardless of whether one has already returned to the ranks of the "Four Hundred Million Disciples of Buddha" or the "Ninety-Two Original Souls," if one can genuinely elevate and establish the "Consciousness-Only Theory," deeply implant the "Consciousness-Only Concept," then one will surely be able to truly engage in "Consciousness-Only Practices" for propagation and transformation. Moreover, with this approach, there is no need to wait for Maitreya to descend into the human world in the future to further deepen and study these teachings.
How to fulfill the mission despite the long and arduous journey ahead.
This process has already purified and elevated the structure of thought, and it genuinely purifies what people refer to as the "soul." Once purified in this way, if one can maintain this state of cleanliness and flawlessness over the long term, there is no need to wait for the Maitreya world to descend again to Jambudvipa. In fact, one would have already attained the fruit of Buddhahood!
Having attained such a rank, why then must they descend to transform the Saha World? Indeed, it is necessary! Precisely to implement the "principles of consciousness-only, the concepts of consciousness-only, and the practices of consciousness-only," they bring the profound teachings of Maitreya's Inner Court into the human realm as part of educational and cultural curricula. How, then, should the efficacy of education and propagation be elevated?
For those who have attained the stage of Buddhahood, they are able to traverse the cosmic galaxies "as they come and as they go." This means that all the "ninety-two primordial spirits and four hundred million Buddha-disciples" descended during the third White Yang Period can be elevated and transcended, unlike the many imperfections still found among those saved and returned during the "Green and Red Yang Periods."
Why, then, did it descend into this Saha World during this cosmic era? The reasons are precisely the same! It is for purification and elevation, to facilitate the evolutionary process of "purifying the defiled and defiling the pure." In this, there exists no obstruction from filth or contamination, nor is there any establishment of impure thinking. This is precisely the karmic function that is exceedingly difficult to manifest across countless generations.
A strong will is essential when the burden is heavy and the road ahead is long.
This causal condition, through the primordial karma of the Patriarch of the Principle Pen, analyzes all original karmic causes, serving as the fundamental function to guide and ferry the "four hundred million Buddhist disciples and ninety-two original spirit children." It enables them to truly benefit. Since they have already attained the fruition of Buddhahood, why must they wait for Maitreya's descent into the Saha World to achieve further realization?
Having transcended the cosmic galaxies to achieve ascension and liberation, this is precisely the extraordinary mission of this era—a profound and far-reaching responsibility and duty. Under the guidance of the Ancient Buddha Dipamkara (Namo Dipamkara Buddha) and our Buddha (Namo Shakyamuni Buddha) during the periods of the Blue and Red Suns, it is entrusted to Namo Lixin Guangming Rulai Buddha to fulfill this sacred task and duty.
Non-discrimination: The fulfillment of Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and all religious sects and lineages can both uphold and complete one's own religion, while also enabling genuine self-elevation. This is the extraordinary opportunity of the "White Yang Era" in this current cycle. If one were to wait for the Pure Land of Maitreya to seek elevation again, I ask all Buddha-disciples and original spirits: Are you willing?
This is not merely the intertwining of a few millennia, but the elevation across countless ages that constitutes true reality! Once one attains the fruit of enlightenment through personal realization, one can effortlessly traverse the realm of "the Tathāgata Buddha who is also the Tathāgata of Departure," thereby truly roaming freely in the boundless realm of principle and the vast cosmic universe of the void. Such is the aspiration!
The supreme opportunity has now arrived;  
A profound journey of great responsibility lies ahead, boundless and wondrous.
Understand the Tathagata's coming and going,  
The theory of consciousness-only is a fine concept.
The path of action naturally unfolds,  
Sentient beings, original spirits, are born as children of the Buddha.
Purified and unstained by worldly dust,  
Free and unfettered, attaining the fruit of Buddha's truth.
This verse is shared with all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples for mutual encouragement; it conveys the profound and intricate causes and conditions accumulated over countless generations, disseminating them through the entire system of Confucian sacred teachings. Such a remarkable work is offered to the original spirits and Buddha's disciples of the present era, without distinction: whether from Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, or any other religion, all may return and transcend. May all come to understand this!
Chapter 33: Creating Blessings for All People
##Wuji Puxian Bodhisattva
The Supreme Emperor of the Profound Heaven of the Wuji ascends;  
Shakyamuni Buddha arrives to accomplish.
The Book of the Great Dao Illuminated by the Lamp  
A Weighty Task and a Long Road, Witnessed by Heavenly Virtue
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Tao Academy, good evening! Today, the founder of Buddhism, Namo Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddha, has descended to Chongxin to compose the twelfth chapter of "The Great Tao Lights the Lamp." This sacred and profound mission, carrying heavy responsibilities and a long journey, precisely unveils the analysis of why, during the White Yang Period, all Buddha’s disciples descended to the mortal realm—their original causes and conditions.
How then can one achieve true transcendental return, rather than waiting until Maitreya descends to bring about elevation? That would be an exceedingly cruel obstacle! It is hoped that all may understand: within the next millennium, there lies the potential for elevation across countless generations—this is the true reality! For all original spirit Buddha-children, this is the path to genuinely attaining the stage of Buddhahood.
Chapter 34: A Legacy for All Ages
跋、凡例
June 17, 2005, the 11th day of the fifth month in the year of Yiyou (Friday)
序言、讚曰、頌賀
##Void Ascendant – Homage to the Ancient Buddha of Void Ascendant, Virtuous Among Humans and Devas
Namo to the supreme sentient beings,  
We meet at the dawn of the Lamp-Lighting Era.
The ancient Buddha authored the Lantern Sutra,  
In the early Qingyang period, the Buddha's disciples personally practiced it.
The Initial Manifestation and Function of Qingyang
The journey is long and the burden heavy, yet they come to observe. Sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas descend upon Jambudvīpa, engaging in clear contemplation and construction. This serves to guide the divine opportunities and favorable conditions, fulfilling the role of downward transformation and purification. It becomes evident that, in the current era, the descent of these sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas carries the genuine function of elevation and upliftment.
It is also about descending to transform the mortal world, engaging in all the sedimentation and transformation of "purifying the tainted and tainting the pure," and purifying all past impure thoughts through the process of sedimentation. Moreover, it enables a genuine transcendence and elevation into the cosmos in the future: the void, the boundless celestial realms and star systems, allowing one to truly wander freely.
It is the true path to transform the "mind, thoughts, and consciousness" through the transmission of information in the 21st century, via the internet, to dissolve all past ignorance and obstacles within oneself, and to open up a broader framework of thinking. This is the great celestial ladder that enables the vast mortal world to truly return to the heavenly realm of the universe.
The period of Qingyang is for the deliverance and transformation of the original spiritual Buddhas and disciples.
Through the decree of the Wuji Huangmu, all causes and conditions of the three Dragon Flower Assemblies are elevated from the initial stage of causes and conditions. This condition encompasses all sentient beings and Buddha’s disciples, allowing their "thoughts, consciousness, and intentions" to ascend, purify, and cleanse. Only then can genuine purification be achieved within the "thoughts, consciousness, and arising of intentions."
It was further elevated through the eras of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors up to the time of the Yellow Emperor. In ancient times, there were no so-called religions such as Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, or Islam, nor had any religious karma yet arisen. Therefore, there was only the "interaction between gods and humans" to mutually validate, which meant aligning the karma of heaven and earth to connect the mind, thoughts, and consciousness with the divine above.
Regarding the construction of thought within one's own mind, it must be clear and pure. Moreover, in such a time and space where there are no religious sects or lineages, how can one truly transmit the causes and conditions downward, achieving the elevation of the mind without any impurity? It is precisely through the pure and pristine mutual fulfillment and mutual elevation of the Qingyang era!
From the early Qingyang period itself, due to karmic conditions, one could wander freely between heaven and earth, much like in the human world of today: the karmic ascension of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors occurred during a time when their descent into the mortal realm was relatively brief, and it was also an era when the "yellow silk and colorful ribbons" had not yet faded. Thus, they still had ample freedom to move between the celestial and mortal realms with ease.
In the early stage of Qingyang, all pollution was relatively mild.
Furthermore, the analogy of the Pure World illustrates that this process, through the construction of all contemplative frameworks, serves to validate the true causes and conditions for elevation. In the mundane world, there exists genuine reliance for all existence. Yet, over the course of more than twenty thousand years, it is precisely the condition of "the Mother's decree of three periods to ferry the primordial spirits" that has guided the genuine return.
During this period, the Limitless Heavenly Principle descended into the realm of etheric heaven through the conditions of existence and attachment, enabling genuine self-elevation. Thus, many sentient beings and disciples of the Buddha, though having fallen into degradation, remained unstained by defilement. Through clarity of heart and mind, they were able to resonate with and be verified by Heaven, thereby achieving their own elevation and return.
Furthermore, regarding all the energy from past lives, it is even more about truly descending and verifying, pushing it into the mundane world; over more than ten thousand years, for the Buddha's disciples who have descended to the mortal realm, the true causes and conditions of descent are elevated and transcended, allowing the original spiritual Buddha's disciples living in the Earth's star system to genuinely ascend.
It also lies in transcending causes and conditions and functions, elevating oneself through one's own energy toward the celestial realms of the cosmic galaxy. This is achieved by one's own cultivation, manifested and verified through various means, thus eliminating the barriers and gaps between religious sects and lineages. This approach makes no distinction between you and me, nor does it differentiate between heaven and earth, male and female, or the differences of yin and yang.
During the Qingyang period, guide sentient beings and wandering spirits across.
Thus, the Great Celestial Realm may attain genuine peace and equality. Though it may not match the carefree state of the Principle Heaven World, it can still achieve harmony and non-conflict. This is the true equality and purity—the existence and reliance of the Haotian World. It is precisely for all those who achieved enlightenment and returned during the Qingyang Period, enabling them to transcend the three aspects of "body, mind, and spirit."
Mutually dependent and supportive, it brings together the functions of one's "body, mind, and spirit." In the process of relying on existence, it can be said that there is already an energy that follows a guiding direction. For all original spirit Buddha disciples, if they can reside in the world of qi heaven, they will no longer sink into the existence of the phenomenal realm.
This type can be described as follows: in the realm of phenomena, it is merely a newly developed celestial body, and it is difficult for civilization to advance. How can such karma enable all original spirit Buddha-children to truly achieve transcendence and return? Thus, in the future, within attachment and karma, the distinction between ascent and descent will be determined.
It is precisely because of this that the Master (Namo Ancient Dipankara Buddha) presides over the sacred duties of the celestial mandate. Thus, in the descent of all karmic affinities, the great responsibilities are shared and shouldered together. Moreover, all celestial realms, the human world, and all sages and Buddhas hope that the sacred duties of the Early Yang Period can achieve truly great benefits.
Initial Conditions and Overall Framework
It was precisely during the first Qingyang period, spanning over two thousand years, that the work of gathering and completing the sacred mission was undertaken. Throughout this process of returning to the causal origins, numerous shortcomings and deficiencies emerged. These were addressed to eliminate all obstacles for future descending causal connections, enabling growth and transcendence, and ensuring elevation and benefit for all.
This kind of causal connection originated during the Qingyang Era, when there were no religious sects or lineages, nor did such concepts exist in ancient times. It was solely through the mutual interaction and application of communion with the Divine of the Supreme Heavens that it coalesced. By channeling the "consciousness of the heart and mind" through one's own intrinsic energy, one could achieve mutual fulfillment with the Supreme Heavens, the cosmos, the void, and the Wuji.
This also applies to all sages, immortals, and buddhas residing in the Qi Heaven realm. In the past, such titles did not exist, as all were fundamentally rooted in their "innate nature." It is precisely through the energy body of this innate nature that the magnitude of one's own energy body is distinguished. It can also be said that it is essential to have a truly self-verified "energy body" that emits light and functions.
Moreover, in the current era of technology, it is difficult to verify and comprehend. What can be verified is precisely this: all the functions of the early Qingyang period have brought beneficial achievements to the original spirits of sentient beings and Buddhist disciples. This pertains to all descending causes and conditions, achieving the fulfillment of the varying quantities of energy bodies. For those with abundant energy, it enables their return and elevation.
The Ordinances and Achievements of the Early Period of the Law's Transmission
This aligns with the Daoist teaching: the light ascends to become heaven, while the turbid descends to form earth. Such causal interactions offer genuine benefits and efficacy to all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha-disciples during the light yang phase, as they are relatively free from contamination and remain comparatively pure.
Although there are functions of the physical body, the addition of a "yellow silk ribbon" allows one to move freely and at will. What does it matter whether it distinguishes one's past achievements in spiritual attainment and energy? It is merely a matter of how much one has grown and absorbed energy. And what of the function of the energy body itself?
This enables one to move freely between the realms of the Ethereal Heaven and the Form Heaven. It is precisely through such conditions and affinities that achievements are elevated, allowing all Buddha-disciples and original spirits to embark on the path of return and transcendence. Moreover, one may wander freely in the Limitless Heaven of Principle and the Void Heaven, while also disseminating this divine mission and heavenly secret to the mundane world and the Ethereal Heaven.
In the early days of Qingyang, extraordinary causes and conditions were achieved.
Sentient beings and primordial spirits find it difficult to comprehend that during the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, being adorned with this type of yellow silk ribbon bestowed a radiating energy field. This energy, emanating from one's own luminous essence, would grant the Qingyang (Light Yang) period, enabling all Buddha-disciples and primordial spirit disciples to attain accomplishment and growth.
Although it is said that this body descends from the heavenly realm of principle into the mundane world or the world of qi, it remains a body of light and purity, not one of defilement. Yet, when additional weight is imposed upon such a body, and it endures thousands of years of accumulation and contamination, it also experiences the genuine dissipation of its energy, which is precisely the luminous radiance emanating from the self (the body).
Later, through the orientation of survival, having remained in the world of celestial phenomena for too long, the karma generated by water and fire—the airflow stirred by wind upon earth—repeatedly sullied the luminous body, growing ever deeper. Moreover, much filth accumulated under such defiling conditions. How, then, could one return to purity?
Why did Qingyang initially seek to guide and ferry the primordial spirits and Buddha's disciples?
It is precisely for the purpose of elevating all Buddha-disciples across the "Qi" and "Xiang" realms of the great cosmos that, in accordance with the cause and condition of "the Mother's decree to ferry original souls in three periods," this divine and sacred task has been entrusted to me—the Ancient Buddha of Dipamkara—to mutually guide and accomplish. Moreover, I have jointly made this covenant with the Venerable of the Void—the Ancient Buddha of Virtue in the Human and Heavenly Realms of the Void.
Emotional intelligence is guided and assisted in its entirety by the Buddha of Luminous Lapis Lazuli of Rational Mind, Namo Li Xin Guang Ming Liu Li Ru Lai Fo, who supports the sacred mission and heavenly mandate of this era. It is fully accomplished by the Ancient Buddha of the Burning Lamp, Namo Ran Deng Gu Fo. In the first period, the early phase of the Green Sun, all guidance and sacred tasks were carried out by allowing the Buddha of Luminous Lapis Lazuli of Rational Mind to guide and fulfill this divine mission of heavenly secrets.
As they are the original spirits newly descended, it is relatively easier for all Buddhist disciples and original spirits to achieve attainment. In fulfilling all sacred duties and missions, there is a firm determination to accomplish them, creating a sublime affinity. Though the task is arduous and the journey long, it marks a fresh start for all affinities, which ultimately facilitates the subsequent elevation of "consciousness and thought."
In the early phase of Qingyang, the crossing and transformation are determined.  
Achieving lightness and ease makes transformation simpler.
Returning to the transformation of two hundred million Buddha’s disciples,  
Light and pure, bright and clear, transforming through the virtue of Heaven.
Namo to the Lamp-Lighting Buddha, who holds the celestial mandate,  
Assisted by the Rixin Tathagata, who governs the heart's principles.
Firm resolve fulfills the promise, no word is vain;  
Shouldering heavy burdens on a distant path, one reaches the shore of heavenly virtue.
This verse serves as mutual encouragement among all sentient beings and original souls; it disseminates all karmic connections from the early Qingyang period, making guidance in this initial phase relatively easier. Free from any religious constraints or entanglements, it avoids the bindings of any particular faith. Its purpose is precisely to elevate all disseminated karmic connections, guiding them back to the origins of the first Qingyang period.
Chapter 35: The Dharma of Emptiness and the Void Mind
◆ Decree ◆
完書繳旨
June 21, 2005, the fifteenth day of the fifth lunar month in the yiyou year (Tuesday)
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
序言、讚曰、頌賀
## Limitless Manjushri Bodhisattva
The Supreme Marshal Yue Fei Ascends to the Throne,  
Homage to the Ancient Buddha Dipankara in His Glory.
The Great Way kindles the lamp to ferry all back;  
Every sentient being may attain completion.
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous students, and spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, good evening! Today, the Grand Master of Humanity and Heaven from our lineage, the Ancient Buddha Nāmo Dipaṃkara, has descended to compose the thirteenth chapter of "The Great Dao's Guiding Light," titled "The Early Qingyang Period." This chapter elucidates a primordial cause, addressing the challenges of understanding and verifying sentient technology in the current era.
It is widely believed that the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors represents a historical fact and legacy that has remained elusive through the ages. To be able to interpret and embody such celestial mysteries allows everyone to deeply contemplate the origin of their own spirit. It is essential to understand where one truly comes from, and to discern how to conduct oneself in this life—only then can one walk the true path.
Otherwise, if one is reborn as a human in the next life, I wonder if everyone would desire it? To be born as a human is already a fortunate blessing to be cherished, but can such a wish be fulfilled? It is difficult indeed! In the present era, it only deepens the obstacles of time and space for oneself. To hope for a return and transcendence in the next life is fundamentally impossible! Can this be understood?
Chapter 36: The Kingdom of Emptiness
##Nanping Daoji Ancient Buddha
Namo to all beings who are originally Tathagata,  
Our original teacher, Shakyamuni, descended to this world.
The Buddha Shakyamuni authored the celestial scriptures, heralding the unfolding of the Great Dao in the era of Red Yang.
The Sacred Affairs of the Red Yang Second Period
In the early stage of the Qingyang period, guiding sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's children to return to the celestial world of the Li Tian star system, undertaking the sacred mission of transcendence and achievement, has already been succeeded by the subsequent Hongyang period. It can thus be understood that, within the fundamental functions of sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's children, what methods should be employed to achieve their elevation?
Furthermore, the exceptional cause and condition for ascension and transcendence can be utilized to perfectly traverse and surpass the realms of the void, the infinite, and the celestial star systems of the great universe. This is achieved by first completing the "Blue Sun Period" and then initiating the function of the "Red Sun Period for Salvation." This particular cause and condition began with King Wu of the Zhou Dynasty and continued until the end of the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China era.
There is a true guiding function that descends to transform all things, and it also has an effect extending beyond the Three Kingdoms period, reaching the religions of Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam across all eras. This occurs in succession, each separated by no more than five hundred years of karmic connection. This is aimed at purifying the "thoughts and consciousness" of the original spirits of all sentient beings and Buddhist disciples within the context of these five religions.
The Crimson Sun's next phase arrives to guide and ferry across.
In the Qingyang Period, all simplicity is more straightforward compared to the Hongyang Period. Furthermore, when examining the religions of Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam during the "Hongyang Period," each religion achieves its purpose through its own karmic connections. Even when distinguishing and contemplating the philosophical principles of Buddhism, it tends to have a more refreshing effect, making it easier to ascend, grow, and transcend.
It is relatively more capable of comprehending Buddhism's "mind, thoughts, and consciousness," and its achievements in individual cultivation surpass those of other religions as well. In addressing Buddhist philosophical principles, it integrates and complements Daoist and Confucian thought. At that time, it was also difficult to establish connections with other continents, making it challenging to understand the educational and cultural traditions of Christianity and Islam.
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was gradually realized that there existed numerous religious sects and lineages. These not only elevated the foundational doctrines of various religions by addressing their respective causes and conditions, but also provided Buddhist practitioners with genuine opportunities to construct a broader framework of thought. This created a profound and auspicious affinity, allowing all sentient beings and Buddhist disciples to mutually support and fulfill one another.
It is precisely by connecting the concluding function of "Qingyang" to achieve all elevation and realization, and by perfecting the consciousness of the mind, that we can understand why the descendants of Yan and Huang in the Central Plains are more aligned with the participation of the "Three Teachings of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism." This is because the descendants of Yan and Huang pass down their family traditions through the "way of filial piety."
Red Sun Period's Completion and Elevation
Regarding the exemplary codes for the descendants of Yan and Huang in the Central Plains, the fundamental essence of "filial piety inheritance" is elevated to enhance the spirit of humanity. Moreover, "filial piety" can align with the functional practices of the descendants of Yan and Huang, while also drawing closer to the fulfillment of heavenly virtue and grace. For the descendants of Yan and Huang in the Central Plains, this is rooted in the fundamental spirit of "filial piety inheritance."
Maintaining the moral foundation that has guided the Central Land for five thousand years represents a transcendent spirit that breaks through the ages. For all sentient beings and Buddhist disciples, it serves as a genuine model of humanistic spirit, offering guidance to their original souls. In upholding the fundamental essence of filial piety and its transmission, it gives rise to the ethical functions of the Three Bonds, Five Constants, Four Virtues, and Eight Virtues.
It aligns with the fulfillment of the fundamental essence of Buddhism, providing the foundation for the "Red Yang Secondary Period." This serves as a model, elevating and nurturing the survival orientations of all Buddhist disciples within the Earth's star system. Compared to the turbid and defiled Green Yang Period, it is somewhat more profound, yet it cannot be compared to the initial phase of the Green Yang Period, which was characterized by goodness and purity.
Those who wish to guide the returning souls to enlightenment will face greater difficulties. It is essential to truly purify such challenging circumstances. One must understand: why are people's hearts in the later period of the Red Yang era more inclined to change than in the early period of the Blue Yang era? This is because the "consciousness of the mind" is fundamentally difficult to purify, further divided among Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and various other religious beliefs!
The Next Phase Project: Expanding and Guiding Transformation
This essential teaching, capable of educating and purifying, will inevitably be far more challenging than the teachings during the "early Qingyang period." It also entails heavier responsibilities, duties, missions, and trials. For Buddhist practitioners, although it may be easier to achieve fulfillment and deliverance compared to other religious traditions, it is by no means absolute!
In ancient times, such difficulties were widespread across the world, and it was relatively easier to rely on various religions for guidance and salvation. From the perspective of the vast planetary systems of the Earth, the fundamental essence of the same species—what the human world refers to as DNA—is identical. This represents the Buddhist process of purification, achieving fulfillment and salvation while simultaneously fostering upward growth.
Furthermore, to all the countless disciples of the Buddha, each may ride the vehicle to transcend and ascend to the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This is made possible through my stewardship of all sacred duties of the Celestial Mandate. During the early Qingyang period, our teacher, the Ancient Buddha Nāmo Dipaṃkara, first bestowed upon me the prophecy. Following this, through the prophecy granted by the teacher, I was entrusted with the great mission of overseeing the sacred duties of the Celestial Mandate during the "Hongyang period."
Thus, by the entreaty of the Prophecy Teacher (Namo Ancient Buddha Dipankara), Namo Lixin Guangming Liuli Rulai Buddha was moved to offer assistance and support, facilitating the complete salvation of the entire Red Yang Second Period. This was then perfected and verified through the causes and conditions of the early Green Yang Period. In this way, with the joint assistance of Namo Lixin Guangming Liuli Rulai Buddha, the heavenly mission of the "Red Yang Second Period" was accomplished.
The Red Sun's second period accomplishes the salvation of two hundred million Buddha's disciples.
Moreover, it is not recorded in any heavenly scriptures or classical texts, precisely because the Buddha of Lapis Lazuli Light of the Inner Heart, Namo Lixin Guangming Liuli Rulai, is truly one who: does not seek fame, does not fish for reputation, does not exalt himself, does not flaunt his heart, nor does he attribute any merits or achievements to himself. Instead, he wholly transfers all merits to the Ancient Buddha of the Burning Lamp, Namo Randeng Gufo, and to this master, without claiming any credit for himself.
This virtue has been understood through the deeds of all ages, and it remains so in the present era of the human world. For all sentient beings of the Buddha’s teachings who are to be guided toward liberation, it creates the causes and conditions for their return and transcendence. It makes no distinction among the religious sects of the present time, nor does it differentiate between Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, or any other religion—all are encompassed within it.
This is to enable the Dragon Flower Assembly of the Three Saints to utilize all the technological and informational advancements of the modern era, such as electronic communication, to achieve its mission of spreading teachings without distinction of nation. In today's age, the use of the internet can also facilitate dissemination across the global village. This opportunity allows for a faster and broader propagation of the teachings compared to the mission I undertook during the Red Yang period.
When there are many sentient beings and Buddhist disciples who have the opportunity and karmic affinity to come into contact with the purification of other religions, can they, while immersed in such environments, guide four hundred million Buddhist disciples to join the ranks of propagating the Dharma? Observing the future circumstances and the distinctions made by karmic affinities, there will be many opportunities for mutual fulfillment, which will certainly lead to growth and elevation within the Chongxin lineage. This will enable them to gather together, return, and transcend.
How to Purify and Return in the Red Yang Second Period
It is precisely by interweaving the karmic connections of the first and second cosmic cycles, as well as the early Qingyang and subsequent Hongyang periods, that mutual fulfillment is achieved. This carries a profound and significant mission to implement—specifically aimed at all karmic ties across religions, schools, and sects—so that each entity may grow and return, thereby enabling mutual guidance and reliance.
These conditions, though somewhat more challenging, were also part of the guiding and transformative functions during the Teacher's past era. Compared to the Azure Yang period and the current White Yang period, they were relatively more difficult and restrictive. They served as a guiding framework for the sacred duties of the Great Dao in the eyes of Heaven, and in the present era, the series of books on the Great Dao can truly serve to educate and transform.
One should guide and assist all sentient beings and disciples of Buddha to achieve fulfillment and liberation. For practitioners of various religions, regardless of their specific religious affiliations, as long as they can genuinely transform and purify their "thoughts and consciousness," it becomes easier to foster "the growth of wisdom." Subsequently, they will draw closer to "understanding the mind, perceiving one's true nature, attaining enlightenment, and realizing the fruit of practice."
As long as one does not cling rigidly to their own religion, and instead recognizes that the notion of "only I am supreme" is a defiled thought, without distinguishing Buddhist thinking from other religious traditions—all are the same, mutually supporting and jointly studying the "Dadao Series Celestial Texts" to benefit—then in this very lifetime, one can achieve Buddhahood, return, and transcendence. This is absolutely true!
In the early Qingyang period, the primordial spirits were ferried across; in the subsequent Hongyang period, guidance continued to be extended.
The third period of White Yang is even more true to reality, spreading teachings to guide all living beings.
The Sublime Mission's Cause and Conditions  
The Great Dao Series Spreads Virtue Far and Wide
All realms of the universe join in praise,  
Returning to transcendence surpasses all past ways.
This verse! It is shared with all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples for mutual encouragement; to analyze and elucidate, through the lineage of Chongxin, a profound and rare affinity that has been difficult to convey for ages. This is a supremely auspicious and great karmic opportunity across millennia. Are the sentient beings and Buddha's disciples willing, of their own accord, to attain the fruition of Buddhahood in this lifetime and transcend to return?
That is, what one loves, what one can grasp, and what one willingly chooses to follow, and what, in the future time and space of causes and conditions, can offer oneself and all destined original spirit Buddha-disciples a good opportunity for upward growth, elevation, and transcendence. I look forward to it! I look forward to it! Thank you all for your hard work, and I apologize for disturbing this gathering of old friends at Chongxin. Farewell, everyone!
Postscript, Editorial Principles
序言、讚曰、頌賀
##Wuji Zhusheng Niangniang
A sublime cause brought the Buddha's descent; the boundless power of Mahasthamaprapta sets sail.
The Bodhisattva ascends the platform to meet the virtuous student,  
Returning to the root of karma heralds auspicious signs.
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Tao Academy, good evening! Today, the ‌Namo Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddha‌ has descended to Chongxin to compose the fourteenth chapter of "The Great Tao Lights the Lamp." This work fulfills and guides all great causes and conditions of the Red Yang period, truly leading all sentient beings and Buddhist disciples of Jambudvipa back to their origin and enabling them to ascend beyond.
Thus, the responsibility and mission borne by the Chongxin lineage is to gather and guide the four billion Buddhist disciples. Moreover, all students, akin to the celestial Buddhas, seek out the original spirits of all sentient Buddhist disciples who have descended into any nation across the vast world and engaged in all walks of life, calling them to return and assemble. This provides a true ladder to the Great Dao for their return, embodying the essence of reality!
It also lies in the fact that *The Great Dao Lights the Lamp*, time and again, consistently elaborates on this extraordinary mission and karmic connection. It is hoped that everyone can deeply appreciate all the great missions and tasks of the Chongxin lineage, thereby understanding the karmic conditions of all future times and spaces. By knowing how to act accordingly, one will achieve virtuous and excellent growth!
◆ Decree ◆
Completion of the Book and Submission to the Emperor
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
序言、讚曰、頌賀
##Supreme Dao Ancestor　Celestial Venerable of the Way and Virtue
The South Sea often descends with sentient beings,  
The Ancient Buddha descends with true virtue and sincerity.
The fifteenth chapter of the Great Dao: Lighting the Lamp — The revelation of the White Sun’s threefold teaching.
The Great Work of Salvation in the White Yang Third Period
The "Qingyang Initial Period" was once again manifested in the "Hongyang Second Period." Looking at the current era of the "Baiyang Third Period" today: after nearly five thousand years of cultivation, it has achieved the guiding role of the "Qing, Hong, and Bai" three yang periods, reaching the point where sentient beings and original spirit Buddha disciples purify and elevate their own thoughts and consciousness.
For the vast multitude of Buddhist disciples across the great cosmos, there exists a celestial opportunity of immense magnitude: to elevate and transcend oneself, to extend compassionate guidance to all beings according to their karmic conditions, and to inquire whether sentient beings in this world of affection and attachment can surpass past limitations and return to their original nature. Moreover, how should one fully accomplish this sacred celestial mission, advancing upward in growth and transcendence?
In observing the present era, can all original spirit Buddhas and disciples truly fulfill the role of purifying through education and propagation? That is to say, in the context of the current age, beginning from the late Qing and early Republican periods, the White Sun has been elevated. This White Sun epoch aligns precisely with all principles of action, taking white as its foundation.
The Elevation of Humanity in the White Yang Third Period
In the past, there was a certain taboo associated with the color white, but today, white has become the primary embodiment. This can be understood through the White Yang Third Period, which reveals that before the Yan-Kang Wind Tribulation arrives, the 10,800-year span of this tribulation will serve to elevate sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha’s disciples. Thus, the present era is precisely the time to pioneer a new age of technological civilization.
Regarding these future calamities: some sentient beings and primordial spirits are able to perceive them, while others cannot; some experience them firsthand... For the many disciples of the Buddha in this vast world, such experiences are verified in various ways—some may encounter them personally, while others may not. Thus, it is difficult to establish a uniform standard for all.
Through the transformative function of the Baiyang era, one can understand that it began with the Republic of China. As for the previously mentioned 10,800 years, this is merely a numerical figure, making it difficult to verify whether it can be advanced or delayed. The future can be distinguished by the actions of all original spiritual Buddha-children in the human realm. It should be based on the construction of morality through the Three Bonds, Five Constants, Four Virtues, and Eight Virtues.
Regarding the future "Yankang Gale Tribulation" and all calamities it may bring, can all the countless Buddhist disciples in the vast world avoid such disasters? Not necessarily! It depends on the "virtuous nature" cultivated by each sentient being, distinguishing between those who will undergo the tribulation and those who will not, rather than the erroneous notion commonly referred to as "seeking refuge in the Cloud City."
The Civilization of Science and Technology in the Third Yang Era
Moreover, all creation is precisely initiated by technological civilization. From the perspective of the Earth’s planetary system, this technological civilization manifests as the functioning of a global village. Thus, matters that were once difficult to comprehend regarding other nations can now be thoroughly understood through the transmission of electronic information, enabling immediate clarity.
It is not merely an outdated piece of news. The widespread reach of technological civilization, particularly the internet, serves as a remarkable opportunity for educational and cultural curricula. Moreover, this technological civilization, in the present era, carries a more profound mission than the educational and dissemination conditions of the "Qingyang and Hongyang" periods in the past.
The internet transcends national boundaries without hindrance, advancing unimpeded and reaching far and wide, thereby elevating technological civilization. In this light, when viewed from the past: the measure of each person's blessings once required a period of arduous training. In the present era, however, there is no longer a need to undergo such toilsome trials.
As long as the products desired by the human world can be promoted and auctioned via the internet, and even allow for price comparisons across the global village, then from the perspective of the original spirit Buddha-children in this era, such technological civilization enables them to fulfill their desires for favored items without ever leaving their homes.
Three-Phase Action for Growth
It is precisely by procuring and trading the desired products of various species that the conditions of technological civilization are manifested. I wonder if the Chongxin lineage can, under these conditions, promote the "True Buddha Heart School" to guide the four billion sentient beings back to the vast celestial realms of the Wuji, the Void, and the great cosmic galaxies?
It is precisely for the elevation of all Buddha's disciples that the convenience of transmitting consciousness through electronic signals can be used to guide the original spirits of all sentient beings in the future world of living beings! It can be understood that while "internet technology" is not yet widespread at present and remains relatively static in its display, it will not be long before this technology can be applied to more dynamic and lively presentations.
Furthermore, it enables mutual communication; this technological civilization can transform the entire world into a global village. It also facilitates the dissemination of the realization of "clarifying the mind, seeing one's nature, attaining enlightenment, and achieving fruition" to all sentient beings and the ninety-two original spirits during the green and red periods. Through the internet, this dissemination can reach far and wide without boundaries.
It becomes clear that the convenience of electronic communication and information transmission serves precisely this purpose: the True Buddha Heart Sect's propagation of the Great Dao can be richly recorded across the world. Through the dissemination function of electronic communication and information, it is conveyed to all sentient beings and Buddhist disciples, enabling them in this lifetime to achieve the ultimate return and transcend all requirements. What do you all think?
The Three Periods of the Kalpa: An Extraordinary and Auspicious Cause
Regarding technological civilization, the descendants of Yan and Huang in the Central Plains can disseminate the principles of the Three Bonds, Five Constants, Four Virtues, and Eight Virtues to the global village. This function serves to uphold the fine traditions of the five-thousand-year legacy of Yan and Huang. Under these conditions, having traversed the 21st century, the present era presents an excellent opportunity for the descendants of Yan and Huang to hold their heads high with pride.
In Taiwan, there are many major traditions of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. These great virtues and all the fine traditions can be extended to the entire world. Thus, it can be said that the descendants of Yan and Huang aim to purify the world through "morality and virtue," rather than ruling it with guns and cannons. They promote peace as the foundation for spreading these values across the globe.
If such conditions are met, within the technological civilization of the 21st century, the descendants of Yan and Huang will be able to disseminate the purifying effects of the Three Bonds, Five Constants, Four Virtues, and Eight Virtues. This is the result of joint deliberation by the Infinite Huangmu and the Jade Emperor of Haotian, aimed at perfecting and elevating all necessities for the 21st century.
It also allows technological civilization to assist all sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas, which means truly purifying the "mind, thoughts, and consciousness." This serves the function of genuinely elevating the great cosmic world. How, then, can we preserve these excellent traditions? Precisely by extending the practices of all religions in Taiwan to the great cosmic world.
The Ascension and Transcendence in the White Yang Third Period
The True Buddha Heart School: It is precisely about participating in and supporting this primordial epoch, bringing the curriculum of education and culture down to the human realm for elevation. This means that through the role of technological civilization in the global village, and by virtue of such causal conditions, all moral norms of humanity are reorganized. It is about bringing the works of the "Great Dao Series" down to the human realm for transformation.
It is precisely through the application of cutting-edge electronic communication and the transmission of vivid, dynamic imagery that all original spiritual beings and Buddha's disciples across the vast world can be nurtured and inspired to propagate the teachings. Why, then, in the "White Yang Third Period," does it manifest a more extraordinary mission than the "Green and Red Yang Periods," promising another great endeavor?
It becomes clear why the Heavenly Will expects that all students and disciples of the True Buddha Heart School serve as the righteous vanguard of the Great Path. This role guides sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-children, enabling the genuine dissemination of educational and cultural curricula. Under such conditions of karmic affinity, this opportunity is truly rare.
The Institution of Moral Education for the Heart, Endowed by the Grace of Heaven
By the Sacred Decree of Chongxin Hall, the extraordinary aspect of the "Dadao Series" as a whole lies in its ability to complement what is absent in the teachings of Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and all other religious sects and lineages. It can be said that this work fills a gap, as none of the classics, esoteric mantras, or other texts of Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, or any religion contain such records or writings. This is truly remarkable!
These conditions precisely enable the Buddha of Namo Li Xin Guang Ming Liu Li Rulai to truly descend and manifest, verifying that with "the true Buddha in the heart," the "True Buddha Heart Sect" can be extended across the world. This is the noble mission that Chongxin should undertake, building upon the foundations laid in the earlier stages of the White Yang Period, to genuinely bring forth technological civilization through descent and transformation.
It is also correct that in the 21st century, the true path lies in fulfilling the extraordinary mission of widespread transformation. This mission is to guide over 420 million sentient beings and original spiritual Buddha-children, assisting them in achieving the elevation, transcendence, and return of the ninety-two original spiritual children. This is the great mission and the path of growth and elevation in the "Third White Yang" period, which is imperative and unstoppable!
In the early Qingyang period, the practice of Daoyin was initiated;  
In the subsequent Hongyang period, the Mandate of Heaven was inherited.
The Third White Yang Period is even more extraordinary,  
The Internet bestows grace upon the heavenly heart.
Technological civilizations across star systems, the universe returns to the foundation of the Great Dao.
The void, through cause and condition, descends with a reverent heart;  
The Limitless guides the destined time of return.
This verse! Together with all sentient beings and fellow disciples of the Buddha, we encourage one another; to bestow the sacred mission of the White Yang Third Period upon the great cosmos, the Earth, and the star systems, without distinction of any nation, any religion, or any sect, all jointly accomplish and disseminate this divine opportunity and auspicious mission. It is to affirm that "the true Buddha is within the heart," and to further propel the "True Buddha Heart School" throughout the universe and the world.
Guiding the return to a noble mission is indeed the righteous path! Tonight, I am grateful for the blessings and birthday wishes offered to me as your teacher, and the release of aquatic life is truly heartwarming. Tomorrow, I will personally go to the Zhuwai seaside to perform the Buddhist conversion ritual for these aquatic beings, allowing their original spirits to establish a connection with the "Lamp-Lighting Dharma Lineage" in the future, thereby aiding their elevation.
## Wuji Zhongtan Yuanshuai
Releasing Life on the Birthday of Guanyin Bodhisattva,  
Likewise on the Birthday of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva.
Two hundred thousand fish form a bond of affinity,  
Chongxin renews closeness from the heart.
Good evening to all the holy Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual cultivation fellows of the Wuji Great Dao Academy! Today, the Great Dao Lamp-Lighting Lord, the Ancient Buddha of the South Sea, has descended to compose the fifteenth chapter of "The Great Dao Lamp-Lighting," titled "The Noble Mission of the White Yang Third Period," for verification. This is to allow the original spirits of all sentient Buddhist disciples to uplift and validate one another.
Regarding the future mission of the Chongxin lineage to guide and transform over 420 million sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-children toward return and transcendence, and considering that many virtuous connections will return to participate in and support this opportunity in the future, all virtuous students must first establish guiding principles. Otherwise, if we merely come and go aimlessly, how can we face the expectations and hopes bestowed upon us by Heaven?
It is essential to understand that this is an immensely significant mission, one that must succeed—and therefore must be elevated with goodness. Recognizing the gravity of this situation allows one to establish a preliminary mindset in advance, so as not to be caught off guard or at a loss when the time comes, and to avoid missing numerous opportunities to guide and connect with favorable conditions.
## The Great Sage and Accomplished Teacher, Confucius
Empty is life, yet it threads through the cosmos,  
The exalted one descends, the Lamp-Lighter's cause.
The Great Dao series unfolds across the cosmos,  
Elevating the primordial spirit to achieve fulfillment.
Enhance all functions of the primordial spirit.
The periods of the Blue, Red, and White Suns serve as auspicious beginnings for renewal. For all the "Nine-Two Original Spirit Children" and the "Four Hundred Million Original Spirit Buddhas" descending to the Earth's star system, this is an opportunity for achievement. It enables them to attain a transformative leap in elevation, through the purification and elevation of "mind-consciousness," while also observing their own mental attitudes and actions to discern their progress.
Furthermore, with what qualities and conditions can one achieve growth and elevation? It is essential to pass through the human world and attain the purification of "mind and consciousness" as the true path. For the countless original spirit Buddhas of the vast universe, this purification and elevation represent a transcendence—a profound shift in consciousness for all sentient beings, leading to genuine growth and ascension.
This elevation is not what ordinary people claim: merely believing in or converting to a religion! Nor is it what is often called: elevation must involve genuine growth! In this context, it can be observed: this is a kind of transcendent elevation! As for the countless sentient beings and Buddhist disciples with original spirits, to claim that simply entering a religion constitutes elevation is truly laughable: a fallacy!
Enhance all fundamental movements.
Furthermore, when it comes to finding faith and refuge within religion, it is merely a matter of having a spiritual belief to rely upon. If one speaks of truly entering into a state of purification, this is still insufficient. From the perspective of the original spirits of all Buddha’s children in the vast universe, entering religion for faith and practice is simply a predetermined cause and effect from past affinities.
It becomes clear that within faith, can one truly achieve a clear definition of religion, and further attain purification and tranquility of one's own "thoughts and consciousness"? However, if such conditions cannot be met, yet one still claims to be a practitioner of religious faith, then they remain far from grasping the true essence of the teachings.
Regarding the actions dependent on such conditions, it is essential to understand that they are rooted solely in the spirit of faith. How should one act and conduct oneself? Observing the various religious sects across the world, it is evident that within the realm of humanity, there ought to be actions guided by faith as a foundation. However, whether one can truly enter into the practice of faith and achieve elevation is not certain!
That is to say: religions such as Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam can observe and act upon the original spirits of all sentient beings. It is precisely through Buddhist principles that one can more effectively purify and elevate all "thoughts and consciousness." This is not to praise Buddhist principles exclusively, but rather to acknowledge that they genuinely enable the purification of thoughts and consciousness, achieving true elevation through such actions.
Transcend through growth and elevation.
Otherwise, for sentient beings and the original spirits of Buddha's disciples, if they enter into religious faith hoping to achieve true freedom in the heavenly realm or the cosmic world within a single lifetime, that would undoubtedly be a futile fantasy. It is also transmitted and conveyed by one's own "thoughts and consciousness," shaped entirely by one's own mindset, which determines all distinctions.
It is once again distinguished within one's own mindset and perspectives: for sentient beings and original spirits, whether it is possible to achieve in one lifetime the transcendence of the cosmic galaxy world, it is essential to understand how the power of the "Middle Way" facilitates this. Moreover, for sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples, what are all the orientations for existence within the human world?
All tend to emphasize their own preferences and desires when entering into faith and devotion, which leads to deviation. Seeking based on one's own beliefs is yet another form of the "self-centered" and impure thinking prevalent in the world. It is precisely this concept of "defiled and impure consciousness" that inevitably becomes an obstacle, hindering one's own ascension and transcendence.
Regarding this obstacle: it is even more confined by the educational and cultural curricula of all religions in the present era than in the past. For sentient beings and Buddhist disciples observing their original spirits, this represents a deeper level of destructive power. How can such an obstacle be eliminated? Only by integrating mindset and concepts into all religious education and culture can its true nature be realized!
Why Must the Original Spirit Ascend
The Supreme Divinity has sent down to the Earthly Star System the ninety-two primordial spirits, along with four hundred million disciples of Buddha and over two million high-tech talents borrowed from other star systems. This is to ensure that the future technological civilization can advance through the enhancement of "wisdom growth," thereby guiding the Earthly Star System toward becoming a more developed celestial body.
This kind of model, which demonstrates its functions for other yet undeveloped celestial bodies, is also difficult for the original spiritual Buddhas of the present era to fully comprehend. How should the technological civilization manifested by the Great Dao assist in elevating the Earth's star system? Otherwise, how can future generations gain broader perspectives and understanding?
This has been a lingering concern in the heart of the Supreme Mysterious Jade Emperor of the Vast Heaven since his enthronement. Through numerous discussions held across the realms of the Vast Heaven and the Infinite, it has been collectively recognized and agreed upon that it is essential to advance future technological civilization. This will serve as a guiding model for all other undeveloped galaxies.
It is to make humanity on Earth realize that beyond our planetary system, there exist numerous other celestial bodies. Indeed, there are far, far too many sentient beings from countless other planetary species—it is not only Earth that harbors human life. However, with current technology, it remains fundamentally impossible and exceedingly difficult to verify the technological civilizations of these other planets.
Basic Practices for the Elevation of the Primordial Spirit
Can such conditions have a positive guiding effect on other celestial bodies? It is essential to understand that during the millennium from the 21st to the 31st century, numerous highly advanced spiritual beings from other star systems, originally enlightened disciples of the Buddha, have descended to the Earth's star system precisely as "borrowed talents." They have developed technological civilizations here to provide verification and demonstration.
For the original spirits of 1992 and the four billion original spirit Buddhas, there exists within this particular spacetime environment an opportunity for achievement and growth. This necessarily arises from a genuine mandate of destiny, which alone can attain the conditions for presiding over the future technological civilization. It is precisely through the karmic conditions of this heavenly mandate that the enduring welfare of all human beings is elevated.
For all beings existing within the Earth's star system—without distinction among deities, humanity, or all living things—the initial function manifested by the "Three Dragon-Flower Assemblies" is to bring forth the profound teachings of the future Maitreya Pure Land. Under these conditions, these teachings are first offered to the multitude of present-day Buddhist disciples for study and growth, enabling their elevation.
After consulting with Haotian and Wuji, and having fulfilled the necessary conditions of cause and effect, the true practical function of descending to transform is carried out. Without distinguishing between the "Qingyang Era," the "Hongyang Era," or the current "Baiyang Era" in terms of time and space, over two million highly advanced extraterrestrial original spirit Buddhas and disciples have been invited to jointly participate in and support the virtuous evolution and blessings of the Earth's star system.
Ensuring the Enhancement of the Original Spirit's Learning and Growth
It is precisely the result of the joint deliberation between Haotian and Wuji. Can everyone comprehend that within this extraordinary affinity, the well-being of all future original spirit Buddhas and disciples is being disseminated and spread? For the 21st and 31st centuries, this millennium will be utilized, also initiating the functional role of "relocating and transforming elsewhere" or "transforming and relocating to other realms."
Not only does it purify and elevate the original spirits of all Buddhist disciples themselves, enabling them in the future to truly come as they are and depart as they are—that is the true path. For all the countless Buddhist disciples in the human world, those who can attain accomplishment within a single lifetime in the Earth's star system become the embodiment of a "Buddha who comes as such and departs as such," enjoying boundless freedom and ease.
Otherwise, if one waits until Maitreya is reborn in this Earth planetary system, the four billion Buddha-children of the Green and Red periods, who should be saved and returned in the current 21st century, will continue to sink into the Earth planetary system. Moreover, the heavens will not retain a single one of the four billion Buddha-children saved and returned through the Green and Red yang periods; all will have descended into the Earth planetary system.
The Jade Emperor of Heaven Elevates the Original Spiritual Essence
It is essential to hope that with four billion, the original spiritual Buddha-children of the Nine-Two can be guided across, thereby achieving transcendence and surpassing to return. Otherwise, within the realms of the Azure and Crimson Suns, there are many who qualify for return, yet due to the stubborn impurities and delusions within each individual, which are difficult to dissolve, all sorts of limitations and obstacles arise, preventing their return.
This causal condition caused the Wuji Huangmu to weep inwardly. Therefore, the saints and buddhas of the heavens also pledged with conviction, and further affirmed all future actions to guide and return the ninety-two original souls. Moreover, the present Heaven has specifically addressed this through the composition of the "Dadao Series Celestial Books," which rank as the foremost in the world. It is precisely through the function of purifying and constructing thought that true nature is realized!
It is precisely due to this extraordinary affinity that the present Jade Emperor of the Heavenly Court, the Supreme Emperor of Mystical Numen, has shown even greater benevolence. For the sake of the 9.2 billion original spirit beings and the four hundred million Buddha-disciples who must all return during the White Yang Period, He has chosen to redirect all the merits accumulated over countless lifetimes, taking upon Himself the responsibility to elevate and transcend these sentient Buddha-disciples.
The Jade Emperor adjusted the merits and delayed the calamities of all beings.
Furthermore, all calamities and accumulated tribulations in the mortal world are delayed or resolved precisely due to the benevolent virtue of the Jade Emperor of the Vast Heaven, Guan Huang, in redirecting these disasters. It is for this reason that the Primordial Mother of the Infinite made this commitment in the early years of the Qing Dynasty, thereby enabling Guan Sheng to be honored with the divine status of the Jade Emperor, the Supreme Sovereign and Mystically Sublime High God.
It is precisely through the fact that Guan Huang was honored as the eighteenth generation of the Jade Emperor, the Supreme Emperor Xuanling Gaoshangdi, holding the supreme position of the Nine-Five, that day and night, the decision was made and implemented by Haotian and Wuji regarding whether all future Buddha's disciples and sentient beings can purify and return in the 21st century.
It is precisely due to the boundless compassion of the Ancient Buddha Dipamkara, who descended to transform and elevate the countless original spirits and Buddha-seeds of the sentient beings in the realms of the Blue and Red Suns, granting them the rare and supreme affinity to attain purification and ascension within a single lifetime. This began with the resolute recommendation by your teacher and the Lord of the Southern Heaven, the Sacred Emperor Wenhéng, leading to the establishment of the Yi Chi Chong Xin Hall in Taiwan. Subsequently, the Wuji Great Dao Academy was founded.
It is precisely by re-establishing the great lineage of "the true Buddha within the heart" that the "True Buddha Heart School" is elevated, facilitating the transcendence and return of all sentient beings' original spirits. Without distinction, it integrates the five religions equally. This cause has already become the sacred mission of all endeavors, which are now in progress. Consequently, there will be a corresponding increase in goodness, elevation, and transcendence!
The merits of the three periods—Blue, Red, and White Sun—  
Are shared by all sentient beings, the original spirits of Buddha's children.
Four hundred million guide the return of ninety-two, borrowing over two million heartfelt wishes.
Growing in the twenty-first century, flourishing in the thirty-first.
Future generations will enjoy great blessings, which will be genuinely promoted and expanded.
The lineage of the Heart Veneration Sect is the vanguard of the Great Dao. As such, I, your teacher, am the commander of the main force, while all of you are the commanders of smaller units in the human realm. Let us record and support one another, for only through the advancement and purification of future technological civilization can we achieve the state of being able to come as Tathagata and go as we wish, all in accordance with our aspirations. I eagerly anticipate this! Let us strive together!
##Supreme Mother of the Limitless Earth
The Supreme Ultimate long ago decreed the opening of the sacred realm,  
As Manjushri Bodhisattva ascends the platform to come forth.
All sentient beings and Buddha's disciples who elevate their original spirits  
May all ascend and cross over as if in a procession.
All Saints, Buddhas, virtuous students, and spiritual practitioners of the Wuji Great Tao Academy, good evening! Today, the Orthodox Chairman of this lineage, the Human-Heavenly Patriarch, the Supreme Master of the Void, has descended to Chongxin to compose the sixteenth chapter of "The Great Tao Lights the Lamp." This work thoroughly elucidates the fundamental purification effect of elevating the primordial spirit, faithfully imparting it through the writings of the "Great Tao Series Celestial Books."
Allowing everyone to achieve accomplishment and transcendence is precisely in the hope that you will strengthen and uplift yourselves. Only then can you shoulder greater missions and responsibilities in the sacred task of propagating the teachings in the future. That is, after achieving success in the future, each student can become a Buddha who has come and a Buddha who has gone. I wonder if you all desire this? (Yes!) Excellent!
If we can have this kind of understanding, and if we are all united as disciples to strive together to propagate the teachings across the world—how wonderful! How to promote and spread them? It requires precisely this kind of faith—truly splendid!
United as one, the stars in the sky shine as one.
Blessings and virtue mutually attract,  
Achieving success with beaming smiles.
Longing for it! Longing for it! Thank you all for your hard work. May everything be auspicious and go as you wish. Farewell!
##Jesus the Sage
Nanping's Yiguan Ferry to the Heavenly Path,  
Daoji's Virtuous Grace Nourishes All Souls Well.
The Ancient Buddha came bearing the Lantern Sutra;  
The Buddha's disciples and all beings possess noble character.
All beings, children of the Buddha, grow and ascend.
When the original spiritual Buddhas and disciples are elevated, they initiate actions to descend and transform. Through the multitude of Buddhas and disciples, the "spiritual seeds of causation" are purified. If they can transcend the boundaries within this cosmic cycle, they will advance toward their true growth and learning experiences, enabling all sentient original spiritual Buddhas and disciples to genuinely achieve transcendent elevation.
To truly and thoroughly achieve: a genuine return to oneself, which means descending into the mundane world and reaching out to all sentient beings of primordial spirit across this and other planets! This is precisely as the Venerable Shakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism, stated: all sentient beings of primordial spirit possess the same inherent quality of "Buddha-nature," meaning all sentient beings of primordial spirit are endowed with "Buddha-nature"!
Within the vast cosmos, it is essential for all Buddha's disciples to understand their own past: how they have come to be, and how they can genuinely elevate themselves. Only by being grounded in the realities of the human world can one find a guiding direction to return to the true path. It is crucial to comprehend: how to settle and purify the "mind, thoughts, and consciousness"? And for all original spirit disciples of the Buddha, how can they grow upward and transcend!
How should a disciple of the Buddha act in accordance with causes and conditions?
There will also be a process of re-creation, purification, and elevation, enabling the attainment of a true driving force for advancement. How can this driving force facilitate all sentient beings and Buddha’s disciples to transcend, rather than merely sustaining life within the human realm? For without such transcendence, it is impossible to truly overcome all the limitations and obstacles of the cycle of reincarnation!
All sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas can achieve transcendence, depending on whether they possess self-confidence and inner drive to accomplish it. By transforming and eliminating all past negative habits and influences, one can truly reach the point of ascension and transcendence. Thus, for the ninety-six original spirits, as well as for all beings of yin and yang, heaven and earth, this means returning and surpassing.
Only with particularly auspicious causes and conditions for growth and learning can one survive in the human world. In terms of living habits, it is necessary to manifest the normative functions of the Great Dao, enabling sentient human beings to achieve elevation and progress. With such causal relationships, the fundamental qualities of the vast world can be elevated upward, allowing goodness to bring about transformation and improvement.
Only then can one truly understand that this corresponds precisely to what is referred to as DNA in the modern era. It is precisely because of this elevating function, through the screening and purification by RNA, that sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas can grow and transcend. This lies in transformation, and within the orientation of existence, it enables genuine growth and learning, allowing all sentient beings and original spirits to ascend and surpass.
The learning and growth of all Original Spirit Buddha Disciples.
It is precisely the cause and condition of one's own "willingness or unwillingness" that determines whether one can achieve true transcendence and elevation through virtuous karma for all original spiritual beings and Buddha-seeds in the vast world—this is the true nature of reality! Without distinction: the Yiguan Dao, Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and all emerging religions are all encompassed within.
How can sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples, among others, be allowed to participate in and contribute to the revelation of all heavenly secrets in this cosmic cycle? Only then can a heavenly secret of equality and impartiality be achieved. This is spoken of in terms of survival within the Earth's star system, without distinction between races or all living beings. All are to participate in and contribute to the process of great virtue and grace in the evolution of this cosmic cycle, thereby enabling upward growth, elevation, and transcendence.
It is to enable all sentient beings and original spirits in the Earth's planetary system to achieve genuine elevation for themselves and all living beings. Within this cosmic cycle, the technological civilization that was absent in the past will be harnessed to uplift all original spirits and Buddha's disciples, yielding truly beneficial functions and reaping tangible rewards as described.
Therefore, in the process of guiding and transforming the myriad original spirits of the Earth's star system, this represents an equal opportunity and a profound celestial chance. It ultimately depends on the sentient original spirits and Buddhist disciples—distinguished by their choice of "to accept or not to accept"—and whether they possess such great karmic affinity to participate in and fulfill this mission. Moreover, sentient beings are often unable to grasp their own future, nor do they easily comprehend it!
The Fundamental Functions of Sentient Beings
Regarding one's future direction, the ability to achieve genuine improvement is of utmost importance to oneself. Similarly, whether all Buddhist disciples can attain transcendence and purification within a single lifetime depends on their own efforts and discernment in making choices. It is precisely under such conditions of cause and effect that there exists the potential for genuine advancement in today's technological civilization.
Moreover, in terms of its functional benefits, as observed by the multitude of Buddha's disciples: it is also necessary to enhance and transcend the functional benefits for the human beings of this world. However, it is unknown what the mindset of the sentient beings and original spiritual Buddha's disciples might be. This cannot be known for certain! Some may be fully aware, yet their hearts remain guarded, fearing deception, fearing participation followed by regret, and the possibility of having to start over again—a loss that outweighs any gain.
It is precisely through the participation of the ninety-six primordial spirit beings in this cosmic cycle that the four hundred million primordial Buddha-beings can return and achieve transcendence. By means of these "four hundred million primordial Buddha-beings," the "ninety-two primordial spirit beings" are broadly guided to return and ascend. From the perspective of these "ninety-two and ninety-six" primordial spirit beings, they should be seen as complementary yin-yang numbers, not merely as "ninety-two or ninety-six" primordial spirits alone.
Sentient beings are distinguished by their ascent or descent.
Regardless of whether it is the Qingyang or Hongyang era, or whether it is the first or second cosmic cycle, all those who participate in the survival and evolution of the Earth's star system, when viewed from the perspective of all original spirits, Buddha's disciples, and sentient beings, there exists a profound heavenly opportunity and favorable affinity. However, it is not guaranteed that every individual will have the chance to join the distinguished lineage of the "Eternal Lamp Dharma Lineage."
Moreover, during the grand assembly held at the Haotian Conference at that time, thousands of celestial beings and Buddhas from various heavens gathered to participate in this grand event, conveying this divine opportunity and auspicious affinity. Every religious sect and lineage also took part in this celestial chance and blessed connection, all of which were clearly ordained by the Supreme Heaven to be implemented specifically for the entirety of the Third Cosmic Cycle.
In the third period, the Era of White Yang, the teachings and actions are meant to gather and accomplish all myriad religions, and this kind of gathering and propagation is carried out in every region. This condition is for those who are transformed and perfected in the third cosmic cycle and the three periods of White Yang. It is tailored to each original spiritual Buddha-child, whose karmic connections differ, and thus their paths of return also vary accordingly.
How can one truly gather within the "Lamp-Lighting Dharma Lineage"? It requires great fortune, great virtue, great wisdom, and the transcendence of great auspiciousness. This is also the transcendence of the supreme principles documented in the "Great Dao Series Celestial Texts," through which one learns, grows, and elevates by engaging with firsthand materials.
All original spirit Buddhas and disciples must strive diligently to achieve accomplishment.
This kind of opportunity carries immense blessings and affinity, as it coincidentally allows Buddhas and saints to reside within the Chongxin lineage. By riding upon this blessed affinity to descend and teach, it becomes a rare celestial opportunity that is hard to come by across millennia. Why, then, was the "True Buddha Heart School" established for all its teachings? Precisely to enable those in the future who can attain it in one lifetime to achieve both return and transcendence, not merely stopping at "universal salvation and completion of the cycle"!
It is precisely due to the abundant efficacy of "universal salvation and the completion of the cycle" that a higher level of return and transcendence is necessary. Through the promotion of "the true Buddha within the heart," the "True Buddha Heart School" is being elevated to the entire universe. I wonder how all the deities, Buddhas, and disciples of the Chongxin lineage will act and accomplish this extraordinary and profound karmic affinity.
Can one truly achieve elevation? This is the true pioneering of our future return to the cosmic galaxies—it is precisely the ability to come as the Tathagata and go as the Tathagata, not something that all the Buddha’s children and sentient beings in the mundane world can comprehend as the heavenly opportunity and good affinity. When the time comes that all may wander freely in coming and going, it will surely be because they have already elevated and transcended.
When viewed from other perspectives: the Earth's galaxy, as well as all other galaxies, evoke a sense of awe at the magnificent virtues and boundless grace of all creations in heaven, earth, and the universe. This pertains to a rare and profound cause and condition that is difficult to encounter even after countless lifetimes. It is precisely under such circumstances that one turns toward the cosmic galaxies, whose vastness is truly boundless and infinite.
All original spirit Buddhas and disciples return to transcendence.
In the human world, one can only comprehend the azure sky; even with today's technological civilization, we can only propel aircraft to the high altitudes of Earth's planetary system. It is even more difficult to venture beyond Earth's planetary system, and only a handful of astronauts are able to witness the vast and magnificent beauty of its entire outer appearance.
Yet it is unknown that in other star systems, there is immense beauty and brilliance, which can be understood through the "Great Dao Haotian." All star systems are equally radiant and transparent. However, for the countless original spirit Buddhas and disciples, it is even more difficult to comprehend the primordial foundation from which they were born, or to discern where it truly lies.
Where do we come from? And why are we born into the Earth's star system to undergo purification and transformation? Can we, in a single lifetime, return to the celestial destiny and favorable opportunities of the cosmic star system? Such profound mysteries are addressed in the celestial texts of the "Dadao Series" authored by Chongxin, which will unveil the "Creation of Cosmic Life." This is the genuine revelation of celestial secrets, bestowed for the benefit of all lineages of the Lamp-Lighting Dharma.
Without distinction, homage to the Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddha, homage to Medicine Master Tathagata Buddha, homage to Mahavairocana Tathagata Buddha, homage to Amitabha Buddha, and without distinction to all Buddhas and holy beings, nor distinguishing between Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, or any other religious leaders or revered ones—all are participating in, achieving, transcending, elevating, and returning to the 21st-century Lotus Buddha Land.
Returning to the causes and conditions that pervade the universe,  
A special period for all sentient beings.
All Buddhist disciples gather to pay homage,  
The Great Way spreads its teachings, endowed with heavenly virtue.
The Azure Sun, the Red Sun, and the White Sun follow in succession,  
Such is the essential principle of the Tathāgata's coming and going.
Roaming freely among the myriad galaxies of the universe,  
Purification and ascension begin with oneself.
This verse is shared with all sentient beings, Buddhas, original spirits, and others as mutual encouragement; it elucidates a rare and profound karmic connection that has seldom descended to the human world throughout the ages. It is hoped that all sentient beings and Buddhas can genuinely achieve self-elevation, transcendence, and return, which constitutes true nature, leading to the growth and enhancement of goodness.
The teacher has come again tonight, and everyone is blessed once more! Do you envy this? Since you do, let us also bestow some 'nectar' so that all may eliminate karmic obstacles and increase blessings and wisdom. Starting from the fifth phase today, our Chongxin lineage will truly begin to guide the "four hundred million original spirit Buddha children" back to gather, propagate, and spread the teachings.
##The Golden Mother of the Jade Pond of the Wuji
The cause and condition of the Wuji are truly sublime,  
The Great Dao lights the lamp as a testament.
Four hundred million disciples of Buddha all return;  
Ninety-two original spirits are also elevated.
Good evening to all the Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual cultivation scholars of the Wuji Great Tao Academy! Today, the Ancient Buddha of Nanping Taoji descended to compose the seventeenth chapter of "The Great Tao Lights the Lamp." This work aims to elevate and guide all original spirit Buddha-children through their karmic connections, enabling their ascension and return. All Saints and Buddhas of the Chongxin Sect lineage are fully supporting and guiding every student on this journey.
Thus, the four hundred million disciples of the Ran Deng Dharma lineage are gathered and propagated, addressing all sacred duties concerning the heavenly secrets of the Great Dao. This contributes a portion of merit for the future, elevating one's own transcendence and return. It is also hoped that from this day forth, all students will guide and fulfill the salvation of all relatives and friends around them, gathering and propagating them as well.
I wonder if everyone would like that? Then let's strive for it! Bring in the "two plates of fruit" from earlier to bless them, so that all students and virtuous connections who have come to the hall today to participate in the creation of the celestial scriptures may receive an auspicious and fortunate imprint of completion. For the future promotion and propagation of the teachings, this will truly bring about virtuous growth and transcendence!
##Muhammad
The Supreme Taoist Ancestor descends upon the mundane world;  
The Celestial Worthy of Virtue bestows grace without self.
The Lamp-Lighting Book descends as a work,  
Commissioned by the Great Way of the Infinite.
The Fundamental Tenets of the Supreme Dao
Sentient beings and original spirit Buddha disciples, in the course of educational and cultural training, must understand that to elevate and grow in the human world, one should examine it through the perspectives of the "Green Yang and Red Yang" eras as well as the current "White Yang Period." This means that throughout history, for all original spirit Buddha disciples, the path to achieving elevation and accomplishment lies precisely in purifying one's thoughts through growth.
During the "First Qingyang Period" and the "Second Hongyang Period," elevation occurs within the human realm, offering opportunities for ascension and transcendence. This represents the genuine path of growth, imparting the same cause and condition for the education, propagation, and elevation of all original spirit Buddha-children across these three periods, without distinction.
In the place where all sentient beings and Buddha-nature spirits descend to be born, throughout the course of existence, many impurities and obstacles inevitably accumulate and increase. Moreover, it is difficult to understand how to truly achieve self-transformation and elevation. Thus, in the present moment, one inherently faces numerous limitations and hindrances.
What, then, is the foundation upon which Wuji is established?
Not only is it impossible to break free from the defiled thoughts accumulated over countless lifetimes, but it is also exceedingly difficult to fully resolve all karmic obstacles and afflictions. Without achieving true purification, how can one attain accomplishment within a single lifetime? It is essential to rely on the transformative functions bestowed in the present era for growth and elevation!
To truly elevate oneself and thereby clear away all past karmic obstacles, one must seize the opportunity and conditions for advancement within this lifetime. This arises from the supreme mission of the Wuji itself, which asks: How should all sentient beings, the original spiritual Buddha-children who have descended from the Wuji into the Haotian world, proceed?
Descending further into the earthly realm of the planetary system, there exists within this a barrier that is difficult to dissolve. This condition of karma, elevated through the teachings and causes of the Green Sun and Red Sun periods, is achieved precisely within the human world, allowing one to clear the obstacles of karmic cycles accumulated over lifetimes.
The Process of Wuji's Evolution
To enable oneself to effortlessly achieve accomplishments throughout a lifetime, it is essential to have access to genuine educational and cultural programs. However, it can be said that in the present era, the innate capacities of all original spirit Buddha-children have long been obscured, having lost their primordial nature. Moreover, this is compounded by the accumulated impurities of thought from generation after generation of human existence.
It is precisely the harmful elements of the four substances—earth, water, fire, and wind—within the Earth's planetary system that have trapped oneself in a state from which return is impossible. This difficulty of returning to the primordial origin persists continuously. Such hardship keeps one bound to the Earth's planetary system, making it exceedingly difficult to completely eliminate the karmic obstacles, leaving one utterly helpless.
The mission of the Ultimate Void is, within the unfolding of the Great Dao, to enable all sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples to easily achieve, in a single lifetime, the purification of negative energy endowments—that is, the cleansing of the "defilements and tainted consciousness" inherent in the eighth consciousness itself! It can be said: apart from the principles of Buddhism, nothing can so truthfully elevate and transcend!
From the perspective of the four traditions of Confucianism, Daoism, Christianity, and Islam, it is precisely due to the lack of purification that a provisional measure has been adopted: selecting all the four hundred million Buddha-disciples of the "Green and Red Yang" to undergo deliverance and return, enabling them to achieve transcendence and return within a single lifetime. This has been personally proclaimed by the Limitless Heavenly Mother.
Mother establishes the Three Primes to ferry original souls,  
Returning to transcend and achieve self-fulfillment.
Return to purity to foster growth,  
Ride beyond to attain the perfection of heavenly virtue.
The Supreme Mother of the Primordial Origin personally bestows the sacred mandate.
This role of the Wuji Heavenly Principle itself in guiding and transforming beings is precisely what allows the four hundred million Buddha-children, who were guided back by the Blue and Red Yang periods, to be a provisional measure. It further aims to cleanse impure thoughts and, during the Third Great Cycle and the Third White Yang period, elevate and purify religions such as Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam.
It is precisely in this primordial epoch—the White Sun Period—that distinctions are not made: the religions of Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam are all thus: one body of suchness, one body of universal love, one body of purity and truth, one body of compassion, one body of mercy, one body of non-action; allowing all sentient beings, original spirit Buddhas, as well as over two million high-tech talents borrowed for their function, to nurture the technological civilization of Earth's star system.
In the Earth's star system, how should the first batch of talents borrowed for service, along with the four hundred million Buddha's disciples, achieve their return and transcendence? It is imperative to prevent them from wandering and sinking into the Earth's star system. This constitutes the greatest mission and karmic cause of the Wuji in the current space-time. Furthermore, how will it affect all the original spirits of the Buddha's disciples in their existence?
It can be very realistic in terms of survival orientation, enabling the creation of future well-being that benefits all of humanity. In today's era, where technology expands boundlessly, it even "borrows talent" from all stellar technological civilizations to innovate and invent. It can be said that within the future of the Earth's stellar system, civilization will only continue to advance!
The Wuji decrees and reveals, guiding the primordial spirits to return.
It is precisely by advancing Earth's planetary system towards a developed celestial body that all civilizations of future technology will integrate high-speed propulsion devices into their inventions and creations. This will enable humanity to effortlessly venture into outer galactic systems as a fundamental step for exploration, marking a truly beneficial and effective achievement for the technological civilization of Earth's planetary system.
Through such research and discoveries, it becomes possible to traverse the fabric of time and space, as well as the progression of light-years. This is achieved by harnessing deep-sea water resources and other energy sources, which inevitably lead to the development of all prime-mover fuels, thereby enhancing propulsion speeds. From the perspective of Earth's planetary system, this represents an extraordinary and inexhaustible opportunity, a blessing that is both limitless and ever-abundant.
Moreover, it is precisely through the descent of the Wuji that the predestined connection with the Great Dao is established. Why must it be so? Because other star systems have long surpassed the technological civilization of Earth by thousands of times. Therefore, out of benevolence, the Jade Emperor of the Heavenly Court, upon ascending the throne, began to elevate the technological civilization of all star systems within the Great Celestial Realm to match that of Earth.
This condition is directed towards the Earth's planetary system, aiming to reorganize, rectify, and transform it, thereby serving as a positive example. It is established through selflessness and non-action, without distinction between the ninety-two or the ninety-six, and is granted to all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples. It does not differentiate between the four hundred million or the two million-plus original spirits and disciples, all of whom grow through this selfless and non-acting influence.
The Great Dao guides all sentient beings to enlightenment.
Thus, by participating in this cosmic cycle, within the grand assembly of the White Yang Era, and throughout both this cosmic cycle and the third White Yang Era, all original spirit Buddhas and disciples of the Earth's star system, without distinction, jointly partake in the evolutionary functions of this cosmic cycle. How, then, can this holistic cosmic evolution be propelled toward greater creative opportunities?
It is precisely within the orientation toward existence that we advance toward a foundation for elevating karma. This process brings together all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha’s disciples who have ever lived in the Earth’s planetary system—whether in the First Cosmic Cycle or the Second Cosmic Cycle—to collectively participate in and contribute to the elevation of civilization in the Third Cosmic Cycle of the Earth’s planetary system.
The evolution in the third White Yang period, with utmost sincerity, grants sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples a truly effective and extraordinary affinity. It can be summarized in one phrase: encompassing all participating sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples, as well as all sages, immortals, Buddhas, and all sentient and non-sentient beings of the myriad things, to collectively partake in this primordial cycle of three periods: the great virtuous grace of the White Yang evolution!
The Fundamental Principles of the Great Dao and Its Propagation
It is precisely through the guidance of the Wuji that the Haotian is granted the supreme authority to govern, along with the distinguished responsibilities for the evolution of this cosmic cycle. Through the elevation and sovereign judgment of the Lord of the Southern Heaven, the Sacred Emperor Wenheng, all original spirit Buddhas and disciples of the Earth's star system are collectively engaged in the co-creation and evolution of its technological civilization.
Integrating the celestial realms of the east, west, south, and north, all star systems and primordial spiritual Buddhas and disciples participate together in this three-period White Yang educational transformation of the current cosmic cycle. This fosters genuine elevation, boundless in its reach, and bestows profound blessings upon future generations, leaving a deep and lasting impact on all welfare to come.
For all planetary star systems, within the past 50 to 100 years, to evolve one already developed star system, and to elevate and surpass all Haotian star systems together, serves as a demonstrative action for other developing star systems. Moreover, in the evolutionary process, the Earth's star system is structured primarily through the four sublime elements of "earth, water, fire, and wind."
The Great Dao of the Wuji evolves all beings, transcending all.
This is also very clear and easy to understand: although the four elements of "earth, water, fire, and wind" are said to be the source of pollution for sentient beings on Earth, they also serve as a fundamental foundation that will bring immense and tangible benefits to the future advancement of technological civilization. It is precisely by drawing upon these four elements that we can contribute to the elevation of future technological civilization.
Furthermore, it allows all Buddhas’ disciples and original spirits to easily achieve enlightenment and advancement, as well as to return and transcend. In response to the Wuji, the supreme affinity of the Great Dao is disseminated to the "Yi Chi Chong Xin Tang Sect Lineage" in Taiwan to compile the entire series of the Great Dao Heavenly Books. As for this entire series of the Great Dao Heavenly Books, although they are crowned with the title of Wuji, what does it signify?
Yet it is absolutely true, personally decreed by the Eternal Heavenly Mother and the Jade Emperor of the Vast Heaven through the Eternal Sacred Edict and the Imperial Mandate of the Vast Heaven, that this work is precisely intended to guide the four billion Buddha-children, first through the "Universal Salvation and Fulfillment," to achieve the proper return, thereby attaining genuine transcendence and perfection.
It is hoped that one can understand the true mission of the Zhenfo Xinzong, the Wuji Da Dao Yuan, and the Yichi Chongxin Tang lineage. This mission is not merely about general propagation and transformation; rather, it lies in bestowing the profound grace of the great Dao, which will bring blessings to countless future generations. Only in this way can sentient beings truly benefit, enabling them to ascend, grow, and transcend.
All sentient beings, children of the Buddha,  
Must purify themselves to be saved and perfected.
The Supreme Dao issues a sacred decree,
The Counselor returns, guided by Universal Transformation.
Returning to perfection and transcending further,  
All future technologies can be advanced.
Across the cosmos, galaxies in an instant,  
Swiftly traversed, a thousand returns in a moment.
This verse! It is shared with all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples for mutual encouragement; it aims to elevate and transcend future technological civilization, achieving perfection and surpassing it, truly fostering the growth of all sentient beings. I hope for this! I appreciate everyone's hard work and apologize for the disturbance within the Chongxin Sect for some time. Today, old friends have reunited once more—without a heartfelt conversation, it would not be satisfying!
## The Primordial Queen Mother of the West
Limitless, selfless, and without partiality,  
The Central Altar Marshal ascends the platform to preside.
All esteemed sages gather here together,  
Cherishing this rare and profound bond of a thousand ages.
Good evening to all Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual cultivation members of the Wuji Great Dao Academy! Today, the Supreme Dao Ancestor, the Celestial Worthy of Dao and Virtue, has descended to compose the eighteenth chapter of "The Great Dao Lights the Lamp." This chapter analyzes the extraordinary affinity of the Wuji Great Dao from a new perspective, enabling future generations to truly elevate their affinities and actions.
This is a unique and auspicious affinity that can only be found within the Chongxin lineage. It should be understood that from this moment onward, it is precisely the time to guide and ferry the four hundred million Buddhist disciples of the "Lamp-Lighting Dharma Lineage." This is achieved by drawing upon the return and assembly of over two million high-tech talents. It is essential to realize that when they arrive, how will the students of this lineage guide them? And how will they receive them?
How can they be enabled to participate in and support all the endeavors and sacred duties of the Chongxin Sect? By establishing a clear, overarching direction for themselves and by guiding and receiving others, they can also contribute to the sect's undertakings. Otherwise, when immortals and Buddhas guide people to us, we will be unable to retain such talents, and we will not know how to achieve the promotion and propagation of the great path of universal transformation. Diligent and heartfelt effort is essential—this is the correct way!
##Namo Ancient Buddha Dipamkara
The Great Sage and Supreme Teacher, who transmitted Confucianism,  
The Virtue of Confucius, the Master, knows no bounds.
The Great Path Lights the Lantern, Chapter Nineteen:  
Universal Salvation Gathers the Completion, Returning to the Celestial Chariot
The Fundamental Function of Universal Salvation and the Completion of the Cycle
The Supreme Dao descends to observe, descending into the mortal world for the sake of all sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas, so that they may have guidance to follow. This is for those in the realms of the Heavenly Principle and the Vast Heaven who are unable to purify themselves to clarity, and who find it difficult to truly advance their karmic conditions. Instead, they remain trapped in such circumstances, hindering their own growth.
Regarding the "Realm of Principle Heaven and the Realm of Haotian Heaven," there exists an insurmountable obstacle to elevation. This very hindrance blocks one's own progress and transcendence. For the four hundred million Buddha-disciples who have already been guided back, they will descend once more into the mundane world, undergoing renewal, purification, and the cultivation necessary for growth and transcendence.
It is precisely by allowing the ninety-two primordial spirits who have descended to the mortal realm and the four billion Buddha-sons who have returned to the heavenly realm of Hao Tian to mutually fulfill one another that the causes, conditions, and foundations are reshaped. This facilitates purification within the human world—a process that has unfolded over countless kalpas, enabling humanity itself to engage in acts of purification within the realm of human existence.
How should the conditions for universal salvation be practiced?
It can be understood that there are many troubling factors in the act of purification, which inevitably create mutual hindrances to the conditions for livelihood. It also becomes difficult to achieve a harmonious and complete integration in the orientation of survival. Instead, obstacles to survival are hard to eliminate. Through religious cultivation, one seeks to attain the act of purification.
It is essential to apply this truth with utmost sincerity in order to achieve perfection. Why then does such purification exist? Precisely because sentient beings, the original spiritual Buddhas, often fail to resolve these afflictions in their pursuit of existence. Instead, they continuously sink into the turbid and evil world of the five impurities, merely passing through the process of human survival.
This is about being trapped in the human world, with no opportunity for elevation, instead allowing oneself to sink forever into the mundane realm. Such original spirit Buddha-children, can they truly understand what the real obstacle is? They fundamentally lack the ability to see themselves clearly, merely repeating the cycle of nurturing worldly existence. To aspire to return and transcend becomes exceedingly difficult!
In fact, the human world is shaped by a rather extensive web of causes and conditions. It is precisely due to these circumstances that human beings exist, yet they often struggle to integrate harmoniously with the conditions for nurturing life. Consequently, it becomes exceedingly difficult for them to attain genuine benefit, leading to many obstacles in achieving true growth and advantage.
Universal salvation is based on the principle of unity.
Even within the mundane world, one merely becomes a slave to oneself! How could this be? It is precisely because one must strive for self-improvement and growth! No matter how widely such conditions are disseminated, they can hardly lead to personal elevation or transcendence, thus confining oneself to existence in the mundane world, where one merely engages in religious faith and the nourishment of life.
It is far from genuine cultivation and transcendence. In the process of universal salvation and gathering completion, it merely provides sentient beings and original spirit disciples with equal opportunities for ascension and return, focusing only on what can be done regarding "universal salvation and gathering completion." As for "return and transcendence," there is a lack of such conceptual framework, and even within the Yiguan Tian Dao, the necessary resources are absent.
From the perspective of the mundane world, this kind of obstacle lies in the fact that sentient beings, the original spiritual Buddha-disciples, are unable to achieve "return and transcendence," thus forming such limitations. How then can we break through these confines by relying solely on faith in "universal salvation and the gathering of completion"? To attain the practice and action, it is essential to achieve genuine purification and elevation through "return and transcendence"!
Universal Salvation and the Completion of the Circle Require Action
Universal Salvation and Completion of the Cycle: It involves reforming one's own shortcomings, ignorance, and inadequacies, while also fostering growth and learning in response to one's own lack of clarity, deficiencies, and flaws. It is essential to align with the fundamental opportunities provided by the Great Dao for all sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-children. This enables one to cultivate the causes and conditions for return and the celestial ladder within the human realm.
Regarding the primary condition for "gathering the circle" after the "universal salvation," it is to enable oneself to achieve completeness, while also allowing everything around oneself to reach a state of perfection. If one fails to truly fulfill this condition, on the contrary, all obstacles will continue to accumulate and deepen, making it difficult to bring every matter to a state of completion.
It can be observed: many are universally delivered, yet few achieve the completion and gathering. This number is pitifully small. Among the sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-seeds in the world of emotions, it is exceedingly difficult to attain the return of "completion, gathering, and purification." True elevation and purification are even harder to come by. Even in the human realm, completion and gathering are difficult to achieve, let alone the prospect of genuine, perfect transcendence after future elevation and return.
Regarding the conditions for this universal salvation, the reasons why sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples continue to be troubled by all factors within the Earth's star system are also as such. Without understanding the boundless grace and the causes and conditions of enlightenment—precisely what "universal salvation and gathering the virtuous" aims to elevate and transcend—it is exceedingly difficult to achieve any accomplishment!
The completion of the cycle is directed by the Wuji.
Therefore, only within the "Wuji System" can there be what is called universal salvation and the completion of the cycle. In relation to religions such as Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam, if one speaks of the completion of the cycle, it possesses a relatively accurate condition. However, it is difficult to mention the condition of completing the cycle in other religions. This can be said to be because only within the "Wuji System" does the causal condition for "universal salvation and the completion of the cycle" exist.
In the present era, the widespread dissemination of electronic communication has enabled sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples to understand the strengths and weaknesses of other religions. Through the Wuji system, all teachings of "universal salvation and completion of the circle" are imparted to all sentient beings, original spirit Buddha-disciples, achieving elevation, return, and transcendence of the primary causes and conditions.
Only then can one truly achieve return and transcendence in the future. Otherwise, how can religions of the sentient world speak of return and transcendence without believing in "universal salvation and the gathering of the virtuous"? Instead, they merely allow themselves to remain trapped in the cycle of rebirth within the Earth's star system. In such a state, aspiring to ascend and return becomes exceedingly difficult!
May I ask all sentient beings, original spirits, and disciples of the Buddha, do you often harbor a psychological barrier that is difficult to overcome? Regardless of where you are, or what kind of karma or beings you encounter, do you experience moments when the soul feels profoundly empty? Especially in times of increasing stillness, this state of mind emerges more clearly and desolately, becoming ever more pronounced.
Puhua's gathering and completion of achievements in the human world
Where does the problem lie? Can everyone understand it? It is difficult indeed! There is simply no way to trace the origin of this foundational issue—where it truly resides. Moreover, after keeping oneself busy all day long, such a state often emerges, making it exceedingly hard to reach a moment of inner clarity and peace. This, in turn, forms a psychological barrier that seems impossible to break through.
It is precisely because the sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas of this world of emotions cannot dissolve this state of mind that the obscure and desolate mentality arises. Moreover, in this lifetime, regardless of circumstances or nationality, the quieter the moment—especially in the stillness of a clear night—the more this mentality inevitably manifests. In truth, everyone has experienced this feeling!
If a sentient being is constantly busy all day long, no matter how occupied they may be, there will inevitably come a time and space for rest and stillness. In such moments, the inner self becomes even more apparent, and there arises a pursuit to truly benefit the space of the mind. It is precisely within these troubling factors that they can be dissolved without a trace!
If one can truly understand one's original nature, one will genuinely be able to recognize the obstacles on the path ahead. Moreover, regarding all the guidance offered for the "universal salvation and completion of the cycle," one will be able to transform from this state of spiritual desolation and move forward toward future goals with clarity and sincerity.
Universal Salvation and the Completion of the Circle is an action within the Yiguan system.
How can sentient beings and original spirit disciples of the Buddha eliminate such psychological factors? Precisely this constitutes the primary causal condition for "universal salvation and the completion of the cycle of deliverance." It is what the Yiguan Tian Dao refers to as the causal condition. Even in other religions, it is difficult to address this kind of guidance, which enables elevation and return to the origin—this is the true path!
From the perspective of all religions: within the Yiguan Tiandao, it can be said that there can be broad and effective propagation, and it is also understood that "universal salvation and gathering completion" should indeed be so. But if it is difficult to comprehend what should follow after "gathering completion," then it is necessary to understand that all functions after gathering completion should "return to the source" in order to be in accordance with true reality.
Otherwise, if there were only "universal salvation and completion" without "return and transcendence," then for all sentient beings and original spirit disciples of Buddha, they would merely exist within the Earth's star system, inevitably sinking into reincarnation life after life. Therefore, the Limitless Heavenly Mother established the "Three Periods of Universal Salvation and Completion" for elevation. This kind of elevation allows everyone to return and transcend, which is the correct path!
The Great Dao of Wuji issues its sacred decree,
To universally ferry and gather all, the One Thread is revealed.
Return to transcendence as the foundation, uphold the perfection of the vehicle with a reverent heart.
Heaven and earth hold affection for all original spirits; each person achieves through their own actions.
Wisdom and virtue advance side by side,  
Embracing the great Dao, the cosmos roams free.
This verse! To be mutually encouraged among all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples; it is to implement and analyze all the conditions for universal salvation and the gathering of the virtuous within the 'Ultimate Great Dao.' How, then, should one proceed? And how should one elevate oneself? Such causal conditions must be thoroughly studied and understood, for only then can there be virtuous growth, elevation, and transcendence. Let us hope for it! Let us hope for it!
## Limitless Jade Pool Joyful Jade Immortal Maiden
The Limitless One issues decrees to ferry all beings across;  
The Earth Mother extends her protection, aiding sentient beings in their fulfillment.
When the Supreme ascends the throne, compassion shall prevail;  
His virtuous grace accomplishes all, witnessed by the cosmos.
All Saints, Buddhas, virtuous students, and spiritual practitioners of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, good evening! Today, Confucius, the Supreme Sage and Master of Confucianism, has descended to compose the nineteenth chapter of "The Great Dao Lights the Lamp." In this chapter, the conditions and karmic connections of "universal salvation and the gathering of all beings" are analyzed with great clarity, along with guidance on how to achieve "return, transcendence," growth, and elevation!
For sentient beings and original spirit disciples of the Buddha, why is it that often in the quiet of night or moments of stillness, a kind of elusive psychological barrier emerges? This barrier, which everyone possesses without exception, can indeed be personally verified as the inherent obscurations and afflictions within oneself.
The Path of the Honest Heart: It is essential to dissolve such disturbances and obstacles, so that all original spirit Buddhas of the great world may become their own masters. Only then can they roam freely, coming as they will and going as they will—thus, they are both Tathāgata (Buddha) and Tathāgati (Buddha), and may even journey through the cosmos, the void, and the boundless celestial realms! What do you all think?
##South Sea Ancient Buddha
Christianity spread through the Western Regions,  
Where the grace of Christ united all souls in faith.
The Holy Way spreads its teachings to ferry people across, enabling them to return and transcend the foundation.
Returning necessitates transcending.
From the perspective of the human realm: the actions following the universal salvation and completion of the kalpa carry the cause and condition of return and transcendence, reaching the elevation of the original spirits of all sentient beings and Buddha’s disciples. Moreover, these actions are genuine and capable of transcendence. For the original spirits of all sentient beings, they may learn and grow through a single lifetime, achieving the cause and condition for such circumstances—precisely as they themselves have chosen.
Return and Transcendence: This goes a step beyond what has always been referred to as "universal salvation and completion." It involves a return after universal salvation and completion, but to what state exactly must this return lead? This remains an unknown that humanity and all beings cannot comprehend! How, then, can one achieve growth and elevation? It must be elucidated through the teachings of the Confucian School and Sacred Doctrine!
By decree of the Chongxintang lineage: The establishment of contemplative thought and conceptual growth allows for the analysis of the primary causes and conditions of return. How then can one comprehend that within the vast cosmic celestial realm, there exists the star system of the "Void Treasure Pure Land World"? This is a thousandfold true and certain planetary body, which has already existed within the cosmic star systems for hundreds of billions of years, facilitating transcendence and elevation.
Returning transcends all growth.
Throughout the ages, there has been no detailed explanation to guide sentient beings and original spirits toward understanding that the "Void Treasure Pure Land" star system is an exceptionally radiant stellar energy entity, emitting a violet-golden light. It is perfected through the illumination of lapis lazuli, forming a lapis lazuli starlight stellar system. To roam freely within this galaxy, one must possess a substantial energy body.
It is essential to establish an energy body: under the conditions of possessing complete virtue, wisdom, compassion, universal love, non-action, and purity, one can transcend planetary bodies. Thus, with the radiance of lapis lazuli starlight spreading throughout this galaxy, it is also necessary to achieve elevation and transcendence, so that all civilizations surpass those of the Earth's galaxy by millions of times.
To ascend to this star system, humanity must possess individuals of fair, just, and selflessly equal religious faith, as well as those endowed with great virtue, profound wisdom, and radiant energy. Only then can they dwell upon this planet, which represents a higher level of transcendence than what Buddhism refers to as the "Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss" or what we describe as the "realms of Heaven and the Kingdom of Heaven."
Returning to the Supreme Cause of Transcendence
Furthermore, compared to what all religions describe as the bliss of heaven, it is even more transcendent and extraordinary. There is no distinction between religious sects, nor any boundaries between you and me. It elevates the concept of equality in religion, and it can be said that in the context of the current era of the 21st century, it directly addresses the long-existing divisions among followers of different faiths.
There are many beings with exceptional merits from other star systems who have long resided there, rather than it being a newly developed celestial body. Such conditions of cause and effect, whether in the current era or since beginningless kalpas, have allowed some sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-children who once dwelled in the Earth's star system to exist within this star system.
There exists a universe of ethereal purple-gold radiance, and there is also a crystalline world of celestial bodies. These are the planetary forms not elaborated upon in *The Great Dao Haotian*, yet through such extraordinary conditions of causation, they serve as a means for the original spirits of sentient beings and Buddhist disciples to achieve the cause for return within the human realm, and as a foundation for transcendence to elevate their spiritual roots.
Elevate all that is necessary
Why must there be a return in order to attain elevation, and why is this condition necessary? Sentient beings, the original spiritual children of Buddha, must undergo various trials and tribulations in the human world. Only by passing through these different hardships can they achieve purification through the causes and conditions of return, thereby attaining elevation. Moreover, this elevation serves as a genuine means of purification through transcendence.
All religious practitioners in the world must establish a mindset of equality among the five major religions and recognize the common origin of the three teachings. This not only allows them to attain fulfillment within the realm of their own faith but also enables them to choose the Pure Land of the Lotus Buddha Kingdom in the 21st century. If their spiritual energy reaches a higher level, they may effortlessly enter the "Void Treasure Pure Land World" to transcend and roam freely through karmic connections.
Moreover, under such conditions, it is precisely the religious sentiment of "selflessness and altruism" that can further promote sacrifice and dedication. There is no need to confine oneself solely to the realm of one's own faith; instead, one can integrate into the celestial constellations of the heavens, where all are equal, mutually fulfilling and assisting one another. This kind of religious belief is the universal principle established by the Great Dao.
It is precisely through this guiding principle that fulfillment is achieved. Moreover, based on the universal truths established by the Great Dao, without the barriers imposed by religious beliefs, and by breaking through the limitations that create obstacles between one another, one can integrate into the equal cultivation of the Great Dao. This also allows for a broadened heart and mind to elevate and transcend, and is universally recognized by the celestial realms as impartial and selfless.
Transcendence is fundamentally a necessity.
It is through technological civilization that believers of various religions in the world can easily enter the equal and harmonious heavenly kingdom. This very realm transcends all religious nations, offering an equal, selfless, and strife-free purified celestial world. Everyone should understand that all conditions promoted by the Great Dao are made known to all, revealing the causes and conditions.
All sentient beings and Buddha's children, with their original spirits, can undergo purification, taking refuge in the religion they believe in while also integrating with other faiths. They can mutually support each other in their religious beliefs, dissolve obstacles and limitations, and break down religious barriers. Instead, they achieve greater mutual harmony and assist one another through mutual admiration.
This religion aims to elevate and inspire all sentient beings who hold faith in the vast cosmos. In its commitment to religious equality and selflessness, can it further advance the construction of human thought and concepts? It is precisely the equality among religions as decreed by Heaven, rooted in selflessness and impartiality, that even allows for fair and mutual integration within the myriad star systems of the great universe.
Human beings, across all religious boundaries, must naturally dismantle these barriers and dissolve the fences of faith-based divisions. Only then can they mutually integrate with all sentient beings and coexist within the Earth's star system. If religious limits and boundaries can be broken, transcending the void, the cosmos, and the boundless celestial realms in the future will become comparatively easier.
Returning to Transcendence and Riding the Wave of Growth
This will enable all sentient beings and Buddha's disciples to clearly understand that all religions within the Earth's star system are merely manifestations of regional perspectives and the dynamics of "orientation and attachment" in survival. Furthermore, the religions descended to the human world by the Heavenly Realm make no distinctions: the Three Teachings share the same origin, and the Five Religions spring from the same source. This is precisely the sublime karmic connection of "one flower with five petals," which can serve as the condition for transcending karmic bonds.
It is clear that all sentient beings with emotions can choose a religion for their practice based on their own interests. It is necessary to rely on religious faith as a foundation in order to achieve purification with ease. However, from ancient times to the present, those who have entered into religion often become hindered by "rigid attachment," even more so than those spiritual beings and Buddha's children who have no religious faith.
Furthermore, it will create religious barriers and, in turn, trouble the equality of faith, causing the selflessness and altruism inherent in religion to vanish without a trace. This is an obstacle that the Divine does not wish to see. It can now be said that religious leaders across the world have long advocated for the harmony and unity of the three teachings and the common origin of the five faiths.
Regarding the religions believed by the spiritual beings and Buddha-children of the Earth's star system, they are all fundamentally the same. In the Divine Land of the Central Plains and the Taiwan region, the integration of the three teachings is particularly emphasized. Especially in Taiwan—Taoyuan's Yichong Chongxin Tang lineage—it has inherited the religious concept and sacred mission bestowed by Heaven, advocating the equality of the five teachings, selflessness, and harmonious integration.
Return, Transcend, Elevate, Grow
Thus, there is a true return to the transcendent fundamental framework, which has long been instilled in the establishment of the Chongxin lineage, laying a solid foundation. This allows sentient beings and primordial spirits to enter human religious beliefs, purifying their original true spirits (such as) to achieve elevation. This is the great benevolence of Heaven toward sentient beings, primordial spirits, and Buddha’s disciples, ensuring they do not lose their innate spiritual essence upon entering the mundane world.
Moreover, the elevation of religious faith has been lost, and this kind of limitation and obstacle remains unbroken to this day, constructed by the tainted mindset of "self-exaltation." It is precisely in this era that the Divine has clearly decreed: how to return to and transcend the primary causal body, enabling religious equality, selflessness, and mutual cooperation among all religions to achieve a state of perfect existence!
One should wholeheartedly devote oneself to one's own religious faith, while also embracing and appreciating other religious beliefs, mutually supporting and complementing one another—this is the true nature of faith! Moreover, it allows the world to cultivate a mindset of equality, universal love, and selflessness, achieving collective elevation through mutual fairness and harmony.
The salvation of predestined souls yields tangible results; the conditions for the final gathering are likewise to be carefully selected.
The action of return is still lacking,  
Yet leaping beyond equality can achieve even more.
Selfless and egoless, practicing equality; faith must be genuine and true.
Devote yourself wholeheartedly to my teachings,  
and praise and uphold the fivefold evidence of the Dharma.
This verse! Let us encourage one another, fellow sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples; to analyze and elucidate the principles of justice established by Heaven, so that all Buddha's disciples may achieve mutual equality, protect and uphold all religious sects in the human world. Only then can we attain mutual fulfillment in equality and harmony, which is the true nature of reality. Today, old friends meet again; farewell to all; Amen!
##Wuji Yaochi Fengqiong Fairy Maiden
The Golden Mother of the Jasper Pool ascends from the Wuji,  
Gathering all sentient beings of original spirit and truth.
Universal salvation and completion are further strengthened, returning and transcending to ascend to the heavenly realm.
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and fellow spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, good evening! Today, the Sage Jesus descended to compose the twentieth chapter of *The Great Dao Lights the Lamp*, offering an even more detailed analysis of the supreme cause and condition for returning to transcendence. It reveals that the three teachings share the same lineage, and the five teachings originate from the same source, forming the "one flower with five petals." Only through equality, selflessness, and egolessness can one attain true reality.
For sentient beings and original spirits, it is quite effortless to attain a special affinity for future return and transcendence. In the human world, there are inevitably many religious beliefs to rely upon, whereas other star systems are not confined by such religious limitations. Instead, they can clearly understand the mutual integration, elevation, and transcendence of energy bodies across different star systems.
It is hoped that all sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas can effortlessly break free from the self-centered and tainted religious mindset. Only then can they roam freely, traversing the realms of the Wuji, the void, and the great cosmic galaxies. This transcendence and growth are precisely the conditions and opportunities established by Heaven a century ago, offering all religions a path to complete fulfillment and ultimate refuge.
##Nanping Daoji Ancient Buddha
All living beings are worthy of reverence,  
Rarely does the mortal world foster such profound affection.
Silently composing, walking the great path;  
Virtue profound and complete, riding beyond in practice.
All the fundamentals of the perfect vehicle
In various human faiths, the realization of beliefs is partly achieved through "universal salvation and completion." Regardless of the religion one practices, it is essential to undergo the process of "return and transcendence," followed by the actions of "fulfillment and ascension." Moreover, only after a sage, immortal, or Buddha who has attained enlightenment achieves complete fulfillment can they ascend to higher realms.
When the world of sentient beings is elevated to this state, it can merge with the celestial realms of the vast universe. In the human world, there are originally no divisions of religion, nor distinctions of you and me. It is through the action of perfect transcendence and true nature—treating all with equality—that one can achieve completeness in any religion, attaining fulfillment for oneself while also offering wholeness to others.
The ultimate principle of justice across all galaxies in the universe is encapsulated in the concept of "perfectly round and full, fully round and perfect." Only when one can achieve both completeness and perfection in every matter can all functions be harmoniously integrated. To reach the state of "perfect fullness and full perfection," one must engage in learning and growth within the human world.
The Perfect Vehicle Transcends Function
If such opportunities and actions are not firmly established, it will likely be difficult to achieve perfection and harmony in all matters, even after accomplishments in future times and spaces. This is a necessary condition and standard that all sages, immortals, and buddhas of the Earth's star system must fulfill.
If one cannot achieve completion and return, it indicates a deficiency in the action of surpassing after ascending and transcending. Without distinction, all who have attained enlightenment—sages, immortals, and buddhas—are inherently one and the same. Failure to reach "perfect and complete fulfillment" signifies the persistence of numerous shortcomings. This action of surpassing after ascending and transcending constitutes an especially crucial aspect.
It is about transcending through the process of return, achieving a state of perfect completeness, and this applies to all matters. To become a sage, immortal, or Buddha who has attained enlightenment, if one cannot achieve this state of "perfect completeness and complete perfection," it is fundamentally impossible to truly harmonize within the celestial realms of the universe.
All the star systems in the universe, precisely by mutually assisting in the overall karma of the "Great Dao's unfolding," are able to facilitate the process of learning and growth. This ensures that the actions necessary for return are carried out with utmost sincerity, enabling the attainment of perfect harmony in every matter, thereby achieving a flawless transcendence within the human world.
Perfection is achieved through both completeness and completion.
One who aspires to ascend beyond the realm of realized truths must understand this: before entering the ranks of the highest vehicle, one must elevate oneself through learning and growth. Only by integrating the self while perfecting all sentient beings can one harmonize with the heavens and the vast cosmos, for this interdependence is essential.
There exist many modes of thought and concepts not found in the human world, which must be elucidated through the "Confucian School of Sacred Teachings." Only then can the sentient primordial spirits and Buddha-children of the vast world understand that, upon their return, there remain numerous obstacles to overcome—a journey that is still quite long.
Rather than merely remaining idle after returning to transcendence, which would fail to implement the universal principles established for the galaxies of the cosmos, this causal connection clarifies why the Great Dao’s transformative educational actions are necessary. They provide all sentient beings, primordial spirits, and Buddha’s disciples with instructional courses, genuinely facilitating elevation and transcendence.
To comprehend the human world, one must recognize that every action, deed, and conduct of each individual is recorded through their own behavior. It is essential to first achieve completeness and harmony, as this establishes a solid foundation in the learning process. In doing so, one avoids being flustered and struggling to adapt when the time comes. This is precisely the educational cause and condition that Mahayana practitioners must understand.
Riding the Wheel of Perfection to Grow
When learning about the human world, it is essential to establish a foundational understanding. As for transcending upon returning in the future, how can one achieve perfection to rise above? This is accomplished through the teachings imparted earlier, the interpretations of the vast cosmic galaxies, and the reliance on all religious faiths and practices. It is necessary to cultivate a preconceived understanding to facilitate elevation.
Only then can one, within the realm of thought and perception, achieve a state of openness toward other religions and all matters derived from them, encompassing all aspects of existence. This is precisely the condition for elevation and manifestation as advocated by the Great Dao, allowing oneself to accumulate learning and growth experiences, which brings immense benefit, fostering upward growth, elevation, and transcendence.
In the realm of human religious faith and practice, through the process of learning, the necessary mindset and concepts for transcendence have long been established. One can respect their own religion while also admiring others. It is precisely by not distinguishing between one and another, nor between you and me, that we can collectively implement the universal principles established by the vast cosmos and its galaxies.
The educational and cultural curricula of different religions, as guided by the Great Dao, must respect both oneself and followers of other faiths. Only then can they integrate into the holistic foundation of belief. This means neither distinguishing among all religious faiths nor separating one's own religious beliefs within the human world—a perspective that is profoundly correct.
Taking advantage of this exceptional opportunity
It lies in the fact that after transcending and elevating, there is fundamentally no distinction among religions. All religious beliefs and practices have long been integrated, and through the elevation brought about by the circumstances of educational courses, they are fully harmonized by religious practitioners. This enables practitioners to merge with justice and equality, returning to transcendence.
Not only does it provide educational and dissemination courses on religions shaped by the Great Dao, but it also enables those without religious beliefs to enhance their innate spirituality with greater sensitivity, preventing them from sinking into the religious ideologies of the five turbidities and evils. Moreover, those who return under such conditions will be free from the constraints of any religious sectarian ideologies.
Like a blank sheet of paper, it can harmoniously coexist in any environment, any religion, any teaching, or any education. In this return to the transcendent, there are no barriers or constraints imposed by any religious beliefs. It benefits from teachings of fairness and equality, unimpeded by the limitations of any religion.
Such talents are expected to increase in the future. This means that among the over two million high-tech professionals who have been "borrowed," many will likely return and transcend precisely due to such conditions and circumstances. They will establish a mindset capable of integrating and mutually enriching the five major religions with fairness and equality, thereby achieving mutual fulfillment and admiration.
Perfecting the vehicle of transcendence is the key to elevation.
Under the condition that the educational and cultural curricula of all religions can genuinely achieve mutual harmony and completeness, it is certain that many sentient beings and Buddha-natured souls will, in the future, not only benefit from the elevation brought by the over two million high-tech talents borrowed for this purpose, but also enable everyone to engage in mutual resonance and transformation across all religions.
Furthermore, their research and creation within the Earth's galaxy also serve as a benchmark and example for all future generations. If such actions of karmic connection cannot be established to achieve perfect transcendence, they will inevitably be confined within the barriers of religious boundaries. How many, then, can truly integrate with the Earth's galaxy? Not necessarily!
Under such conditions, the transformative effect is to set them as exemplary benchmarks for the future, thereby breaking the rigidification of all religious thinking. In this era, the Divine is precisely targeting the future, carrying out educational initiatives for all high-tech talents, without distinction between "four hundred million Buddhist disciples and over two million borrowed generals."
Constructed upon a novel way of thinking, it can integrate all religions without distinction: Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam, and even includes all emerging religions. It is essential to elevate the "mind, spirit, and body" in these three aspects, providing a framework of "Three Bonds and Five Constants, Four Principles and Eight Virtues" without the need to engage in religious courses.
Perfectly fulfilling all the requisite conditions
This set of conditions and circumstances can encompass the "Great Unity" chapter from the Book of Rites, complement the Tao Te Ching, integrate sutras such as the Diamond Sutra, the Great Compassion Mantra, and the Heart Sutra, promote the Bible, and fulfill the educational teachings of all courses through the Quran.
Regardless of all religious sects and lineages, they are all one body as such, one body ascending, and one body harmoniously fulfilling one another. This is to allow all star systems in the great cosmos, whether those that have descended to the Earth's star system or those that will descend in the future, to provide sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's children with the means to achieve growth in their own thinking, enabling mutual return and fulfillment.
To facilitate the establishment of the 21st-century Lotus Buddha Pure Land, it is by the divine will of Heaven that the cosmic galaxy was created. In this current kalpa, Heaven guides four hundred million disciples of the Buddha and integrates technological talents with harmony and perfection, thereby establishing genuine education and culture. This cause and condition are collectively deliberated by Heaven, which grants the conditions for achievement to be promulgated and implemented.
The return to action must be as it truly is,  
Transcending the fundamental nature of cause and condition.
Perfectly full, full and perfect, yet transcending;  
Riding beyond, ascending, in the cosmos abiding.
In the human realm, distinctions are made among religions; in the celestial realm, there are no divisions—this must be clearly understood.
The concept of the cosmic galaxies:  
Perfectly full, fully perfect, arriving in carefree ease.
This verse! It is shared among all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples as mutual encouragement; it first analyzes the situations that may be encountered in the future, providing everyone with the opportunity to develop preconceived notions for growth. It also emphasizes that all future evolution and growth in the human world, particularly the benefits brought by technological civilization, represent the true nature of reality! Presented with reverence at Chongxin, as a reunion of old friends.
##Wuji Yaochi Zhenbao Xiantong
The Wuji Queen Mother ascends the throne,  
All virtuous children together attain completion.
The Celestial Book of the Lamp is rewritten,  
For growth and learning, we verify together with our hearts.
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous children, and fellow spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, good evening! Today, the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam, has descended to compose the 21st chapter of *The Great Dao Lights the Lamp*, providing a detailed analysis of the Perfection Vehicle. This will help everyone understand how, after returning, all transcendent actions can be further elevated and surpassed!
It is essential to be able to understand that only through what is indispensable in the perfection of transcending the vehicle can one elevate from the stage of learning and growth. Otherwise, how could one comprehend the limitations imposed by the obstacles and constraints of religious faith! One should have removed these barriers and fences long ago, as in the "First Qingyang Period," there were fundamentally no obstacles of religious faith at all.
It is precisely during the "Second Red Yang Period" that the barriers of religious belief were established, and it is necessary in the "Third White Yang Period" to dissolve these obstacles. Although one enters into a religion, one should not solely devote all efforts to defending their own faith but also affirm and respect other religions. Whether this can be understood is up to each individual to grasp. Farewell, everyone!
##Venerable of the Void – Homage to the Ancient Buddha of the Void, the Virtuous One of Humans and Heaven
Millions of heart-lamps are lit, illuminating the boundless shores of Buddha-nature.
In the primordial chaos of the cosmos, heaven and earth opened in auspicious harmony. All stars held their positions, and myriad constellations gathered across the vast celestial expanse of the universe, establishing their fixed orbits as the foundation of order. Through expansive transformation and guidance, they achieved fulfillment. Thus, the myriad star systems of the great celestial realm were brought to completion.
In the promotion and expansion of the Great Dao, with the cosmic and interstellar realms as the central axis, myriad stars revolve around its path, guiding the celestial interstellar world. This serves as the leading force in establishing balance for all interstellar beings, positioning them through the propagation of teachings and the guidance of karmic connections.
The fundamental essence of the Primordial Dao originates from the cosmic constellations that converge toward the primordial source of the Dao. This arises from the causes and conditions of the cosmos, the void, the Wuji, and the Haotian, which together facilitate guidance and realization. It also serves to integrate all future worlds and their respective constellations, thereby returning to the original nature and fundamental essence of the Dao as the ultimate refuge.
Chapter on Revealing the Meaning and Clarifying the Purpose: 01
The evolution of the Heavenly Way determines the destiny of all living beings, establishing survival and dependence as its guiding principles. To understand the orientation of survival, one must comprehend how to grasp the entirety of human existence in this world. If one merely clings to life for the sake of survival, especially within the human realm, it becomes difficult to attain genuine guidance through the causes and conditions of enlightenment, which are essential for the cultivation of one's own being.
From the dependence of existence on the essence of the Dao, one may speak of the comfort of survival. Yet, living in this mundane world, one must understand: why do humans come? For what purpose do they live? Therefore, by bestowing upon all beings in the vast universe the causes and conditions that shape the orientation of existence, there can arise the blessings of karma to elevate them, thereby engaging in creation and invention.
Human beings exist within this interstellar realm, enduring a world tainted by the five impurities, and find it difficult to break free from this predicament amidst relativity. Though it is said that through cultivation one may enter the realm of genuine practice, it can also be said that one is capable of elevation and transcendence.
But why do such limitations cause distress to oneself and hinder existence? It is because all human existence is solely focused on comfortable living for oneself, without seeking spiritual transcendence and elevation, thus obstacles arise accordingly.
Chapter on Human Impediments: 02
Human beings, upon entering the mundane world, become tainted without awareness. This affliction of defilement is obscure and difficult to comprehend, and the seeds of consciousness are hard to discern. Due to existence in this world and the manifestations of various circumstances, they fail to understand the influences arising from the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind—toward forms, sounds, scents, tastes, touches, and mental objects. Thus, through the five dust-like realms, they become stained by worldly dust, which is difficult to eliminate. Consequently, both the "physical body and spiritual nature" are tainted by impurities, and it becomes exceedingly challenging to achieve purification.
Through: the eyes observe the forms and colors, which enter into the mind, consciousness, and thoughts; these are then linked with the sounds heard by the ears, which also enter into the mind, consciousness, and thoughts. The nose follows suit, discerning between what can be received and what cannot enter through the sense of smell. The tongue further stirs, drawing the myriad flavors into the mouth, which then immerse into the five viscera, nourishing and moistening the body.
It is precisely the master of all food substances that governs the nourishment absorbed by the body, which in turn is mobilized through bodily movement. Hence, bodily movement gives rise to the sensation of touch, and this tactile sense, transmitted via external sensory nerves, conveys mental consciousness—this constitutes the fundamental orientation of human existence and its primal cause.
Chapter on the Dharma of Mind and the Characteristics of Form: 03
The mind resides within, while form manifests without; thus, what is shaped by both mind and form is guided by true reality. Only when the mind is stirred does it enter the six consciousnesses, allowing thoughts to arise. Therefore, as thoughts follow and are guided, they enter the domain conveyed by the mind, and then, through the sensory nerves, they pass through the interplay of the five sense-object realms.
Thus arises the union of all things and phenomena, initiated through the emergence of conditions, which in turn activates the impetus contained within causes. Therefore, what is set in motion is precisely the convergence of causes and conditions. Without differentiation among causes, there can hardly be the movement of conditions. The movement of conditions is precisely the differentiation of good and evil, superior and inferior, inherent within causes. Hence, both "mental dharmas and material dharmas" are set in motion accordingly.
Through the first five sensory realms, entering into the thoughts of the mind, the Manas consciousness is transmitted and conveyed, thereby distinguishing what is to be received and what is to be excluded. Driven by desire, the primary causes and conditions for the transmission and conveyance by Manas are all stored within the "Mind-King, Tathāgatagarbha." Thus, the "Mind-King, Tathāgatagarbha" is what is stored by the eighth consciousness, the Ālaya-vijñāna.
The eighth consciousness, Alaya, arises from such causes and conditions, stirring the mind, thoughts, and consciousness to make judgments. It is due to the strength of various seed-causes that, upon contact, attachment occurs instantly. This is differentiated in an instant, as nine thousand instances of arising and ceasing emerge in a single moment, propelled by the activation of powerful seed-causes, which also radiate the manifestations of these seed-causes.
Therefore, the origin of the two principles of "mind and form" arises in response to all causes and conditions, emerging as sentient beings—the original spiritual Buddhas—"give rise to thoughts and stir intentions." This serves to differentiate the causes of good and evil for the multitude of future original spiritual Buddhas, thereby shaping their future outcomes.
Chapter on the Distinction between Mind and Form: 04
The heart governs the organs of the body. The arising of the heart begins with the initial mind. Before this initial mind emerges, all is tranquil within the heart—thoughts have not yet wandered, intentions have not yet stirred, and consciousness has not yet discerned. In this state, the heart resembles the pristine nature of an infant. As the initial movement gives rise to thoughts, intentions are then gathered and stored within the repository of consciousness.
Let the dominant seeds intersect with one another, thereby arousing the initial emergence of the opposing mind. This initial mind can be said to be the primal origin of all innocence. This primal origin stirs the differentiation between the two minds, and the two minds are regulated by the seeds of the manas-consciousness. In the transmission between the two minds, both "mind and form" find it difficult to enter into the differentiation of the two minds.
Thus, the dual mind involves selection and judgment; whether to accept or exclude is governed by this duality. This governance guides the dual mind, leading it back into the true suchness of the triple mind, which is the essence of the Mind-King, the fundamental nature of the Tathāgatagarbha. Although the triple mind can also be categorized, it is neutral and unmarked, capable of encompassing both good and evil, excellence and inferiority, all of which are stored within the Tathāgatagarbha.
Thus, without record, without self-interest, and without discrimination, everything is governed within the storehouse. Meeting causes gives rise to conditions, meeting conditions yields results, and meeting results brings about retribution. This is what emanates from cause, condition, result, and retribution, making it clear that "arising thoughts and stirring intentions" are linked by the three minds—precisely so! Sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's children, even in their religious faith and cultivation, often struggle to discern what constitutes cause, condition, result, and retribution, and what constitutes arising thoughts and stirring intentions. Thus, they remain bewildered and obstructed in the mundane world.
Chapter on the Arising of Thoughts and Stirring of Intentions: 05
The arising of thoughts originates in the mind. This movement of the mind occurs when the first five consciousnesses—sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch—receive external sensory objects. These perceptions are transmitted through the sensory nerves and initially accepted by the mind. Thus, thoughts arise from the mind, which distinguishes and becomes attached to the impressions of these five sensory realms. This is precisely how the four states of "pure-defilement, defiled-purity, impurity-defilement, and defiled-impurity" all come into being.
In "arising of the mind is the stirring of thoughts," as thoughts race, consciousness follows, thereby activating intense seed causes from the storehouse consciousness to surge forth. This leads to the sequence: arising of the mind, stirring of thoughts, entering consciousness, and storing in the repository. For all original spirit Buddha-disciples in the human world, this clarifies the realization witnessed in the "Mahā Prajñā Pāramitā Heart Sutra."
It is within the four stages of "arising of the mind, stirring of thoughts, entering into consciousness, and storing in the subconscious" that one can clearly perceive the lucidity of self-examination. This makes it easier to enter into the discernment conveyed by one's own mind, thoughts, and consciousness, thereby summarizing one's practice of self-inspection—that is, returning to the original root nature from the very beginning.
Chapter on Mind, Thoughts, and Consciousness: 06
The transmission of thoughts and consciousness reveals the obscurations of ignorance within oneself. Through the orientation of human existence, one can understand how each individual regulates and examines the arising of thoughts and intentions in their own fundamental mind. If the initial intention is virtuous, the subsequent thoughts easily enter the storehouse consciousness, shaping favorable outcomes in the future. This is what is referred to as the practice of cultivation or the path of the virtuous.
All sentient beings possess the fundamental origin of human nature. At the beginning, human nature is inherently good. For all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's children, they all carry the initial goodness in their hearts, thoughts, intentions, and consciousness. Through the influence of all external affairs and driven by their own survival interests, they may pursue it and become deeply attached.
Thus, its benefit is like the edge of a blade—it can benefit oneself or harm oneself, and it can benefit others or harm others. Therefore, when it comes to benefiting oneself, how should the countless original spirit Buddhas act? How should they exercise restraint? It is precisely the fundamental capacity of education and culture that enables one to benefit both oneself and others, benefiting all sentient beings and all original spirit Buddhas.
The thoughts and intentions of humanity are intrinsically linked to the future fruition of karma. Those that benefit both oneself and others can lead to elevation, transcendence, return, and the fulfillment of karma. Conversely, if one acts otherwise, they are bound to descend into the darkness and all its cruelties. It is within the very act of thinking and intending that the future divergence is determined. All human beings must exercise caution and vigilance in this regard!
Before chaos was divided, it lay within the heart;  
Across the cosmos, stars unfold their art.
The karma of the celestial realm is incomparably vast,  
Transcending thought and guided by the heart's desire.
The Sutra of the True Buddha of the Supreme Dao  
Clarifies the essence from the very beginning.
Chapter on Clarifying the Arising of Thoughts and Stirring of Intentions  
The Ascent and Descent of Activities in the Alaya Consciousness
This verse! It serves as mutual encouragement among all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples; enabling all future sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples to clarify, through this scriptural verse, every process of "arising thought, stirring intention, entering consciousness, and storing in the subconscious." How can such obstacles be eliminated? This precisely forms the principal cause and condition for easily returning to transcendence!
##Limitless Jasper Lake Treasure-Guarding Immortal Child
The Great Dao of the Wuji offers a wondrous affinity,  
Yet few in the Jasper Pool's immortal realm truly reveal it.
Xi Qiong descends to the Chongxin Hall,  
Immortal maidens ascend the stage, and all gather in reunion.
All Saints, Buddhas, virtuous students, and spiritual practitioners of the Wuji Great Tao Academy, good evening! Today, the Patriarch of Humanity and Heaven from our lineage, the Ancient Buddha Nāmo Dipaṃkara, has descended to compose the twenty-second chapter of "The Great Tao's Guiding Light," elucidating the Wuji Great Tao True Buddha Heart Sutra (Part One). This serves as a model for future sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-children to recite and study.
After clearly understanding one's own arising thoughts and intentions, one then enters into the distinctions made by consciousness, which can greatly aid in comprehending future cultivation. It is hoped that one can deeply grasp the profound meaning within, as this is more likely to enable a return to and transcendence of oneself.
Today's work sets a brand new record, which everyone can deeply contemplate. In the future, numerous achievements will be attained by the four hundred million original spirit Buddha-disciples: returning and transcending! It is hoped that greater dedication will be applied, as only then can this karmic connection foster growth and benefit!
##Namo Ancient Buddha Dipamkara
The spiritual guardians of the South Sea, disciples of the Buddha,  
The ancient teachings nurture virtue, illuminating wisdom.
The Great Way lights the lamp to compose the Heart Sutra,  
Universally transforming and returning to aid all sentient beings.
Chapter of the Primordial Spirit Descending to the Mortal Realm: 07
The Limitless Void descended into the Haotian World, yet many impure thoughts remained. In the realm of principle, it was difficult to find a pure existence to rely upon. Thus, they were sent to be born into the Haotian World, with the hope that survival in this world would serve as purification. After a billion years, it remained difficult to achieve a true elevation in the construction of thought, enabling a return.
Instead, they sank even deeper into the vast cosmos. Thus, through the selection of Heaven, those burdened with heavier sins were descended to the Earth's star system, allowing them to undergo renewal and transformation. Furthermore, the five sages of the teachings were sent down to educate and enlighten all religions. For humanity on Earth, this world is merely a mortal realm to which those with heavier sins are attached.
Allow them to undergo transformation, so that they may achieve elevation, and further, to reach the great cosmos, granting the true return to the path of the heavenly ladder. Through the transformation of the human world, it facilitates the purification, elevation, and transcendence of one’s own thoughts and consciousness.
Chapter of Primordial Spirit Fruition: 08
Sentient beings must cultivate a space for achieving self-reflection. Through religious faith, it is essential to develop the perspective to purify past defiled thoughts, thereby truly benefiting oneself. This is particularly true regarding the adherence to and constraints of "precepts and disciplines," which must be genuinely observed as standards.
Moreover, after entering the religious path, one must be able to easily cultivate and transform oneself, and it is essential to provide a true ladder of return to the heavenly way for the mundane world below. How, then, should one undertake this descent into worldly conditions for learning and growth? It requires establishing systematic norms for the construction of one's own thoughts.
Within the orientation of existence, one should understand that beyond mere livelihood, it is essential to seek spiritual comfort and peace. From the perspective of the original spirits of all sentient beings and Buddha’s disciples in the vast universe: the true causes and conditions for elevation and transcendence are provided, which can be cultivated through the various trials and experiences of the human world—all of which must be personally endured as required.
Sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples, can you achieve transcendence and return? It is essential to apply great diligence, gathering and uniting the body, mind, and spirit! One must understand that among the "body, mind, and spirit," none can be lacking—this is the boundary that determines ascent through mutual support or descent.
Chapter on the Reflection of the Heart: 09
The heart-mind is the foundational cause and condition upon which all living beings and myriad phenomena rely. It can emit thoughts—once a thought stirs, it projects waves of electrical energy. Through the emission of these thought-waves, one can understand under what conditions mental constructs are formed. As for the heart-mind itself, how should it engage in reflection? In reflection lies the examination of all shortcomings and deficiencies in the process.
By reflecting on one's own strengths and weaknesses, and striving to overcome all difficulties and problems, one may come to understand that the inner reflection of the mind is precisely what sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples find difficult to clarify, and even more challenging to truly penetrate its profound depths. For these sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples, daily life is often a cycle of busyness and blindness.
In this life, blind and busy, I truly wonder: is it merely for the sake of protecting this physical body that we survive? Or should we strive to clarify the roles of "body, mind, and spirit"? Moreover, throughout the journey of survival, we often encounter numerous creations born from the convergence of causes and conditions, which are precisely the workings of all karmic cycles and retributions.
For the three aspects of "mind, spirit, and body," if it is difficult to reflect and introspect, what methods should be used to foster growth? Only by enabling these three aspects of "mind, body, and spirit" to mutually promote the removal of all obstacles in the human world can one truly take responsibility for this lifetime.
Chapter on Consciousness Projection: 10
The arising of intention inevitably stirs both the mind and thoughts, incorporating distinctions made by the seed-consciousness. This leads to an outward-directed search, driven by the interplay of cause, condition, and effect, which results in either benevolent blessings or calamitous misfortunes. Such outcomes are inevitably projected by consciousness, thereby activating the potent causal seeds of the eighth consciousness to make judgments, which are then projected outward in pursuit.
All sentient beings and Buddha's disciples, it is profoundly difficult to comprehend that one's own thoughts and consciousness serve to mutually support the "body, mind, and spirit." Through the projection of thoughts and consciousness, one can achieve the clarity of the original spirit, yet inevitably become tainted by the five dust realms. Consequently, in the orientation of existence, all ignorance and obstacles are imposed upon oneself.
When one generates numerous obstacles within oneself and is unable to truly dissolve the hindrances of circumstances, instead allowing the body and mind to obstruct the natural expression of one's inherent nature, how can such issues be resolved? It is essential to gain clarity, allowing oneself to truly purify the causes and conditions of time and space! If the opportune moment has already ripened, how should one receive it? How should one move forward?
Chapter on the Reflection of Consciousness: 11
In the mortal world of human existence, all are shaped by the karmic causes and effects from past lives, manifesting as retributive consequences. Whether one receives good or ill fortune, it is predetermined by past deeds, and the present life serves as the stage for recompense. Whether one can achieve efficacy or lessen the burden of karmic retribution depends entirely on the actions and conduct undertaken in the present moment.
The origin of mental reactions inherently cannot produce any impact. Through the distinctions of response, wisdom, mindset, action, and the physical body, many conditions necessary for the principle that good begets good and evil begets evil arise. With the application of mindset, response, action, wisdom, and the physical body, all aspects of the future can be transformed.
Often, the original principle of "good deeds bring good rewards, evil deeds bring evil retribution" cannot be upheld, inevitably leading to "evil retribution arising from good deeds, and good retribution arising from evil deeds." This occurs precisely because distinctions are made through "resentment and gratitude." If one can use "repentance" to dissolve karmic obstacles, it can greatly reduce the generation of negative karma for all sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-nature disciples.
Most people tend to believe that good deeds should be rewarded and evil deeds punished, and that the distinction between good and evil arises from attitudes such as resentment, anger, or gratitude. Sincere repentance can eliminate karmic transgressions, a phenomenon that is widespread. The differentiation between good and evil is a function of differences in "mindset, response, action, and wisdom."
Chapter on Reformation and Improvement: 12
After descending to the mortal realm, all sentient beings—driven by their habits, tendencies, innate nature, and personal disposition—often find it difficult to soften the "body, mind, and spirit." Moreover, in the construction of thought, they struggle to dissolve the solidified notions of the past. This causes the original enlightened beings, who could have ascended and returned, to instead sink into delusion.
Generation after generation, forever sinking into the turbid and afflicted world of the five impurities, it is exceedingly difficult to achieve a mindset and way of thinking that embraces new things through all actions taken for transformation. Moreover, among sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha’s disciples, it is fundamentally impossible to maintain the attitude and perspective of "half a cup of water, half a bucket of water, half a lake of water." Instead, their hearts are filled to the brim, and they are even unwilling to listen to "innovative thinking" and new concepts.
How can there be a genuine process of transformation? Yet they laugh at others: too foolish, too mad, too confused, believing themselves to be the most upright people in the world. Fundamentally, it is difficult to grow together with causes and conditions; one must be nurtured through a transformation of thought and perspective. To think that disasters and adversities will not befall oneself—how strange! This, too, is a mistake in transformation. The necessary mindset and perspective are precisely what constitute true nature!
Chapter on Insight and Contemplation: 13
Insight: It is the accumulation of experience, where every process necessarily encompasses one's own actions and deeds, and the outcomes achieved—collectively forming either virtuous karma, adverse karma, or neutral karma. In all actions, there is genuine personal experience, and within every experience, it is consistently so.
Whether it stems from one's own personal experience or is borrowed from the experiences of others, as long as it provides an opportunity and condition for gaining insight, broadening knowledge, and deepening understanding, it can serve to expand one's perspective and thinking. If one's own mindset and knowledge are lacking, there will be no opportunity or condition for advancement and transcendence.
Even if immortals and Buddhas were to descend before one's eyes, it would be difficult to shake their original heart; instead, it would only add to the burden of impurities. As knowledge expands, how can one truly make genuine judgments? It is essential to genuinely transform all past sins so that they may fade away. The benevolent and virtuous heavens grant insight and contemplation, allowing one to truly benefit and gain from them.
The Great Path kindles the lamp to compose the celestial scripture;  
The True Buddha Heart Sutra is truly extraordinary.
All past classics and treatises  
Together join this game to provide commentary.
The Great Way, selfless, stirs the virtue of heaven;  
Returning and transcending, it thoroughly penetrates all sentient beings.
The true doctrine adds the lamp of the heart,  
The standard guides to see nature and attain enlightenment.
This verse! It is shared with all sentient beings and original spirits of the Buddha’s disciples for mutual encouragement; it offers an analysis and exposition of the *True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Supreme Ultimate Great Dao*, in the hope that all sentient original spirits and disciples of the Buddha may overcome all obstacles and return to their true nature.
## Supreme Celestial of Boundless Joy and Bliss
The Cause and Condition of the Supreme Dao  
The Phoenix Jade Immortal Maiden Descends to Manifest
The True Buddha Heart Sutra provides an exposition,  
Making it easy for all to follow in the future.
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous students, and fellow spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Tao Academy, good evening! Today, the presiding immortal Buddha—Ancient Buddha of the Southern Sea—has descended to compose the twenty-third chapter of *The Great Tao Lights the Lamp*. This chapter continues the exposition and dissemination of the *True Buddha Heart Sutra (Part Two)*, enabling future sentient beings and primordial spirits to easily understand where their own shortcomings and inadequacies lie, as well as how to take steps toward returning to their origin.
This lineage shall be the key to initiating the deliverance of four hundred million Buddha-disciples, as well as gathering over two million high-tech talents on loan, to promote and propagate the sacred mission of the Great Dao. It is hoped that all deities, Buddhas, students, and members of the lineage will unite in heart and effort, working together for themselves, for the Heavenly Realm, for the Great Dao, and for the salvation and guidance of all sentient beings and their primordial spirits. May this aspiration be fulfilled! May it be fulfilled!
##South Sea Ancient Buddha
The Southern Mountain opens to all primordial spirits,  
Only by personally descending can one achieve merit and fruit.
Daozhi descended to impart the Heart Sutra,  
Ancient Buddha's virtuous intent guides all beings.
The Chapter of the Ultimate Great Dao: 14
The creation of the Wuji (the Ultimate Nothingness) takes all things as its foundation, and within this lies the true function of education: to elevate sentient beings and purify the original spirits of Buddha's disciples. It can be said that whether in the realm of principle, the realm of heaven, or the realm of form, all existence must rely on the pure and original true nature.
Moreover, in the process of existing within any environment, can one clearly discern what conditions and functions are at play? It is essential to truly reach the ultimate state through the "nothingness within nothingness." Therefore, all orientations toward existence serve as a function of elevation. Furthermore, clarity regarding nothingness must give rise to existence from within nothingness, rather than nothingness simply ceasing to be.
The implication of "non-being" is the thorough comprehension of the essence of existence towards its fundamental nature, which constitutes the true essence of children. For children to exist means to live with a heart of innocence, free from so-called deceit and treachery, attack and cunning. It is precisely by relying on this heart of innocence to survive that one uses the "ignorance of non-being" to break through the obstacles of ignorance, and further employs the ignorance of non-being to orient survival within the original clarity. This, in essence, is the true nature of all children.
Chapter of the Primordial Beginning of the Ultimate: 15
Wuji is also the birthplace of all primordial spirits; because of the extremity of non-being, it can stand within the cyclic regulations of this galaxy and reach the essence of the cosmic void, which is the extremity of non-being. Moreover, the primordial beginning is a state where all sentient beings and myriad forms of life had not yet existed, existing only in a world of initial chaos.
After traversing chaos, and passing through millions of years of time, upon reaching a pure living space, understanding whether species exist in that galaxy is to let the extreme of nothingness initiate the survival of all fundamental causal substances, and through the clarity of nothingness, achieve the construction of the original causal essence.
Thus, one can clearly understand that all cosmic galaxies possess a foundational requirement, and furthermore, comprehend how, through the primordial state of nothingness, the demand for genetic existence arises! Only by entering into the evolution of all living beings and myriad creatures can the essence of genes achieve integration. This integration, in turn, enables the establishment of creation and growth rooted in the essence of causality.
Sentient beings, the original spiritual Buddhas, engage in the creation of inherent causal essence under these circumstances—that is, the unfolding, evolution, and initiation of existence. Thus, from the primordial state of non-being, a world of utter stillness, chaos, and tranquility, arises the causal conditions for all future processes of evolution and creation.
Chapter of Evolutionary Creation: 16
In the silent function of the primordial world, reaching the evolutionary effects on sentient beings, original spirit Buddha-disciples, and all living creatures, it becomes clear: what kind of genetic essence enables the creation of which living beings? What is this genetic essence like? And what kind of species and beings will it form in the future?
It is clear that this is the very essence of a gene! If viewed through the lens of sentient beings in the present moment, it is inevitably difficult to comprehend the role of future evolution. To create and unfold virtue and grace is to initiate a process of purification within the human world. In the trinity of heaven, earth, and humanity, aligned within the Earth's star system, it is humanity that is called the most spiritual of all beings—this is the true nature of reality.
Surah of the Growth of All Things: 17
All living beings have the right to exist on this Earth. It cannot be said that their spiritual power is insufficient. If humans, relying on their strength, kill and destroy them, causing the heavens to witness such cruel acts, humanity will be punished for its sins. It should be understood that in the space where all things grow, no species or living being is distinguished from another.
All are created and emanated from the same original spirit, and the original spirits of all beings are equal in essence. Therefore, their genetic nature is identical. It is only through countless cycles of reincarnation and the mutual influences of cause and effect that reincarnation can serve as a means for elevation or transcendence. Yet, the original spirits of sentient beings and disciples of the Buddha remain unable to perceive this clearly.
Reincarnation: It is precisely an opposite situation, making it extremely difficult for oneself to elevate beyond the cycle of rebirth, merely sinking deeper into its depths. How can one bear such a fate? Even the heavens, celestial immortals, Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and exalted beings are powerless to intervene! One must understand that what is created within the environment of growth is meant to bestow virtue and grace upon all living beings—this is the true nature of reality.
Chapter on Rebirth and Renewal: 18
Thus, the impurities of negativity are allowed to settle and be transformed, enabling all to undergo in the human world a process that need not be repeated through karmic cycles. This is precisely the benevolent grace of Heaven. Yet, over the passage of time, obstacles arise, distorting and obliterating the original intent of Heaven's compassionate benevolence.
Originally intended as a cycle of rebirth for elevation, it has instead become an obstacle to sinking within the cycle of reincarnation. From the perspective of Heaven, this is utterly and inexcusably wrong! Thus, out of compassion and virtuous grace, the immortals and Buddhas reverently petition Heaven to descend into the mortal world, all through education and culture as the driving force for elevation and return to the origin.
I myself have also endured the obstructions of the Five Turbidities and this degenerate world, having passed through the corruption and filth of the human realm. Originally intending to teach and guide all original spirit Buddhas and disciples to learn, grow, and transcend, I instead sank deeper into the mundane world. Such circumstances and conditions have made it truly unbearable for descending immortals and Buddhas to endure the hindrances caused by the ignorant beings of humanity.
It eradicates the causes and conditions for the elevation of reincarnation, which originally could have allowed a return to the primordial realm of the original spirit. Moreover, it obstructs the opportunity for sentient beings and original spiritual disciples of the Buddha to ascend and transcend. This kind of barrier not only traps oneself in the sorrow of the mundane world but also plunges affectionate human beings into another form of helpless degradation.
Chapter of Purification and Attainment: 19
This is a process of accumulating and reconstructing experiences. Sentient beings and original spirit Buddha disciples should have been able to comprehend it, yet in the present era, those who truly understand are rare indeed! Why is this so? It is because of their own defiled thoughts, combined with a stubborn and even unyielding, difficult-to-tame and difficult-to-subdue obstinate nature, which obstructs their originally effortless path to elevation and transcendence.
However, within the framework of the "White Sun Period," it should allow sentient beings and original spirit disciples of Buddha more opportunities and conditions to purify and elevate themselves. These sentient beings and original spirit disciples of Buddha were originally meant to return long ago, yet constrained by helplessness, they remain trapped in the mundane world, merely repeating cycles of existence.
Not only is everything done solely for one's own sustenance, but it is also characterized by extravagance and stinginess. Moreover, there is an inability to contemplate and construct the great virtues and blessings bestowed by Heaven. Consequently, genuine purification cannot be achieved, for purification requires understanding how to eliminate one's own impurities and attachments through the cultivation of thoughts and intentions in every moment of reflection.
There must be a time for sedimentation and dissolution; the fundamental obstacle for sentient beings and original spirit disciples lies precisely in excessive selfishness and self-inflation. This leads to the obliteration of the great Dao opportunities bestowed by Heaven, preventing oneself from becoming a true, pure stream for elevation. In such circumstances, even Heaven is left with no alternative!
The Essence of the Great Dao’s Pure Current  
A Series of Celestial Texts to Guide and Nourish
In the Hall of the Revered Heart flows a pure stream,  
Guiding souls to return and fulfill their heavenly duties.
Free and at ease throughout the cosmos,  
Galaxies across the universe align in grand order.
With opportunity and affinity, harmony grows more amiable; from the void of infinity, all returns.
This verse, shared among all sentient beings and Buddha's children, speaks to the mutual fulfillment and care of original spirits. It hopes to awaken an understanding that in the human world, beyond the basic necessities of survival—eating, drinking, and resting—there exists a lingering sense of emptiness and solitude. Such a state is precisely a reflection of the true Buddha-nature! One should realize that, throughout the course of life, the true path lies in understanding how to take responsibility for oneself.
This old monk has another round of blessings today! Are you all envious? I bestow upon everyone a cup of sweet dew, adding a measure of fortune and wisdom to help dissolve karmic obstacles and increase blessings and insight. Together, let us advance the great path of the Five Periods, guiding and transforming all beings. Partake in moderation—do not be too greedy, lest cleverness turns to folly. Too much shrewdness becomes: cunning as a ghost!
## Limitless Virtuous Path Celestial Worthy
Limitless, selfless, without bias or contradiction—  
Few in the world grasp the wonder of the Jade Pond.
Treasures descend upon the Chongxin Hall,  
Immortal youths gather to fulfill the heartfelt cause.
Good evening to all holy Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual cultivation scholars of the Wuji Great Tao Academy! Today, the Ancient Buddha Nanping Daoji has descended to compose the twenty-fourth chapter of "The Great Tao Lights the Lamp," continuing the third installment of the exposition and interpretation of the Wuji Great Tao True Buddha Heart Sutra. It is hoped that everyone will deeply contemplate the profound mysteries within, using them to elevate their own future achievements—this is the true essence of practice!
It is a matter of taking responsibility for and perfecting oneself; otherwise, in a lifetime, how many opportunities does one truly have to construct oneself through genuinely purified thoughts and perspectives? It is hoped that everyone can achieve both return and transcendence—only then can one embody true reality! The obstacles faced by the spiritual beings of all sentient Buddha-children arise from excessive self-protection, which in turn fails to honor the grace and goodwill of Heaven.
Moreover, one's own obstacles make it difficult to achieve elevation, growth, return, and transcendence. It is hoped that after the publication of the "Wuji Great Dao True Buddha Heart Sutra," it will be able to guide four hundred million Buddhist disciples to return, accomplish future propagation and promotion, provide sentient beings with benefits and rewards, and lead four hundred million Buddhist disciples to elevation and transcendence.
##Nanping Daoci Ancient Buddha
The void and the real interweave through the cosmos;  
Worry not as the mundane world turns in emptiness.
The supreme virtue descends, igniting the lamp of enlightenment,  
In the mortal realm, cultivation is achieved through compassion.
Chapter of the Primal Spirit of the Infinite: 20
Observing the mortal world through human actions involves nurturing the mind and consciousness, aligning the orientation of existence with the original spirits and Buddha-nature. Descending from the Wuji to the mortal realm, one undergoes purification and growth for elevation. Thus, it becomes clear that in every process, every link, every moment, and every space, there lies an essential necessity for growth.
All original spirits can, through learning and following the actions of guidance, experience a developmental learning effect regarding their survival orientation. This inevitably leads to differences in how the learned processes are applied, and with respect to survival orientation, it involves accumulating all past experiences, thereby leveraging the functional conditions that support one's own growth and attachment.
It becomes clear why we accumulate all past experiences and apply them repeatedly: this process fosters growth and learning, enabling us to avoid the obstacles and ignorance encountered previously. Thus, we can smoothly achieve a survival orientation applicable to all situations, including practices of cultivation and self-transformation.
Chapter of the Void and Infinity: 21
Void is precisely the term used previously, referring to what is known in the present era as the great universe. In ancient times, it was often called the Great Celestial Realm of the Void, encompassing the Earth and its star systems. It can be understood that all that is referred to as "void" denotes the ethereal and boundless celestial realms, while "emptiness" is defined by the existing temporal and spatial environment.
Void refers precisely to that which has transcended the human world of the Earth's star system. Therefore, the void and emptiness can be described as a celestial realm liberated from the five impurities of the defiled world, possessing a purifying function to cleanse, hence it is rightly called the Pure Land world! Furthermore, regarding the void and the infinite, it can be clarified that the void is founded upon the infinite.
It allows sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples to achieve return and transcendence in growth; without the existence of the Void and the Wuji, how could there be Earth's star systems or any cosmic star systems for growth? It is by taking the Void and the Wuji as the primordial foundation that evolution is made possible for all sentient beings living within these star systems.
Sentient beings' attachment to survival orientation is further encompassed by the boundless vastness of the great cosmos, which is difficult for the human world to comprehend. If one can realize that the void and the infinite manifest great virtue and grace, it may be said that such a being is no longer an ordinary physical form, but has attained enlightenment and ascended to become a sage, immortal, Buddha, or exalted bodhisattva.
Chapter on Emptiness and Causality: 22
Voidness refers to the connection between the first cosmic cycle and the second cosmic cycle. Moreover, existence is not confined solely to the Earth's star system but depends on that galaxy. The void links the ancient eras: the first and second cosmic cycles, while also enabling a greater expansion of existential orientation. In terms of civilization and technology, it surpasses even the present third cosmic cycle, achieving millions of accomplishments.
It is for all sentient beings and original spirit disciples of the Buddha, who come and go freely and live within that galaxy. The void is defined by the fusion between galaxies, which can also be described as the multitude of star systems such as Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto, including the sun, moon, Earth, and other star systems, collectively known as the Milky Way Galaxy's solar system.
Thus it is said: What is achieved by the void is that for each galaxy, there are numerous evolutions and creations; and within each galaxy, there are many civilizations ascending. This includes countless galaxies beyond the nine major ones, and even billions of galaxies—all are fulfilling their roles in the process of evolution and survival, advancing through creation and expansion.
Chapter of the Primordial Spirit in the Void: 23
The cause and condition of the void, when considered in terms of sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples, allow for learning and growth. This enables the genuine practice of bestowing great virtue and grace, ultimately achieving the accomplishments for sentient beings and original spirits, and facilitating true elevation and application. Moreover, the "inherent nature and spiritual body" of sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples can be clearly purified.
Thus, the primordial spirit is pure and uncontaminated, representing the original soul of every child, free from any impurity or defilement. This is what is referred to as the heart of an innocent child—the inherently innocent and untainted essence that exists within every star system. It is capable of roaming freely and at ease, enabling one's own original spirit to attain the blessings and virtuous grace bestowed by Heaven.
With no discriminating mind, nor any distracting thoughts or impurities, such is the original spirit of a child—pure and untainted. This constitutes the true virtue of responsive manifestation, allowing this innocent and unblemished nature to exist as the fundamental cause within the vast cosmic realm of the void. It facilitates the function of carefree enjoyment of blessings through responsive manifestation, which is the essence of the primordial spirituality of the void.
Chapter on the Transformation of the Void: 24
Sentient beings, the original spirits and Buddha's disciples dwelling in the void and the Wuji celestial realm, rely on their existence for leisurely sustenance. Their ability to truly manifest and live freely in the void and the Wuji celestial realm stems from the fact that their fundamental spirits (essence) are carefree and untainted by any pollution or defilement, and are aligned with the orientation of existence they depend upon.
Having existed for hundreds of billions of years with a survival-oriented purpose, the original spirits and their offspring are not swayed by external spirits or worldly influences. Moreover, it can be said that they transcend the existence of the heavenly realm. Why then does such karma manifest across all star systems? Precisely because it pertains not only to the existence within the Earth's star system but also to survival in the "Benevolent Star System" of the Heavenly Vastness.
All aspects of this Benevolent Grace Star System have, in the current era, yet to descend and manifest within the Earth Star System. Therefore, the "Original Spirits of Children" exist solely within the "Benevolent Grace Star." Moreover, from the perspective of the celestial realm, the Earth Star System is referred to as the "Morning Star"—the Earthly Obscure Star, which is precisely what the human world calls the Earth Star System.
Chapter of the Void's Benevolent Grace: 25
The benevolent star system descends to carry out its mission of transformation, yet retains many divine powers and abilities. They are protected by the primordial spirit of the Infinite known as the "Yellow Ribbon and Colored Sash." Although they may roam freely and at ease, they do not match the pure essence of the infants in the void realm. Despite having some impurities within themselves, they further pollute and accumulate defilement upon their originally pure spiritual nature.
Furthermore, the purification of one's genetic essence has been continuously elevated, traversing all time and space over a billion years in the ethereal celestial realms, descending to the benevolent star Renze. Thus, descending to the Earth's star system, it has become increasingly tainted, unable to transcend spiritually. Instead, it has been repeatedly striving to purify this taint.
It should be quite effortless to settle and elevate one's own impurities. Only by progressively accumulating purification and elevation can one, through the Earthly Obscurity Star, achieve a return to the Benevolence Star. The actions required for each galaxy and star system are precisely the purification of the original spirit, perfected through the interplay of purity and defilement.
The descent from the void and the infinite into the mortal realm arises from the deep-seated impurities that are difficult to cleanse.
There exists a galaxy-polluting spirit, descending to spread benevolent grace across the stars.
The Earthly Nether exists upon the Earth,  
Where sentient humanity accomplishes its deeds.
Step by step, a footprint, a seal—returning to the primordial age of antiquity.
This verse! It is shared among all sentient beings and original spirits of Buddha's disciples as mutual encouragement; it elucidates the true descent of the primordial causes, and how to guide the original spirits of all sentient beings back to their primordial homeland. It can be understood that through the actions of descent by the original spirits and Buddha's disciples among sentient beings, one can achieve elevation, return, and transcendence!
## Wuji Jincai Tianzun
From the realm of the Limitless Heavens comes boundless freedom,  
The Jasper Pool’s immortal realm descends to leap into the mortal world.
The treasure descends to the mortal realm by fate; the immortal child, with virtuous intent, is chosen by all spirits.
Good evening to all the saints, sages, sentient beings, and the spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Tao Academy. Today, the main author of our lineage, the True Chairman, "The Great Tao Lights the Lamp"—the Immortal Buddha, the Supreme Virtuous Human-Heaven Ancient Buddha of the Void—has descended to compose the *Wuji Great Tao True Buddha Heart Sutra*. This work elucidates and records the causes and conditions of the void, aiming to elevate the original spirits and Buddha-children of all sentient beings.
It will become clear how one can purify and cleanse one's own shortcomings and impurities. This process allows for the sedimentation and growth to continuously elevate, akin to an authentic increase in nature. It is hoped that through this, one's own ignorance and obstacles will be greatly improved and transformed, ultimately benefiting all sentient beings.
## Venerable of the Void—Homage to the Ancient Buddha of the Void, the Virtuous One of Humans and Devas
Namo, all beings are Tathagatas; the heart-dharma of Dipamkara naturally unfolds.
The Ancient Buddha descended to compose the Lantern Scroll,  
The Supreme Ultimate Great Way is recorded in the Heart Sutra.
Chapter 26: Upholding Law and Perceiving the Way
The principle of upholding the Dharma lies in practitioners relying on precepts as their foundation, thereby enabling them to enter the path of cultivation. Thus, adhering to the Dharma to protect oneself is the true way! Moreover, upholding the Dharma contributes to a balanced role in society, meaning it fosters harmony, auspiciousness, peace, and equality for the community. Therefore, it is essential to rely on observing the Dharma and its regulations as the guiding principle.
By not falling into the ways of evil and becoming entangled, the structures established through upholding the law can thus achieve protection for oneself and also serve as a guiding example for society. Therefore, abiding by the law, in terms of regulations and precepts, can also construct a framework for action, leading to the safeguarding of one's being and avoiding entanglement in the consequences of evil.
Regarding the governance of mind, spirit, and body, one can apply it to the conduct of oneself, achieving peace and harmony without conflict. By adhering to the law, one contributes to the tranquility of the state and society—this is the true nature of reality! This is also essential for upholding the law, applicable at all times and in all places. Only through adherence to the law can the fundamental principles of the Way be realized.
Chapter on Upholding Discipline and Self-Restraint: 27
The function of adhering to rules lies in self-discipline, which fosters growth and learning in all actions. Through self-discipline, one can protect oneself within the boundaries of restraint. Therefore, such restraint is guided by rules as admonitions, exercised through regulations, without overstepping the limits of discipline. This ensures that one's self-cultivation is carried out on the right path.
For those who abide by the rules, they can receive protection in body, mind, and spirit, thereby reducing external forces that may harm them. This protective strength of the body enables the enforcement of norms, allowing those who uphold precepts to adhere to the rules without transgression. For those who do not observe precepts and discipline, it is difficult to impose any regulatory effect, and justice can scarcely be followed.
If one transgresses the precepts or the discipline, the mind will inevitably find it difficult to attain peace. Moreover, after enduring hardships, the practitioner may find comfort and clarity in cultivation; however, if one cannot achieve a state of ease in practice, obstacles for the practitioner will inevitably arise. Additionally, the precepts and discipline serve as guiding principles for self-regulation.
Precepts are not to be transgressed; they are precisely what one must uphold for oneself. By understanding this in the human world, one can achieve learning and growth through self-cultivation. This necessarily reveals that within "rules and precepts," it is the practitioner's own disciplined conduct that serves as the guideline. Rules pertain to one's internal moral standards, while precepts are imposed externally—they must not be overstepped and must be diligently observed.
Chapter on Contemplating Growth: 28
The refinement of thought necessarily involves experiential processes, for "thinking" relies on the growth of experience, constructing and accumulating upon it. Thus, in the practice of contemplation, it serves as an elevation and purification of the thinking function. Therefore, contemplation must draw upon the accumulation of all past experiences to achieve a state where one's actions and deeds align with the causal conditions of the achiever themselves.
Through the establishment of norms, the dependence of thinking on all actions is such that one's own ideas and conceptual thoughts can serve as a guide for one's conduct. This is the function of thinking. How to achieve the cumulative effect of growth lies in the interconnectedness of affairs, where growth occurs within the chain of interrelated matters.
Since the chain of affairs itself does not possess growth, nor does it inherently carry good or evil, it is distinguished into the two paths of good and evil based on human actions—what is done and what is undertaken. Therefore, without distinguishing between good and evil, there would be no differentiation between the two, and this differentiation can be achieved through its function, allowing for growth in learning and contemplation.
Judged by human factors, whether something is good or evil, righteous or wicked, right or wrong, correct or mistaken, all distinctions of right and wrong are made based on human factors. Thus, confined within the realm of "duality," this becomes an obstacle for the sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-children in the human world. Without transcending this, it is inevitably difficult to break free from the constraints of the five elements.
Chapter on the Opposition of Yin and Yang: 29
Yin is the ultimate expression of Kun (Earth), thus its nature is gentle and yielding, which is why it is associated with the female principle. It distinguishes the choices of Kun in all interactions of union and harmony. Furthermore, Yin as the female, with woman representing Yin, governs the inner realm. Meanwhile, Qian (Heaven) as the male is called Yang and governs the outer realm. The distinction between Qian as male and Kun as female divides and combines Yin and Yang, precisely forming the interdependent and complementary world of myriad phenomena.
All sentient beings and Buddha-nature primordial spirits are inseparable from this differentiation, which gives rise to mutual interactions. The distinction lies in the masculine yang and feminine yin, known as the "union of yin and yang," which is further transmitted through the convergence of primary causes and conditions, ensuring the continuation of lineage. In the human world, it is precisely so: the two aspects of yin and yang are distinguished and exist in mutual relation.
All sentient beings and Buddha's disciples, as primordial spirits, can comprehend how to harmonize the dual aspects of yin and yang within their mutual interplay. Thus, everything may flow smoothly with the current, avoiding the futility of rowing against the tide. This is indeed the fundamental principle and karmic connection of the Great Dao. By contemplating this, one may clearly understand how to achieve balance through the mutual interaction of yin and yang, thereby creating enduring blessings for future generations.
Chapter on the Creation of Blessings: 30
The mutual harmony of yin and yang, resolved through their reciprocal opposition, can clearly manifest creation in the role of fostering prosperity and well-being. It must be applied for the benefit of all original spirit Buddhas and disciples, and can also direct blessings toward the body and the primary causes of life. This is what is called creation. Therefore, the ability to bring prosperity and benefit to the family through well-being is the true nature of reality.
Yin and Yang are mutually opposed, which is mutual restraint, yet their harmony inevitably leads to mutual generation. Understanding this principle allows one to anticipate peace and prosperity in human affairs, and to rightly expect the creation of blessings. In harmonizing the two aspects of Yin and Yang for the creation of blessings, it is said: "When the qin and se harmonize in melody, they will surely bring blessings that nurture the family's prosperity and grace future generations with virtue."
Thus, by receiving blessings and enjoying them long-term, one can create prosperity. This is a protection and fulfillment for both the state and the family, allowing the creation of blessings to harmonize with one another, rather than maintaining a cold, distant respect that is difficult to adjust. To achieve creation where it seems hard to expect, it is essential to understand that the blessings created for future generations are precisely the result of one's own actions and deeds.
Chapter on Cultivation and Transformation: 31
Cultivation is referred to as adjustment, and because it is necessary to recognize one's errors, it involves correcting these errors to achieve refinement. By addressing one's own mistakes and shortcomings, one can eliminate personal deficiencies. This process of amending one's own inadequacies and faults, or rectifying errors and misconceptions, to remove all shortcomings is essential.
Adjustments can be made by correcting one's own shortcomings, deficiencies, or errors and mistakes. Every sentient being and Buddhist disciple's original spirit is like this. Therefore, after descending into the mortal world, all accumulated habits and tendencies from past lives, when applied to the construction of one's own thinking, inevitably make genuine adjustment difficult to achieve.
Moreover, erroneous and incorrect thinking leads to many irreversible predicaments, which inevitably trouble oneself and implicate the entire family. Such collective karma becomes difficult to amend, a phenomenon all too common in the human realm. If practitioners of the Way also find it hard to eliminate all past negative dispositions and habits, they will lack the clarity of thought necessary for progress and elevation.
This is why the original spirits of all sentient beings and Buddha's disciples are unable to attain Buddhahood in this very lifetime, and why all achievements for elevation are hindered precisely by this reason. If "practitioners" must correct their errors and misconceptions, then "adherents" must maintain unwavering strength and perseverance, rather than correcting today only to transgress again tomorrow!
This kind of circumstance is not the fundamental nature that a cultivator should seek to adjust, for all cultivators possess an innate affinity for accomplishment, enabling them to overcome past shortcomings and deficiencies. This is precisely the mindset and attitude befitting the demeanor of cultivation, and it is through such conduct that one should grow in the human world.
Chapter on Obstacles in Cultivation: 32
A practitioner of the Dao is one who integrates the vast universe into the religious path of cultivation; those who do not enter into religion cannot be called such—they are merely ordinary beings without cultivation. In adjusting the practice for those outside religion, some may indeed be considered practitioners, depending on individual choices. This also distinguishes true and sincere practitioners, who, through profound learning and extensive knowledge, dissolve obstacles born of ignorance.
Sentient beings and Buddha's disciples, all original spirits, may contemplate deeply: regardless of whether one "enters a religion for spiritual practice" or "does not enter a religion for spiritual practice," there are many obstacles of ignorance that affect the direction of life. Without distinguishing between those who cultivate the path and those who do not, it is only when difficulties and obstacles arise that all sentient beings and original spirits must overcome whatever hindrances they encounter.
It can be clearly understood that whether one engages in religious practice or not, the essence lies in removing obstacles and making adjustments. Therefore, although one may not explicitly speak of cultivation, from birth to old age and death, every moment is in fact an act of adjustment and removal. This holds true both for those who engage in religious practice and for those who do not enter into religious cultivation.
It is only within religion that the various practices are adjusted and refined by a practitioner. For all sentient human beings who do not engage in religious faith and practice, they are in fact constantly engaged in self-cultivation and transformation at every moment. Thus, whether one encounters obstacles in entering religion or not, one must resolve these obstacles—only then can one attain true reality.
Cultivation knows no distinction of you, me, or others;  
Devoted disciples of the Buddha tread the path with sincerity.
When the human world is reformed and put in order,  
Obstacles will be dissolved, and success is assured.
The growth nurtured by thought and construction  
Can transform the burdens of sentient beings through causes and conditions.
Learning experience accumulates step by step,  
Each footprint is a taste to savor.
This verse! It is a mutual encouragement among all sentient beings, Buddhas, and original spirits; it is precisely about immersing oneself in the human world, learning and refining through transformation at every moment. Only in this way can one accumulate all experiences in the human world to achieve accomplishment. I hope for it! I hope for it! Reflect deeply on all things, and you will understand—is the human world not also like this?
## The Celestial Worthy of Boundless Blessings and Fortune
Boundless joy descends once more,  
As the Celestial Venerable ascends the dais to meet with the devoted.
May all virtuous sages dwell in peace and well-being,  
With auspicious fortune and harmony bringing all close together.
Good evening to all saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual cultivation scholars of the Wuji Great Tao Academy! Today, the Great Tao Lamp-Lighting Master, the immortal Buddha, has descended—the great patriarch of our lineage, Namo Ancient Lamp-Lighting Buddha—to compose the twenty-sixth chapter of *The Great Tao Lamp-Lighting*. This chapter precisely provides an exposition of the *Wuji Great Tao True Buddha Heart Sutra (Part Five)*.
For all sentient beings and the original spirits of Buddha's children, regardless of whether they have entered a religion or not, all are in the great cosmos to cultivate, adjust, and reform. If not done this way, from youth to old age, it is merely taking one step at a time, leaving a solid imprint with each step—each imprint representing all actions of reform. Is this not so? I hope everyone can carefully contemplate the original meaning of the "Dadao Zhen Fo Xin Jing" (The True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Great Way) to learn, grow, elevate, and transcend.
## The Heavenly Lord of Civilizing Grace in the Void, the Sacred Emperor of Literary Balance
The southern realm protects and nurtures all sentient beings;  
The sea and sky, one in color, are originally formed of spirit.
The ancient words of the Great Way are now transmitted anew;  
The Buddha reveals the True Buddha, verified by the Heart Sutra.
Chapter on Returning to Teachings: 33
Sentient beings, originally spiritual Buddhas, exist in the mundane world to construct and elevate their thoughts toward purity, and to grow through purification and refinement. Thus, in returning to their essence, they become vessels of teaching and karma. Through the mundane world, they initiate the "mind-consciousness," enabling learning, growth, and the purification of all functions.
When one can purify and then enter into meditative concentration, it becomes possible within the realm of the Great Dao to perceive how every sentient being is guided by the "eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind." This is precisely what is stirred by "forms, sounds, scents, tastes, touches, and mental phenomena." It integrates the differentiated functions of the world of true reality, merging them with the actuality of existence for all sentient beings.
Through each process of existence, the influence of the external five dust realms, when manifested as conditions for oneself, is precisely shaped by education and culture. Moreover, it elevates the mind's stirring thoughts with a "purifying and filtering" effect. If one seeks to return, it is indeed something to be anticipated!
Chapter on the Transformation of Thought: 34
The thought of contemplation is referred to as the combination of the four great elements. Because what is perceived through contemplation must be governed by the four great elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—it is oriented toward survival and benefits from it. The ability to engage in contemplation is precisely governed by the human world, and all dynamic forces require the integration necessary for survival.
They can be allowed to undergo creation and evolution through earth, water, fire, and wind, and to create through the convergence of causes and conditions. The manifestations of these four elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—can be understood through "mind, thought, and consciousness" in the human world. It is essential to undergo the four great processes of "earth, water, fire, and wind" and integrate them with the functions of present existence.
Furthermore, to clarify for them: How can one achieve, through the integration of the four great elements themselves, the creation of "spiritual purification" for self-elevation? How can one comprehend, within the arising of thoughts and intentions, the means to utilize the four great elements so as to benefit oneself? And how can one attain growth and elevation in the human world?
By utilizing the harmonious interaction of the four great elements, one can fulfill the conditions required by the causes and conditions of these elements. For sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's children, it is essential to undergo tempering within the human world. This process involves understanding how the "body, mind, and spirit" can, over the course of a lifetime, achieve the state of a returner. There must be methods that not only benefit oneself but also bring benefit to all sentient beings.
Chapter on the Four Great Combinations: 35
The Four Great Elements are: the solidity of earth, the warmth of fire, the fluidity of water, and the motility of wind. Without these four elements, all conditioned phenomena would find it difficult to arise. Moreover, through the conditions created and provided by the Four Great Elements, and by means of these four conditions set in motion by human agency, one can distinguish between the creation and abandonment of all conditioned combinations.
Furthermore, the four great causes and conditions are required to achieve completeness. Sentient beings and primordial spirits, if not shaped through the causal conditions of the four great elements, fundamentally cannot attain the orientation for survival or truly perform actions that benefit themselves. This condition integrates the three aspects of "body, mind, and spirit," fostering growth across different times and spaces, specifically differentiating the functions of thought.
Giving: it is purification, it is defilement; it is the distinction between purity and impurity. Through the combination of the four great elements, fulfillment and benefit are achieved. It is not merely a perpetual cycle of obstacles within the turbid, evil world of the great cosmos. One must undergo the union of the four elements to attain accomplishment, so that in a single lifetime, the body, mind, and spirit may easily transcend the three realms.
Chapter on the Five Turbidities and the Evil World: 36
The Five Turbidities are: turbidity of thought, turbidity of views, turbidity of impurity, turbidity of defilement, and turbidity of evil. These differ from the Five Turbidities in Buddhism (turbidity of lifespan, turbidity of beings, turbidity of afflictions, turbidity of views, and turbidity of the kalpa). Therefore, regarding the Five Turbidities, there exists a space of contamination and obstruction to be overcome. In each specific time and space, there are both benefits and obstacles present.
Amidst the world of five impurities, one must advance oneself toward genuine benefit and elevation. Moreover, the original spirits of all sentient beings and Buddha's disciples in the human realm bear the consequences of their past karma and present actions in every thought and intention they conceive. This constitutes the cause and effect of retribution in the next life (or cycle of rebirth), which, in the human realm, can be realized through the temporal conditions that allow for cultivation and growth.
It must be clearly understood that in this world of five impurities, all defilements become visible precisely because they are layers upon layers of accumulated grime. If one cannot cleanse them through self-discipline, these defilements—which affect not only the external body but also, more obscurely, the mind and body—will lead one to perceive the world through the internal stains of the mind, mistakenly believing that all things in this world are inherently so.
However, delving deeper, one can understand why the process of existence in the world of the five impurities is precisely a "subtle cultivation" dojo. It becomes clear how the process of "subtle cultivation" can be elevated or may decline, aligning with the integration of "body, mind, and spirit" to foster growth and dependence.
Chapter on Cultivation and Growth: 37
Cultivation is transformation, refinement is about melting (resolving), and distinguishing between one's own defilements and pure afflictions. Sentient beings, the original spiritual Buddhas' children, enter the human world precisely to discern between pure afflictions and defiled afflictions through their primordial functions. It is essential to elevate the inner true suchness of spiritual nature and to elucidate the true suchness of self-nature.
All sentient beings and Buddha's disciples, in their original spirits, are unable to comprehend the distinction between purification and defilement in existence, which leads to ascent or descent. Therefore, in all actions, they bear the causes from past lives and the conditions of the present moment, which then give rise to the effects of retribution. This is the differentiation of cause, condition, and effect. How should one act? How should these forces operate? How should one achieve realization?
It is precisely through discerning one's own thoughts and reflections that one can evaluate how future karmic retribution and consequences operate. By genuinely educating oneself about ignorance, how can one achieve growth and learning for every sentient being? This can be understood through daily routines and activities—what function do they serve?
Chapter on the Fruition of Causes: 38
The Formation of Causes: It is precisely the accumulation of past karma that gives rise to causes. Therefore, causes are not created in the present moment but are the accumulation of previous actions. In this way, the retribution of effects resulting from causes must be judged based on how the outcomes arise, with distinctions made across each time, space, and environment. Only then can the differentiation between the two paths of good and evil be applied to the effects arising from causes.
This process, through the actions and deeds of each individual, shapes the repayment of all future karmic retributions, thereby achieving the fruition of cause and effect. For sentient beings and original spirit Buddha disciples, it serves as a genuine means of guidance, elevation, and adjustment. As such, one may first come to understand through the cycle of cause and effect and its retributions—so how should one proceed?
The process entails that one must personally receive recompense and personally enjoy blessings; no one else can substitute. If it is formed by collective karma, then the collective karma must be repaid and borne by each individual. The distinctions arise from causes leading to effects, which can be differentiated based on future karmic retribution. This pertains to the process of: containing causes, encountering conditions, forming results, repaying retribution, and the unfolding of good and bad, fortune and misfortune.
Chapter on the Fulfillment of Truth: 39
Truth is precisely a form of existence endowed with an unchanging essence. Moreover, as "truth," it is a universal and immutable principle that permeates heaven and earth. It serves as the condition upon which sentient beings, original spirits, and original Buddha-natures rely for survival, granting them the ability to benefit from "truth." It is also the foundation upon which the "true inherent spirit" operates and depends.
Within the vast cosmos, the interplay of mutual fulfillment and mutual conflict allows one to understand the principle of interdependence. Through the dynamics of conflict and aversion, adjustments are made for survival and reliance, thereby eliminating disparities through the resolution of conflicts. If one fails to comprehend the need to remove the effects of conflict, they will remain perpetually constrained by adverse obstacles.
Understanding the nature of mutual conflict and mutual generation is the very essence of the human path, and the ability to attract good fortune while avoiding misfortune. In facing all obstacles of conflict, one can reduce or increase future blessings and karmic rewards. Therefore, every original spirit and Buddhist disciple possesses the conditions and karmic affinities for this. Only by truly imparting this to all human realms can one align with the human path for elevation and embody the essence of attracting good fortune while avoiding misfortune.
The original spirit and Buddha-nature of sentient beings arise from causes,  
As conditions mature, they mutually draw one another forth.
Cause begets effect in this present life,  
Contradiction and creation, a duality of strife.
Returning to the essence requires purification—  
Stains and defilements hinder transcendence.
Purity and defilement can transform into each other; heaven and earth guide and ferry all souls.
This verse is shared with all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples for mutual encouragement: the causes and effects from past lives of all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples form the foundation for elevating or hindering all orientations of present existence, and it is precisely through present contemplation that the truth is revealed. Can you comprehend this? I earnestly hope so! I earnestly hope so! May everyone ascend, grow, elevate, and transcend.
## Wuji Daoyuan Tianzun
The cause and condition of the Wuji are incomparably great;  
The good path descends, forming a bond with all sentient beings.
The Heavenly Venerable ascends the platform today,  
Gathering all sages and disciples to follow the way.
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and spiritual practitioners of the Wuji Great Tao Academy, good evening! Today, the Great Tao Lamp-Lighting Lord, through the descent of the Ancient Buddha of the South Sea, has authored the twenty-fourth chapter of "The Great Tao Lamp-Lighting," elucidating and verifying the True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Wuji Great Tao (Part Six). This serves to grant the corresponding rewards for all actions arising from causes and their effects.
In the process of elevating the orientation of human existence, one must understand the distinction between purity and defilement, as well as between defilement and contamination. The differences in how these are addressed have a profound impact on the path and direction of one's future. It is hoped that one can recognize the obstacles posed by one's own thoughts and consciousness, and genuinely strive for elevation and transcendence. This will create a truly beneficial and nurturing space for growth.
## Wuji Yuanjun, Ma Xiangu
The Ancient Buddha Nanping Daoji descends; the Great Dao lights the lamp, presenting auspicious signs.
Leading four hundred million disciples of Buddha to return,  
Achieving the advancement of technology and the promotion of humanistic values.
Chapter of the Heart-Lamp of the Great Dao: 40
The Great Dao is the function of natural non-action, bestowing upon all sentient beings and Buddha's disciples their original spirits. In this cosmic cycle and current era, it serves as the heart lamp that illuminates each one's inherent nature, igniting all light. Moreover, it enables the self to radiate its own brilliance, integrating its own energy to manifest the radiance of the inner heart, thereby elevating oneself.
It can dissolve many obstacles of ignorance, and even within the mundane world, it enables one to attain the luminous energy of the heart-lamp that manifests the self. This is the great virtue and grace of Heaven, as well as the great compassion of all immortals and Buddhas. It is also the fulfillment granted by the Jade Emperor of the Vast Heaven and the Imperial Mother of the Wuji, providing all sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-children who descend to the mortal realm with the means to return.
In the 21st century, only by truly clarifying one's own mind and nature, and allowing the original spirits of all compassionate Buddhist disciples to radiate their inner energy to elevate their fundamental heart, inherent nature, and spirituality, can one avoid sinking into cycles of downfall and obstacles across lifetimes. Moreover, the heart-lamp of the Great Dao bestows infinite blessings, descending upon the mundane world.
Chapter on the Great Dao and Heavenly Virtue: 41
The virtue of Heaven embodies the compassionate nature of the divine, which cherishes all life. It merges with the Earth's virtue of nurturing and fostering life, and further supports humanity's virtues of releasing and protecting life. This interconnectedness enables the exercise of the virtue of Heaven itself, allowing one to understand how it transcends the limitations of the "four great illusory unions" through mutual integration, thereby dissolving the obstacles posed by "birth, aging, sickness, and death."
Nengyou: Driven by the vicissitudes of joy and sorrow, union and separation, it manifests as happiness, anger, sorrow, and delight. This, in turn, allows for a clear understanding of reliance on heavenly virtue, as actions are carried out among the myriad original spirit Buddhas and disciples throughout the great cosmos. Through this, one can truly come to know and realize growth via the "Six Perfections and Ten Thousand Practices of Paramita," as well as embody them through learning and experience.
Through the consciousness of the mind, one cultivates the virtue of mutual fulfillment. For sentient beings and Buddhist disciples hindered by ignorance and obstacles, this can dissolve the resulting afflictions. It is precisely by connecting the Six Perfections—the perfection of giving, the perfection of precepts, the perfection of patience, the perfection of diligence, the perfection of meditation, and the perfection of wisdom—to the myriad practices of life that one finds sustenance for existence.
Regarding the role of religious education and cultural courses in faith, it is precisely to genuinely elevate individuals. It is essential to proceed step by step to achieve accomplishments. How can one come to understand the great virtue of heaven and earth? How does the heavenly virtue of the Great Dao care for all living beings, and how does it enable sentient beings to achieve elevation and transcendence?
Chapter on the Return to the Great Dao: 42
The essence of returning is to bestow upon all sentient beings and Buddhist disciples their original spirit. Within the realization of the Great Dao, there is no distinction among Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Tiandao, and all emerging religions. All are one and equal in their function, aiming to dismantle the barriers of religious belief, necessitating mutual integration, fulfillment, and admiration.
One must possess a belief in equality and justice in order to foster equal and fair thinking, causes, and structures for all practitioners. This affirms the value of one's own faith while also allowing for the appreciation of all others' beliefs. Furthermore, in the process of growth and practice, one should not cling solely to one's own religion with the tainted mindset of "I alone am supreme" in the world.
Such actions cannot lead to a true return, nor can they allow for the freedom and accomplishments in the heavenly realms. Therefore, how should sentient beings and original spirits return? It is essential to eliminate the obstacles of the flawed religious notion of "self-centered supremacy." Only by establishing principles of equality, fairness, selflessness, and non-action can the return be genuine and authentic.
Chapter 43: True Interpretation of the Great Dao
The True Doctrine is the universal standard that applies everywhere, transcending the limitations of nations, customs, and social conditions. It operates in the human world by adhering to this criterion, serving as the genuine truth for human existence. It may also complement worldly truths, and for all sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples, it exists within a world of mutual interdependence.
How can we achieve the Middle Way through mutual interaction? It is essential to rely on the true principles of reality as the foundation for genuine interpretation, which can then serve as the basis for future accomplishments. Sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha’s disciples all share a karmic connection with the true interpretation of the Great Dao, enabling them to grow and embody its truths. Through this, the true principles applicable in the human world are disseminated, applied, and genuinely elevated.
When one can clearly discern and dissolve the obscurations of ignorance without hindering daily existence, and when the truth of the Great Dao can dispel all obstacles in cultivation and faith, enabling a thorough understanding of all afflictions of ignorance, then one may ascend and transcend in future growth, achieving perfection and surpassing all bounds. Only then can one roam freely through the vast heavens and traverse the infinite stars with ease.
The Chapter of the Great Dao's Norms: 44
Norms are a law that establishes the position of heaven and earth, embodying justice and equality. They do not distinguish between the human world, the interstellar realms of the Haotian, or the realms of the Wuji, the Void, and the greater cosmos. Instead, they form a cosmic and interstellar network of universal principles, which must be governed by true guidelines for ascension and transcendence.
Heaven, Earth, and Humanity—the three fundamental forces—exist within the planetary realm of Earth, and must abide by the principles that govern their interdependence. These principles can be put into practice; they align with the virtuous grace of Heaven and Earth within the world of sentient humanity. By interconnecting with the evolutionary laws of Heaven and Earth, the direction of existence does not deviate from the true reality of all human life.
It can be implemented in the Three Bonds, Five Constants, Four Anchors, and Eight Virtues, using benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, faithfulness, loyalty, filial piety, and compassion as standards. In relation to purity, non-action, and the heart of compassion, it exercises justice and universal love, thereby applying the laws of heaven and earth to the triad of heaven, earth, and humanity, linking all personal actions and behaviors for self-improvement.
Thus, one can create the conditions and foundations for one's own achievements, and thereby possess such functional bases and prerequisites. This applies to all living beings among humanity on this dark star, as well as to all myriad creatures. They too can transcend the obstacles of reincarnation, truly freeing themselves from the entanglements and constraints imposed by the cycle of rebirth. This represents a significant elevation and growth.
Chapter on the Great Dao's Truth: 45
The truth is such that the three teachings share the same origin, and the five teachings arise from the same source. There is also a refuge that does not differentiate among all religious beliefs. How should one, within one's own mind and consciousness, understand what is correct: through the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind, one enters the manas-consciousness and the ālaya-consciousness to achieve realization, and advances into the amala-consciousness to attain growth.
Furthermore, it enters into the manifestation of the world of Buddha-nature, where the Four Noble Truths of the Buddha-realm mutually fulfill each other across the first, second, third, and fourth stages of the Buddha-realm. This progression inevitably leads to the manifestation of the subtle initial consciousness, followed by the subtle secondary consciousness, and then advancing into the subtle third consciousness, ultimately entering the subtle fourth consciousness. This process serves to clarify the Four Noble Truths of the Buddha-realm.
How can we, through the guidance of human consciousness and intention, mutually fulfill the conditions manifested by the Great Dao, thereby entering into a thorough comprehension of the Buddha Land? By doing so, we will inevitably facilitate the purification of our own obstacles and ignorance within the human realm. This is precisely the path to opening and achieving the realm of Buddha-nature.
In the operational approach required for the sacred duties of the Chongxin Great Path, it is essential to guide all four hundred million Buddha's children back to their origin, and also to assist over two million high-tech civilization talents in their return. Only then can the transcendence of the nine hundred and twenty million primordial spirit Buddha's children be achieved, thereby overcoming the obstacles and limitations of the cycle of reincarnation.
The Lantern of the Great Dao's Heart Unveils Its Framework  
The Heavenly Virtue of the Great Dao Aligns with the Heavenly Heart
The Great Way returns to bring fulfillment; cultivating with clarity reveals the true meaning of the Great Way.
The Great Dao's norms serve as the guide for action, and the truths of the Great Dao are likewise thus.
All sentient beings attain fulfillment,  
Returning to the cosmic wisdom of the void.
This verse! Together with all sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas, there is a condition of mutual fulfillment in the practice of the Great Path, which can truly bring about transformative effects. In this way, through one's own actions and deeds, it becomes clear how to attain enlightenment in this very life and achieve Buddhahood in a single lifetime. May it be so! May it be so!
## Wuji Daozhen Tianzun
The Limitless Bestows Great Affinities,  
Bringing Wealth and Treasure, Envied by All.
The Celestial Venerable ascends the platform today,  
Gathering with all sages in the realm of sentient heavens.
All Saints, Buddhas, virtuous students, and fellow spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Tao Academy, good evening! Today, the Great Tao Lamp-Lighting Master, the Ancient Buddha Ji Gong of Nanping, has descended to compose the twenty-eighth chapter of "The Great Tao Lamp-Lighting." This chapter elucidates and annotates the "True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Wuji Great Tao (Part Seven)," analyzing and dispelling ignorance.
To all sentient beings and original spirit disciples of the Buddha, may you understand that in all actions and orientations for survival within the human world, there exists a necessary cause and condition for the attainment of wealth. Thus, gaining a little more prosperity is something everyone delights in—do you all desire this? If you harbor such a heart, your teacher shall bestow a little upon each of you! Those with virtue shall receive it in accordance with truth.
Wealth and fortune are beloved by all,  
Fulfilling vows through deeds is a personal call.
Virtue and fortune are forged by oneself; to propagate and guide others is arranged by heavenly virtue.
This verse! All students and disciples of the True Buddha Heart School should encourage one another with it. Those who have come today may indeed obtain it in truth; but those without virtue will find it difficult to gain it truly—what then can be done?
## Before the Throne of the Limitless, the Mysterious Maiden Immortal of the Nine Heavens
In the void of the human world, justice exists; in the empty turning of time, there is no end.
Those of supreme virtue practice great virtue,  
Laying the foundation for human, earthly, and heavenly ways.
Chapter on the Great Way and the Buddha Mind: 46
The Buddha-mind is the mind of all sentient beings, the mind of immortals and Buddhas, the mind of sages, and the mind of Dao practitioners. It is the heart that embraces all sentient beings and original spiritual Buddha-children, all cultivated from within. Rooted in the fundamental Buddha-nature, it relies on primary causes and conditions as the driving force for upward elevation. Thus, it is essential to purify the "thoughts and consciousness of the mind" to take the lead.
Every sentient being and original spirit of a Buddha-child is transformed by the Heavenly Realm, precisely as the Great Dao in its oneness gives rise to the original spirits of Buddha-children. How, then, can one comprehend the supreme nature of the Buddha-mind’s essence? It is by enabling them to achieve Buddhahood in a single lifetime, and to realize in the present moment: illuminating the mind, perceiving one’s true nature, attaining enlightenment, and bearing the fruit of realization. Only this can be regarded as truly and authentically benefiting.
For all sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas, in terms of attaining growth and accomplishment from the essence of the Buddha-mind: How can one achieve self-realization and elevation within a single lifetime? It is through the elimination of all ignorance, which means removing the various obstacles in the sentient world, allowing the essence of the Buddha-mind to manifest in the mundane realm. Only then can one comprehend the supreme significance and importance of the essence of the Buddha-mind.
Chapter on the Great Way Illuminating the Heart: 47
To illuminate the mind—this is achieved through the construction of one's own contemplation, leading to greater clarity and understanding! How, then, can one illuminate the original mind and perceive the Buddha-mind? By taking the Dao-mind as the foundation, and practicing in accordance with the sage-mind, one must construct the Buddha-mind. Only then is it possible to truly integrate with the essential nature of the sages, immortals, and Buddhas.
How can one illuminate and manifest the essence of the enlightened mind? It requires a thorough understanding of the original spirits of all sentient beings, and for humanity to truly perceive the "enlightened mind" through the stages of initial mind, secondary mind, and tertiary mind. In this way, the activation of all "mind-initiation" is carried out through the practice of intention, which involves the discernment and differentiation of consciousness seeds.
In understanding one's own true heart, one can perceive the arising of thoughts and intentions, thereby achieving genuine elevation. How should sentient beings, the original spiritual Buddha-children in the human world, truly manifest the essence of the Buddha-heart into action? Only when one can attain growth and accomplishment in the Buddha-heart, and when this can be verified and realized in the present moment, does it become authentic.
The Chapter of Manifesting Nature through the Great Dao: 48
To perceive one's true nature is not something that ordinary individuals can comprehend or realize. Regarding the essence of this perception, how can one come to understand the distinctions made by the nature itself? This involves discerning the differential functions of Buddha-nature and demon-nature. As for the original spirits of sentient beings and Buddha's disciples, why have they descended into the planetary system of Earth? It is because they have taken on demon-nature to become human, yet are unable to manifest the creative power of Buddha-nature.
What drives one into a demonic nature without even realizing it? How then does this demonic nature test each individual? With a single word of praise, the face beams with joy like the full moon, and the Buddha-nature is sure to reveal itself. Yet with a single slanderous remark, the demonic nature is instantly laid bare, manifesting in a furious glare and a vicious expression. Thus it becomes clear which nature one relies upon in action!
Why do sentient beings and original spirit Buddha disciples remain deeply entrenched in the Five Turbidities and the evil world? Precisely for this reason! It is to manifest both the Buddha-nature and the demonic nature, with the demonic nature often being more prominently displayed. Hence, this is also the reason why sentient beings, Buddha disciples, and original spirits descend into the mundane world—it is formed by this very dynamic.
The Chapter on the Heart Method of the Great Dao: 49
The mind method is fundamentally the function of all phenomena in the sentient world, and it also attaches itself to the mind method of the original substance of the Great Dao. As a result, many original spirit Buddhas and disciples find it difficult to understand why they can achieve telepathy with the Heavens. Often, they are unable to truly connect and establish a link with heaven and earth; instead, they end up transmitting and absorbing negative external electromagnetic waves.
This again raises the question of how one can achieve and practice the five supernatural powers: the divine eye, the divine ear, the ability to read others' minds, knowledge of past lives, and the ability to be anywhere at will. In the human realm, these abilities are inherently attainable by all, yet they remain obscured by one's own karmic obstacles. Consequently, the manifestation and reliance upon these five supernatural powers cannot be realized.
On the contrary, one may remain perpetually bewildered by the spiritual interactions encountered externally, hindering the genuine manifestation of one's own energy and virtue. Not only does this confine one's virtue and energy, but it also entangles one deeply in the effects of karmic obstacles. In such a state, one remains unaware of how to mutually apply the methods of mind cultivation and the realization of one's true nature.
If one possesses spiritual insight into the mind's workings, yet fails to manifest the true nature of Buddha for growth, the existence of the true nature of Mara will persistently reveal itself. At its core, this occurs solely within the human realm, where the pursuit of personal interests prevails, leading one to mistake the false for the true and plunge into even more sorrowful circumstances. This serves as both a warning and a reminder for those who are spiritually attuned to the mind's principles.
Chapter on the Elaboration of the Great Dao: 50
Interpretation is the very foundation of the human world of sentient beings, encompassing all orientations of existence and dependencies. It enables them to understand why the human realm, among all sentient primordial spirits and Buddha-nature beings, serves to comprehend the magnificence of heaven and earth's operation. This is achieved through the triad of heaven, earth, and humanity, positioned alongside heaven and earth, with humanity playing a role in all processes of evolution and elevation.
To elevate creation to a greater level is the most genuine way to benefit oneself and all original spiritual Buddhas and disciples. Therefore, the virtuous grace of this evolution is guided by the Heavens, and it serves to mutually fulfill all celestial beings and Buddhas across the heavenly realms. It is not merely an evolutionary function of virtuous grace confined between humanity and the heavenly path.
In the Earthly star system of the sentient world, all living beings participate in the evolutionary progress and dependent conditions of this planetary realm. Moreover, the boundless grace bestowed by the Heavenly Dao upon the vast cosmos represents an inexhaustible wellspring of blessings descending upon all. It is precisely this that enables sentient beings, the original spiritual Buddhas-to-be, to effortlessly enter the principal causes and conditions for genuine elevation.
The Chapter of the Great Dao's Affection: 51
Sentient beings entering the Earth's star system can be said to rely on the "Morning Star" for attachment. It is also said that the human world, where the "Earthly Obscure Star" exists, is precisely situated in a realm divided between yin and yang. As all dualities of yin and yang, heaven and earth, are evolved by the Divine, the question arises whether, in the course of existence, one can truly achieve the growth demanded of oneself.
To achieve a world where heaven and earth are imbued with compassion, and all beings are filled with love—not only within the realm of humanity but also toward all living creatures—it is essential to establish justice and equality in all conditions for existence. Only then can true impartiality and selflessness prevail throughout the vast cosmos, embracing all sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas, without distinction between the realms of heaven, earth, humanity, and the underworld.
All sentient beings originally possess a mutual interdependence and fulfillment, yet whether they can achieve benefit for both the yin and yang realms must be judged by the actions of the human world. What kind of blessings and calamities should be bestowed? All such retributions and karmic connections serve to educate and guide those in the underworld who harbor resentment in their hearts.
Only by refraining from planting seeds of evil, which would lead to greater calamities and misfortunes, can one truly grasp the concept of perspective exchange. This allows the retributive effects of karma and karmic obstacles to gradually diminish the cycle of cause and effect. In doing so, the boundless compassion of the Great Dao is spread throughout heaven and earth, benefiting both oneself and all living beings. Why would one not embrace such a path?
The Buddha-nature serves as the foundation of the Great Way,  
The Great Way illuminates the mind, elucidating principles of profound distinction.
The fundamental nature of the Great Dao is revealed in essence;  
The heart's method of the Great Dao comes to dissolve and transform.
The Great Dao unfolds for embodiment;  
The Great Dao, imbued with affection, attains sincerity of heart.
Heaven and Earth transform as one entity,
Clearly comprehend the true virtue of Heaven.
This verse! It is shared among all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's children for mutual encouragement; it elucidates and analyzes the eighth chapter of the "True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Supreme Ultimate Dao." It is hoped that all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's children can truly achieve elevation and transcendence, thereby not disappointing the compassionate teachings and fulfillment bestowed by the immortals and Buddhas. Indeed, this will bring benefits and gains to oneself. Are you willing?
##The Immortal Lady of Boundless Goodness and Perfection
The Supreme Lord of Boundless Blessings arrives,
The True Buddha Heart School expands far and wide.
A new Taoist sanctuary is established in its fifth phase,  
Elevating spiritual transformation to carry all beings.
Good evening to all Saints and Buddhas, virtuous students, and the spiritual cultivation members of the Wuji Great Dao Academy! Today, the True President of our lineage, the Supreme Being of the Void, has descended to compose the twenty-ninth chapter of "The Great Dao Lights the Lamp," elucidating the True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Wuji Great Dao (Part Eight). This also embodies the compassionate guidance of the presiding immortals and Buddhas, fostering the growth of all sentient beings and original spirit disciples.
To comprehend the profound significance of the Dadao series of books is an unparalleled experience, and it will enable one to truly and easily understand all the elucidations within the Dadao series in the future. It is hoped that one can deeply appreciate the aspirations of the Heavenly Lord and the celestial Buddhas and immortals, and that the "True Buddha Heart School" may genuinely act with selflessness and non-action. Such is our earnest hope!
##Before the Throne of the Wuji, Immortal Maiden Dong Shuangcheng
Great karmic bonds descend from the void to the human realm;  
The presiding master arrives, fulfilling the heart of reverence.
The Great Way kindles the lamp, illuminating the Heart Sutra,  
Spreading its teachings far and wide, manifesting virtue and morality.
Chapter 52: The Great Dao Unifies All
The Great Dao: It naturally serves as the foundation upon which all functions rely, providing a refuge for all living beings. It enables sentient humans to take charge of their survival orientations—blessings, prosperity, longevity, wealth, honor, and auspiciousness—and achieve them. Through the consistent elevation brought by the great virtue and grace of the Dao, one can avoid falling into the clash of disasters and calamities.
The grace of the Great Dao can be integrated by aligning it with the principles of unity, duality, trinity, four phenomena, five directions, six harmonies, seven stars, eight governance, nine virtues, and tenfold perfection. Through this progression from one to ten, one enters into the exercise of all functions, achieving mutual integration and mutual enhancement across each process from eleven to twenty.
The true reality within the human realm is realized through the consistent interplay of mutual fulfillment. Without distinguishing the functions of this consistency, it genuinely advances toward the planetary world of human existence. Through such mutual fulfillment, all sentient beings and original spiritual Buddhas can enter a state of mutual support and collective elevation.
Chapter on the Great Dao and Emptiness: 53
The Great Dao is the Void: It has been referred to by various names throughout history, and in the present era, it is commonly called the Great Cosmos. Thus, the world of the Great Void is precisely the celestial realm pervaded by all sages, immortals, Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and exalted beings—a space where they roam freely and come and go at will. This realm transcends the cycle of rebirth within the human world, shatters the wheel of the six paths of reincarnation, and takes the concept of the Void as its ultimate refuge.
To gain clarity on the macrocosmic galaxies, one must understand how to reach the ethereal celestial realms, which permeate the entire cosmic galaxy system. Saints, immortals, Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and exalted beings all mutually fulfill and support one another within the vast cosmos, as well as among all the billions of stars, offering mutual protection and completion. This applies without distinction to the galaxy of the Earthly Obscure Star (the Morning Star).
The star system inhabited by humanity can understand that the cosmic world of the Great Void star system is indeed boundless and limitless, existing even more extensively. How then, within the human world, can one transcend the obstacles of the three realms? It is essential to truly comprehend the entirety of the great cosmos and the void celestial realm, for only then can one grasp the true nature of reality.
Chapter of the Boundless Great Dao: 54
Wuji is precisely the birthplace of all primordial spirits, where the seeds of all living beings from the Morning Star are nurtured, serving as the primary karmic force for genuine elevation. As for all actions and orientations of life in Jambudvipa, they are hindered by the obstacles generated from the Morning Star (Earthly Darkness) of the great cosmos. The question is how to dissolve them!
It is essential to truly align oneself: only by enabling the mind, spirit, and body to undergo greater evolutionary progress, and by elevating through the interplay of "purifying the tainted and tainting the pure," can one mutually fulfill and transcend the virtuous grace bestowed by the Wuji, thereby achieving a genuine ascent and transcendent purification in return.
The Chapter of the Great Dao and Vast Heaven: 55
The Heavenly Sovereign governs all stars and celestial bodies through the Ziwei Star System, bestowing great virtue and grace upon all. Within the vast cosmos, there exists a central star system that serves as the governing hub, unifying all galaxies without distinction—be they those of the Eastern Continent of Superior Blessing, the Western Continent of Cattle-Gift, the Southern Continent of Jambu, the Northern Continent of Kuru, or the central Mount Sumeru Continent.
Although each continent is spoken of as a single entity, the planets and interstellar spaces within the numerous galactic star systems exist separately, all governed and sustained by the overarching authority of Haotian. Therefore, the administrative systems of all star systems must operate under the governance and supervision of the Haotian Administrative Star System, which enforces all regulations and guiding principles.
It is determined by the primordial spirits and Buddha-nature of all myriad beings, who wish to descend and be born on which celestial body, in which nation, under what circumstances, and in what time and space. All of this has long been ordained by the Heavenly Court, which governs the function and execution of all karmic connections. At the core of all operations, it is the Jade Emperor of the Heavenly Court who presides over these matters, also overseeing the impartial elevation and descent of all religions with balanced authority.
Chapter on Honoring the Heart in the Great Dao: 56
Those who revere the heart do so from the base in Bade District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, within the land of Yan and Huang in the central region of Jambudvīpa, the Chinese nation. Through the practice of writing that follows and elucidates principles, they reveal the celestial secrets that have remained elusive for ages within profound mysteries. Moreover, they guide all original spirit Buddhas presiding over the Blue and Red Yangs in their return to origin.
Through all the works of the "Dadao Series Celestial Books," it becomes clear that there exists a mutually distinguished and elucidating body of writings, which further elaborates:
The sacred teachings are proclaimed throughout the world,  
Transforming mysteries to guide all beings.
It is correct: the mind-nature, the spiritual nature, and the physical body—these three can enter into the realization of illuminating the mind and seeing one's true nature, as well as attaining enlightenment and verifying its fruits. This also lies in the transformative functions of wisdom, merit, compassion, empathy, purity, and non-action, which can bring about genuine clarity and enlightenment in the present moment.
Thus, in this very lifetime, one can attain the fruit of transcending to the Buddha-land, which is to ascend by relying on the "Golden Lotus Throne," enabling oneself and all sentient beings, the original spiritual Buddha-sons, to mutually uplift and validate one another. Moreover, to awaken in the present moment and realize the fruit within a single lifetime—this great lineage encompasses all profound causes and conditions, making it truly extraordinary and rare.
The Chapter of Lighting the Lamp on the Great Path: 57
Lighting the Lamp: This means that sentient beings, the original spirit Buddha children, can ignite their own long-dormant inner lamp of light in the present moment. It is also understood as:
Lighting countless lamps of the heart,  
Manifesting the boundless shores of Buddha-nature.
One can effortlessly transcend the limitations and obstacles of the cycle of rebirth within the three realms. Regarding the Heart Dharma of the Lamp-Lighting Buddha, it involves guiding and leading back all the original spiritual Buddhas and disciples who were previously sent down into the realms of emptiness, the formless, the cosmic heavens, and the celestial world of Haotian, enabling them to return, achieve perfection, and ascend through riding upon this path.
It is to enable everyone to dissolve all past obstacles, and furthermore, to "borrow talents" from high-tech extraterrestrial civilizations—over two million virtuous individuals—who mutually assist in the technological evolution of Earth (or the "Enlightenment Star"). They engage in research, invention, and creation, bestowing great virtues and benefits, and even educate the multitudes of living beings, bringing blessings and virtues to future generations.
It is through the mutual implementation of the Chongxin lineage and the Great Dao during the White Yang Third Period, and through the widespread propagation to all living beings, that the assistance of technological civilization can guide and fulfill all 9.2 billion primordial spirits and 400 million Buddhist disciples, along with over two million high-tech talents. Together, they will transcend and manifest in the future Dragon Flower Three Assemblies, descending to elevate all civilizations of the Earthly Star.
The Great Way, unified and complete, brings all to fulfillment;  
The Great Way, vast and boundless, leads to infinity.
The Great Dao is boundless, encompassing all primordial spirits; the Great Dao ascends to the heavens, returning to the primordial origin.
The Great Dao exalts the heart, supremely sublime;  
The Great Dao kindles the lamp, virtue and fortune fulfilled.
Returning to causes and conditions yet transcending them,  
Attaining Buddhahood in one lifetime, perfect and flourishing.
This verse! May all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples encourage one another; by expanding the karmic connections contained in the first half of the Da Dao series of heavenly scriptures, from volumes one to eighteen, there will be broad opportunities for guidance and fulfillment. It is hoped that through this, goodness may be nurtured, benefiting and elevating all, thereby aiding humanity and all beings in their return, transcendence, and genuine upward growth.
## Limitless Virtue-Filled Immortal Maiden
The Dao's perfect form in the Wuji celestial realm;  
The Celestial Venerable ascends the platform to meet the worthy disciples.
The Great Path lights the lamp of the Heart Sutra,  
Expanding its influence to bestow virtue and aid all.
Good evening to all Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual cultivation academicians of the Wuji Great Tao Academy! The thirtieth chapter of "The Great Tao Lights the Lamp" has been transmitted through the descent of the Honorable Lord Wenzheng, the Heavenly Lord of Civil Enlightenment and Education, the Chairman of our lineage, the Void Wenze. It elaborates on the "True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Wuji Great Tao" (Part Nine), ensuring a coherent and continuous exposition of "The True Buddha Heart Sutra of the Wuji Great Tao."
This serves as the basis for the future "Liturgical Book," and can also facilitate mutual fulfillment. By distributing and widely sharing the "Liturgical Book" of the Heart Sutra to foster virtuous connections, we can better analyze the "Dadao Series Celestial Texts." This will lead to greater and more numerous virtuous connections for mutual fulfillment, thereby truly benefiting those who engage in "genuine cultivation and earnest practice."
## Before the Throne of the Wuji, Immortal Lady Xu Feiqiong
The Limitless issues the decree to bring about completion,  
The Primordial Sovereign descends to the Hall of Chongxin.
Ma Xiangu's Book of the Lantern: Chapter on the Achievements of Technological Civilization
Transcendence of Technological Civilization
In the process of returning and transcending to achieve ultimate perfection, it is essential to possess genuine transformative power as well as blessings and virtuous grace. This is the true driving force through which the Celestial Mandate, in this cosmic era, elevates sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha’s disciples toward return and transcendence. It is manifested through technological civilization and directed toward the virtuous grace of the entire vast cosmos.
It is precisely by elevating technological civilization to greater heights, and by taking the creation of boundless virtue and well-being through technology as the ultimate aim, that the myriad original spirits in the sentient world are provided with a foundation for growth and learning. Furthermore, it is through technological civilization that this cosmic cycle is elevated, thereby fulfilling the sublime demands and objectives of both the first and second cosmic cycles.
The advancement of technology is imperative.
Therefore, the grand cosmos evolves with the purpose of growth, guiding the human world in this cosmic cycle to manifest the technological civilizations of the first and second cosmic cycles. This will create the capability for "relocating to other realms or transforming other lands," serving as the foundation for Earth's spatial civilization, achieved through the manifestation of technology.
It is necessary to eliminate all obstacles left by past technological civilizations, and to use the virtues of technology to create and fulfill the well-being of future generations of original spirit Buddhas and disciples. This means enabling all creations from past cosmic cycles to achieve growth that elevates, transcends, perfects, and returns to the greater cosmic world.
How can one understand: Within the realm of Earthly Darkness, how can the role of the Morning Star be utilized to achieve fulfillment? This is a necessary line of thought, concept, and action for all sentient beings in existence today. By elevating the growth of one's "body, mind, and spirit" through the orientation of survival, one will not fail to live up to the grace and fulfillment bestowed by Heaven.
All beings benefit from the blessings of technological civilization.
It is precisely to assist in the fulfillment of the "Heaven, Earth, and Humanity" triad. If we connect this with the cosmos, the void, the boundless, and the heavenly expanse, it is essential to understand that for the world of humanity, virtue and grace must descend into the earthly star. This is an enlightening action for all human beings, carried out through the Morning Star's teachings, creating future well-being for all living beings through technological civilization.
This work is an achievement, a transcendence, and a return. How can we advance toward greater growth and harvest? It is essential to establish educational and cultural curricula for all living beings in the Earth's galaxy, to pass on this legacy. Otherwise, how can we truly understand and elevate the conditions of "borrowed talents" within the vast cosmos, enabling genuine ascension and transcendence?
In the vast expanse of the universe, addressing the inadequacies of past technologies to elevate the conditions necessary for achieving radiance is precisely what enables the myriad original souls, through the refining influence of religion, to understand that the human world is founded on the demands of technology. Only then can there be a luminous path in life.
Understand this: from the Earth's star system, through the entire cosmic celestial realm, all star systems serve as places for growth and learning! Regarding what everyone should comprehend—how one came to be born into the existence of the Earth's star system—it is essential to strive to pursue the origin of one's former place of birth. What reasons led to this birth? This is profoundly difficult to know!
What are the benefits of transcending civilization?
To understand that all conditions of existence in the human world are created to genuinely elevate oneself, and to know how to return to the original foundation in pursuit of this! That is, to fully comprehend all causal conditions of the place in the Earth's star system where one was born, enabling oneself to fulfill the requirements for returning in this lifetime.
How can one truly comprehend and thoroughly understand existence in such a state? It is essential to first transform one's own thoughts and perspectives; otherwise, how can one attain a state of lightness in body and mind? This lifetime is precisely about transcending to the sublime achievement of the "Golden Lotus Throne." Yet, when it comes to technological civilization, it is often difficult to truly grasp and verify it.
Human technology is yet unable to verify with absolute clarity. How, then, can such technology truly be brought down to the mundane world? What should be understood about technological civilization is that it operates silently and without trace, manifesting only as light and shadow, and rarely taking on tangible substance. This is precisely the limitation and difficulty inherent in human technological civilization.
Regarding the verification of technology, when current conditions cannot achieve a high degree of clarity, it is necessary to rely on the gradual evolution and advancement of technological civilization. Only through step-by-step progress in the future can such verification be accomplished with full accuracy.
Civilization and technology are the fruits of virtue and grace.
The manifestation of technological civilization in the creation process of the vast world relies on the dependence of technology on future well-being. Through the process of creation and research, it compensates for the shortcomings of contemporary technological civilization. This allows those future primordial spirits and Buddha’s disciples who can perceive it to truly receive the descending benefits of well-being.
It is precisely the principles and policies established by Heaven that, in bestowing great grace upon all technological civilizations, manifest the truth of transforming the planetary system into a lasting home. Therefore, to achieve future well-being, it is essential to elevate the curriculum of education and culture, thereby extending these blessings to benefit all humanity.
Through the lineage of the Chongxin Hall, established by the sacred decree, the "Dadao Series Celestial Books" have been composed to propagate throughout the universe and the world. These works aim to achieve greater fulfillment for all sentient beings and primordial spirits, without distinction among Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, or any emerging religions. They embody the equal function of one flower with five petals, serving as a curriculum of mutual fulfillment through education and culture.
It is also through mutual fulfillment that, in light of the conditions highlighted by future technological civilization, genuine well-being must be implemented. Only by creating virtuous blessings within the vast heavens and earth, as well as among the myriad star systems of the universe, and by mutually assisting in the technological creations of the Earthly Obscurity (or Dawning) Star, can there be true growth and transcendence.
Technology and civilization shape the future,  
For the well-being of all, it is only right and proper.
The Great Dao series unfolds across the cosmos,  
The Chongxin lineage opens with virtue and grace.
The True Buddha Heart Sect establishes its ancestral lineage,
Confirmed by the virtues of Heaven to arrange its destiny.
Guiding four hundred million children of Buddha,  
Returning to the transcendent and perfect vessel.
This verse! It is the mutual fulfillment among all sentient beings, Buddhas, and original spirits, making the request to bestow virtue and transform below, which is precisely what the Limitless Heavenly Mother hopes for—the most important reliance and goal. Hoping for it! Hoping for it! Furthermore, regarding the founding conference of the 'Chinese True Buddha Heart Religious Association' tomorrow, may it be successfully and perfectly accomplished.
##Wuji Chuandao Xiangu
Limitless, selfless, without bias or contradiction;  
The Way is true, the principle is true, and virtue is in harmony.
The Celestial Venerable ascends the platform to gather with virtuous disciples,  
As the Great Dao lights the lamp for the Assembly of Blessings and Virtue.
Good evening to all Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual cultivation fellows of the Wuji Great Dao Academy! Today, the Vice-Chairperson of our lineage, the Wuji Yuanjun, Immortal Ma Gu, has descended to compose the thirty-first chapter of "The Great Dao Lights the Lamp." By taking the remarkable conditions manifested by technological civilization as a foundation for achievement and elevation, and by leveraging the conditions that future technological civilization will reveal, we shall create blessings for future generations. This is the true essence of reality!
## The Venerable Mother of Li Mountain, the Boundless Void
From the boundless celestial realm descending to the mortal dust,  
Before the chariot, serving the Mother with sincere devotion.
The Mystic Maiden of the Nine Heavens descends to the mortal realm,  
Bestowing blessings upon all living beings and completing her virtuous grace.
Technological civilization creates blessings for all living beings.
Observing the role of existence from the perspective of technological civilization, it is essential to have a more comfortable living space and more time for self-improvement in tangible benefits. This enables genuine self-transcendence and elevation. By demanding the accumulation of knowledge and experience, greater benefits can be gained, leading to upward growth and surpassing.
Furthermore, for all the countless Buddhas and original spirits within the vast cosmos, this serves as an elevation. By integrating the "self-mind, spirit, and physical body"—or "body, mind, and spirit"—one can align with the true causes, conditions, and opportunities for upward ascension. In the process of growth and learning, this allows for a more profound and unforgettable personal realization.
It is to bestow the great grace of comfort and convenience upon all living beings in the vast world, and to transform the deep-rooted inequalities of the past into harmony. Through every process and environment, genuine conditions for blessings must be present. Through the divine providence of Heaven, the future will witness a truly advanced technological civilization, elevating all deficiencies and shortcomings in life.
The Principal Framework for Benefiting Humanity
Conditions that foster reliance on future survival, when there truly exist the time, space, and environment to benefit from them, can promote greater growth and gains for all humanity. By enhancing convenience in all aspects of existence, they also facilitate growth and benefit at every juncture of time and space. These are indeed the very conditions that enable genuine upward progress.
In the present era, we have entered the age of electronic information transmission, where each moment and space serves as a connection point for the Earthly Dark Star System to form a cohesive "global village." Consequently, regardless of national or spatial boundaries, it is essential to genuinely pursue the necessary growth, elevation, and nourishment required for the currency of survival.
This kind of condition for blessings and benefits has already transcended the narrow confines of solitary struggles of the past. It meets the demands of elevating one's standard of living, applying the actions that bring blessings and benefits to one's own life in a genuine manner. Moreover, it is shaped by one's own circumstances through the passage of time and space, and is ultimately perfected through the fulfillment of one's own needs.
The Structure of Blessings and the Well-being of All Beings
It is a necessity for all orientations towards existence, and because of this necessity which benefits all beings, there arises a rather universal desire. This desire permeates all nourishing actions and is similarly manifested in technological civilization, precisely because it elevates within the conditions of beneficial advantages.
All novel objects developed and created by technological civilization undergo continuous cycles of research, creation, and improvement. It is precisely through such growth that technological civilization becomes a microcosm. Moreover, for the sentient primordial spirits and Buddha-children of this era across Earth and its star systems, information is transmitted and disseminated through electronic means, reaching far and wide without boundaries.
How can one come to understand that on the opposite side of the Earth's celestial sphere lies a different temporal and spatial environment from the one in which one currently exists? In the present era, this condition arises from the varying interplay of time, space, and causes, manifesting the mutual rotation of yin and yang, which results in the inversion of day and night. This is precisely the cyclical interaction of the Earth's "rotation and revolution" within its celestial system.
This is the condition for bestowing blessings, truly enabling all original spirit Buddha children to benefit endlessly. It can be said that for all original spirit Buddha children, there is another name given according to different temporal and spatial causes and conditions. In every aspect and every process, it functions precisely in this way, creating the conditions for benefiting sentient beings and bestowing great virtue and grace.
The Fundamental Source of Blessings for All Living Beings
This is to align with the blessings and affinities of all sentient original spirit Buddhas and disciples within the great universe. It thereby enables these sentient original spirit Buddhas and disciples to deeply understand that throughout each moment in time and space, it is precisely through the gradual accumulation of learning and experience that all past ignorance and obstacles are dissolved.
If sentient beings and original spirit Buddhisattvas can clearly understand that human existence is not merely for the sake of survival, then the obstacles that arise in the process of nurturing life can be overcome. It is essential to recognize that within the illusions of our own existence, human life itself serves as an obscure yet vital mechanism for growth and learning.
Thus, in the vast universe, all essential knowledge is accumulated through learning and lived experiences. This process allows for the accumulation of experience, which can then be studied and innovated upon. Only in this way can every moment in time and space be refined and perfected, achieving ever greater subtlety and sophistication. In every temporal and spatial context, the conditions that arise are precisely what make this possible.
The great world is a process of growth and learning. How can one advance toward greater growth and gains? It is essential to maintain a humble and modest attitude, making it a condition for learning and surpassing oneself. Regardless of any environment or nation, one can benefit endlessly. If one cannot remain humble and modest, how can there be accumulation of learning and growth experiences? Indeed, it is so!
The blessings and transformations that all beings should receive are manifested accordingly.
Human beings are precisely the ones who give rise to myriad thoughts, where the preceding thought does not depart and the following thought continues in succession. In this cyclical process, it is essential to understand that sentient beings, hindered by ignorance, are merely situated within a state of their own delusion. How, then, should one learn to transcend this? Through all the learning in the present moment, it is not necessarily the case that it can be applied immediately.
However, what can be applied later—whether in a few years or several decades—will become something that has been digested and internalized through one's own efforts. This process also allows the knowledge and insights gained from accumulated experiences to complement and fulfill one another. Often, because the circumstances and conditions each person encounters are never the same, these experiences unfold in unique ways.
How can one achieve genuine self-improvement? Only by applying the knowledge accumulated from all past experiences in a truthful manner, and by thoroughly integrating and harmonizing it within oneself, can one grow and learn through one's own actions. This is the true opportunity in time and space for benefiting oneself.
It is precisely through the Earth's planetary system that the primary conditions for genuine future elevation are established. Moreover, this condition also functions in the evolution of technology, enabling it to be realized truthfully. This lies in one's own ability to achieve genuine elevation in the universality of comfort and convenience, and precisely because of this universality, it embodies an equal and selfless function.
Blessings to all living beings, growth brings benefit.
Can sentient beings achieve mutual universality in technological civilization? Regarding the future of technological civilization, as long as there is greater growth and benefit, it can be understood that in every moment of time and space, it is through continuous research, transformation, and the creation of more refined, convenient, and universally accessible items.
It can also achieve fairness and justice to bring benefit, which will greatly benefit sentient beings in this cosmic cycle, not merely for the accumulation of one's own blessings. Indeed, it is within a policy affirmed by Shangcang (Heaven) that fulfillment and elevation are accomplished. Through such means, one may come to understand, via other star systems, what the future holds.
It far surpasses the Earth's star system, exceeding it by thousands of times. Observing this process, the heavens—through the collective deliberation of the Void, the Infinite, and the Vast Heaven—decided that after the enthronement of the Jade Emperor, the Supreme Sovereign and Mystically Sublime Highest Deity, this cosmic cycle would immediately bestow great blessings and profound grace upon all living beings, benefiting sentient beings in their journeys of rebirth and return.
Everyone can reflect carefully: were all technological advancements from twenty to thirty years ago not as advanced as they are today? And are today's technologies not as advanced as those of the future? This is because technological civilization continuously creates and researches, constantly moving forward. It is essential to evolve the space of the "Earthly Obscure Star" into the civilized technology of the "Morning Star."
All shortcomings and errors are to be eliminated, transformed into more comfortable, convenient, and accessible items for production. This is achieved through the great function of the divine grace of Heaven, which also benefits all sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-children, granting them more time and space to transcend in body, mind, and spirit. May it be so! Yet, all remains unclear.
Technology and civilization forge the future,  
Blessing all beings with virtue and benevolent care.
The heavens collectively deliberated on this cosmic cycle,  
The void, boundless and infinite, was arrayed by the Vast Heaven.
Future technology surpasses the present, just as the present surpasses the past.
Heaven arranges the blessings of this world;  
Where there is affection and righteousness, the great path opens.
This verse! When fellow sentient beings, Buddhas, and original spirits mutually clarify it, there emerges a great virtue and grace that spans generations. How does it benefit all sentient beings? If one cannot comprehend this process, how can one achieve greater growth and harvest for one's own future? I earnestly hope! I earnestly hope! Moreover, it is offered for the benefit of all human beings.
##Limitless Principle Dharma Immortal Maiden
The Wuji Decree is issued to bestow,  
The Fruit of Perfect Virtue by Heavenly Grace conferred.
The Immortal Maiden fulfills the heart of reverence,  
The Great Path series carries the divine decree of Heaven.
Good evening to all the saints, Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual cultivation scholars of the Wuji Great Dao Academy! Today, the Immortal Maiden Goddess of the Nine Heavens, from before the throne of the Wuji, has descended to compose the thirty-second chapter of "The Great Dao Lights the Lamp." Within the celestial text, the function of bestowing blessings upon all living beings is clearly elucidated, offering an analysis that is difficult for the multitude of original spirit Buddha-children to comprehend.
In the current era of technological civilization, how can the benevolent influences upon the vast universe be made comfortable, convenient, and universally accessible? This relates to whether sentient beings, the original spirits and Buddha's disciples, can achieve return, transcendence, and ultimate perfection within a single lifetime. It is essential to learn and grow through the actions within the great Dao world, thereby attaining genuine self-elevation.
##Void and Boundless, Supreme Earth Mother
Wuji descends upon Chongxin Hall,  
Before the carriage, serving the Mother, virtue's intent is exalted.
Immortal Maiden Dong Shuangcheng expounds:  
The foundation of benefiting humanity lies in enduring virtue.
Benefiting all beings is certain to bring blessings to humanity.
Observing all actions from the perspective of benefiting all living beings, the advancements of technological civilization have bestowed numerous blessings and virtues upon the sentient world and its myriad inhabitants. Through the joint agenda of the Wuji, Haotian, and the Void, the creation and development of all technologies across the vast cosmos have been realized, fostering growth through the integration of extraterrestrial civilizations and their technological wisdom.
It is precisely by "borrowing generals" to descend and transform within the human world, serving as a driving force for elevation. Moreover, through such causes and conditions, it becomes clear that the policies established a century ago—particularly over the past three to five decades—have led to technological and civilizational advancements surpassing those of the past. This is indeed the manifestation of the Heavenly grace bestowed upon the human world.
In aiding the advancement of technological civilization, over two million high-tech talents have been "borrowed" to descend into the human world for research and invention. This is achieved through the use of "virtual space," while also relying on: the divine eye, the divine ear, the knowledge of others' thoughts, knowledge of past lives, and supernatural powers, all of which serve to elevate civilization.
The Necessity of Benefiting Humanity
The ability of clairaudience can be understood in today's era as the transmission of information through telecommunications, while clairvoyance corresponds to the visual display on screens. The capacity of telepathy may in the future be verified through computers. As for the power of supernormal mobility, it is already ubiquitous in the present day—manifested in aircraft, as well as cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles used for transportation.
If one employs the power of knowing past lives, one can comprehend the future. There exists a connection between past actions, present deeds, and future outcomes, which forms the basis for understanding the concept of destiny. How, then, can one grasp the flow of time across past, present, and future? To achieve a thorough and clear understanding, one must rely on all the following: the divine eye, the divine ear, the knowledge of others' minds, and the power of miraculous travel. These can all be verified by modern science and technology.
Moreover, it is precisely within the span from past destinies to the future that these five supernatural powers can manifest, serving to truly benefit the human world. If one seeks to possess the complete energy of the power of past destinies and the supernatural ability to end defilements, it will inevitably manifest one by one in the human world for its benefit in the future.
All Conditions for Benefiting Humanity
All sentient beings and myriad things within the great cosmos, including the Earth's star system, participate in the evolutionary processes of this cosmic cycle. Moreover, it is the human race within the human realm that takes charge of this governance. Those who lead in the invention and creation of all technologies must fulfill such conditions! They must be capable of contributing to this cosmic cycle through the Earth's star system and uplifting humanity across all nations.
How should one evaluate the actions taken? Through research conducted by all talents in technological civilization, these conditions are integrated and perfected as a whole. The virtue and grace thus demanded are passed down to future generations for mutual fulfillment. Furthermore, by borrowing conditions from extraterrestrial technological civilizations, research, invention, and creation are advanced.
For the myriad original spirits and Buddha's children in the vast universe, it is difficult to clearly comprehend why the technological civilization of the current era has produced such a profound impact. Comparing all the newly born youth and young children of this time with those who have entered old age, it is precisely the surpassing conditions of the present technological civilization that have brought about this elevation.
People may feel that in the current era, there is a sense of estrangement from the present, as well as a distinction between the forward march of the times and the stagnation of the age. Moreover, due to these conditions of stagnation, one wonders how sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-children perceive this. In relation to oneself and the contemporary era, there arises a kind of barrier that is difficult to reconcile.
Enhancing human well-being for the benefit of all.
This is a period dedicated to benefiting all people. Therefore, the divine immortals and Buddhas of heaven have mandated that the sacred duties of this cosmic era be managed through an enterprise-like approach within the Chongxin lineage. This involves mutual learning, growth, and promotion of international languages, emphasizing that the diverse cultures of the Central Land must not be underestimated but rather expanded as a necessity for the entire world.
It is also said that the era in which technological civilization can be fully realized in the future will be the age of the descendants of Yan and Huang in the Central Land. Therefore, the 21st century marks precisely the flourishing period for the descendants of Yan and Huang in the Central Land. Under these circumstances, if we do not intensify our efforts in learning and training now, we will only fall further behind the current technological civilization in the future.
The condition for creating blessings lies in nurturing such causes and conditions. By making the process of learning and growth universally accessible and comprehensive, an era of comfort and convenience can be fostered. Through the collective deliberation of all celestial beings and Buddhas across the realms of the Void, the Infinite, and the Heavenly Expanse, the galaxies of the great cosmos, including Earth, can achieve greater growth and learning.
Thus, the original spirit Buddhas and disciples across the vast universe, galaxies, and Earth are undergoing elevation. In the past, attempting to participate in and learn from such conditions for growth would likely have been extremely difficult to achieve. In the present era, however, the evolution into a global village has made it possible to transmit information from thousands of miles away through the internet, thereby contributing to the elevation of the human world.
Enhancing the Necessity for the Benefit of Humanity
All growth and the acquisition of knowledge and wisdom, as well as the learning of survival within this technological civilization, are offered to all peoples of the great world under conditions of fairness and equal opportunity. The distinction lies solely in one's own choice of "to accept or not to accept," which is a decision made and determined by oneself.
All opportunities in the vast world are created by oneself and elevated through one's own growth. If one fails to achieve them and then blames the east, west, south, north, heaven, or earth for lack of protection, it is only because one has not striven hard enough—what else can be done? This applies equally to all peoples, without distinction of any nation or world.
There exists a fair, just, and equal opportunity for growth and elevation, which can serve as a primary cause for uplifting the entire "global village." This includes the divine eye, divine ear, and supernatural feet, all for the benefit of all sentient beings and humanity as a whole. However, if the original spiritual Buddha-children themselves reject it, when the time comes, regret will be of no avail—what then can be done?
For all sentient beings and original spirit disciples of the Buddha, understanding the compassionate grace and virtue of the immortals and Buddhas will bring endless benefits to oneself. If one is unwilling to grow and elevate, it is merely evading the opportunity for growth and benefit in the present moment. Although each day may pass in a similar manner, the lack of greater spiritual growth and elevation cannot be blamed on anyone else.
The survival of human communities among sentient beings
Among all conditions for existence, regardless of any nation or world, there is an equal opportunity to attain the divine foot power, which can shorten the time of air travel. It should be understood that, when viewed in terms of time: in the current era, due to the improvement in the quality of material goods, there is a greater tendency to calculate based on the concept of time.
It can be said: all races derive their value of existence from time as a measure. For all living beings across the vast world, there is a condition for fulfillment—that is, to benefit humanity and, moreover, to benefit all living beings. It can further be said: the three powers of heaven, earth, and humanity, in relation to all living beings, also partake in and support this great cycle, with all conditions bestowing virtue and grace upon the world below.
Similarly, for all the celestial beings, Buddhas, and deities in the heavens who participate in the divine realm, compassion, salvation, and guidance are extended. This divine opportunity and auspicious affinity are thus verified through the benevolent grace descending from above. For all humanity across the vast universe, accumulating greater achievements through learning, growth, experience, and harvest is the true path!
The Jade Emperor of the Vast Heaven bears the virtue and grace of shouldering humanity's calamities.
It was precisely within the conditions jointly deliberated by the Void, the Limitless, and the Vast Heaven that, following the abdication of the previous Jade Emperor, the Supreme Celestial Worthy of the Mysterious Firmament and Exalted Celestial Emperor, to the Supreme Celestial Worthy of the Mysterious Spirit and Exalted Celestial Emperor, a mutual agreement was reached to jointly fulfill the destiny of the Earthly Nether (Enlightenment) Star. This entailed lending, elevating, and verifying the technological civilizations of other star systems for all sentient beings and original Buddha-children.
This celestial mechanism and auspicious affinity can be achieved through the collaborative efforts of Haotian, Wuji, and Xukong in the research and creation of all scientific and technological civilizations. Over the past thirty years, the progress in technology has already made it difficult for humanity to adapt. Under such conditions, the next thirty years will undoubtedly witness even more profound transformations.
For the multitude of primordial spirit disciples of Buddha in the present era, the only requirement is to learn and adapt, so as to receive and be perfected by the great virtue and grace of the future technological civilization. Without the virtue and grace of the Jade Emperor, the Supreme Deity of Mysterious Spirit and High God, one would have to rely on one's own merits to bear the postponement of all human calamities and to resolve the chaos of the planet.
This necessitates surpassing all technological advancements on the planet Dimingxing as a human achievement, indicating that the current era has already entered the preliminary stage of civilization. Future technologies will become even more innovative and transcendent—this is the grace bestowed by Heaven. Without such progress, we would continue to lag far behind the technological civilizations of other star systems.
To benefit humanity, one must have a method.
This is precisely why the Jade Decree, issued by the Supreme Jade Emperor, the Mysterious and Exalted Heavenly Sovereign, aims to elevate the great virtues and blessings of all civilizations and technologies. It is thus that it will bring forth, for the entire world and all human societies, the manifestation of compassion, empathy, purity, non-action, and universal love, extending these to all living beings.
Regarding the manifestation of the Great Dao in the present era, it is indeed different from the past. As for the Yichi Chongxin Hall and its lineage, their solemn responsibility to bring true glory to the mortal world in the future is precisely the mission and duty bestowed by the predetermined policies of Heaven. This process will serve as a profound and enduring trial for all divine and human members of Chongxin Hall.
Thus, it becomes clear that all actions are precisely the model and standard set by Heaven, and are by no means easily attainable. They must be achieved through repeated trials and examinations, each of which serves to clarify how to more fully fulfill the duties and missions entrusted by Heaven. This is the true nature of things, and it is also aimed at accomplishing all good causes and virtuous connections.
To introduce the talents of the Honghua Dao, one must draw near to the pure and singular truth.
The Great Lineage of the True Buddha Heart School  
Guiding the Return to the Celestial Path
Relying on the principles of virtue to nurture and transform,  
Immortals and Buddhas unite to guide and enlighten.
The Void and Boundless Initiate Benevolent Transformation,  
The Vast Heaven Reveres the Heart and Cultivates Virtue.
This verse! Together with all sentient beings and revered deities, Buddhas, and students, we encourage one another; in the future propagation of education, there will be the nurturing of virtue across generations to elevate and achieve success. It is hoped that through wholesome benefits and growth, the living space for humanity and all beings can be provided, becoming comfortable, convenient, and universally accessible, benefiting both oneself and all sentient beings.
## Southern Heaven's Dao-Delivering Celestial Worthy
The karma of the Wuji is profound indeed,  
With virtue complete, I ascend the stage to offer blessings.
The Immortal Maiden gathered with all virtuous companions,  
Nurturing the heart to grow, virtue without bounds.
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous students, and spiritual practitioners of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, good evening! Today, the Immortal Maiden Dong Shuangcheng from before the throne of Wuji has descended to compose the thirty-third chapter of "The Great Dao Lights the Lamp." This chapter elucidates the causes and conditions for bringing blessings to humanity, and also addresses the confusion among sentient beings who cannot comprehend why, in the present era, technological civilization is advancing by leaps and bounds.
What then is the purpose? That is to say, what is its function? In the manifestation of the Great Dao, it is precisely the virtuous grace of the Jade Emperor, the Supreme Sovereign of Mystical Radiance and Exalted Celestial Emperor, that has been bestowed upon this cosmic cycle to bring about elevation. Were it not for the great virtuous grace of the Jade Emperor, the technological civilization of the Earth's star system would likely require millions of years to achieve the conditions it has today, and it would be difficult to attain the current state of technological advancement.
Such causal conditions, I wonder if human beings can comprehend? It remains unknown! Where will all sentient beings be at that time? It is by the great virtue and grace of Heaven that they are elevated and perfected! I hope it can be clearly understood that in the unseen, it is indeed Heaven that guides all sentient beings in their survival orientation and entire life process. Can this be comprehended?
The Mandate of the Wuji is truly extraordinary,  
Serving before the Mother, virtue and intent unfold with ease.
Immortal Lady Xu Feiqiong Descends, Bestowing Eternal Truths to Endure Through Ages
Blessing the multitude can be passed down to future generations.
From the perspective of benefiting all living beings, this involves extending the grace and virtue downward to all original spirit beings and Buddha’s disciples. Through technological civilization, all grace and virtue are manifested in accordance with what is required, guided, fulfilled, taught, and bestowed by the Heavenly Realm. Regardless of type or nation, all are equally included in this downward transmission and inheritance.
For the myriad sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas within the vast universe, the opportunity for ascension and transcendence is realized precisely through the integration and reliance upon the Earth's star system. Under such conditions, the demands revealed by the Great Dao are to pass down its virtuous blessings to the present and future generations, as well as to all descendants, allowing all forms of well-being to flourish.
Furthermore, it is guided by educational and cultural curricula, as well as the accumulation of life experiences. From the perspective of the countless original spirits and Buddha's children in the vast world: in the present 21st century, it is precisely the time to pause and adjust oneself. It also allows the flourishing of all teachings to mutually achieve one another, thereby instructing future generations.
The Necessity of Passing on to Future Generations
It is also because various religions and schools of thought engage in mutual education and fulfillment, enabling individuals to willingly learn from and achieve through different theories. How can this pursuit of existence achieve mutual fulfillment? It can certainly be realized through technological civilization, especially in the current era of the internet, which serves precisely this purpose!
In the global village, the constraints of time, space, and national boundaries can be greatly reduced. Unlike in the past, where physical presence was necessary for direct interaction and mutual enrichment, today's era allows people separated by thousands of miles to communicate face-to-face through the "internet," using video transmission technology to see and hear one another.
It can also clearly discern all existing faces and every expression and situation, as if personally present in the scene. One can understand that this technology is merely at its inception at present, and it will undoubtedly achieve the functions of "transforming other places" or "transplanting and transforming elsewhere" in the future. This is an absolute certainty that will inevitably manifest.
To be a modern individual, one must delve deeply into the internet, or risk being left behind in the future. In this current era, telecommunications and information technology can mutually enhance and elevate one another. As for the compassionate people of today, does everyone possess at least one telephone device? Some even have two or more!
It is essential to pass down virtue and benevolence to future generations.
Thus, under such conditions for mutual fulfillment, it becomes clear that the present era has entered a process shaped by technological civilization. This process manifests in the application of civilization to oneself, particularly through the possession of communication devices by each individual. Consequently, locating a person has become remarkably easy.
Nor is it like times past, when seeking out a person was as difficult as climbing to heaven! Considering the widespread availability of such communication devices, it becomes clear that for every human being and every living creature, there exists a code from Heaven to trace and locate them. Why, then, is this so?
There is no need to rely on transmission devices or develop individual frequencies for each person. Instead, it is possible to directly seek and track all descending primordial spirit Buddha-children. By what means or supernatural power is this achieved? It is precisely the management system for the "cycle of rebirth, ascent, and descent" of all living beings, which has long been implemented by Heaven and is also a remarkable aspect of technological civilization.
The evolution of civilization through such processes, can it be truly understood by humanity? Indeed, it is exceedingly difficult! It is also impossible to grasp the fundamental mysteries of how it all works. This is precisely the technological civilization bestowed by Heaven, descending to form the foundational conditions of computers in the human world. Therefore, it is essential for humanity to rely on education and culture to clearly comprehend all its functions.
Inheriting all fundamental functions
Although we have entered the technological age, regardless of how the times advance or how rapidly technology evolves, the fine traditions established in China—namely the Three Cardinal Guides and Five Constant Virtues, the Four Social Bonds and Eight Virtues—remain an ethical framework that endures through the ages and will never fade. It can be said that from ancient times to the present, this ethical system has always been and will continue to be upheld.
It is precisely because of its necessity that it will not be eroded or overwhelmed by the passage of time. In the human world, ethics and morality serve to sustain the moral legacy for countless generations. The function of such principles does not distinguish between ancient times and the present era; in all ages, they can be truly implemented and verified through the practice of ethical conditions.
For sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas, can we mutually support and fulfill one another? It is through the human world that such practice is carried out, and this is the true path! Precisely under the foundational conditions, ethical principles and moral codes are imparted to the human world. However, in the current era, we have long strayed from the practice of these ethical principles and moral codes.
There is only one way to view the causes and conditions of currency—it’s all about looking forward (money)! In truth, if one cannot fully embody and practice the principles of the "Three Bonds and Five Constants, Four Anchors and Eight Virtues," I ask all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha’s children: Would you not feel sorrow upon entering such a realm and era? It is precisely determined by the values and mindset of each individual!
Generations of descendants flourish and prosper.
If human beings were to lack ethical principles and moral codes, leading to a departure from the concepts and norms of human morality in all aspects of existence, what would become of them? How could one then expect to establish a role for ethical principles and moral codes? Without such codes and ethics, how could there be any systematic order to rely upon? This is indeed clear!
Under such conditions, when transforming sentient beings, does one often feel a sense of helplessness sinking into depravity, as well as the moral decay and filth of an evil world? Let the compassionate heavens observe: this very situation represents the true descent of ethics and morality that have endured through the ages. Because such conditions are employed, they will inevitably accumulate energy that brings genuine benefit to oneself.
Then, there will be the Three Bonds, Five Constants, Four Virtues, and Eight Virtues to be implemented. However, in the nations of the present era, these principles have long been gradually declining and fading away. How can we turn the tide and restore them? It is essential to understand that in addressing the shortcomings of technological civilization, we must perfect the ethical norms and moral codes. Only then can they be truly put into practice!
Through the ages, deeds and the blessings of virtue and grace
If these cannot be established: the implementation of the Three Bonds, Five Constants, Four Anchors, and Eight Virtues, then the world will be one devoid of the Way and virtue. It must be understood that in the 21st century, it is precisely the descendants of Yan and Huang in the Central Land who must uphold and practice the Three Bonds, Five Constants, Four Anchors, and Eight Virtues, in order to establish morality within this century.
To achieve mutual fulfillment, it must be implemented across all nations of the world. One must adhere to the role of "bestowing the virtue and grace of heaven and earth" and the functional establishment of "ethical principles and moral codes." How can this be accomplished? It lies in having a foundation for one’s own future fulfillment, which necessarily requires the establishment and implementation of the "Three Cardinal Guides, Five Constant Virtues, Four Social Bonds, and Eight Virtues."
To bestow upon the sentient world a pure land on earth, one that can be upheld by all nations and truly implemented in the 21st century, is the genuine reality! Without the establishment of a sound ethical framework, how can the Middle Kingdom and the greater world achieve mutual fulfillment? Truly, it is most difficult!
There are essential principles that must be implemented for all generations of humanity, in order to bring a moral world into practice. This system, rooted in Confucian sacred teachings, is destined to truly prevail across the globe in the 21st century, thereby enabling the "Three Bonds and Five Constants, Four Virtues and Eight Ethics" to be practiced among all people under heaven.
To be passed down through generations, descendants must prosper.
It is through the edification of all virtues, ethics, and principles that have been passed down through the ages, as well as through educational inheritance, that one fills one's own being with energy. For all sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas in this world, if they can embody "filial piety, fraternal respect, loyalty, trustworthiness, propriety, righteousness, integrity, shame, wisdom, benevolence, courage, and harmony," they are practicing the way of virtue.
Furthermore, one can practice the Five Constant Virtues: benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and faithfulness. The husband serves as the guiding principle for the wife, the father for the son, and the ruler for the subject—these Three Bonds can be understood and implemented in practice. By upholding propriety, righteousness, integrity, and a sense of shame, one aligns with the harmony between heaven and earth. In doing so, one can connect with any star in the cosmic galaxy, thereby accumulating all necessary resources and provisions for one’s own future.
It is essential that all celestial stars reflect each other's radiance, providing a foundation in future times and spaces for fulfilling one's own actions. This enables all sentient original spirit Buddha-disciples to easily connect with all the heavenly constellations in the implementation of the energy body, granting them the capacity to channel the energy body downward to their descendants.
It involves the convergence of different "celestial auras" from the stars. One may try to contemplate the energy bodies of the eight virtues: filial piety, fraternal respect, loyalty, trustworthiness, propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame. How subtle and extraordinary this energy is! It benefits oneself, future generations, and all living beings, serving as a legacy passed down through the ages and bestowed upon the world. Let us eagerly anticipate it! Let us earnestly hope for it!
Sentient constellations of energy essence,  
Loyalty, filial piety, benevolence, love, integrity, and righteousness bring salvation.
The three bonds, five constants, four dimensions, and eight virtues are all complete, embodying the profound truth of heavenly virtue.
Understand that humans are but passing guests in this world, while mountains and rivers remain as the eternal hosts.
Day by day, month by month, year by year passes by,  
A lifetime slips away, hard to grasp or clarify.
This verse! It is to be jointly studied by all sentient beings and original spirits; it concerns how to articulate and disseminate the understanding of one's own energy body. If one can align with this same energy in practice, it becomes possible to connect with the "celestial stars and galaxies," thereby bestowing upon oneself and all future generations the blessings to be passed down for ten thousand ages to come.
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##Pangu the Great Emperor
序言、讚曰、頌賀
The Wuji transmits the Dao to teach and transform;  
The Immortal Maiden ascends the platform to offer words of exhortation.
The Great Way's lantern is gradually being completed,  
The fifth phase of propagation must ascend and refine.
Good evening to all the saints, Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual cultivation fellows of the Wuji Great Dao Academy! Today, the Immortal Xu Feiqiong from before the Wuji chariot descends to compose the thirty-fourth chapter of "The Great Dao Lights the Lamp." This work conveys all the virtuous blessings passed down to future generations, demonstrating how they should be practiced. It also focuses on achieving the Three Bonds and Five Constants, as well as the Four Anchors and Eight Virtues.
It is precisely because of this energy that one truly possesses within oneself. If one practices and perfects it through their own efforts, it will inevitably resonate with and connect to "that particular star system" of Heaven, mutually linking and fulfilling one another. Even without awareness, one can connect with any star system of Heaven, and there will surely be a corresponding energy body.
Regarding the distinctions among all energy entities, it is that particular stellar kingdom which, in the future, will inevitably enter into that galaxy to exist. Yet, no one knows which galaxy will be the one to enact this. It is indeed difficult to comprehend! By delving deeply into today’s sacred decree through thorough study, one may come to understand what kind of energy one is capable of possessing. If none is found, it is time for self-reflection!
It is essential to understand that the 21st century is the era of the descendants of Yan and Huang in the Central Land. In today's world, all moral values are gradually being lost. Moreover, Heaven seeks to turn the tide by reestablishing the norms of human ethics, reducing the disasters brought about by the uncontrolled advancement of human technology in the future, and taking preventive measures before it is too late. Can everyone grasp the profound mysteries within this?
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## Mysterious Supreme Being
序言、讚曰、頌賀
The scenery of Mount Li is fresh and vibrant,  
The Old Mother descends to reveal the heavenly cause.
The Thirty-Fifth Chapter of the Great Dao's Lantern: The Transmission of the Emptiness and Void Heart Method
The Dharma of Emptiness and Mind brings blessings and benefits to all sentient beings.
Passing down through generations to observe all functions, it is for the sentient beings, the original spirit Buddha-children, to have actions of elevation and transcendence. It is through the transmission of education and culture that it can truly be passed on for myriad generations, enabling clarity regarding this form of education and cultivation. Moreover, it can serve as the primary cause and condition to accomplish and fulfill all sentient beings, the original spirit Buddha-children.
To achieve the downward dissemination of education and culture, it must be inheritable for future generations, enabling a continuous succession. Regardless of what teachings enter the mortal world, they must bring genuine benefit to educational and cultural curricula. As for passing them down to descendants, it is essential to understand the conditions upon which the transmission of education depends.
When viewed from the perspective of the myriad star systems across the vast cosmos, it is precisely by providing the impartial and orderly operation of celestial orbits that the universe nurtures the primordial driving force for future growth within its star systems. Within these cosmic galaxies, diverse roles emerge. Yet, can this process achieve the transmission of the "Void-Heart Dharma"?
This humanistic world is one where the past cannot be fully comprehended in time and space. What is the Dharma of Emptiness? What is the Dharma of the Limitless? These must be experienced, and only after attaining "clarity of mind, insight into one's true nature, enlightenment, and realization of the fruit" can one truly meet all the requirements of such conditions, receiving genuine verification to pass down through education and tradition.
Basic Framework of the Emptiness-Mind Method
This spiritual practice is exceptionally precious in the present era. Those who have attained "illumination of the mind, realization of one's true nature, enlightenment, and fruition of attainment" can be guided through the function of this practice. In the context of all sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples participating in the current third kalpa, it serves as the foundation for implementing in the human world: the Three Bonds, Five Constants, Four Virtues, and Eight Virtues—all conditions necessary for their execution.
It is precisely about elevating the future upward. Otherwise, in the human world, one might believe oneself to possess the ability to reach the heavens, even thinking capable of covering the sky with one hand, and acting under the misconception that humans can conquer nature. Such notions are fallacies! For in the human realm, it is the will of Heaven that governs all aspects of existence and guides the course of survival.
Moreover, in all conditions of existence, how to practice and adhere to the ancient spiritual methods! This also pertains to the spiritual method of the revered heart, which is to fulfill and regulate the principles established by the Heavenly Lord. For all sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples, if they cannot comprehend and fulfill the spiritual methods of emptiness and the Limitless, what else can be done!
It is precisely under such conditions and circumstances that if one finds it difficult to rely on the human world for support, how can one achieve the cultivation of one’s own mindset and respond wisely to distinctions? Moreover, if one fails to transcend the limitations of one’s own mental framework and elevate oneself, this becomes an age-old obstacle and difficulty. How, then, can all such hindrances be removed?
The cultivation and elevation of the empty-mind method.
The Void also states: The great cosmos, and even the human world, are all believed to consist only of the Wuji Heavenly Realm. Yet it remains unknown that the Void Heavenly Realm encompasses the great cosmos within it, and that all mortal worlds are manifested beneath the Void Heavenly Realm. It is precisely this that interconnects the five faculties: the Heavenly Eye, the Heavenly Ear, the Mind of Others, the Divine Foot, and the Knowledge of Past Lives.
It is precisely the emergence of technological civilization that provides, in the present era, a means for all sentient beings and original spirits of Buddha’s disciples to achieve a comfortable, convenient, and widely accessible orientation toward survival. Moreover, it ensures that all the innovations and developments of technological civilization can reach every single sentient being and original spirit among Buddha’s disciples, thereby making all aspects of survival comfort and convenience universally accessible.
Enhancing the construction of one's spiritual framework and establishing interconnections among body, mind, and spirit have become increasingly challenging for devoted Buddhist practitioners and sentient beings with original spirits. Due to the constraints of time, space, and environmental factors, the pursuit of comfort, convenience, and accessibility has inadvertently created obstacles to spiritual elevation. This difficulty is particularly pronounced in the present era, where such trends are growing ever more prevalent.
It is becoming increasingly difficult to attain a state of "mental ease," as one may realize that such ease often lacks the means to dissolve the inner confusions that arise within one's own mind. Instead, it can form a persistent obstacle, trapping one in the mundane world and hindering the pursuit of a life characterized by comfort, convenience, and universality.
The essential principles of the mind are to be practiced.
Once such human beings have secured their basic sustenance, they are bound to encounter obstacles that hinder their upward advancement. How, then, can they transcend the barriers of "body, mind, and spirit"? It is precisely necessary to purify the eighth consciousness—referred to as the "stains of the soul"—and eliminate them. Only through clarity can one truly rely on existence and attain a state of comfort and ease.
Without distinguishing between the void and the infinite, from ancient times to the present, the heavens have descended and transformed through many means, especially for the current world. This includes the vast multitude of the ninety-two original spiritual beings and the four hundred million original spiritual Buddhas, as well as the "borrowed talents"—over two million high-tech experts from other star systems—all aimed at elevating the comfort, convenience, and universality of existence for all.
Sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas can quietly reflect: compare the present era with the agricultural societies of the past, and then compare the current era with the future era. In such conditions, humanity experiences a continuous succession of epochs, which ultimately enables the attainment of the essence of the heart's dharma: comfort, convenience, and universality.
It is an approach to all life orientations that can more extensively receive external information, and under such conditions, precisely disseminates the universality of all life orientations from the ethereal celestial realm down to the mundane world. Moreover, it utilizes technological civilization to make the powers of celestial vision, celestial hearing, and divine mobility comfortable, convenient, and universally accessible.
The compassion and virtuous grace of Heaven descend to transform the world below.
Thus, there are many such instances—during this period, the Supreme Heavens have descended and transformed within the human world. As a result, regarding all future creations and inventions across time and space, there are numerous forward-looking technological civilizations that have descended into the human world. This kind of cause and effect can be understood: these are precisely the workings of a universal heart-mind method within the celestial realms of the vast, empty cosmos and its myriad star systems.
In response to the current era, it is essential to establish a guiding framework for all sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas-to-be, providing them with a foundation to rely upon. Only by implementing such a system for the future can a genuine driving force for elevation be generated. This approach truly integrates the three aspects of "body, mind, and spirit," while also harnessing the collective wisdom of all teachings for application in the human world. As a result, the future development of religion is bound to flourish even more vigorously.
Furthermore, five hundred years into the future, all religions will inevitably merge into one, integrating all religious sects and lineages. This will eliminate distinctions among Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and all other religions. For these sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas, this will offer even greater gains in the "transmission of the heart dharma."
Application, Promotion, and Dissemination of the Mind Dharma
It is precisely for all the myriad original spirits of Buddha’s disciples, regulated within each time, space, and environment, that mutual fulfillment and reliance are established. There are many ways in which they support one another, and it can be said: by the time of future temporal and spatial conditions, all religious barriers and divisions will be broken down, and the heart-methods of all realms—the void, the limitless, and the great cosmos—will be merged into one.
Connecting with the celestial realm of the vast heavens, we strive to elevate and promote human ethics and morality. It can be said that in every cycle of time and space, this "energy body" serves to safeguard the world of humanity, protecting all sentient beings with compassion, and is put into practice through the functions of each temporal cycle.
In the process of imparting all spiritual teachings to the mundane world, it is through the transmission of education and culture that their true essence is realized! Otherwise, how could one comprehend the teachings of the void, the infinite, and the celestial heart? It is essential to promote these through human society. If, in the future, the promotion of human ethics and morality remains unattainable, what else can be done?
All lineages of the Dharma of Emptiness and Mind
Regarding the civilization of future technology, it merely offers comfort, convenience, and accessibility. It is difficult to achieve the integration of "body, mind, and spirit," and equally challenging to establish a pure land in the human world. Whether it is the future Maitreya Pure Land or the Lotus Buddha Land, all require dedicated and diligent effort!
It is based on a set of principles: filial piety, fraternal duty, loyalty, trustworthiness, propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame; the Three Bonds and Five Constants; the Four Anchors and Eight Virtues. In other words, if these cannot be practiced in the human world across the vast universe, how is humanity any different from beasts? What distinction remains? This is the virtuous grace bestowed through the cultivation of an empty-heart mind method, precisely passed down to future generations through education and culture.
Only then can one truly grow in accordance with these conditions and causes! If you do not believe, you may follow these steps to practice, and you will understand everything. Moreover, each step and process of practice aligns with every star in the heavens, mutually reflecting and connecting the energy bodies that are inherently complete. Can you comprehend? It is for you to grasp for yourself!
The method of emptiness and mind is passed down through lineage,  
To be practiced in the human realm for its fulfillment.
The Three Bonds, Four Anchors, and Five Constants are upheld;  
When the Eight Virtues are complete, heavenly virtue flourishes.
The Dadao Series Recompiled: Infinite Radiance, Virtuous Intentions Constructed
The sacred mission of the fifth period is to spread widely, guiding countless Buddhist disciples back to their origin.
This verse! It is shared among all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's children for mutual encouragement; to elucidate and implement the role of virtue and grace that can be passed down to future generations, connecting with each star in the heavens; we look forward to it! We look forward to it! Thank you all for your hard work, and for troubling the Chongxin lineage for some time. May all be auspicious. Until we meet again!
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##Hongjun Laozu
序言、讚曰、頌賀
The Primal Cause descends to the mortal realm,  
Transmitting the principles and teachings to be upheld.
The Immortal Maiden ascends the stage to meet the worthy student,  
Achieving her own perfection while all spirits are fulfilled.
Good evening to all saints, Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual cultivation scholars of the Wuji Great Dao Academy! Today, the Venerable Mother of Mount Li from the Void and Wuji has personally descended to compose the thirty-fifth chapter of "The Great Dao Lights the Lamp," transmitting all the educational and cultural teachings of the Void Heart Method to the human world. This allows us to understand the Heart Method, yet its significance extends far beyond this alone.
This is merely the surface level of the mental discipline. In truth, there are many deeper, intrinsic aspects of this practice that one must uncover through personal effort. It is precisely through research and innovation applied to the mundane world that we can create greater convenience, accessibility, and comfortable living spaces for humanity. Let us carefully observe: how are such conditions achieved?
If every detail and function can be carried out step by step, why worry about not achieving success in the future? It is precisely through the growth and learning fostered by steadfast values that we may come to understand the painstaking efforts of the immortals and buddhas, as well as the legacy of educational culture, leading to the growth of goodness and elevation beyond. Thank you all for your hard work. May all be auspicious. Farewell!
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##The Celestial Venerable of the Primordial Beginning
序言、讚曰、頌賀
The Void and the Infinite descend to the mortal realm;  
The Earth Mother's virtue nurtures all spirits in truth.
The Most Venerable descends to bestow the Lamp-Lighting Scripture, guiding all beings across the void realm toward ultimate fulfillment.
Star Systems of the Void and Celestial Realms
The void is originally the main body of the great universe and also the supreme pivot of the infinite. In elevating sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples, it precisely functions transcendentally, enabling them to advance toward growth and return in extraterrestrial star systems. As for such extraterrestrial star systems, they are understood through the celestial realms clarified by the human world. Why then must all descending original spirit Buddha-disciples be guided?
To truly eliminate and purify the eighth consciousness within oneself, one must understand that in this lifetime, it is indeed possible to achieve return and transcendence of all perfection. It is precisely through one's actions and deeds in the human world that the foundation for the future is formed. For every sentient being, the consciousness and thoughts inevitably reside within the memory of the eight consciousnesses, which serves as the basis for the righteous path.
In the vast starry void, the fundamental principles governing all great paths are unified and managed. They can certainly complement the infinite, elevating all the sublime realms within the great cosmic starscape. As for why sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas descend into the earthly star to undergo sedimentation and purification, it is precisely because they must genuinely ascend through the threefold cultivation of "body, mind, and spirit."
The Celestial Realm of the Void Kingdom
To give is to elevate oneself; otherwise, how could one realize that one is trapped in the mire of delusion, and how could one achieve elevation and transcendence? There would likely be many difficulties! It is also accomplished throughout the vast cosmos and interstellar realms by descending abundant resources and sustenance into the mundane world, enabling sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples to undergo transformation.
Through every era, every stage, every environment, and every process, one can come to understand that in the mundane world, there will inevitably be a process of personal engagement. How, then, should one orient oneself toward survival? It is achieved through trials and tribulations, and through tempering, all past obstacles are dissolved.
To enable ascension and transcendence is to achieve fulfillment through all the celestial bodies of the vast cosmos. How can sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas easily comprehend the causal conditions that govern the survival orientation of all life within the Earth's star system? If it were merely a matter of overcoming the hurdle of survival, why would it be necessary for humanity to immerse itself in the educational and cultural influences of all religions?
The Extraordinary Affinities of the Ethereal Heaven
To clearly comprehend what the Great Dao reveals is precisely to enable all sentient original spirit Buddha-children to undergo various trials and tribulations in the course of 21st-century existence. This allows the elimination of all past ignorance and obstacles. This is what the Heavens can proclaim to the myriad original spirit Buddha-children of the great cosmos: a function of "great compassion and great virtuous grace."
Not only does giving enable true return and transcendence, but when one seeks to depart from the Earthly Nether Star, they will inevitably encounter bottlenecks and hardships. It is essential to accumulate abundant resources and merits within the human world, which will facilitate a smooth and elevated transcendence in the future. For sentient beings and original spirits aspiring to attain accomplishment, it is imperative to adopt the correct methods.
Void Celestial Realm: For all sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples within the Earthly Star System, when desiring to transcend the Dark Earth Star System, it is essential to understand how to overcome all limitations and obstacles. Without accumulating abundant resources and merits, attempting to transcend the Three Realms may result in harm or annihilation before even achieving liberation.
The primordial celestial currents of the Earthly Netherworld and the starry heavens will inevitably be ravaged and obliterated! Therefore, to protect the returning Buddhas’ disciples and their original spirits, the Heavens manifest a great compassionate and virtuous grace. Without fully mastering the celestial energies that transcend the Three Realms, how could one achieve the return to the Void, the Cosmos, and the Boundless Celestial Realm!
The Kingdom of Emptiness Serves Different Functions
One will remain trapped in the earthly realm, endlessly cycling through the routines of life. If one can come to understand that the void and the vast cosmic expanse of celestial realms are precisely the transcendent heavenly kingdom to which one can return—and that this is the state of "thus come, thus gone"—it can be said: the Buddha of Thus Come and the Buddha of Thus Gone are indeed abundant energy entities, accumulating the purity of the heavenly realm.
If sentient beings, primordial spirits, and Buddha-nature disciples wish to depart from the Earthly Nether Star (the Earth's planetary system), they must first possess the ability to engage with all energy entities of the great cosmos, activating the four elements: earth, water, fire, and wind. While these four elements can nourish the multitudes of primordial spirits and Buddha-nature disciples, they may also obstruct the path to survival and lead to mutual destruction.
Regarding the well-being and obstacles of the Earth's energy body, it can also be said: If one deviates from the left or right and fails to follow the Middle Way, then speaking in terms of the Middle Way: although one may ascend and transcend, there remains an obstacle that hinders transcendence. In the process of achieving transcendence, whether one possesses abundant resources and provisions is what truly determines the ability to come as a Tathagata and go as a Tathagata!
It can be said that for the planetary system of Earth, there is an elevation, and for the protection of the departed Buddhist disciples and the sages of the divine path, for all the ascending and transcendent Buddhas and saints, they may come and go freely and at ease. In the realm of the void, for the sentient original spirits and Buddhist disciples, they advance toward true brightness, toward the pure land world of the void’s true treasure realm.
The kingdom of the Void Galaxy comes to transcend.
This is not a phenomenon of the present moment; in fact, it has long existed, guided by time stretching back tens of billions of years. In guiding sentient original spirits and Buddha-children to return and transcend, it represents a truth that all worldly knowledge and concepts fundamentally fail to comprehend. Such thinking does not even exist in the human realm, making it exceedingly difficult to understand: from where did humanity originally descend!
What about the observable different interstellar worlds? In fact, they are precisely as all religions describe: the manifestations of the Pure Land, the Kingdom of Heaven, and the Heavenly Realm! From this, it becomes clear that each is a legacy of a purified and ethereal realm, aligned with corresponding causes and conditions, guiding those who aspire to transcend the Earth's galaxy in the future toward true liberation and freedom.
If there remain many impurities, one will continue to cycle repeatedly within the Earth's star system, engaging in mutual rebirth. Therefore, in the pure land realms of the void and the cosmos, there exists a great interstellar kingdom of the universe. It can be said that it elevates the pure land worlds of the void and reality into the luminous realm of all radiant worlds within the Lapis Lazuli Starlight Body.
It is precisely the radiant emission: the technological civilization galaxy emanating a violet-golden light, which surpasses even the realm of the heavenly world as described by contemporary religions. For all celestial spheres to achieve transcendence, it enables all four hundred million Buddha-disciples of the "Lamp-Lighting Dharma Lineage," as well as the more than two million sentient Buddha-disciples borrowed from other galaxies, to return to the celestial realm.
The celestial realm exists within the realm of emptiness.
It can be understood with certainty that within the cosmic celestial realms: the fulfillment and elevation brought about by the Pure Land world of the Void Treasure Realm is precisely the result of growth spanning countless generations, which constitutes its true nature. It is precisely due to this supremely profound and significant cause and condition that it can facilitate the advancement of technological civilization in the Earth's star system, creating a foundation for the elevation of humanity in the future.
It allows the original spirits of the ninety-two and the four billion Buddha's children to come and go freely, taking the lead in the Earth's star system within the great cosmos, establishing regulations, managing, and governing all orientations of existence. Without distinction, all religious sects—Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and others—are equally regarded in their care for the multitude of Buddha's children in the mortal world.
Through mutual fulfillment and mutual elevation, the essence of the Lamp-Lighting Dharma lineage is passed down through generations. Regarding the Lamp-Lighting essence, it is for all students of the Yi Chi Chong Xin Sect lineage to verify within their spirituality in the future. Such conditions can serve as validation for future elevation and return, enabling mutual protection and fulfillment in this era.
It is precisely through selfless action and sacrificial devotion that one's legacy can be imprinted for generations to come. By passing down the "Heart Dharma of the Void-Lit Lamp" to the countless descendants, they will surely be guided toward the "Pure Land of the Void's True Treasure." All sacrifices and devotion made in the present moment thus culminate in the perfection of giving one and receiving ten thousandfold in return.
The Great Path of Light will achieve great accomplishments.
To offer everyone a testament for a lifetime is to seize the opportunity for elevation and transcendence across the ages. In pursuing this sacred duty that guides our return to the present moment, we must likewise press forward with courage and unwavering perseverance to achieve true fulfillment. Only then can we genuinely accomplish all the duties and missions entrusted to us by Heaven.
Thus it came to be: the Heart Method of the Burning Lamp, the Heart Method of Emptiness, the Heart Method of the Ultimate Void, and the Heart Method of the Cosmos were interlinked with one another. For all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha’s disciples, this opened the path toward a brighter world of the Great Way, enabling them to return to the Starry Realm of the Lapis Lazuli Light Body. This, too, is what shapes the legacy carried forward through countless generations.
It can be said: those who are able to come to the "True Buddha Heart School" to cultivate through mutual guidance should devote their spirit to guiding and returning to the great sacred mission. Moreover, how much one contributes now will accumulate correspondingly abundant resources for the future. Thus, to return and transcend, to ascend and surpass, will become even more effortless and attainable.
Through the great virtue and grace of Heaven, the principal deity of Namo Xukong Lixin Guangming Liuli Rulai Buddha has also descended upon the "True Buddha Heart School." This serves to guide and elevate sentient human beings beyond their current state, ensuring that each disciple, upon returning in the future, will attain the freedom and ease of a Tathagata—coming and going as such—thus embodying the true nature of reality!
The method of the empty heart is passed down as tradition,
The method of the boundless heart is even more true and real.
The cosmic Dharma draws us near in kinship,  
Proving the pure land of the true treasure's dominion.
The Great Way's lamp of enlightenment gradually completes,  
Ascending to the world of radiant, luminous glass.
The Great Causality of the Realm of Emptiness  
Returns and Transcends to the Flourishing of Heavenly Virtue
This verse! It is shared with all sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas to encourage one another; it also elucidates the sublime cause and condition of returning to the Void Treasure World in the Celestial Book, allowing everyone to reflect deeply. Guiding and returning to the Yi Chi Chong Xin Hall and the True Buddha Heart School is absolutely true and certain. Can you comprehend it? You must discern it for yourself!
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## Void Ascendant – Namo Void Ascendant, Ancient Buddha of Supreme Virtue for Humans and Devas
序言、讚曰、頌賀
The Southern Celestial Star heralds the advent of growth,  
Descending its path upon the mortal realm, an unstoppable force.
The Celestial Venerable ascends the platform to gather with virtuous disciples,  
The Great Dao lights the lamp in the final chapter.
All Saints and Buddhas, virtuous beings, and fellow spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, good evening! Today, the Supreme Venerable Mother of the Void and Wuji has descended to compose the thirty-sixth chapter of *The Great Dao Lights the Lamp*, transmitting the legacy of the Void Kingdom to descend, transform, and bring fulfillment. This is an essential sacred duty of the Great Dao to be carried out for the present True Buddha Heart School and its future propagation.
To be able to connect and accomplish a sublime mission, achieving a lifetime of success in the future with ease—this is akin to the Tathāgata who comes and goes, transcending the three realms, beyond all illusions and obstacles that are difficult to comprehend. Without the descent of celestial beings and Buddhas from the ethereal heavens into this mundane world, it would be impossible to grasp this divine mystery and its causes.
It is hoped that the fifth phase of promotion and expansion of the True Buddha Heart School can be supported and cherished, with the aspiration to steadfastly and enduringly fulfill its mission and duty. This endeavor shall serve as a vehicle for one’s own journey through the ages, ensuring a truly genuine, virtuous, and upwardly growing future—one that transcends and elevates. This is the nature of reality. Strive for it! Strive for it!
◆ Decree ◆
完書繳旨
##Chongxin President  Wenhang Shengdi
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
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Pan opened heaven and earth, transforming the boundless; ancient truths spread across ten thousand miles.
The Great Path lights the lamp to compose the epilogue,  
As the Emperor descends to establish the foundation of true principles in the heart.
Postscript I
The completion of the postscript is offered in celebration.
It serves as the primary "Great Dao Celestial Ladder" for sentient beings and original spirit Buddhas to ascend and transcend in their return journey. Moreover, during their existence in the mundane world, it offers them great opportunities for fulfillment and learning. Within the vast cosmos, it is essential to "ignite the heart's lamp and manifest the Buddha-nature."
There exists a supreme and extraordinary Great Path, capable of guiding sentient beings across the cosmos to achieve realization and transcendence—this is the true Path! Within the celestial scriptures that illuminate the Great Path, humanity is provided the means to dissolve the obstacles of ignorance. Through elevation, all beings can surely return to the carefree and liberated state of the "Treasure Pure Land World of Emptiness and Reality."
The Great Dao, by lighting the lamp, can guide and ferry across; thus, it is founded on "igniting the heart's lamp" and guided by the "world of light" to achieve its purpose. It can be said that it elevates all the primary causes and conditions for existence in the human world, and it is not merely about overcoming obstacles in the human realm alone. Moreover, through such causes and conditions, it becomes clear that it is precisely by expanding the conditions manifested by the Great Dao.
Granting the principal karmic entities that truly align with the present era to assist today's technological civilization, thereby facilitating the manifestation of the Great Dao in its all-encompassing subtlety—this is the compassionate grace of Heaven, which nourishes the return and transcendence of all sentient original spirits and Buddha-children! May it be hoped that within this very lifetime, one can faithfully fulfill their mission and duties.
The Great Emperor Pangu descends to bestow a revelation.
The Sacred Teachings of Confucianism, the True Buddha Heart School, the Great Dao Court of the Wuji, the Chongxin Hall Bestowed by Divine Decree.
On the eleventh day of the fifth lunar month in the year Yiyou of the Tianyun era, at the hour of Xu.
Having disturbed the Chongxin Sect for a while, farewell to all!
◆ Decree ◆
完書繳旨
## Before the Throne of the Limitless, Immortal Ma
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
跋、凡例
Mysterious, the wondrous transforms into non-being;  
Profound, the subtle principles guide the primal cycles.
The highest virtue practices great virtue and morality,  
Transforming humanity to align with the universe's completion.
Postscript II
The Dao encompasses all functions and capabilities.
It is through aligning with natural non-action that growth is achieved. While nurturing the living world and all original spirit Buddhas and disciples within the realm of the Great Dao, it also advances civilization and technology, aligning with the karmic teachings of the present era. This expands and propagates the system of Confucian sacred teachings on a broader scale.
Through the Yichongxintang in Taoyuan, Taiwan, the comprehensive compilation of the Celestial Texts within the Great Dao series is not an achievement attainable by ordinary individuals. It requires the accumulation and integration of all inherent qualities, as well as the karmic energy from past lives, to enable future guidance for return, growth, and elevation. This process leaves discernible traces.
This set of conditions and affinities ensures that the True Buddha Heart School is capable of presiding over the guidance and return of all four hundred million Buddha-disciples. This is precisely because the ancient and venerable Buddhas and Saints have taken residence at the Yi Chi Chong Xin Hall, and because the early Buddhas and Saints established the "True Buddha Heart School" to disseminate its teachings. Thus, through various extraordinary affinities, all beings are supported and assisted in their return and transcendence.
The Luminous Legacy of the Lamp-Bearers
Directly facing the ancient Buddha Dipankara of the past Blue Yang era, and extending through the Red Yang era of Sakyamuni to the present White Yang third period, many spiritual centers have mutually supported one another. However, only the "Yi Chi Chong Xin Tang" lineage currently possesses such resources, offering truly abundant educational and cultural courses enriched with genuine spiritual nourishment.
This has been verified through thirty years of time, a certainty beyond doubt for the Patriarch of the Principle Brush, which is that the previous incarnation of the Buddha Namo Lixin Guangming Liuli Rulai descended to guide the "True Buddha Heart Sect" in returning to the great sacred mission, while also fostering growth according to all causal conditions.
It is precisely the divine duties and great missions predetermined by Heaven that will facilitate the future salvation of four hundred million White Yang primordial spirit Buddha-disciples, enabling their true resources to return to the celestial realms of the cosmic star systems. This is a process of completion, elevation, and transcendence. Yet, how could humanity easily comprehend the profound mysteries within? Truly, it is no simple matter!
The Supreme Mysterious One bestows a second postscript.
The Sacred Teachings of Confucianism, the True Heart School of Buddha, the Great Dao Hall of the Wuji, and the Chongxin Hall of the Imperial Decree.
On the eleventh day of the fifth lunar month, during the Xu hour, in the year Yiyou of the Tianyun cycle.
Old friends meet again; not gathering to speak of our partings leaves the heart unfulfilled! Until we meet once more, everyone!
◆ Decree ◆
完書繳旨
##Chongxin Zheng Zhuxi (Revered Chairman of the Chongxin Sect)  
Xukong Shangren (Venerable Master of the Void)
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
跋、凡例
Opening wide the great path to ferry living souls,  
All are the original spirits of the Heavenly Lord.
The old waters return as the tide arrives;  
The ancestral source's great path is lit by the lamp's guide.
Postscript Three
The primordial Dao forms the foundation.
Thus, the authenticity of actions and behaviors, as well as the descent of sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples into the human world for survival, encompasses the many obstacles that sentient beings find difficult to overcome in their elevation by the heavens. Although this is the case, it is only through personal trials and tribulations in the mortal world that the inner radiance can be manifested outwardly.
Moreover, to all sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples, it is essential to understand that in the mundane world, one must undergo numerous trials, setbacks, slander, and adversities. Only through these experiences can it become clear whether one's practice is genuine or merely for fame and reputation. This process thoroughly reveals the true nature, serving precisely to test the foundation of each individual, which is the primary cause and condition at its core.
The colophon is undoubtedly a eulogy.
It is a test of foundation over the past thirty years in Taiwan for the Buddha of Lapis Lazuli Light of the Heart of Truth, Namo Li Xin Guang Ming Liu Li Ru Lai Fo, to understand how the pillars of Heaven are truly established. It has also undergone the process of descending all teachings into the mortal realm, enabling all original spirits of the Buddha’s disciples from both the Azure and Crimson Suns to return to the abundant resources of the Void, the Wuji, and the Great Cosmic Heavenly Realm.
Regarding the extraordinary deeds manifested by the Great Dao, which enable each Buddha, sage, immortal, deity, Bodhisattva, and exalted being to return and bestow upon the mortal world a genuine energy body, they further elevate themselves to achieve realization. This fosters the mindset and perspectives of every individual, precisely promoting growth and transcendence in the present moment.
Furthermore, it is only by guiding and transforming the ninety-two primordial spirits and four billion Buddha-disciples, as well as facilitating the return of over two million high-tech talents, that the true nature can be realized! The conditions displayed across the vast cosmos and its star systems can indeed be reformed and refined through the human realm, achieving genuine elevation and accomplishment. This is earnestly hoped for! Deeply anticipated!
The Venerable Hongjun descended to bestow three decrees.
The Sacred Teachings of Confucianism, the True Heart School of Buddhism, the Great Dao Court of the Wuji, and the Chongxin Hall by Imperial Decree.
On the eleventh day of the fifth lunar month, during the Xu hour, in the year Yiyou of the Tianyun cycle.
For the five future periods of propagation, this mutual guidance and joint deliberation can be undertaken.
◆ Decree ◆
完書繳旨
##Imperial Envoy, the Ancient Immortal of the South Pole
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
跋、凡例
From the primordial Wuji descended the mortal form,  
Thus began the void, the cosmos to transform.
The virtue of heaven expands boundlessly across the celestial realm;  
The revered will descends, borne upon the lamp of enlightenment.
Editorial Principles
I. The Great Dao: It is thus named for its descent to transform the mundane world; it may also be said to the original spirit and Buddha's children, how is it in the process of learning and refinement? Moreover, it gradually purifies all defilements, which is precisely the necessary condition for the growth of goodness in the course of survival within the human world!
II. The Great Dao: Observing the mundane world in the current White Yang era, how can one achieve the complete resolution of all past karma and retribution? It must be accomplished through one's own "repayment and dissolution" to be authentic; one must never bypass the steps of "repayment and dissolution."
III. The Great Dao: Furthermore, all original spirit Buddhas and disciples descend to the Southern Continent of Jambudvīpa to undertake transformation, refinement, and purification, elevating the realm. It is essential to allow the impurities and defilements within oneself to settle, for this purification and growth will, in the future, enable a truly significant upward transcendence and elevation.
IV. The Lamp-Lighters: This refers to the kindling of the lamp of the Great Dao's heart-light, where each lamp ignites and passes on the flame to others. It must never be allowed to extinguish all at once; rather, it should be transmitted eternally, with an endless radiance. This is a truth that all who "kindle the heart-lamp" must understand.
V. The Lamp-Lighter: This role also promotes the Great Dao, radiating the energy of one's own being. Moreover, it connects with the interstellar realms of the vast celestial sphere through the complete energy body, fostering genuine and virtuous growth and elevation. In relation to all knowledge and concepts of humanity, it adds upwardly to the well-being and blessings.
Six, The Lamp-Lighters: It is precisely through the mutual fulfillment of the over 402 million sentient beings and original spirit Buddha-disciples, and through the extraordinary role played by Chongxin, which surpasses that of ordinary religious sects, that true elevation and transcendence are granted. This enables the multitude of original spirit Buddha-disciples to achieve return and transcendence within a single lifetime.
VII. The Great Dao Lights the Lamp: This is a mission and task decreed by the Heavenly Realm, overseeing and examining all deities, Buddhas, and disciples of the Chongxin Sect, ensuring steadfast commitment to fulfillment and return. Such conditions of karma are by no means merely witnessed by all deities, Buddhas, and disciples alone, but are further verified through the practice of all generations to come.
VIII. The Great Dao Illuminates the Lamp: In elevating the Great Cosmic Celestial Realm and all technological civilizations, it is constructed upon the Three Bonds, Five Constants, Four Virtues, and Eight Virtues. This is precisely how, among the myriad star systems of the Supreme Heavens, mutual interconnection is achieved through the self-sufficient energy inherent within, thereby forming a truly luminous and boundless energy body.
IX. The Great Dao Lights the Lamp: It is precisely the Ancient Buddha Dipamkara, the Original Teacher Sakyamuni Buddha, and the Tathagata of Luminous Liuli with the Heart of Principle, interconnected through great karmic conditions to accomplish and guide salvation. This elevates the great sacred tasks of the White Yang period into universal deliverance, serving as the eternal navigation for all generations, guiding return and fulfillment.
Ten. The Great Path Illuminated: It is through the advancement of technological civilization that we ascend, and it is also a return to the primary great causes and conditions. The original spirits of all Buddha’s disciples are unable to comprehend why, in the mundane world, they remain deeply entangled in the cyclical obstacles of mutual rebirth. Precisely because they are immersed within the "Four Great Elements," the true nature lies in how to utilize these "Four Great Elements" to mutually accomplish one another.
Eleven. All the light of the Great Path's Lantern: It guides all sentient beings, original spirits, and Buddha's disciples, illuminating true suchness and revealing Buddha-nature. In a single lifetime, one can realize the mind and see one's nature, attain enlightenment, and achieve fruition. This is taking responsibility for oneself to achieve fulfillment and elevation. This is a rare and fleeting opportunity of heavenly grace and divine providence from the Highest Heavens, occurring in this very lifetime—an exceedingly rare and auspicious cause and condition.
Twelve. The Enlightenment of the Great Dao: It is gradually being accomplished. Through the meticulous writings of the immortals, buddhas, sages, and deities across the heavens, many teachings not expounded in the scriptures are being transmitted into the Celestial Books of the Great Dao series. Sentient beings and original spirits can receive and absorb from them, and many great celestial secrets of the heavens will surely manifest in the human world, elevating and achieving its progress.
The Primordial Heavenly Venerable bestows the guidelines for descending to the mortal realm.
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 eleventh day of the fifth lunar month in the year Yiyou, during the Xu hour.
Aha! Another moment for old friends to gather. It is rare for so many old friends to come together, to discuss and cherish this opportune moment bestowed by fate. Until we meet again!
◆ Decree ◆
完書繳旨
##Chongxin Grand Chairman, Wengheng Sacred Emperor
◆ Postfaces & Praises ◆
跋、凡例
From the formless void descends the mortal realm,  
Through empty turns of fate, the Great Path is arrayed.
Gathering together on stage with old friends, it is only natural that the legacy of humanity be passed on.
Good evening to all the saints, Buddhas, virtuous beings, and the spiritual cultivation fellows of the Wuji Great Dao Academy! Today, multiple ancient golden immortals, including the Great Emperor Pangu, the Supreme Mysterious Being, the Ancestor Hongjun, and the Primordial Heavenly Lord, have descended one after another to the hall to compose the first, second, and third postscripts, as well as the general principles for the work "The Great Dao Lights the Lamp." Truly, this is a rare celestial opportunity and auspicious affinity fulfilled across the ages.
Such opportunities are exceedingly rare. Even if they do occur, only one or two individuals may come to participate and assist. To seize this opportunity and also guide an ancient Golden Immortal, among others, to descend into the mortal world is, for the True Buddha Heart School and the Yi Chi Chong Xin Hall, a means to lead over 420 million original spirit Buddha-disciples in jointly participating in the creation and elevation of this cosmic cycle.
In guiding the future welfare and virtuous influence to descend upon the human world, serving as the vanguard of the Great Dao, it is akin to freely traversing the vast cosmos, the void, the boundless, and the celestial realms of Haotian. For any aspects of the essence of *The Lighting of the Great Dao* that remain unclear, they will be illuminated one by one through writings or sacred decrees.
Rather than revealing all divine secrets and auspicious connections at once, it is the true path to gradually unfold greater promotion and propagation for our lineage starting from the fifth phase.
◆ Decree ◆
完書繳旨
By Imperial Decree, the sacred site receives the divine mandate;  
Chongxin's destiny is enriched by the Great Vehicle's resources.
The Celestial Book of the Great Dao's Illuminating Lamp  
Presented to the Heavens with Praises and Congratulatory Verses
Today marks the completion of the eighteenth volume of the Chongxin Great Dao series, "The Great Dao Lights the Lamp." The celestial book has been fully written and submitted to fulfill the divine decree, a blessed opportunity granted by Heaven. This is a most auspicious occasion, truly worthy of celebration. By decree, the following immortals from our lineage—the Void-Colored Spirit Immortal Maiden, the Void-Colored Cloud Immortal Maiden, and the Void-Colored Rainbow Immortal Maiden—have been dispatched thirty li away to reverently receive the Sacred Decree of the Wuji and bring it to the hall.
By the second decree, the Patriarchal Lineage dispatched the Celestial Venerables of Void-Transcendent Edict, Void-Transcendent Pen, and Void-Transcendent Virtue to reverently receive the Sacred Decree twenty li away and bring it to the hall for proclamation. All other deities, Buddhas, disciples, devout followers, as well as the cultivating scholars of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, shall arrange themselves in order to await the arrival, ensuring no breach of decorum.
Before the Limitless Throne, receiving teachings and transformation;  
By the Sacred Decree, the heart is exalted, virtue boundless.
Immortal Ma Xian delivered the imperial decree,  
While Great Dao Ran Deng presented the written message.
By imperial decree, the supreme and sacred edict descends upon the Chongxin Hall for proclamation, as gods and mortals bow in reverence!
Imperial Decree: Commence the Reading
Respectfully Received
The Supreme Celestial Mother of the Wuji decrees:
The Mother resides in the sacred realm of the Heavenly Principle, often observing the original spirits descending to the southern continent of Jambudvipa. Through the essence of transformation, elevation, refinement, and transcendence, they learn and grow in the human world. This serves to fully resolve their karmic retribution within the human realm, while also genuinely aiding in their own dissolution, granting them opportunities for growth.
It is the Mother's heartfelt hope that all beings may learn and grow through the various causes and conditions presented by different religions. Furthermore, under the Mother's sacred decree, the Chongxintang in Taoyuan, Taiwan, has, since its establishment in the Bingzi year, completed the eighteenth volume of the Great Dao series, the celestial book *The Great Dao Lights the Lamp*. This work serves as the Mother's guidance for all souls, offering the primary celestial ladder for their return.
To all spiritual beings, who are capable of growing in one lifetime, returning in one lifetime, and transcending in one lifetime! The decree has been issued for the many sages, immortals, and buddhas from the Void and Wuji to reside at Chongxin Hall, undertaking the great mission of guidance. To this day, the eighteenth volume, *The Great Dao Lights the Lamp*, has been completed and submitted, bringing comfort to the Mother’s heart!
It is appropriate to reward all the sacred Buddhas and virtuous beings of Chongxin, with each receiving three thousand great merits. It is also ordered that Vice Chairwoman Ma Xiangu of Chongxin bring two vessels of fine nectar to add to the tea, enhanced by the light of virtue, to be bestowed upon the fifth phase of Chongxin’s propagation and transformation, guiding four hundred million sentient original spirit Buddha-children to return and transcend.
It is the great virtue manifested by the Great Dao, capable of guiding and leading the mortal world back to its origin; it is the unwavering determination to fulfill the sacred mission eagerly anticipated by the Mother, truly bringing comfort and fulfillment to this mother’s heart. It is the propagation of the Great Dao, the spreading of the lamp’s radiance, benefiting the return of four hundred million Buddha’s disciples!
The Limitless Empress Mother 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 fifteenth day of the fifth lunar month in the year Yiyou of the Tianyun cycle, during the Xu hour.
Upon the completion of the proclamation of the sacred decree, we express boundless gratitude for the rewards bestowed by the Infinite Celestial Mother. As your master, I shall now swiftly return to the Heavenly Realm of the Infinite to deliver the decree. I extend my heartfelt appreciation for the efforts of the Sacred Buddhas, all virtuous disciples, and the spiritual practitioners of the Infinite Great Dao Academy. May everyone be blessed with auspiciousness and good fortune. Farewell!
I humbly thank the heavenly grace for bestowing blessings and virtue;  
The Master of the Void ascends the stage to deliver his words.
The great path is illuminated, the book's purpose fulfilled;  
Blessings shelter oneself, and virtue also abides.
All Saints, Buddhas, and virtuous beings, as well as the spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, good evening! Today marks another auspicious and significant day of profound affinity for the True Buddha Heart School, as we complete and present the work "Lighting the Lamp of the Great Dao" to fulfill the divine decree. Moreover, the sacred mission of the fifth phase of propagation by Chongxin has been affirmed by the Heavens, earning praise and commendation for all saints, Buddhas, and students of Chongxin. Our hearts are filled with joy and delight!
Just now, we have respectfully received and announced the completion of the Sacred Decree from the Wuji. Following this, we have further received the Jade Edict from the Heavenly Emperor at the hall; it commands the dispatch of our lineage’s Wuji Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, Wuji Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, and Wuji Goddess of Childbirth to respectfully receive the Jade Edict from the Heavenly Emperor fifteen miles away and bring it to the hall.
By decree, the patriarchs of this lineage—the Sacred Emperor of the Two and Three Barriers of Wuji, and the City God Emperor of Wuji—shall respectfully receive the Jade Decree of the Vast Heaven at five li outside the hall. All other deities, Buddhas, the spiritual cultivators of the Wuji Great Dao Academy, and all virtuous disciples shall line up in order to await the arrival, ensuring no breach of decorum.
The Great Path of the South extends across the world;  
The Blissful Realm is the home of immortals.
The celestial realm is free of dust and stain,  
The elder descends with the jade decree in his train.
By Imperial Decree of the August Heaven, this sacred edict is bestowed upon the Chongxin Hall. Let all spirits and mortals bow in reverence!
Imperial Decree: Commence the Reading
Respectfully Received
The Jade Emperor, the Great Heavenly Lord, the Mysterious and Exalted God on High, proclaims by the Jade Decree:
I, the Supreme Sovereign, hold the authority to govern the rise and fall of the five teachings. In particular, I am fully committed to protecting and upholding the sacred teachings of Confucianism, dedicating all efforts to educational and cultural programs. Moreover, I aspire to guide all mortal souls and Buddhist disciples back to their origins, bestowing upon them the profound opportunity for transcendence through excellent causes and conditions.
Granted this divine opportunity and auspicious affinity, those who can achieve excellence and distinction are enabled by the Lord of the Southern Heaven and all devout deities and humans, who dedicate their hearts with utmost sincerity, fulfill their duties with unwavering determination, and accomplish the composition of the Celestial Texts of the Great Dao series. Each volume expounds the truths of heaven and earth with meticulous care, precisely to manifest the virtuous grace of the vast heavens within the mortal world.
In guiding and facilitating the return of all sentient beings and Buddha-nature disciples, the completion of the eighteenth volume of the Dadao series, *The Lighting of the Lamp of the Great Dao*, now enables the guidance and return of the ninety-two original spirits who have descended to the mortal realm. With the assistance of four hundred million Buddha-nature disciples and over two million high-tech talents, the technological creation of the Earth's star system has been accomplished and perfected.
What brings joy and solace to Our heart has been accomplished by Chongxin. We are especially pleased to reward all deities and personnel of Chongxin, granting each three thousand major merits. Those who have served with full diligence shall receive them in full, while those who have not met two-thirds of the standard shall receive half. Regarding the future propagation and guidance of the Chongxin lineage in leading all Buddhist disciples and original spirits to return, it is certain that they will achieve transcendence and perfection in this very lifetime.
This is precisely what Heaven expects: through My guidance to the Chongxin deities and Buddhas in the educational and cultural curriculum, to bestow upon the students of Chongxin a great opportunity to enhance wisdom, increase blessings and prosperity, and deepen their fortune. It is a manifestation of the profound grace of Heaven and Earth, as well as a genuine promotion of the sacred tasks of Chongxin's fifth phase.
With the ability to guide all mortal souls and Buddhist disciples back to the celestial starry world through new opportunities, and to illuminate the path forward for all the enlightening lamps of the great Dao's propagation, this is truly commendable and worthy of high praise!
The Great Heavenly Jade Emperor, the Supreme Sovereign of Mystical Divinity, issues this Jade Decree to
The Sacred Teachings of Confucianism, the True Heart School of Buddha, the Great Dao Academy of the Infinite, and the Chongxin Hall of the Imperial Decree.
On the fifteenth day of the fifth lunar month, during the Xu hour, in the year Yiyou of the Tianyun cycle.
Aha! The venerable immortal descends to Chongxin to bestow the jade decree, affirming the sacred mission of propagating the teachings in the coming fifth period, as well as the resolute determination of the sect master to accomplish all that lies ahead! This is both commendation and praise! Truly a great pillar of the heavens, and even more so a guiding figure destined to fulfill the salvation of souls in the future. Let us now bid farewell, until we meet again, farewell to all!
The Great Path, the Great Path, the road of the Great Path;  
Light the lamp, light the lamp, light the lamp's flame.
Eighteen volumes in the series—a truly unique and complete work presented to fulfill the imperial decree.
All Saints and Buddhas, students, and fellow spiritual practitioners of the Wuji Great Tao Academy, good evening! Today marks a great cause and condition for our Chongxin lineage. We are profoundly blessed to receive the celestial nectar bestowed by the Wuji Heavenly Mother, the merits rewarded, and the affirmation from the Jade Emperor of the Haotian Heaven. This grants our Chongxin lineage a sacred mission and profound destiny, enabling us to accomplish our own cultivation while also aiding all sentient beings in their attainment.
Genuine Substitution: To serve as primary materials for the propagation of the teachings on behalf of Heaven, the Great Dao, all deities and Buddhas, oneself, and the future of all sentient beings is an essential and fundamental sacred duty of the Chongxin lineage. This will enable human beings to transcend, guiding themselves in the promotion of future Dao affairs and achieving the return and ascension of all sentient beings.
Under such auspicious conditions and predestined circumstances, all sacred missions and tasks can be fully accomplished. Regarding the reception of the Empress’s Decree and the Jade Emperor’s Decree announced today, it is only fitting to bow in gratitude for the grace of Heaven and the virtues of our teachers, which have bestowed blessings upon us. Moreover, all deities, Buddhas, and students of the Chongxin lineage must serve as vanguards of the Great Dao for generations to come, in order to fulfill their future missions and achieve their destined accomplishments.