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- Summary
The Quan Yin Method is the simplest and the most natural method. To practice spiritually, we should go with the Tao. We can't use the body or the mind of an ordinary being to practice. We need to give up everything from the body, speech and mind of an ordinary being. The minds of ordinary beings are too used to complicated things, and that’s why very few people can practice the Quan Yin Method. The Quan Yin Method is the best method because to practice it, we don't need to use the ears, eyes, mind or body. All teachings (Dharma) are empty of characteristics. They are neither born, nor do they die; they are neither defiled nor clean; they have no eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, or mind; and nothing is used at all. At the time we realize this, our real Nature will appear. That's the origin of the expression "attaining Buddhahood by realizing one’s own Buddha Nature." The thick book known as the Lotus Sutra that everyone is familiar with is not the real Lotus Sutra. The real Lotus Sutra is of another kind. In that so-called Lotus Sutra, Shakyamuni Buddha told a lot of stories, metaphors and visions, all of which was to praise the real Lotus Sutra, which is actually different from the one we think of! In the chapter called “Master's Merits” in the Lotus Sutra, it says, "The Master who can really teach the Lotus Sutra can see many visions including Heaven and hell with his naked eyes and can hear a lot of sounds both inside and outside with his physical ears. He can hear any sound." Because the Master also practices the Quan Yin Method, his inner and outer eyes are both opened, so he can use his outer eyes in just the same way that he uses his inner eye. |
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