Empowerment Of The Buddhas And Bodhisattvas
─ A Personal Experience
by Qiu Hui Yu
Writing articles has never being an easy task for me, the challenge
only compounded when it comes to speaking from the heart and the impact
the Buddha dharma has had on my life since I embarked on the journey of
learning Buddhism.
I have the great fortune to have the opportunity to respectfully
listen to the Dharma Discourses expounded by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III
on a frequent basis. The Buddha repeatedly reminds me that a Buddhist
cultivator must resolutely and clearly believe in the laws of cause and
effect and be mindful of constantly improve our speech, thoughts and
actions. I planted these teaching deep in my heart. In daily life, I
am constantly mindful of my speech, thoughts and action during social
interactions and how I manage affairs. And often contemplate and rectify
my short comings. As a result, I become less agitated and my worries
and troubling thoughts have reduced. Things that used to mire me in
worry and despair, I can now wave them away with a chuckle. Individuals,
whom used to cause me unpleasantness, no longer impose such an
unwelcome impression. Just when I commended myself about the
improvement, something happened that almost obliterated my clam and
peaceful state of mind.
About half a year ago, when a good friend of mine ran into
difficulties, I did all I could to help him as a friend. However, things
sometimes have minds of their own, not only the results were not as
expected, but it roused dissatisfaction and misunderstanding from my
friend. He twisted my pure intention and accused me of purposeful
deceit, and even threatened me with legal recourse. Other friends were
well aware of my honest intention and supported me with their heart, but
they could not tangibly help me in any way. I found myself between a
rock and a hard place. I have never found myself in such a precarious
situation. I can honestly say I did nothing wrong, but things were
careening down a narrow one way street with no room for maneuvering. I
did not know how to face the situation calm and collected. In deep
despair facing this seemingly helpless troubling situation, the only
thing that I could do was to go to Hua Zang Si and confess to the
Buddhas and Bodhisattvas everything and to beseech blessing.
Walking in Hua Zang Si that day, I felt depressed and helpless beyond
words. I even felt that I could not breathe. After I paid my homage, I
joined my palms and knelt down in front of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas and
started to report the entire situation. Then what happened next was
something that I shall remembered for the rest of my life. After only
three to four sentences, my complex despondence suddenly lifted and my
heart became unbelievable calm. It was as if an ominous grey sky
suddenly transformed into vast limitless blue sky. This very situation
regarded as even more serious as “the sky is falling” just a few seconds
ago, suddenly no longer had any effect on me. I felt an indescribable
calm and peace that I have never experienced before; it was as if I had
been transported to Shari-la. I felt complete ease and tranquility.
I immediately registered this sudden change of my state of mind,
tears rushed down my face before I even knew it. I finally felt the
empowerment of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, something I have yearned
for a very long time. From that day forward, nothing fazed me again, I
could completely let go of anything. Awhile later the situation with my
friend ran its course and resolved in a positive manner. Once again, I
want to express sincere gratitude to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
As consequence of this experience now whatever thrown my way, I may
feel misunderstood or sad, but I never have even a slight hint of
hatred. I could forbear and never put blame on anyone. Reflecting upon
it, I am grateful for such an opportunity, because ever since this
situation I am able to face anything in my life constructively with
rectitude.
This self- transformation could only become possible when I began to
learn Buddhism, I understand the laws of cause and effect never errs.
Everything that we experience in this life is simply what we have done
in the past coming to roost. Whatever happens, do not let it affects us,
and definitely there is no need to complain about it. Instead, do our
best to pay back the debt and dissolve all the negative karmic causes
that we have planted since time immemorial.
From this moment forward, we should faithfully follow the teachings
of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas; abide by precepts without deviation, and to
correct any imperfection of our speech, thoughts and actions little by
little but persistently. As long as we stay on this course persistently,
it is unequivocal that Buddhas and Bodhisattvas will confer empowerment
upon us, and such empowerment is without bound.
I just want to share this very experience with my fellow cultivators
and let it serve as a mutual encouragement. The path of learning
Buddhism is long and arduous. We will face challenges and calamities.
But as long our goal is clear and correct and we are resolved to reach
that goal, as long as we can persist and forebear insult, we will be
able to pacify all difficulties and obstacles and be on our way to the
brilliant path of enlightenment.
From the bottom of my heart I wish all the cultivators be persistent
and plant good karmic causes and elevate ourselves to a higher level in
our pursuit of learning Buddhism and may all of us realize Bodhi.
Amitabha!
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Hua Zang Si in San Francisco：
www.huazangsi.org
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