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The Buddha says:
If you do not cultivate yourself according to the Dharma, then even if you meet me face to face, you will not see me; even if you are physically with me, you will be spiritually far from me. If you cultivate yourself according to the Dharma, then even if you are physically far from me, you will be with me in spirit.
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The Buddha did not want us to think of his teachings as just literature or as something to be recited. He wanted us to think of the dharma as a road to walk on. Reading the sutras is like reading a map. When we see the names and directions on the map, we will know which way to go. |
I have studied various religions and have always had a hard time accepting the concept of “gods.” Therefore I have my doubts about any religion. What is your opinion, Master Cheng Yen?
Religion, as written in the Chinese language, literally means the “purpose” of life and “education” for living. The buddhas and the bodhisattvas are human beings. We should regard them as saints, not gods.
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