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My mom was playing a tape about Master Hsuan Hua, his legacy and the Six Principles of City of Ten Thousand Buddhas. After looking at Master Hsuan Hua's life and legacy, he is truly one of the great teachers. Thank you!!! for showing us the way, helping us cultivate our heart and mind.
May we awaken our compassion and wisdom each and everyday, not to benefit ourselves but to benefit others. No matter what we do in this life, please never forget the purple golden lotuses in the western pureland (游戲三昧雖快樂﹐莫忘西方紫金蓮).
The Infinite Dharma Wheel
Throughout his life the Venerable Master was totally selfless. He vowed to take the suffering and hardships of all living beings upon himself, and to dedicate all his own blessings and joy to the living beings of the Dharma Realm. He practiced what was difficult to practice and endured what was difficult to endure, persevering in his heroic and pure resolve. He was a candle that refused to be blown out by the gale, an irreducible lump of pure gold in the hot fire.
Epilogue - "An Ode: The Master As I Know Him"
I heard him speak of pulling weeds in the street,
Of cleaning toilets with his bare hands,
Of doing what others could not do.
Not just once -- many times
I saw him get out of the car after traveling for hours,
And not stop to rest even for a moment,
Before coming to speak the Dharma.
Not just once -- many times
I watched him give away whatever he could to others --
Food, clothing, happiness,
Even the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
he gave to all living beings
He gave whatever made others happy,
Not just once -- many times
I got to be there when he made big problems seem small,
And little problems disappear,
Sometimes only with a smile or a few words,
Not just once -- many times
I watched him bring people together that
others swore could not get along,
East and West, North and South,
And they worked together.
Not just once -- many times
I saw his great compassion move people
to completely change their lives.
Turn from the improper to the proper,
From the small to the great.
Not just once -- many times
But I never saw him do anything out of selfishness,
Or forget others to protect himself,
Or act in any way for personal gain.
Not even once -- never. (source)
Thank you!!
With Metta (Sankrit word for Loving kindness)--Mei Chin
