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149 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2004
“All worlds in the ten directions are the light of the self. All worlds in the ten directions are in the light of the self. In all worlds in the ten directions, there is no one who is not oneself. I always tell people that the Buddhas of the past, present, and future, together with the sentient beings of the whole universe, are the light of great wisdom. Before the light radiates, where do you place it? Before the light radiates, there is not even a trace of buddhas or sentient beings—where do you find the mountains, rivers, and lands?”
“If people can be open-minded and magnanimous, be receptive to all, take pity on the old and the poor, assist those in peril and rescue those in trouble, give of themselves without seeking reward, never bear grudges, look upon others and self impartially, and realize all as one, then people can be companions of heaven. If people can be flexible and yielding, humble, with self-control, free of agitation, clear of volatility, not angered by criticism, ignoring insult, docilely accepting all hardships, illnesses, and natural disasters, without anxiety or resentment when faced with danger or adversity, then people can be companions of earth. With the nobility of heaven and the humility of earth, one joins in with the attributes of heaven and earth and extends to eternity with them.”