英文书 E220 - Q&A with a Contemporary Dharma King, Vol. 2 當代法王答疑惑

Today’s world is within the dharma ending period.

A true virtuous advisor is very rare,

and not easy to find and encounter.

Sheng-Yen Lu

Preface: Q&A with a Contemporary Dharma King, Vol. 2

The publication of my book: Q&A with a Contemporary Dharma King, Vol. 1 (Book#216), caused an unusual sensation. Many readers sent me letters, one after another, which raised new doubts. I had to sort these questions out and then give explanations.

That’s the reason for the publication of this book. I believe this book is very helpful for studying Buddhism and cultivation. I hope all practitioners will cherish this book.

Today’s world is within the dharma ending period. A true virtuous advisor is very rare, and not easy to find and encounter.

Even worse, ordinary beings without the dharma-eye have no discernment, and they miss the true dharma king who is right in front of their faces.

Instead, ordinary beings pursue the one who builds big temples, who is famous, and who does secular work.

In fact, ordinary beings should look for the virtuous advisor, one who has thoroughly achieved realization, who has the enlightened mind and has seen the Buddha-nature, who has mastered Buddhism, and who is honorable without any obstacles. The honorable one must be:

Selfless.

Non-active.

Withoutthought.

Unborn.

Nobody

After the honorable one attained realization, he practiced, saw the Buddha-nature, and manifested the great Bodhi heart. Thereafter, he vowed to deliver all sentient beings in the evil period of the five turbidities throughout all his future incarnations.

Who is this honorable one?

Readers, please pay attention and look carefully.