Rejoicing in All Meritorious DeedsYutang Lin
Being keenly aware of impermanence, resolved to stay away from worldly engagements, dedicated wholeheartedly to Dharma practices, and even in the face of all sorts of hindrances and hardships still continued to advance on the enlightenment path without pauses, such practices are rare and most valuable, and yet are not commonly recognized by ordinary people as precious, nor would they readily inspire worldly people to offer support and sustenance. We, as Buddhists, while rejoicing in the merits of such practitioners, should not confine our expressions to only feelings and words of admiration, but must add actual offerings of supports to express our admiration in all genuineness. Attainments of realization of enlightenment often can be comprehended only by very few fortunate ones through inspirations. Buddhas' blessings did render all sorts of sufferings and hardships that are normally insolvable to dissipate or reduce. Those who had experienced such graceful and miraculous blessings should, when time and circumstances are appropriate, make them known to the public, so as to help spread Buddhas' blessings, and to help increase the number of beings gaining faith in Dharma, so that all may share Dharma's salvation. This is also an extension of rejoicing in meritorious deeds. Mindful only on the details of one's Dharma practices and activities, one would find it difficult to merge into the great ocean of Buddhas' grace. Wherever there are Dharma efforts or accomplishments, one rejoices; whenever there are opportunities for propagation of or conversion to Dharma, one participates. Thus, mind naturally expands as days go by, and in the long run, without one's awareness, one's mental, verbal and physical activities are all fulfilled with nothing but Dharma joy. Then it would be rather approximate to no more practices! Written in Chinese and translated on April 16, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -----Original Message----- Yutang -----Original Message----- May all beings attain Enlightenment soon! Yutang |