Zhen Mei Lin suffered from eye floaters and frozen shoulders. She also had menopausal symptoms which became severe at 50 years of age. After just 4 months of doing Energy Bagua (walking meditation), her eye floaters and frozen shoulders improved. Even her menses resumed monthly! Lumps on her foot started to disappear and she shed 5kg of weight. Let's hear about Mei Lin's magical journey to health. 擺脫多重式文明病的方法
The vastness of the sound, the limitless energy, this mantra resonates throughout the universe continuously, just as the Buddha's compassionate light shines forth and dispel the darkness of ignorance ceaselessly.
This six syllable mantra, Oṃ maṇi padme hūṃ, also called the six truthful syllables, is the culmination of Bodhisattva Guanyin's aspirations and blessings. It is a popular mantra in this era. It encompasses immeasurable compassionate blessings and the aspiration to rid all sentient beings of the 3 poisons (Greed, hatred, delusion) and let them gain compassion and wisdom.
Cultivate and attain enlightenment in this lifetime
There is an ancient saying: our human body is scarcely available and Buddha dharma is difficult to chance upon. Now that we have the opportunity to listen to Buddha dharma as a human, we should treasure this rare opportunity and cultivate diligently.
My advice to my disciples is to cultivate diligently and clear your karmic debts so that you can attain liberation and enlightenment in this life. At the same time, you will be able to experience the fundamental state of meditation as described in the Heart Sutra. It is only then that you will truly realize the Law of Nature and its inter-connectivity with body and mind.
The Ming Dynasty Four-Arm Guanyin Bodhisattva Golden Thangka
This Golden Thangka has a history dated back to 15th century during the Ming Dynasty in China. The Emperor of that time invited all the master artists to jointly create this exquisite masterpiece which was bestowed upon by one of the High Holy Monks of the era.
Since then, many high level Buddhist practitioners used the same Bodhisattva image to practice high level of Tantra. This Four Armed Guanyin Bodhisattva Golden Thangka has been passed down as inheritance for close to 500 years.
Many years ago, this precious artwork was moved abroad and when I first laid eyes on it, I could sense the overwhelming compassionate energy emanating from the Thangka. I was very touched and felt the need to prostrate to it. The Four Armed Guanyin Bodhisattva is the ultimate representation of all Bodhisattvas, its artwork portrayed the message of kindness, compassion and auspicious energy. Through the centuries, many prestigious practitioners had prostrated to it and hence, it accumulated very strong energy blessings as well.
For every re-print copy of Thangka, I would personally add my blessing seal and venerate it in the Buddha Hall in our centers for sincere chanting. I wish for all with affinity to know about it and through their sincere and heartfelt respect, be blessed and receive the energy. Each chant and prostration to the Four Armed Guanyin Bodhisattva reciprocates a sacred blessing from Guanyin and all other Bodhisattvas as well. The health, family, career and general outlook would greatly be enhanced and improved. No matter which aspect we evaluate this Thangka, its value is priceless.
- Master Jin Bodhi
Audio Translation: The Four Armed Guanyin Bodhisattva Golden Thangka
" The Four Armed Guanyin Bodhisattva is deemed as the guiding god of the snow filled Tibetan region. It encompasses all forms of gods and Bodhi enlightenment.
The Four Arms symbolizes the “Four Immeasurable Hearts” and the Four Types of Buddha acts:
1. Elimination – Eliminate all pain, obstacles and trouble.
2. Growth – Grow the karmic merits, wisdom, longevity, wealth, etc.
3. Embrace – Save all sentient beings, lead them to practice Buddhism.
4. Extermination – Exterminate all evil thoughts, overcome all external demonic temptation.
In this piece of Thangka, the Four Armed Guanyin Bodhisattva sits upright over the Lotus throne. The two hands gently clasped in front of the chest symbolizes the ability to fulfill the hopes of all sentient beings.
The right hand holding the string of pearls signifies the endless wish to salvage and help all sentient beings. The left hand holding an eight petal lotus flower signify peace with no worries.
Dressed in heavenly flowy gown decked with jewelry and gems, Guanyin Bodhisattva sits in a Vajra cross-legged position portraying a firm and stable meditative state.
Seated upright on the crescent-shaped pedestal symbolizes her compassionate and esoteric dharma powers. A lotus flower, a symbol of peace, embrace the pedestal. The offerings at the front display all kinds of treasures and rare jewels. Fresh flowers and auspicious clouds surround the image. The Buddha, Bodhisattvas, celestial dragons and dharma protectors of all forms and shapes gathered happily around Guanyin Bodhisattva, looking dignified and grand, with Bodhi enlightened hearts in unison. They are always ready to salvage and save all sentient beings from their sufferings.
The most outstanding feature of the artwork is the fluidity in the painting with many intricate lively details. Little but appropriate use of colors indicated the artists’ clear intent to render a hint of mysterious yet divine feel to it. The whole Thangka emits a light golden auspicious and splendid aura which is the artists’ intention to illustrate blessings from all heavenly beings. Whoever has the opportunity to appreciate the Thangka with gratitude will be able to sense and receive all the blessings of the Buddha and all Bodhisattvas."
Jin Feng used to have an anxious personality and developed fast heart rate. After doing 4 months of Energy Bagua, she regained a normal heart rate and her sensitive skin improved. Click on to hear more about her story!
In the past, a lumbar back pain caused her to be unable to stand for a long time. If she stood for a period longer than 1 hour, her back would feel so painful that she felt like it had been broken into two. Furthermore, being post-menopausal, she became more easily irritable and also suffered from insomnia.
Just as she was suffering and feeling helpless, a coincidental chance changed everything...
What exactly was it that enabled her to be free of the problems from multiple illnesses, and to receive good health? Let us follow Zheng Pei Yu, and witness the amazing things meditation can do.
Old lady sits on wheel chair, beautiful voice, the chapter of life.
After buying her ticket, 10 minutes before the train leaving, Man Tian saw that there was an old woman at the door in front of the station.
She was about 70 years old, physically handicapped and sitting in a wheelchair, with a basket in front for people to donate money.
Man Tian took out some money and gently put it into the old lady’s basket. The old lady quickly pulled her hand and told her she sings by the tree beside the station during day time, and hoped Man Tian would go and listen to her singing.
The old lady said she was singing to everyone. If they like her singing, they will give her money. She will not collect everyone's contributions for nothing as she wants to live a self-reliant life.
The old lady sings to show gratitude to those who donate to her.
The old lady’s gratitude is sincere and natural, deeply touching everyone; it teaches us that our gratitude should be immediate and without hesitation.
To understand more about where the happiness come from? Please click on the YouTube below to listen to Master JinBodhi's teaching. Happy learning!
