Compiled according to the teachings of the Master
Author: Fafu
If we were to simply sit or lie in a place imbued with the boundless meritorious light, we could passively receive its blessings. Even if we were to engage in activities such as meditation, standing, kneeling, or stretching, we could still experience the transformative power of this light. However, to request the Buddha to directly purify our minds, as if asking them to clean a toilet, is disrespectful. The truth is, our minds are like cesspools,
Although it is disrespectful and ungrateful to beseech the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to do the work of purifying our minds, they, in their infinite compassion, view all sentient beings as their children. They do not discriminate and continue to offer their assistance throughout our spiritual journeys. Unlike human parents who provide care only during our childhood, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas offer unwavering support throughout our lives, from beginning to end, and even throughout countless eons of spiritual practice. It is impossible to repay such boundless compassion.
The reason we call it a “field of blessings” is because it nourishes us. It diligently cleanses our minds, which are like cesspools, despite our constant defilement. The Buddhas and Bodhisattvas patiently offer us their blessings, even when we carelessly discard them. They tirelessly retrieve these offerings and await our readiness to receive them. Compared to the limited love and care of human parents, the boundless compassion of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas is immeasurable. They support us throughout countless eons, purifying our minds and providing us with everything we need, even when we repeatedly reject their gifts and return to our defilements. Nonetheless, they patiently await the moment when we are truly ready to embrace their teachings.
While it is impossible to achieve immediate purification, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas are always willing to cleanse our minds and fill them with virtues. However, our constant distractions and impatience often hinder their efforts. We frequently interrupt their work, preventing them from completing the purification process. This is akin to calling upon a servant and then constantly dismissing them before they can finish their task. Such behavior is disrespectful and ungrateful. If we could maintain even a moment of sustained focus and effort, we would be much closer to attaining enlightenment. Ideally, we would be able to purify all our negative karma in a single instant, but this is rarely achievable. Despite the Buddhas’ willingness to provide us with everything we need to attain enlightenment, our lack of perseverance often hinders our progress.
