Q: Master, are there extraterrestrial aliens in this world?
A: Our world not only has extraterrestrial aliens but also intraterrestrial aliens as well. Extraterrestrial aliens are also part of inherent causes and effects! Our world does not only limit to this planet earth but is also a part of Sakya Buddha’s Great Chiliocosmos
Due to the necessity of proliferating Dharma, I often visited many places nationally and internationally. However, whenever I am back at the Mountain, around afternoon, I would walk around each temple building. Has anyone noticed recently that this year we have two new dragons in the viewing platform at the front of the Inaugurate Temple, which has been finished remodeling early this year. One day, I asked disciples, “Does anyone know what these dragons are doing?”
We meditate; to meditate is to collect our mind. When we walk, we pay attention to each of our rising and falling steps. You feel as if you are beginning to get familiar with yourself; as if you are returning to your original thoughts; as if you would also return to the act of footsteps and know clearly each rising and falling step....
On August 30th, many important guests came to the mountain. They were representatives of Buddhist organization from China and Vietnam. Among them were Abbot/Dharma Master Zengqin of Xian Dacien Temple, China Buddhist Association Vice Secretary, Bureau Chief Xu Yuanjie of National Religious Affair Bureau, National Religion Bureau Chief, vice bureau chiefs, and various others dharma masters. They all came to Lingjiu Mountain, which because of their arrival; and caused immeasurable good beginnings to converge and to gather here....
June 23rd is the graduation date of Lingjiu Mountain’s Three Vehicle Buddhist College. That day, the college organized a united friendship tea ceremony where students discussed about their thoughts after two years of studying. And I also have some words of encouragement for everyone there....
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