"Until hell is empty, I vow not to become a Buddha, and only by saving all sentient beings can I realize Bodhi." This sentence is well known to everyone in the world. It refers to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, who, with great compassion, makes a great vow to save all sentient beings.
In Buddhism, there are only six paths: the path of heaven, the path of humanity, the path of asuras, the path of animals, the path of hungry ghosts, and the path of hell. The so-called six paths of reincarnation are actually due to the transformation of matter, and the persistence of spiritual consciousness but bearing the cause and effect.
For example, a person dies and is buried in the ground. His body decays and decomposes, turning into earth power, rocks, water, or gas, returning to nature and becoming a part of this whirling world. And his spirit
Consciousness, if not protected and practiced, will naturally gradually dissipate, just like
Such as invisible fluctuations, because of the lack of a source of power, they will naturally stop or be attached to something. As for what the physical body is transformed into, and if the spiritual consciousness is not dissipated, what may be attached to it? It depends on whether this person has accumulated karma due to past lives.
And the cause and condition, how is the obsession with spiritual consciousness, and how is the surrounding environment.
For example, after someone dies, his spiritual consciousness may be attached to the sea of consciousness of wild beasts due to the karma of many lifetimes. This is the so-called entry into the animal realm after death. If a person has done many evil deeds and committed many sins, not only will he not be blessed after death,
The realm of heaven, the realm of asuras, the realm of humanity, even the realm of hungry ghosts, and the realm of animals cannot enter. They can only go to hell, where they suffer all kinds of suffering depending on the size and severity of their sins.
This is the origin of the so-called hell realm in Buddhism. It is said that "there are eighteen great hells in the iron-encircled mountain. There are five hundred of them, each with different names. There are thousands of hells with different names."
Some Chinese folk beliefs and rumors say that after death, ghosts will enter the underworld, Huangquan Road, Naihe Bridge, Meng Po Tang, and then, based on their good deeds and sins in this life, they will be sent to the eighteen levels of hell, or reincarnated.
Or he may be born into an emperor's family, or he may be possessed by a pig or dog.
This is somewhat different from the Buddhist view.
And Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva upholds the spirit of the Buddha and makes a great wish, "I will live for countless kalpas in the future. For this sin, I will suffer all sentient beings in the six paths. I will set up expedients to help them be liberated. Only then can I achieve Buddhahood." The so-called sin.
The sentient beings in the six realms of suffering are the sinful and suffering beings who have fallen into the hell realm.
Therefore, the opening chapter of "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Original Vow Sutra" says that in a certain life, the Bodhisattva incarnated as a Brahmin woman. Because she missed and worried about her dead mother, she gave alms widely and respectfully chanted the Buddha's name. Then in concentration, she came to hell and saw all kinds of hell seeds.
Such horror, later on when he meets the ghost king, he realizes that his mother has escaped from hell due to his own merits. In this way, it is particularly emphasized and praised that Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's great vows and virtues are the sinful and suffering sentient beings who have fallen into the hell realm.
Be saved by Bodhisattva.
In the human world, in memory of his supreme vows and virtues, there are rumors that the Bodhisattva is the leader of the underworld and is in charge of the ten halls of Yama. This is not recorded in the Buddhist scriptures, but it manifests itself due to the vows of sentient beings in the human world. You see
Officials must not ignore it.
The so-called six paths of sin and suffering naturally include sinful and suffering sentient beings in the human realm. "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Original Vow Sutra" teaches, "In the future life, there will be many people who have insufficient food and clothing. If those who ask for help do not obey their wishes, they may suffer from many illnesses or diseases.
The evil is declining. Such people, when they hear the name of Ksitigarbha and see the form of Ksitigarbha, are sincerely respectful and recite it thousands of times. These unsatisfactory things will gradually disappear, and they will gain peace and happiness..."
Therefore, many people in the world have diseases, injuries, and karma, and they often seek help from Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. You readers probably know that there is Medicine Buddha Tathagata in Buddhism, who can cure all diseases. You will probably ask jokingly, I
When you are sick, should you seek help from Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva or Medicine Buddha Tathagata? In fact, you can just seek help from Buddha.
But all judges must understand where the root of the disease is. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva vows to save all sentient beings in the six realms of sin and suffering. Focus on the suffering of sins and karma. Did you get sick naturally, like catching wind and cold accidentally? Or did you violate the precepts?
Are you doing anything wrong and causing suffering? If you are suffering from illness because of your sins, pray to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. Relatively speaking, it is more corresponding.
To realize the truth and practice Buddhism is naturally different from the ordinary thoughts of ordinary people in the world. But when I suddenly heard that Song Zhaoyi led a section of the White Lotus Sect to die tragically at the hands of outsiders on the battlefield, I felt particularly sad. And I happened to be in Jiuhua Mountain, where Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva
At the dojo, I couldn't help but think of the relevant passages and verses in "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Original Vow Sutra", so I put my palms together and recited it. I only hope that Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva will have great compassion, great magical power, and great merits to save Song Zhaoyi and other members of the White Lotus Sect who have lost their spiritual consciousness.
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Song Zhaoyi and other members of the White Lotus Sect have lost their spiritual consciousness and are no longer in the six realms. They only wish to be saved by Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva when they realize the void. According to common sense, it is actually impossible to save them. But when they realize the void and destroy the Dharma Realm, they violate the precept of killing.
, transforming the enemy's spiritual consciousness into something more original than matter, thus
The Dharma Realm absorbs it and turns it into nourishment. Therefore, enlightenment is only a wish, and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva can use his great power to take back those original things that Song Zhaoyi and other White Lotus sects have refined and refined from the hands of heretics, so that they can
Don’t get involved in the bad destinies, don’t suffer from bad karma, return to my Buddha, and achieve peaceful nirvana.
This requirement is extremely high.
Dorje was at the side, and following his enlightenment, he formed the root seal of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva with his hands and recited the mantra of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. After a long time, he remained silent because Dorje did not have any connection with Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.
The same is true for Wuxu. Previously, Wuxu used Jiji to destroy the Dharma Realm and committed murder. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva also had a spiritual response and helped Wuxu Jiji to destroy the consciousness of the black-robed ghost cultivator Sun Nianzu. But this time, Wuxu
However, after reciting and reciting "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Original Vow Sutra" hundreds of thousands of times, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva did not get any spiritual response.
Duoji pondered for a moment, then stepped forward to comfort him, "Junior brother Wuxu, Wuxu is sad. Although the White Lotus Sect is an overflow of the Hualien Miaofa Sect, it has been contaminated by many heretics. Now, you and I are united in Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's dojo.
I printed and recited the sutra, but the Bodhisattva did not get any response. It can be seen that the White Lotus Sect does not respect the Three Jewels, misinterprets and tamperes with the Buddha's teachings, has serious sins, and is currently in endless hell. This is the retribution of cause and effect."
After Wuxu heard this, he burst into tears.
Dorje's explanation is not unreasonable. In "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Original Vow Sutra", it talks about many sins that lead to falling into the hell realm. Disrespecting the Three Jewels, misinterpreting and tampering with Buddhism, and introducing heretical teachings are one of them. White Lotus Sect,
In the past, Western Zoroastrianism and other teachings were introduced, and then they often distorted and tampered with Buddhist teachings, and even became possessed by demons. Liu Futong is an example.
But in this case, the members of the White Lotus Sect have committed serious sins and will suffer great retribution in this catastrophe. They will die and fall into the evil realm, and even their spiritual consciousness will be wiped out. And now they are involved.
Among them, the Hualien Miaofa Sect, Shi Hai and others, including himself, who taught Liu Futong the spiritual contemplation technique, are also entangled in bad karma and are facing retribution?
But what is wrong with the hundreds of thousands of White Lotus sect? They were just ordinary people who were oppressed before. The Yuan Dynasty was tyrannical, and they had no choice but to rise up. Following the torrent of history, they joined the White Lotus sect and practiced Buddhism and heretical practices.
No matter what, after all, I want to do justice for heaven, drive out the barbarians, restore the Han Dynasty, make the world peaceful, live in peace and contentment, and always believe in goodness and Buddhism in my heart.
Even if, even if, after the uprising, they killed animals, killed people wantonly, took people's money, raped women, practiced evil heretics, and other evil deeds, they were still in the minority, and these people were dealt with according to heaven's military disciplines and laws.
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Do they have to resign themselves to their fate? Because of their past sins, they suffer in this life, are beaten in this life, sell their sons and daughters, work as cows and horses in this life, it is just a cycle of cause and effect. Don't rise up, don't resist and cause trouble, otherwise, not only will it be a violation of
If we don't know the cause and effect, even if we rebel, it will just be mobs and bandits, burning, killing, looting, and committing greater crimes?
When Wuxu thought of this, he couldn't help but feel sad and confused. In the beginning, it was precisely because of these confusions, questions and excuses that Wuxu was expelled from the mountain by Master Miaoyin.
How can all sentient beings deserve it? They suffered and were oppressed, joined the powerful White Lotus Sect, and rose up to resist. However, because the White Lotus Sect's teachings deviated and their actions were flawed, they were denounced as bandits and declared heretics. They were vetoed by one vote, which is immeasurable.
The human head was turned into a skeleton in vain, and the endless blood turned into filth.
Song Zhaoyi and other members of the White Lotus Sect are an example. After their tragic death, their spiritual consciousness also disappeared. Wuxu sincerely held the seal and recited the "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Original Vow Sutra", but there was no spiritual response.
Dorje supported Wuxu and said, "Junior brother, you and I are on the clouds, standing outside the mountain gate. I'm afraid there's something disrespectful about it. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva didn't appear just now."
Wuxu had just entered the Dharma Realm with his spiritual consciousness, holding seals, chanting sutras, and devoutly visualizing, and there was no difference between the clouds and the mountain gate. However, after listening to Duoji's words, Wuxu whispered, "Maybe so.
"I heard that Ksitigarbha Bhikkhu of Silla, the incarnation of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, has an incorruptible body and is placed in a stone pagoda. I'll go and pay homage to him and ask for advice." But there was a hint of questioning.
The two got off the clouds, pretended to be two wandering monks, and followed the mountain gate to the Shenguangling Ksitigarbha Pagoda.
The Ksitigarbha Pagoda is the place where the immortal body of Ksitigarbha Monk of Silla is enshrined. There is a flood of believers and incense is flourishing. Wuxu and Duoji walked around the pagoda from a long distance away, bowed respectfully, and then held seals and recited words.
Suddenly, the surrounding believers and pilgrims disappeared, and the cigarette smoke that filled the air quickly circulated and turned into a picture. Wuxu took a look and saw that it was Song Zhaoyi, leading the White Lotus followers with red scarves on their arms, and Zhang Shicheng's troops.
combat situation.
Countless chants and praises turned into countless killing sounds, shouts and roars.
I saw Song Zhaoyi, riding a chestnut horse and holding a spear, fighting fiercely with an enemy demon cultivator. The demon cultivator also used a spear and flew in the air. While fighting Song Zhaoyi, he said something wrong.
Spouts green venom.
The venom sprayed out and spread in all directions, gradually surrounding the members of the White Lotus Sect led by Song Zhaoyi. Those members of the White Lotus Sect, armed with various weapons, chanted the name of Amitabha Buddha, and held up a layer of barrier that seemed to be invisible.
, blocking out the venom, and at the same time, the phantoms of green lotuses appeared.
Wuxu knew at a glance that this was the Green Lotus Reincarnation Formation he had passed down that day. The green lotuses were transformed by the thought power of all the sects. They were layered and layered, implying murderous intent, and floated towards the enemy.
Unexpectedly, among the enemy troops, a demon cultivator flew up, his fingers turned into claws, and actually fixed the green lotus in mid-air. Then, several rays of demonic energy poured out from his fingertips and shot into the green lotus.
It was immediately dyed black. After a while, a loud noise was heard, and the green lotus exploded one after another. The White Lotus cult members immediately groaned, vomited blood, and shook their bodies.
Looking at Song Zhaoyi again, his whole body was already covered in scars. He swung his spear in a panic and shouted, "Quickly activate the White Lotus Heart Technique, concentrate your mind to protect your body." He was about to lead his army to retreat.
The demon cultivator who was fighting with him looked at the body-protecting white lotus that appeared behind Song Zhaoyi, sneered, threw the spear in his hand into the air, and sprayed out a stream of dark green energy from his mouth. The dark green energy enveloped the spear, like a
A green arrow flew behind Song Zhaoyi in an instant, shattering the white lotus protecting his body, and flew out from his chest, bringing with it a green rain of blood.
Song Zhaoyi died.
Without the leader, the Green Lotus Samsara Formation lost its formation eyes and collapsed immediately. The White Lotus cultivators below were shocked and quickly started using the White Lotus Mental Technique. However, before the White Lotus could condense, countless flying arrows and countless swords and spears were already pouring down like a mountain avalanche.
Come.
In addition, countless skulls flew out of nowhere and surrounded Song Zhaoyi and everyone.
Amidst the screams, Wuxu saw that the spiritual consciousness of Song Zhaoyi and others were swallowed up in panic.
This is the scene where Song Zhaoyi and other members of the White Lotus Sect, under the joint efforts of demon cultivators, demon cultivators, and ghost cultivators, led Sergeant Zhang Shicheng to kill everyone.
Wuxu clenched his fists and said fiercely, "Senior Brother Song, my cultivation level is only about the fourth level of mortal world. Even if I have a disciple of the White Lotus Sect who joins me in the Green Lotus Reincarnation Formation, how can I defeat three outsiders of the sixth level of mortal world?"
The monks’ attack. Where have those righteous monks in Lushan gone?!”
Suddenly there were bursts of crying in his ears, and Wuxu woke up. He was in Jiuhua Mountain, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's dojo, Shenguang Ridge, and under the Ksitigarbha Pagoda. When he looked sideways, he saw a woman with a sad face.
Lighting paper and burning incense, I suppressed my sobs.
At this moment, Wuxu was still forming seals in the Dharma Realm, chanting and upholding Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. Although the woman did not speak, Wuxu could tell at a glance.
This woman had a secret pregnancy after having a happy relationship, but she was forced to have an abortion secretly due to various circumstances. This time, she came to Jiuhua Mountain, but she couldn't stand the torment every night, firstly to save the dead fetus, and secondly.
Come and repent to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.
There are many such things in later generations. Some women, after having an abortion, feel ashamed of the fetus in their belly, which is tantamount to killing and violating the precepts, making it difficult to sleep and eat well. So they recite the "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Original Vow Sutra", hoping that the fetus in her belly will be reborn in bliss.
If you fall into an evil path, you should also seek the protection of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva to eliminate your sinful karma.
This is in line with the teachings of the "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Original Vow Sutra". Paying homage to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva sincerely can help your dead relatives to die and atone for your sins while you are alive.
In the life of death, regardless of living or dead, all bad karma can be saved and protected by Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's great vows and virtues, and can be eradicated. Because this is the vow of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva to save all sentient beings in the six realms of sin and suffering. The fetus in the belly
, it is suffering, and it is a sin to cruelly abort and kill someone.
Wuxu looked at the woman and suddenly shed tears. He put his palms together and said, "White Lotus teaches all living beings that all living beings suffer. We have committed various precepts, killing living beings and slandering the Buddha, which are all sins. I only hope that all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas will have mercy."
The suffering of all sentient beings. We, the founders, are willing to shoulder all the sins."
Duoji stood aside and said urgently, "Junior brother, in this important place of Buddhism, please don't talk nonsense!"
Wuxu cried and laughed, "We are that woman, and the fetus in her belly is the thousands of White Lotus followers. If we Buddhist monks teach the Dharma incorrectly or act incorrectly, we will be responsible for all our sins."
Bear it in mind. The members of the White Lotus Sect are just innocent fetuses. Even if they die, they should be reborn in bliss. How can they destroy their spiritual consciousness and make it impossible for a Bodhisattva to save it?"
"Junior Brother Wuxu!" Duoji knelt down on the ground with his palms clasped and bowed towards the Ksitigarbha Pagoda, "Bodhisattva forgive me. Bodhisattva also shed tears and lamented, 'I only hope that the World Honored One will not worry about beings with evil deeds in the future.' Junior Brother Wuxu,
This is the same mentality. I only hope that the World Honored One and the Bodhisattva will not worry about beings with bad karma in the future."
Duoji finished his words, and Ksitigarbha Pagoda suddenly emitted thousands of golden lights, which turned into the golden statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.
But I saw Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva sitting on the lotus seat, wearing an eight-faced Buddha crown, holding a jewel in his left hand, and a nine-ring tin staff in his right hand. He said, "I have been guided by the Buddha from a long time ago. He has gained incredible power and great wisdom.
.My avatars fill hundreds of thousands of billions of Ganges sand worlds. Each world transforms into hundreds of thousands of billions of bodies. Each body
, save hundreds of thousands of billions of people. Make them pay respect to the Three Jewels, escape from life and death forever, and reach the bliss of Nirvana. But in the Buddha Dharma, the good deeds done are not even a hair, a grain, a grain of sand, a speck of dust, or even a hair. I will gradually save them, so that they can achieve
Great benefit. I only hope that the World-Honored One will not worry about beings with bad deeds in the next life. This is what the Three White Buddhas said. I only hope that the World-Honored One will not worry about beings with bad deeds in the next life."
Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva finally appeared and spoke his original vow sutra.
As the saying goes
All sentient beings suffering from bad karma in the six paths are suffering, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s Original Vow Sutra.
The white lotus is like a fetus that is difficult to abort, and the various causes and effects cannot be explained.