All outside disturbances in any form of attraction must be reduced to the minimum. Much of the time of the serious seeker must therefore be of the solitary nature. He must have no yearning for the company of others, he must not have the desire to relate his experiences, he must not speak too much lest he over exaggerates, and he must be content with steady progress so that no matter how severe his practice may require him to be, he is at peace with his heart and his mind is ever tranquil.
The wisdom of a seeker is shown by his ability to accept life as it is so that the distracted mind is absent. He is ever helpful and full of joy, he does not cause others to suffer physically or mentally but he is ever ready to give advice that will lead others to the path of serenity. The way is before him and he walks with dignity, faith and calm. He exerts himself whenever there is need to do so otherwise, he is calm and quiet by nature.
Those who see him need not recognise him to be a Buddha’s son. He has no intention to show it and he will refrain from all kinds of idle boasts and display of knowledge or other developed abilities. He treats one and all with equality and he will never wish to cause any harm to living creatures. He is always in a state of prayers but he may not show it in any way. Humility and meekness are shown in his face and he acts and speaks with kindness. The way of the world is not unknown to him so that its attractions no longer bind his heart and mind. He recognises these fetters and will diligently go about destroying them through the destruction of his inherent weaknesses that arise out of ignorance. Greed is not in him, anger troubles him so that he avoids falling prey to it; lust is one obstacle which he must overcome; laziness he will conquer and all that are detrimental to the practice of the moral precepts, he will actively abandon.
What more need he to practise when he has accepted the Buddha’s Way? He is on the path of deliverance and he will always act benevolently and wisely. He is an example of a true Buddha’s son, he is a bodhisattva, and he will always do his best to use suitable means to cross people over. The evil that others do disturbs him and their sufferings cause him great pain. He is father to all errant ones; he is mother to all who needs love and aspirations, he is ever concerned with the safety of all. This is the picture of what a disciple to the Kuan Yin Path should be, of one who is ever aware of his goal in life. Striving on despite all odds he will soon reach the other shore and becomes yet another bodhisattva!
Monday, 1st April 1985 (2nd Moon 12th Day)