A collection of selected messages that Sifu Kuan Ming received over the years are posted in this section. Sifu received these messages directly from his Divine Gurus, comprising mainly, Kuan Shih Yin P'usa, Chi Kong and Wong Lo Sin See during his contemplations. Each month a different message will be posted on the front page and in this section.
WHY FEAR IMPERMANENCE?
OM MANI PADME HUM!
The understanding of the Law of Impermanence is a necessity in Buddhist learning as it helps one to appreciate life and to live it meaningfully. From the early beginning of the Order, this has been the most important lesson as it leads to non-clinging and freedom from expectations.
GIVE, GIVE AND GIVE
When one is ready to give with his whole heart, then the list of giving can be quite endless. Life can be a process of giving, bringing joy, hope and goodwill to others. He who has developed such a mind is treading on firm ground, his life becomes truly fulfilling and purposeful.
THE NINE CONDITIONS FOR TREADING THE PATH OF LOVE AND SERVICE
To tread the Path of Devotion is to tread the Path of Love and Service. To proceed along it, you must adhere to these nine conditions:-
A SPIRITUAL LIFE
The spiritual person thinks of the present and the future. He also sees that his past has everything to do with the present. Thus being aware of the three periods of time, he leads his life in such a way that whatever he does at the present will not bring about a painful future.
HOW TO LIVE LIFE MEANINGFULLY
The purpose of life is to live it meaningfully, with the view of developing all the good qualities that bring about ascend on the spiritually ladder.
LIVING THE LIFE OF A KUAN YIN CONTEMPLATIVE
Live to appreciate the austere life but approach it gradually;
Live to make every activity a devotional act to the Divine;
LIVE THE TEACHINGS
Focus your attention on living the year well and be blessed with a new ability to accept the challenges of a trying time when all seems so difficult and uncertain and hopeless, if not, with a higher view of why the crisis should happen and what you can learn from it.
THE PATH OF MANY NAMES
Why has this Path been called by so many names? That’s simply to tell you that this is indeed a Path of Endurance. For all that needs to be learned has to be learned and all that needs to be practised has to be practised, even to the state of Perfection!
THOUGHTS OF GRATITUDE
Let this day be spent in thoughts of gratitude, of Loving-kindness, of the Festive day and the season that follows, of the Order, of the wonderful spiritual friends you have met, of the outstanding people you have befriended, of the unforgettable events in your life, of the mystical experiences you have enjoyed, of the devoted ones who have been and are with you, of the joys and pains you have encountered since treading this Path, of the weaknesses you have surmounted and the strength you have developed as a result of your practice, of the things that still need to be done, of the responsibilities yet to be fulfilled, of the challenges that are before you!