Not about cause and effect, but about conditions and circumstances
Everyone cares deeply about their own destiny, hoping for a smooth and trouble-free life. But how can one make their destiny bright and prosperous? This must begin with the "single thought of the mind." The mind is the cause; where there is a cause, there is a consequence. The law of cause and effect is deeply intertwined with destiny, and no one can escape its principles.
Karma
Karma and its consequences are summoned by this very thought. Each thought that arises is a cause, and this cause will eventually bear its fruit. Good thoughts yield good rewards; evil deeds bring evil retribution. As the ancient saying goes: "Talking about action is not as good as taking action." Putting virtuous principles into practice is itself a virtuous deed.
However, even when endowed with both good intentions and virtuous deeds, some succeed while others fail. Why is this? This is the reason of "conditioned circumstances." Having the cause is not enough; one must also have the right conditions. These conditions are external factors.
The Buddhist teachings state: "Before attaining Buddhahood, one must first cultivate karmic connections with others." To realize enlightenment, become a Buddha, and liberate all sentient beings, one must first establish virtuous bonds with them. If one creates negative karma, wherever they go, others will dislike them.
"Karma" can be categorized into good and bad. The three poisons of greed, hatred, and delusion are bad causes; the three wholesome factors of morality, concentration, and wisdom are good causes.
1. Greed—greed for wealth, lust, gluttony, sloth, fame, and profit—once greed arises, it is evil.
II. Anger: When faced with the slightest disappointment, one loses their temper, giving rise to much suffering—this is anger.
III. Deluded Mind: This refers to failing to understand that life encompasses the three realms of past, present, and future karma; failing to recognize that every person possesses Buddha-nature and can attain Buddhahood.
Practice generosity with compassion and equanimity, bringing joy to both individuals and all Buddhas—this constitutes a virtuous connection. Only by accumulating sufficient virtuous causes and favorable conditions can both worldly endeavors and spiritual cultivation be accomplished!
■ Speak kindly, act virtuously, and cultivate a good heart. Devotees are welcome Lao Fo Ye merit continuously dedicated to you, accumulating good karma!
The Avatamsaka Sutra: Chapter on Samantabhadra's Vows and Practices "The Buddhas, the Thus Come Ones, have great compassion as their very essence. From sentient beings arises great compassion; From great compassion springs the Bodhi Mind; Through the Bodhi Mind, they attain perfect enlightenment."
■ On the Spiritual Practice of Love
Men, is it really that hard to be faithful?
Out of ten men, six or seven have a tendency to cheat. The rest either hide it well and haven't been caught, or are genuinely faithful. But truly faithful men are almost impossible to find.
Whether in dating or after marriage, men can never shake the habit of looking at other women. While admiring beauty is human nature, it often leads to emotional or physical infidelity.
Men, is it really that hard to be faithful to one woman?
You might say it's because there are too many external temptations that led you astray. So what should we do to resist temptation and let our partner feel our unwavering devotion?
Single-minded focus, one-pointed mind
To resist the temptations of the outside world—its alluring women and neon lights—one must begin by practicing meditation.
Of course, it's not just about sitting in meditation. First, you need to find an undisturbed environment free from external interference. During meditation, let go of troubling thoughts and allow your restless mind to return to calm. Through mindful sitting, we can guide our minds—distracted by external influences—back to our true selves. With sustained practice over time, you will naturally become less susceptible to external temptations.
Buddhism emphasizes achieving single-mindedness during meditation, which is the state of utmost concentration. This single-mindedness has three levels: body, speech, and mind. All three must enter a state of singular focus.
Once you're less susceptible to external distractions, you can try reflecting on certain issues or matters—you might just discover new perspectives.
For instance, when you usually find your partner annoying—always nagging about trivial matters, losing their charm, and so on—reflecting on this during meditation, you'll realize your own attitude toward them hasn't been entirely fair. Their nagging stems from caring about you, and their fading charm is simply worn down by shared life. Gradually, you'll discover you only see your partner's virtues,and the allure of other women fades away.
For love to endure, both must see and hold the other in their hearts, don't you think?
Beyond appreciating her worth and keeping her in your heart, your daily actions should reflect your love for her. Don't be stingy with saying "I love you." Let her understand your love and feel secure.
Make loving her a part of your heart, so that you think of her always and everywhere. Then other distractions will naturally lose their hold on you.
Making peace with your imperfect self in love
"Striving for perfection, lacking confidence, fearing conflict, over-accommodating, comparing yourself to others, giving relentlessly, suppressing anger, self-criticism..." Amidst the hustle and bustle of this world, caught in a whirlwind of busyness and confusion, have these words ever trapped you? Have they prevented you from being yourself in love, causing you to constantly doubt your worth?
Our lives are filled with endless worries, troubles, and fears, keeping our minds and bodies perpetually tense—this is precisely the source of suffering. The pain of life must be endured; to break free from the shackles of attachment, we must understand ourselves more honestly, acknowledge our imperfections, and reconcile with them.
The Buddha said, suffering is not suffering, joy is not joy—they are merely fleeting attachments. Cling to a single thought, and you shall be bound by that thought; Release that single thought, and your heart shall find freedom. Things shift with the mind; circumstances are shaped by the mind; all afflictions arise from the mind.
Obsession is like dust—it's futile and yields nothing.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. When someone loves you, they'll romanticize all your flaws, but when that love fades, even your virtues cease to be cherished.
No one is perfect, and no love is perfect. Love requires the effort of two people, not a one-person show. Some loves are meant to be encountered but not pursued. Don't wait for those who won't wait for you; don't force your way into a world that won't let you in. Don't love someone who doesn't love you in a way that makes you feel small. Holding on to a love that no longer belongs to us only brings more pain.
Time and sincerity are both precious—don't waste them on those who don't care about you. True happiness lies in being with someone who holds you in their heart and chooses to walk beside you. True letting go is really about freeing yourself. Though it's hard to let go, only by learning to release can you find true liberation for yourself.
So often, what we once mistakenly believed to be love was merely our own stubbornness—thinking we absolutely had to love someone, that we'd die without them. But the truth is, we've all lived just fine, and we'll meet someone even better.
In matters of the heart, you must truly learn to "let go" at the right time—to free yourself and give yourself more opportunities. Who says only this person can bring you happiness? If what they've given you is no longer happiness, how can you possibly hope for a happy future?
Learn to let go of emotional attachments, make peace with your imperfect self, and open yourself to the next relationship—only then will you come closer to true happiness!
Ten Things You Must Do in Life
Is your husband having an affair? Did your investments fail? Are your children unruly? Did you meet a scumbag? Is your career going nowhere? Did a friend betray you? Do you find yourself in such situations? Then you'd best do these ten things to accumulate virtuous karma and blessings. Merit will return to you, and your life won't be so bumpy and difficult.
Your current misfortunes stem from karmic obstacles accumulated in past lives or even earlier times, and these obstacles are now manifesting in your own life. You must cultivate the Ten Virtues to accumulate merit, dedicate this merit to the karmic creditors, and offset your karmic obstacles. Only then can you resolve the difficulties you face.
Ten Ways to Break Free from Bad Luck
1. Non-killing: Refrain from harming human beings, animals, insects, and other living beings. 2. Non-stealing: Refrain from taking others' property. 3. Non-sexual misconduct: Refrain from sexual relations with another's spouse or minors. 4. Truthfulness: Refrain from lying, empty talk, or distorting the truth.
5. No divisive speech: Refrain from spreading rumors or sowing discord. 6. No harsh speech: Avoid using coarse language that causes distress.
7. No Flattery: Refrain from using flowery words or flattery to praise others. 8. No Covetousness: Do not covet others' wealth or desire it for oneself. 9. No Anger: Do not harbor resentment or hatred toward others. 10. No Wrong Views: Understand the Dharma and hold no incorrect or ignorant views about it.
Cultivating the Ten Virtues is not merely about passively avoiding wrongdoing and refraining from evil; it also involves actively harnessing their power, such as:
Refrain from killing, and further protect and release living beings; Refrain from stealing, and further practice generosity and offerings; Refrain from sexual misconduct, and further cultivate celibacy—that is, the practice of renunciation; Refrain from slander, harsh speech, false speech, and frivolous speech; furthermore, use kind words, compassionate words, and words of praise to encourage others.
This is what constitutes true virtuous deeds.
By consistently practicing these habits, you'll notice your setbacks gradually diminish.Your children will stop talking back as much and try to understand you; the people around you will be true friends who never speak ill of you behind your back; at work, you'll be less likely to be scolded by your boss or hurt by colleagues' harsh words—things will go smoothly, and you might even get promoted; the chances of losing money on investments will decrease, and you'll mostly make gains; your partner will recognize your worth and stop paying attention to other women.
The Ten Virtues are ten essential practices in life that not only bring good fortune but also accumulate merit, bestowing blessings for future lives. To transform your life, begin right now.
Real-Life Case Studies
I sought out Lao Fo Ye because I wanted to break up with my boyfriend.
Neither of us has been unfaithful; there is no third party involved.
The reason for the breakup was that he was a downright abusive partner.
During the time he pursued me, he was an exceptionally polite gentleman, always checking in on me with warmth and care. His gentle and considerate nature, coupled with his captivating conversation and profound knowledge, made him an engaging conversationalist on any topic.
After his six-month pursuit, I finally agreed to be with him.
I thought it would be the beginning of a happy life, but what arrived instead was the depths of hell...
After we started dating, his true nature gradually came to light. He demanded I report my daily schedule to him, requiring every message to be reviewed by him first. I couldn't be unreachable at any time. He justified it as loving and caring for me, but his controlling nature left me gasping for air.
Sometimes when I hang out with my girlfriends, he gets suspicious, wondering if I've fallen for someone else. So I tell him I'm meeting friends, but really I'm going on a date with my affair partner.
Despite my passionate explanation, he refused to believe me, resorted to violence against me, and even verbally humiliated me.
Once, twice, three times...
Finally, I couldn't take it anymore. The love I want is to be cherished like a princess, not treated like a slave with no freedom at all.
At first, I truly loved him, but he squandered my love for him bit by bit.
I broke up with him, wanting to sever this ill-fated relationship, only to be beaten and threatened with suicide once again.
Later on, they even threatened me with my family, which really scared me...
I paid him lip service while looking for an opportunity to slip away.
With nowhere else to turn, I turned to Buddhism for solace. I visited countless temples, large and small, seeking guidance from the Buddha on how to escape him.
It seemed as though the Buddha had sensed my wish. One night, I dreamt I was weeping beneath a warm golden light. As I cried, the light began shifting direction. Like a child searching for its mother, I followed it relentlessly until it finally settled upon " Lao Fo Ye."
After waking from the dream, I felt it was the Buddha guiding me, so I hurriedly set off for " Lao Fo Ye."
The moment I saw the shop owner, Mr. Chen, it was as if I felt that warm light from my dream again. I cried out to him for help, begging him to save me.
After hearing my story, Master Chen suggested I perform a love-cutting spell to sever this ill-fated relationship. I agreed without hesitation—this was Buddha guiding me away from my boyfriend, and I had to trust it!
After casting the spell, I began to slowly distance myself from him. He gradually stopped contacting me, and a weight lifted from my heart.
After some time had passed, he asked to see me one last time and told me he wanted to break up with me.
I forced myself to suppress the smile threatening to escape my lips as I went to the meeting. The reason I didn't let myself look so happy was that I didn't want him to seize on that and keep hounding me, continuing to torment me.
After talking with him, I found myself crying again, feeling as though I'd narrowly escaped death and was filled with relief.
Thank you, Lao Fo Ye! Thank you, Buddha! For allowing me to start a new life.
Applicable to oneself or others, severing romantic entanglements with other people.
Do you have any of the following conditions?
★ Want to break up/divorce but hesitate to initiate it ★ Partner has overwhelming romantic attention ★ Constantly encountering toxic relationships, a magnet for scumbags ★ Haunted by a clingy, abusive ex
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Encountering a terrifying ex
The sweet romance begins to sour, as your partner displays violent behavior, even harming you. Yet when you propose breaking up, he threatens suicide, resorting to every trick to keep you by his side.You feel panicked and afraid, yet dare not leave him. Obtaining the Love Severance Talisman Tube can redirect his immature affection and violent tendencies elsewhere. His emotional attachment and obsession toward you will gradually dissipate, allowing you to part ways amicably without further harm from the breakup. This sacred artifact also cuts off toxic relationships, ensuring future partners are worthy and harmonious matches.
End the Scumbag
Always encountering men who only want casual hookups, jerks who lead you on and abandon you, creepy stalkers, or married men who won't leave you alone? This sacred amulet also helps reduce such toxic romantic entanglements. Wearing it long-term can help dispel your own negative romantic karma, ensuring you only meet good men in the future.
Cut off their romantic prospects
He's always flirting around, habitually cheating, leaving you utterly exhausted. His fickleness keeps you guessing about his true feelings. This sacred talisman can weaken his magnetic pull on the opposite sex, cutting off his wandering romantic interests. In turn, it will make him grow more infatuated with you.
Or perhaps it's your partner's ex—someone who, despite having broken up long ago, still clings to them relentlessly, even affecting your relationship. The Breakup and Love Severance Talisman can hasten the end of their karmic entanglement, freeing them from this persistent entanglement. Your partner will gain greater mental clarity, enabling you both to walk hand in hand toward a happy future.
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