In Tantrayana, we take refuge in Root Lineage Guru as well as the Triple Gems, namely the Buddha, Dharma & Sangha.
It is therefore the topmost criteria when cultivating any practice to invoke the presence of one's Root Guru/Gurus to bless and teach us how to cultivate properly.
GM stresses 3 main requisites: - Formation of hand mudra, Visualization & Chant Mantra.
Why bring up this topic again & again?
Haha! Seems there is a need to do so frequently.
Fellow student led cultivation:-
1. Left out visualization & showing hand mudra formation.
Just said we chant this & went on to chant.
The sequence in the cultivation program also left out some vital steps.
Then out of no where ask attendees to chant Mayura's mantra.
I halted her & asked her whether she has empowerment transfer from GM. She said she has.
The problem here is, she don't know how to chant the mantra.
2. Speeding along & ignoring visualization:-
Follows the program as set out by the book, speeding along just to finish up fast and go home.
Always left out the offerings to beings of the 6 realms too.
3. Left out the part of chanting Root Guru's mantra 108 times & other steps too:-
Added 3 times of Vajrasattva's 100-syllable mantra and Vajra bell & septre armor protection of cultivation area - this is not in the book/program. Generally also speeding along as if someone chasing after him.
4. Another said he goes "by the book" too. Added the armor protection as above & also the 4-level boundaries armoring/四重结界. Then in True Buddha Repentance chanting the sending off portion for blessings & bardo which we used for big function only or if we set up the blessing & bardo altars then we invoke & send off.
He said because it is printed in the book so he said need to chant.
His assistant more intelligent & said they are practicing for the time when they set up the 2 altars.
We were all told to go into Samodhi about Three-quarters way into the Repentance program, still in the kneeling position for 5 minutes. Before 2minutes we were told to get out and continue to finish. His session also speeding along as if he is running out of time.
Do you all agree with me that the above did not keep Root Guru's teachings in mind and went on to their own agendas?
1. We need to invoke GM from beginning and also before we go into the Principal Divinity practice of that session. We need Guru to assist the yoga process with any chosen Principal. This is Lineage Guru requirement. Blessings also from GM is required.
2. GM said as we follow the procedure set out, we visualize and adjust our breathing and slowly goes into Samodhi. He advised against additions to the program before Samodhi to prevent disruption of our breathing regulation & visualization & prolonging the time before Samodhi.
3. Reading my recent article about Trusting GM 100%, the addition of armorings not required, and more than ONE is really very paranoid. This person has no confidence in GM protecting him from "harm".
4. Chanting by the book?? Additions were made which is not in the book. Doing things that are not necessary thereby taking time away from the crucial steps.
5. Rushing along to finish, negates the purpose of cultivation and did not give GM's stipulation of mudra, visualization & mantra any heed. Then why bother to cultivate GM's set out programs at all.
6. GM said we in Tantrayana finishes off any event/program by chanting the Fulfillment & rounding off mantra of Mansjuri's heart: Om Bulin 3X.
Then we clap hands and snap fingers.
These conclude everything for that session and therefore the sending off part for the blessing & bardo altars is not necessary any more unlike those in Mahayana.
Some fear to pull out the Edict[lingpai/令牌] after the sessions too.
All you have to do is go to the altar & tell them that [the session is auspiciously rounded off and all wishes fulfilled. Please return to your seats.]
Haha! that's all.
Trust our beloved GM to never teach us stuff that are hard to do or carry out.
Frankly speaking - How many of you out there truly trust GM 100%?
Please raise hands & feet too.
This is not to reprimand anyone but hope that all will cultivate with confidence and find the Boddhi Path soon.
Cultivation should results in one being revitalized and not one being further stress out. Too tired even to get home.
O! GM said again yesterday afternoon during Dharma talk that BODDHICITTA is an important pre-requisite to Buddhahood.
He sets up Lotus Light Charity Chapters all over the world and also the Lu Sheng Yen's Foundation for us to learn & develop Boddhicitta. Compassionately caring for all sentient beings be they visible or invisible.
Come join Lotus Light worldwide chapters and have fun.
Amituofo / Lotuschef / Pure Karma / True Buddha School
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