Source: 聖尊蓮生活佛主持〈彩虹雷藏寺〉生基大法儀式
After about 10 years, finally we can hear from the True Buddha Foundation (TBF) clarifying the commotion-causing ‘dragon robe (vest) sheng-ji’ that were performed in various TBS chapters.
Before jumping to the announcement from TBF, let’s refresh a bit about what happened and what I’ve been suggesting to worldwide disciples way back at that time.
Even if you don't have any idea what Sheng Ji is all about, the summary below can give you a concise clue about the practice.
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Saturday, June 30, 2012
Lotuschef at Play – Mindfulness
In Tantrayana, we learn to help more and widen our scope as well as our hearts, reaching out compassionately to all sentient beings with methods that seem effortless.
Why effortless? Because of Bodhicitta which is the very essence of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. We are able to cover the whole Universe.
I hope everyone realise what you are doing and why you are doing so during cultivation.
Look inwards for answers and do not be blinded by external packaging.
The student is among one of many that were being lied to, that the sheng ji fa is endorsed by Guru and blessed by Guru. However, Guru didn’t even give any empowerment transmission for this practice, what more with a Dragon Robe in place of the Geomancy auspicious spot!
I think as we are all members of a large family, TBS, we should apologise and make good any wrong doing as fast as possible.
I also sincerely hope we do not let any of these masters play any of us for fools Anymore!
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Friday, July 6, 2012
Lotuschef at Play – 龙袍生基 Dragon Robe Sheng Ji [3]
This is a DO ALSO DIE! / DON'T DO ALSO DIE! kind of case for the chapter/chapters!
1. If Guru taught him Sheng Ji Fa - Guru didn't teach him must look for a good Fengshui spot with a flowing dragon vein?
He substitute with a dragon robe, adhering it with the same characteristics of the "flowing dragon vein" ? Can he?
He failed to deliver as he did not follows Guru's instruction in completing this method too! What did Guru said on 23 June 2012?
2. If Guru Never teach him before - He lied about Guru's blessing and endorsement to sell the Product for very high prices.
They marketed the product with promises of increasing wealth and ..... they didn't put in the Karmic angle that Guru brought up on 23-6-2012.
In Guru's words on 23-6-2012: all out to make money!
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Sunday, July 8, 2012
Lotuschef at Play – What is the Truth?
I went to do research after students shared their problems with me.Then going back to Guru's 23-6-2012 speech, something truly is not right!
The requisites from the Individuals participating are samples of their Hair, Fingers (Thumbs & Last Fingers) & Toes (First & Last Digits) Nails; a drop of blood; a piece cut from worn clothing; their bio data! Some even put coins - value is 10 cents per year of age.
However, only participants bio datas were inserted into the wood and glass case with the Dragon Robe for XX's practices in all similar cases done in several chapters that they frequent.
The receipt said: 龙袍生基 Dragon robe sheng ji.
Do we take it that this is XX's own variation? Well, Guru said need all those he mentioned from the Individuals!
Guru also warned that if sheng ji fa is not done well, the Individual's fate can worsen or be fatal!
Let us not explore the why and wherefore, Individuals wanted to pay for this done.
The chapter where this Dragon Robe is set at, is going to move and the building demolished to give way to new construction.
What is URGENT at this moment is that the Dragon Robe will be MOVED from its current auspicious resting point!!!
Why did Guru buried the envelopes containing the Individuals particulars and samples in the ground which is an auspicious fengshui point with a LIVE Dragon vein?
For Permanence!!! One does not disturb one's ancestors' graves at whim after burial, correct?
This Dragon Robe thingy really has lots of "irregularities", do you agree?
Well, I had my say and I am not biased or prejudiced!
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Little Lotuschef in Lessons – Dragon Robe Sheng Ji?
Liew Wee Chong I have seen the attached documents, they incite the following queries:
Please see attached document entitled : Guru’s signature.
This document’s title is written as Dragon Robe Sheng Ji.
Blessed dragon robe and Sheng Ji Practice are 2 completely different practice.
Their main characteristics,
--) Blessing from Dragon robe, is by CONTACT with the HEAD of the one getting the BORROWED blessing of Buddha’s Qi / essence through this contact.
Sheng Ji Practive, (see Guru’s speech in Seattle on 23 June, those aspiring to change their fate or destiny
need matter/sample representing their “life essence” like hair, nails, worn piece of clothing, dip a drop of blood, put into a small packet, buried in an approaching dragon or good geomancical point.
Borrowing this “earth qi” for blessing. Those without merits must do charity, cultivate, chant mantra, in order for this practice to work.
Alright, now the attached document has Misleading Title.
Those aspiring to change their fate or destiny do not need contact with the dragon robe, and also no need to include their representing “life essence”.
Only need name, birth date and residential address.
Finally, Guru wrote the 2 character: Jia Chi (bless), dated 7 January 2010 or 1 July.
Fundamentally speaking, this Item gives a nondescript feel.
My guess is : your esteem temple think to get the dragon robe blessed (already has attracting power) add on Sheng Ji Practice ( also very attracting power) to market to fellow student.
Since Guru already blessed, we have nothing to say.
However, the Price tag of $600, might as well let Guru bless, might as well write to Guru for blessing is much better. Guru’s practice is offering of any amount as you wish. Why do I need to exchange $600 for one blessing?
Liew Wee Chong The above is opposing information.
Esteem temple push out Dragon robe sheng ji practice, with inserting the names into the dragon robe only, the aspirants’ life essence never come into contact with the dragon robe, is opposite to what is written in the above article.
However, since aspirants life essence did not come into contact with the Dragon robe, therefore cannot said that the Dragon’s essence are filled into the aspirants at all!
Question, does this have True effect?
If at the end still needs guru’s blessing, then it is only Guru’s blessing only and not getting the promised effects of the Sheng Ji Fa.
Illogical beginning and conclusion. If you people want to raise funds to build temple, you separate the Dragon robe blessing and Sheng Ji practice. Fees as One wishes, on the other hand, many people will come.
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What did Little Lotuschef learn?
I saw Sentient Beings' Ignorance & Greed!
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Saturday, July 7, 2012
Lotuschef at Play – Dragon Robe Shen Ji [5] The End.
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Lotuschef at Play – Individual’s Karmic Debts
These are common questions asked of me: Fashi, why Shizun knows that these people are lying, cheating and harming fellow students, yet leave them be?
Why Indeed?
Guru said: 因果自负！means one answers for one's own karmic deeds!
The recent saga with regards to the Dragon Robe Sheng Ji Practice, is a good example!
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If XX's team is out to cheat and mislead for personal gains; and not practicing honestly and as taught by their Root Guru; they are perceived to have broken or breach vows of Samaya.
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If Guru didn't empower XX, and he went ahead and execute any practice not authorized - He breaches Samaya and those that support him are in it with him, all the way.
When XX got empowerment from Guru, but he did not adhere to Guru's instruction in execution, he also breaches Samaya and those that support him are in it with him, all the way.
To all, just wait for Karma to ripen, do not exact any "revenge" or take any actions; just Watch the wonders of Karma Unveils!
No one gets away from his own karma, no matter what he choose to think to the contrary!
[To those that somehow took sides and hit out without knowing the Truth, at True Sanghas which are part of Triple Gems; you have breach Samaya!
To those that tried to talk about Disciplines but also ignorant of what they are doing, you also breaches Samaya!
Finally, to all that stood up and supported those that Had Breach Samaya, you all became part of Collective karma created by the leader.
Om Guru Lian Sheng Siddhi Hom!
Your only recourse is to break away immediately and repent sincerely!]
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And yes, finally after a decade, TBF has finally published the answer for disciples asking about the legitimacy of the said practice.
There are two questions answered in the publication and I'll paste the part regarding the Dragon Robe Sheng Ji only.
The link for the official publication from TBF is also included below.
Sincerely hope that fellow readers and disciples always be cautious about religious scams. Pray to your Grandmaster and take your time to observe your body, speech and mind – whether they have been freed from Greed, Hatred and Ignorance, so that you won’t fall into similar frauds.
With metta.
Om Guru Lian Sheng Siddhi Hom
Lama Lotuschef
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Dragon Vest Enhanced Life Essence Burial Practice
Official link from TBF: https://en.tbsn.org/tbf/detail/479
【True Buddha Foundation Notice】
The Significance and Proper Protocols When a Dragon Vest Is Included in the Life Essence Burial Practice and Legal Application for True Buddha School Cultivation Venues to Build a Columbarium
Q1: Were the practices known as the “Dharma throne dragon vest life essence burial” and the “on-wall dragon vest life essence burial” transmitted by Guru Buddha? Also, are these practices legitimate life essence burial practices?
A1:
1. Explanation of the significance of life essence burial practice:
According to Chapter 14 “Live Burial Essence Practice Transmitted by Taoist Master, Qing Zhen” in Cryptic Meaning Behind Geomancy for Yin Residences, Book 73 of Guru Buddha’s corpus, the Life Essence Burial Practice is more commonly known as “burial of the living”. The Life Essence Burial Practice is associated with geomancy and is based on the principle that humans are born from the elements of earth, water, fire, and wind, and have a bold and upright stature. Similarly, earth also contains the elements of earth, water, fire, and wind. The Life Essence Burial Practice employs the earth’s infinite spiritual energy to boost one’s spiritual energy, improve one’s health and vitality, and contribute to positive outcomes in one’s endeavors. It can also assist in obtaining a son or a daughter as desired. When applied correctly, this practice can transform bad luck into good luck, defeat black magic, prevent misfortune, and overcome afflictions caused by negative forces and evil spirits.
2. Explanation of the significance and benefits of dragon vest life essence burial practice:
2.1. On June 4, 2010, Guru Buddha delivered a discourse on the dragon vest life essence practice at Dapeng Chapter: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_TV0YDpxfM)，
The following key points have been extracted from the video (05:01):
The earth (ground) is also known as the “dragon”. A dragon nexus is a location where energy has accumulated. Dragon qi is created by burying a dragon vest previously worn by Guru Buddha in the dragon nexus. The dragon of Guru Buddha’s dragon vest is alive and the dragon of the earth is also alive. Because the two dragons come into resonance and enhance each other, using a dragon vest is beneficial to the life essence burial practice. The key point is that, for the practice to be effective, the life essence articles must be buried in a dragon nexus.
2.2. On Sep. 22, 2022, True Buddha Foundation (TBF) sought clarification from Guru Buddha about his discourse given at the Dapeng Chapter. Guru Buddha confirmed that three conditions must be met for enhancing life essence burial practice with a dragon vest:
2.2.a. Guru Buddha has worn the dragon vest.
2.2.b. The location must be a nexus where vital energy gathers and remains. Then and only then is the location suitable for life essence burial.
2.2.c. Life essence articles must be buried in the nexus along with a dragon vest worn by Guru Buddha. The spiritual energy emanating from the dragon nexus, coupled with the presence of Guru Buddha’s dragon vest, causes the owner of the life essence articles to receive amplified blessings. The key point is that both the dragon vest and life essence articles must be buried in the dragon nexus.
3. Following our meeting with Guru Buddha, TBF concludes that:
3.1. The dragon vest life essence burial practice was never publicly transmitted by Guru Buddha, and the name of the practice was never formally adopted. Guru Buddha only transmitted the Life Essence Burial Practice. The so-called “dragon vest life essence burial practice” should be called the “Dragon Vest Enhanced Life Essence Burial Practice”.
3.2. The dragon vest worn by Guru Buddha and the life essence articles must be buried in the dragon nexus. They should not be arbitrarily displayed at a Dharma throne or on wall.
3.3. TBF would like to remind TBS disciples and non-TBS devotees to strictly adhere to Guru Buddha’s teachings. Do not be mislead by others. Be extra cautious. Avoid being victimized by a scam.
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By issuing this formal notice, TBF instructs TBS cultivation venues and Dharma propagation personnel to refrain from spreading false information, never deceive sentient beings, and strictly adhere to the policies and guidelines contained herein.
Best Regards,
True Buddha Foundation
September 28, 2022
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