Lecture No. 0059
Global Lamrim II
Lecture No. 0059
Tape no.
2A 14:58 ~ 15:51
Date
2018/10/22 ~ 10/24
Outline: Foundation
Topic: Prologue – Veneration at the beginning of the commentary
English Lamrim Vol 1, Page 33
Vol. 1 of Master’s discourse handbook P41-LL11 ~ P41-LL1
Great, let’s continue to listen to one more section of Master’s recording.
[Master Jih-Chang’s commentary book 1, tape 2A on page Prologue 7]
Thus, to see the true reality is not an easy task, let alone to become omniscient. For instance, a Hinayana arhat can also see part of true reality but lacks the capacity to [see in its] entirety. This is a simple way to put it. [Buddha will teach us] everything we should know. [He] will not leave out any of it. The quality and quantity of his knowledge constitute his omniscience. Due to this omniscient capacity, he is able to achieve the ultimate solution. Thus, he is capable of self-fulfillment as well as fulfilling all sentient beings’ [aspirations]. This is mental karma. [01’00”]
In the previous paragraph, Master said, “[Buddha] sees precisely all objects of knowledge”, and Master followed by saying, “It is as simple as that!” In this paragraph, Master mentioned, “Thus, to see the true reality is not an easy task, let alone to become omniscient.” First, Master said, “It is as simple as that!” And here, Master said, it “is not an easy task!” What is not easy? It refers to the process of arriving at this state of seeing the true nature of reality, the achievement of Buddhahood! However, once we obtain the ultimate enlightenment, the state of Buddhahood, we will thoroughly understand all the true nature of reality at any immediate moment; so it becomes very easy! [01’42”]
So Master said, [as to the concept] “everything we should know,” known as all object of knowledge when the mind is interfacing with the arising object, Buddha “will not leave out any of it. The quality and quantity of his knowledge constitute his omniscience. Due to this omniscient capacity, he is able to achieve the ultimate solution.” In our lives, there are many issues left unresolved. Why is that so? This is because, for some of them we can’t find the solutions, for some, we may not have identified the problems, and for others, we are still unable to solve them despite knowing the problem and their solutions. Let’s recollect on the amount of unresolved issues we have accumulated from young, which we could only leave them hanging there. Buddha, however, is able to completely resolve every single problem. Why? Because he is capable of comprehending all objects of knowledge in its entirety, fully understanding all aspects in the entire scope. “Thus, he is capable of self-fulfillment as well as fulfilling all sentient beings’ [aspirations].” [02’42”]
Actually, if we make serious contemplation of the good qualities of Buddha’s mind, we can only describe it as unimaginable! Putting aside the consideration of understanding the minds of all living beings, are we able to know the thoughts of the person who has lived together with you for many years? Can you be certain there is no misunderstanding? Do you truly know and understand all his/her kind intentions and forbearance? We are probably more aware of the shortcomings of others, due to our tendency to think in a negative orientation. We have paid little attention to discover the kindness and virtues of others. [03’24”]
So, while contemplating Buddha’s good qualities and then reflect on ourselves, [think] how does the motivation to strive upwards happen in our lives? To think there is a person who has accomplished this spiritual training, isn’t this worthy of our veneration? It is precisely because of the existence of such illumination [from the Buddha’s mind], that even though being able to only understand some concepts in theory, we are able to rely on his illumination to reflect on the state of our life and discover the great space and potential there is for improvement. Once we realize this potential for improvement, we will cease to complain, lament, sigh, and even putting blame onto others. Let’s start to think: Which are the true reality that I do not know? What are the agonies suffered by others that I am unaware of? What are the things have happened as a result of my mistakes? [04’12”]
We should reflect on ourselves, open our heart to embrace the learning, and explore life. In order to continuously steer further away from sorrow, affliction and bondage, we need to enhance our wisdom and accumulate vast amount of merits. As such, we want to make veneration to all Buddhas. [04’32”]
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讲次 0059
科判 道前基础
主题 〈皈敬颂〉论前皈敬
音档 2A 14:58 ~ 15:51
日期 2018/10/22 ~ 10/24
广论段落 P1-L3 ~ P1-L4 俱胝圆满妙善所生身……于是释迦尊主稽首礼
手抄页/行 第1册 P41-L11 ~ P41-LL1 ( 2016 南普陀版：第1册 P41-L12 ~ P41-LL1 )
手抄段落 所以真正能够如实地……这个是意业。
好，那么我们再听一段师父的带子。
所以真正能够如实地看见的话，那是很不容易的事情，而且圆满无余。譬如说小乘的圣者，他也能够见到一部分，但是还有很多地方不圆满的，我们说简单。我们所应该知道的一切的对象，他没有一点点余遗；而所有任何一样东西当中，他如理如量、如理如量地都能够完全认识。因为能够这样完全认识，所以才能够圆满解决，所以才能够不但自己得到这样，而且能够满足一切众生。这个是意业。 [01′00″]
师父在前一段说：“如实地了解一切所知”，然后师父说：“简单极了！”在这一段，师父说：“所以真正能够如实地看见的话，那是很不容易的事情。”前面说：“简单极了！”现在说：“很不容易！”很不容易是什么？达到这个能够如实看见的过程、一个成佛的过程，实际上是非常非常不容易的！但是一旦证得了大觉佛位之后，就对一切的所知了如指掌，而且刹那间就可以了解一切，就变得简单极了！ [01′42″]
所以师父说：我们应该知道的一切心的对境——就是所知，佛陀没有一点点余遗、全部都能够完全地认识。因为能够完全地认识，所以才能够圆满地解决。我们生命的很多问题，悬而未决，为什么呢？因为有的是找不到答案，有的是找不到问题，有的是我们有答案也有问题，但是好像也解决不了，就是很多很多解决不了的问题。想想从小到大我们积累了多少无法解决的问题，就只能放在那里。但是，佛陀可以圆满地解决所有的问题。为什么？因为他能够如理如量地完全认识到一切所知，所知的范围全部都能够了解。 “不但自己能得到这样，而且还能够满足一切众生。” [02′42″]
其实我们认真地思考一下佛陀的意功德的话，就只能用到不可思议了！不要说了解一切众生的心意，就算是眼前的人，甚至在一起生活了好多年的人，你完全了解他的心意吗？你确定没有误会吗？确定对他心中的善良、对他的心中的隐忍都知道吗？可能我们更多地知道别人不好的东西，因为我们很多思考都朝着负面去了，可是对别人的善意、很多美德没有去专心地探索。 [03′24″]
所以，想一想佛陀，再看一看自己，我们的生命是怎样发生向上的力量？居然有一颗心可以做到这样，难道不值得我们礼敬吗？因为正是有那样光明的一颗心，借借着这样的光明，哪怕是我在文字上了解一下，然后借借这样的光明，我们看一看自己生存的现状，实际上会发现有太多可以努力的空间。一旦我们发现有很多努力空间的时候，我们就会停止抱怨、停止叹气、停止把所有的错都归咎于别人。开始想一想：有什么真相是我不知道的？他有什么苦楚是我不了解的？还有什么东西是我的错误导致的？ [04′12″]
我们反省自心，打开我们的内心去学习、去探索，让生命不停地离开忧悲苦恼，不停地离开各种问题的纠缠，需要提升我们的智慧，需要累积很大的资粮，所以我们要礼敬所有的佛陀。 [04′32″]