LIVING LIFE SERIES 1

A BO TIEN (武天) MISSION INITIATIVE LAUNCHED ON 28TH SEPT 2010 BY INNER TRUTH NETIZEN 2. THE MISSION IS TO SHOW THE WAY TO HOPE, INNER PEACE AND ULTIMATELY SALVATION FOR ALL BEINGS. THE PURPOSE IS TO SAVE SOULS. IT IS WAY BEYOND NORMAL GOOD WORK LIKE CHARITY AND WELFARE ACTIVITIES. NO ONE SHALL BE SAVED BY GOOD WORKS ALONE BUT BY MORE THAN GOOD WORK. THERE IS NEED TO BE IMBUED WITH THE BASIC DOCTRINE COMMON TO AND BEHIND ALL RELIGIONS AND SECTS. LIVE IN DOCTRINE. DOCTRINE IN LIFE IS PARAMOUNT.

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The Living Life Series is dedicated to Lord Bo Tien (武天菩萨). The doctrine is in His image. The image is the doctrine. He who sees, understands and effects the doctrine sees and knows Him. He who does not see, know and effect the doctrine sees not and knows not the saint even if the saint or His image is beside him. The far may be near and the near may be far. Let the doctrine and the saint be part of our life. The lord saint in your life can be any heavenly saint of any religion, sect or school. The doctrine of truth is behind all and this is the Inner Truth that leads all (regardless of their religious affiliation or even if none) to inner peace and heaven on earth here and now and not just in the after life. The ideal worship and devotion is to know and effect the doctrine of God and the saints. The best gospel is the gospel of life. We learn from our life and the lives of others. The true temple is the world we live in. The sky is the roof of the temple and religions and sects are the pillars of the temple. All under Heaven are in the temple. Needless to say that all the saints we know are in this temple. Ji Gong Posat too is no exception. The whole wide world and web is the temple and must be regarded as a sacred place --- a temple for living and learning. It is more important that everyone that counts plays a role in this universal temple if due focus is to be given to the Mission of Heaven. Men must not be distracted by the agenda of men and end up serving the mission of man. That would be a far cry from the Mission of Heaven. We worship God and saints, not man however good that man may be. There should be no hero worshiping or idolizing of man whether he is a charismatic pastor, priest, monk, medium or lay leader. We don't even idol worship the image of any saint but reflect on what the image stands for. - the doctrine in the image. Omitofo 阿弥陀佛!.

Monday, August 24, 2015

Be the lanterns of love that never discriminate

No 1011 of Living Life Series 1

There is no denying that others have done good and given their best in the past. They leave behind a legacy for us to benefit and build on. Let us not forget that even if they are no longer capable of direct contribution, they should still be appreciated and valued.

We should make this known to them that they are valued even in the twilight of their life. That would be kind and more than that an expression of our gratitude and love for them. They are our elders and regardless of their oddities in old age, they are to be respected. They are our elders. There is need to love others more so our elders without which we would not be where we are now.

Love is what religion is all about. Religion is about love and love makes the world go around and injects joy all around.

Because men tend to forget and think that the old should be the forgotten lot as they no longer can be as useful as in the past, younger men tend to take over a religion or temple. That is only natural but let not men change history.

There are those who rewrite history and claim the old did nothing good and they the young claims credit for the success and goodness that the temple is languishing in. This is due to ego.

They allow their ego and greed to have the better of them. Their love for life is at best only the love for themselves. The world must be centered on themselves and not they be part of the world.

The good lord Lord Bo Tien 武天菩萨 talks at length on loving kindness which is central to all religions. Loving kindness if practiced draws no distinction among men.

If love for life is only for self and not others, then this is not right. If love for life is for others and not self, this too is not right. There is the need for that balance as depicted in the image of the good lord Lord Bo Tien 武天菩萨 with feet atop the two.

There is no need to deny self or others. There is need to love others and self in balanced fashion. Let the lanterns of love light up the lives of all and not discriminate one from another - self and others. Be a blessing to all - self and others.

Make no enemies. All are friends and welcome. All can connect and provide the rainbow of love.

Lest you forget

Do not make the mistake of idolizing any man who tells you about the Word. He is in the same boat as you even if religion refers to him as a religious leader. Mere mention of a religious leader is as good as encouraging idolising of that man. Why must there be hierarchy in religion? Hierarchy is conventional but may end up as liability rather than a necessity or asset. There should be no caste or hierarchy system in religion. No one is to be considered above another in religion. A religious leader or follower is a servant to serve you and not a leader to be idolised. Do not put him on the pedestal and make a monster out of him.

MAY ALL BE WELL AND HAPPY

May all be well and happy. May they have peace. May our departed friends and kins be well, happy and have divine peace. The main writer wishes the best for all for those near and far. Our kins may be far when they had passed on to better lives but they are near though far. He remembers and wishes his parents Mr Siow Soo Koh and Mdm Tay Hung Siang, his uncles and aunties like Mr Tay Koon Huay, his cousins like Mr Tay Chong Sim and his friends like Mr Philip Png well and have abundance of life. May they be rich in spirit for without such ancestors, there will be no posterity - no us and no you and me. They have blessed us and we must blessed them in return forever and ever.