No 945 of Living Life Series 1
Let us be loud about being different from others, more so from our neighbors even if we live in the same type of housing. This is the way we want life to be.
We want our own life, our own views and even for the same religion, we want to be unique and different. That's how people live and view spirituality.
That's why it comes as no surprise that people will change religion, or even if staying put in the same religion, they will still want to be different and to be loud at this. They will let the world know they have differed. But there is danger of trade-offs.
As time passes on over the many many centuries, the original essence and teachings of the founders get diluted and religion becomes the archaeological site for people to dig into to find the original teachings.
It is because people are individualized, ego-centered and want to be different that they go for the new teachings and perspectives of man at the rostrum and not only that, they go for their own views they prefer. Well then, we are seeing more and more of this going on. The original teachings end up as the archaeological relics of sorts to be rediscovered. This was mentioned by the good lord Lord Bo Tien 武天菩萨 in the God Knowledge in 1969.
Messages before 1974 - corrected version of The God Knowledge
We want our own life, our own views and even for the same religion, we want to be unique and different. That's how people live and view spirituality.
That's why it comes as no surprise that people will change religion, or even if staying put in the same religion, they will still want to be different and to be loud at this. They will let the world know they have differed. But there is danger of trade-offs.
As time passes on over the many many centuries, the original essence and teachings of the founders get diluted and religion becomes the archaeological site for people to dig into to find the original teachings.
It is because people are individualized, ego-centered and want to be different that they go for the new teachings and perspectives of man at the rostrum and not only that, they go for their own views they prefer. Well then, we are seeing more and more of this going on. The original teachings end up as the archaeological relics of sorts to be rediscovered. This was mentioned by the good lord Lord Bo Tien 武天菩萨 in the God Knowledge in 1969.
In his inaugural message a good half a century ago, Lord Bo Tien 武天菩萨 said: " From time to time in history, saints arose among men to lay down certain rules and regulations to help the masses lead better lives and to incline them towards GOD."
"Over time, these rules become the tenets of an organised religion, but the idealistic spirit and motive, which prevailed during the founding saint's life time, changed gradually after his passing with arising of sects and differing sectarian styles."
"This is why often an organisation cannot bring out spiritual truth more effectively and closer to true nature of life unique to each individual in society. Life is an individual concern. Religion is always centered on life and a personal concern. Religious organisations often may end up over time as archaeological departments for people who want to discover the time honored truth."
"Therefore, I shall not attempt to establish any new religion, cult or organisation. But I shall rekindle and re-invigorate the lost original basic teachings of religions. This will instill a better understanding in them."
"Dogmas evolved over centuries after the founder's death frequently differ startlingly, unexpectedly, inadvertently and at times even uncannily in emphasis from the preliminary teachings for all religions. These are basically based on the same God and on life but came to be greatly different over time not only with the original teachings but with one another."
"But even then it must be realized that the fundamentals of all religions and sects remain the same and enduring, because all originate from the same source -- GOD. Thus, when I deliver the GOD knowledge (Jade Emperor's teachings tau-li or tou-li), I shall neither comment (e.g. critique, judge) on existing religion nor commend (e.g. favor, prefer, highlight, be selective, be bias) any as the special one. All are unique and serve the divine plan in their respective way."
"I want to turn man's mind away from being clouded by sectarian differences, so that man sees with clarity the truth in life. Man must cultivate insight on inner truth aspects that are common to and the basis of all faiths."
"Be insightful though of this aspect. Every saint and prophet considered the times, the circumstances and the prevailing mentality of the people before delivering appropriate sermon. Every saint or prophet would deliver doctrines in the format and style best suited to the prevailing times, people and needs during their times as men."
"Over time, these rules become the tenets of an organised religion, but the idealistic spirit and motive, which prevailed during the founding saint's life time, changed gradually after his passing with arising of sects and differing sectarian styles."
"This is why often an organisation cannot bring out spiritual truth more effectively and closer to true nature of life unique to each individual in society. Life is an individual concern. Religion is always centered on life and a personal concern. Religious organisations often may end up over time as archaeological departments for people who want to discover the time honored truth."
"Therefore, I shall not attempt to establish any new religion, cult or organisation. But I shall rekindle and re-invigorate the lost original basic teachings of religions. This will instill a better understanding in them."
"Dogmas evolved over centuries after the founder's death frequently differ startlingly, unexpectedly, inadvertently and at times even uncannily in emphasis from the preliminary teachings for all religions. These are basically based on the same God and on life but came to be greatly different over time not only with the original teachings but with one another."
"But even then it must be realized that the fundamentals of all religions and sects remain the same and enduring, because all originate from the same source -- GOD. Thus, when I deliver the GOD knowledge (Jade Emperor's teachings tau-li or tou-li), I shall neither comment (e.g. critique, judge) on existing religion nor commend (e.g. favor, prefer, highlight, be selective, be bias) any as the special one. All are unique and serve the divine plan in their respective way."
"I want to turn man's mind away from being clouded by sectarian differences, so that man sees with clarity the truth in life. Man must cultivate insight on inner truth aspects that are common to and the basis of all faiths."
"Be insightful though of this aspect. Every saint and prophet considered the times, the circumstances and the prevailing mentality of the people before delivering appropriate sermon. Every saint or prophet would deliver doctrines in the format and style best suited to the prevailing times, people and needs during their times as men."
