..续本文上一页endurance, diligence, concentration, and wisdom.

　　The Final Course is Universal Wor¬thy Bodhisattva”s Ten Great Vows. First is to respect all people and treat everything with care. Second is to praise all the vir¬tues and kind practices of others. Third is to practice giving respectfully. Fourth is to repent and reform all the faults which ob-struct us from seeing our true nature. Fifth is to rejoice in the virtuous deeds of others and not harbor jealousy. Sixth is to request for those with true practice to widely deliver the Teachings. Seventh is to ask for the Teachers to remain by our side in guidance. Eighth is to forever hold the Buddha”s teachings in our hearts. Ninth is to put down our egos and accord with the wishes of the people around us. Tenth is to dedicate the peace and happiness gained from practicing the above deeds to all living beings, hoping that they will at¬tain the unsurpassed Understanding.

　　We must cherish every minute of the day and not let the Buddha”s name escape our lips. We should recite with full awareness, without the slightest doubt or interruption. We must never attempt to practice other teachings aside from the one we have chosen, for if we perge our time and energy to another subject, we would never amount to anything. This is just like trying to reach the second floor of a building by climbing the stairs and tak¬ing the elevator at the same time; defi¬nitely an useless attempt.

　　It is our sincere hope the world will recognize that the cause of their problems originates from their polluted minds, and they must cleanse it from delusion and change their immoral ways. If we really want their future deeds to be filled with kindness and love, and their lives apart from suffering, we must stress the impor-tance of accepting the lessons given in The Sutra of Amitabha”s Purity, Equality, and Understanding. It states so clearly in the Sutra text, "Wherever the Buddha”s teach-ings have been received, either in cities or countrysides, people would gain incon-ceivable benefits. The land and people would be enveloped in peace. The sun and moon will shine clear and bright. Wind and rain would appear accordingly, and there will be no disasters. Nations would be prosperous and there would be no use for soldiers or weapons. People would abide by morality and accord with laws. They would be courteous and humble, and everyone would be content without injus¬tices. There would be no thefts or vio¬lence. The strong would not dominate the weak and everyone would be settled at their proper place in society." If everyone would read and follow the teachings of this Sutra, then it is certain they will give rise to wisdom, clear away faults of the past, live a long, healthy life, and enjoy constant happiness. Furthermore, if this Sutra could be widely distributed and ac¬cepted, then Society would turn towards benevolence. This Sutra is the key to solving all our problems and establishing peace in the world.

　　The advices of Elder Teachers Mr. Shia Lian Jui and Mr. Huang Nien Tsu have deeply touched us and we are de-termined to comply with their teachings. We encourage all those who share a common viewpoint with us to spread the Teachings in their indi¬vidual areas. We”ve also requested for the everlasting guidance of Teacher Chin Kung to lead us in the cultivation of pure conduct and the study of The Sutra of Amitabha”s Purity, Equality, and Under¬standing. With these, we would be able to repay the various forms of kindness shown to us by our country and the people around us. We would also have the ability to help all distressed beings out of their sufferings. This is truly a rare and pre¬cious opportunity, a most difficult chance to come by in hundreds of years. How could we let it slip by without so much of a glance

　　 Fellow cultivators, we must en¬courage each other, and together take hold of this once-in-a-lifetime chance to pre¬pare ourselves for the return to the Pure Land within our hearts.

　　Respectfully,

　　Han Ying

　　Hwa Dzan Buddhist Library

　　January 1st, 1993.

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