..续本文上一页is previous arrogance was completely eliminated. From then on, he abandoned his wrong view and took refuge in the Triple Gem. Through these causes and conditions, he never again generated a wrong view and never fell into the unfortunate realms for many eons of his future lives.
As we can see, even an occasional cause and condition may fundamentally change the destiny of certain people. For example, you may meet a lama and then receive an excellent teaching; or you may meet an excellent teacher and receive some good education from that teacher. All of these things may become a turning point in your life.
It is very important for us to have a right view. A few days ago, when I was at Fudan University, I met some students from Africa and the US. They told me that the reason they came to China was not for knowledge that they can gain elsewhere, but for the religion of Eastern cultures, especially the philosophy of Zen Buddhism. I felt that their view resonated with mine. If they could establish a right view in their life, it would lay a good foundation for all their future lives.
In the Tibetan area, eminent Buddhist masters and scholars often cite a verse by the renowned Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna: “Whoever possesses the right view of this world will not fall into the unfortunate realms for thousands of eons.” This verse illustrates the importance of having the right view. Today, due to the influence of the theory of evolution, many people do not have the principles of karma in their minds. They think that they came to this world by chance, without a cause, and that whatever activities they conduct, whether wholesome or unwholesome, there are no corresponding consequences or results. As such, they carry out various evil and terrible activities, which in the end will only lead to self-destruction and the destruction of other human beings. Conversely, if we are equipped with a genuine right view, then we will not fall into the unfortunate realms such as the hell, preta, or animal realms for millions of eons. For this reason, I very much hope that everyone puts effort into studying Buddhism thoroughly to establish a right view.
4) The Buddhist View can Stand Scrutiny
Perhaps someone may wonder: Can the Buddhist view withstand scientific tests
Actually, the majority of conclusions drawn from scientific results are obtained with the help of instruments. If we rely too heavily on the instruments, however, without considering the inner aspect of our mind, this may not bring positive benefits to humankind, and it may not necessarily reveal the greatness of Buddhism either.
What is the greatness of Buddhism
One aspect is compassion; the other is wisdom. These two truly have unique superiority.
Regarding the aspect of compassion, Buddhism advocates great compassion, not only for all humankind, but also to extend such compassion to all living beings. Buddha told us that, just as we treasure and protect our lives, all living beings treasure their lives as well. We thus have no right to take away their lives. It is difficult to find the scope of such great compassion in other religions or philosophies. Perhaps some people may feel uncomfortable when they first hear about this, but if you truly delve deeper into Buddhism, you will comprehend its profound meaning.
Secondly, what makes its wisdom so special
It is in its absence of any attachments. All sufferings of human beings fundamentally stem from the attachment of our mind toward things and events. Buddhism can help us to get rid of these attachments. In particular, what Buddhism emphasizes the most are the three principal aspects of the path: first is renunciation; second is bodhicitta; and third is the wisdom of selflessness. “Renunciation” is about realizing the meaninglessn…
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