..续本文上一页 the karma, emerging as a different form, and from this becoming boundless Samsara; until one day when he generates the wisdom of no-self, then this cyclic existence is cut off. Of course this idea is very profound and concealed. In order to have belief and understanding of this, it is best to study the Buddhist sutras and sastras, even attempting to choose emptiness. This is the teaching of commentator Aryadeva in Four Hundred Verses of the Middle Way[3].

　　Actually, Buddhism is not simply proselytizing, not trying to make you believe, you can rely entirely on your own analysis and the best way to analyze is to debate. During Tibetan Buddhism debates, questions like past and future lives require several months of debates. Eventually, if you have no sufficient reason, but I have, then you have lost and you need to acknowledge my view.

　　This is actually great! In the process of exploring the truth, any questions which you are curious about but are not familiar with, using this method to observe, question, and debate them, you can easily elevate your own understanding and even gain unexpected breakthroughs.

　　 (15) Question: I am a Humanities student here. When I listen to your talks and read your books, I have this feeling: you have integrated Tibetan and Han Buddhism, as well as Sutrayana and Tantrayana Buddhism, then spread and communicate them. What are the causes and conditions for you to carry out this

　　Answer: “All dharma arise because of conditions, all dharma cease because of conditions”. When we talk of “causes and conditions”, only Buddha can thoroughly understand it. Like how everyone is sitting here today, or you are studying at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, these things seem simple, but behind them are actually very profound causes and conditions. But even if we invite Einstein to discuss these causes and conditions, I”m afraid that he cannot clearly explain them. Therefore, I do not know what were the causes and conditions.

　　However, from my heart, I am very willing to travel and give talks on Buddhist ideas, and am very willing to form a wholesome connection with everyone, and exchange Buddhist ideas. In the process of exchange, I often feel that I am a student – because I am not fully qualified to be a teacher. Even as a student, I may not be fully qualified. Therefore, as soon as someone calls me “teacher”, “Khenpo”, I feel quite ashamed. But when I think that Buddhism is so wonderful and so many people need it now, then I can”t help but stand up.

　　Standing here, I only wish to introduce the Buddhadharma to everyone. Master Tai Xu once said: “The more advanced science is, the more apparent the true meaning of Buddhism.” When the truth revealed by the Buddha becomes increasingly clear because of scientific proof, people will discover their true inner needs. At the same time, Buddhism”s benefits to people are also at their most profound.

　　Especially for the younger generation, if there is no blessing and restraint from Buddhist ideas, I worry that some would carry out extreme deeds, and even harm this society. Therefore, although I cannot do much, cannot benefit many, but perhaps it counts as a small sense of calling, I often go to universities to do exchanges.

　　Actually, I really like communicating with young people, with people of wisdom. In this process I also learn many things.

　　 (15) Question: Have you come across oppositions or attacks from others

　　 If so, how do you face these

　　Answer: I have, and I am happy to receive them.

　　If there is opposition to my view, and my view is indeed wrong, then I would not be attached to delusion and would respectfully accept the right view of the other person. This is a basic quality required in Buddhist training. But if the other person cannot show some r…

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