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The Hall of Infinite Practices
All volunteers are participants of the Hall of Infinite Practices
'Infinite practices', or doing unlimited good deeds refers to the practice of bodhisattvas. And what is it? It is the practice of six paramitas and four ways of gathering sentient beings, namely giving, loving speech, beneficial conduct, co-operation, practiced by those who aspire to be bodhisattvas. It is the direct cause of attaining Buddhahood.
Doing unlimited good deeds does not mean to be all-powerful. Rather, it is to be flexible to carry out assignments of either the higher or lower order and being willing to take on responsibilities that no one is doing, yet have no hesitation to step aside when others are available.
Be it the poor or the rich, be it noble or humble tasks, all volunteering devotion matters and the merit fields can be cultivated along with their aspirations. In this regard, the "Bodhisattvas of unlimited good deeds" could perform deeds that others find difficult and endure hardships that others could not
Apart from the participants, monastics who lead the practices, the Water and Land Dharma Service tremendous volunteers are also significant to support all kinds of tasks for holding the ceremony.
Every time when we hold our meal in a bowl, use a clean restroom, follow the traffic guidance, or be settled and concentrate in the serene shrine, even encounter a lovely smile of welcome; all of which reveal the selfless devotions made by "Bodhisattvas of unlimited good deeds."
As Master Sheng Yen once said, hardworking executives must be able to shoulder complaints and criticisms, as benevolence usually comes along with complaints, whereas treasures emerge from criticism. If one is good at shouldering responsibilities, he or she must be a good executive that have a good chance to realize his self- practices and benefit others.
As the "infinite practices" spreads in every corner of DDM, everywhere is considered the Hall of Infinite Practices.
'Infinite practices', or doing unlimited good deeds refers to the practice of bodhisattvas. And what is it? It is the practice of six paramitas and four ways of gathering sentient beings, namely giving, loving speech, beneficial conduct, co-operation, practiced by those who aspire to be bodhisattvas. It is the direct cause of attaining Buddhahood.
Doing unlimited good deeds does not mean to be all-powerful. Rather, it is to be flexible to carry out assignments of either the higher or lower order and being willing to take on responsibilities that no one is doing, yet have no hesitation to step aside when others are available.
Be it the poor or the rich, be it noble or humble tasks, all volunteering devotion matters and the merit fields can be cultivated along with their aspirations. In this regard, the "Bodhisattvas of unlimited good deeds" could perform deeds that others find difficult and endure hardships that others could not
Apart from the participants, monastics who lead the practices, the Water and Land Dharma Service tremendous volunteers are also significant to support all kinds of tasks for holding the ceremony.
Every time when we hold our meal in a bowl, use a clean restroom, follow the traffic guidance, or be settled and concentrate in the serene shrine, even encounter a lovely smile of welcome; all of which reveal the selfless devotions made by "Bodhisattvas of unlimited good deeds."
As Master Sheng Yen once said, hardworking executives must be able to shoulder complaints and criticisms, as benevolence usually comes along with complaints, whereas treasures emerge from criticism. If one is good at shouldering responsibilities, he or she must be a good executive that have a good chance to realize his self- practices and benefit others.
As the "infinite practices" spreads in every corner of DDM, everywhere is considered the Hall of Infinite Practices.