Introduction: Instructional Talks
When
the Venerable Master spoke the Dharma, he penetrated it deeply yet
expressed it in very simple words. His words were straight to the
point. He employed skillful expedients and had ocean-like wisdom. After
listening to the Venerable Master's talks, each disciple would say,
"Today the Venerable Master was talking about me!" The Venerable Master
spoke the Dharma in such a lively and humorous way that his disciples
were never able to doze off during his talks. - by Cecilia (Guojie) Chen, p.26,
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The
Venerable Master's instructional talks are known for being straight to
the point and also for their practicality. His instructional talks have
benefited a multitude of living beings. Below are some personal
testimonies and words of gratitude:
- We have never seen the Venerable Master in person, yet we have respectfully read the Venerable Master's Instructional Talks many times. We have gained profound benefit from them and engraved them in our hearts.
Abbotess Shi Yanjun and the fourfold assembly of disciples of Guangxin (Vast Mind) Buddhist Convent,
City of Yingkou, Liaoning Province, p. 203
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chance, I read the Venerable Master's biography and instructional
talks, as well as his eighteen great vows. I was deeply moved and
resolved to cultivate. I knew the Venerable Master was a genuine wise
teacher, and so I was determined to follow him on the path to Bodhi. In
1986, I finally fulfilled my long-held wish -- leaving home with the
Venerable Master.
Shi Heng Feng, p. 329
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- From
reading our kind Teacher's instructional talks, I have realized the
values of human life and come to understand the boundlessness of the
Buddha Way. I am grateful to the Buddha's kindness and I thank the
Venerable Master for the teaching of three words that he left me --
patience, the Buddha, and the Dharma -- which constantly inspires me in
my ignorance.
Zhang Guomei, p. 424
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