
The Earth, like humans, is an organic, living entity. For the sustainability of the planet, our foremost responsibility is to care for the well-being of planet Earth.
Our world is a world of seeds. Changes must begin at the “causal stage.” By sowing new and virtuous seeds today, we can expect to reap transformative results in the future. In a way, this is the essence of the Avatamsaka worldview.
Every living being shares fundamental similarities with humans, differing only in external form. Their existence in specific life forms is determined by distinct karmic conditions.
Ecology is the foundation of our interdependence, a true companion to life itself. Every plant and tree must be nurtured and cared for.
Chan practice constitutes the methodical comprehension of one’s mind. Through The Four-step Technique of Peace Meditation and subsequent proficiency, practitioners attain insightful understanding of their mind.
-This article is the lecture script by Master Hsin Tao for a group discussion session at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Melbourne, Australia in 2009