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道非佛為本。Dao Fei Fo Wei Ben
佛非道之根。Fo Fei Dao Zhi Gen
道為漢族根。Dao Wei Han Zu Gen
德乃人之本。De Nai Ren Zhi Ben
非同生一根。Fei Tong Sheng Yi Gen
何來兩同本。He Lai Liang Xiang Ben
世人多胡鬧。Shi Ren Duo Hu Nao
清淨無為始。Qing Jing Wu Wei Shi
10 Days of Cleansing, Study & Training are almost over. During this Period, had visited a few places and go thru some studies with Taoist Masters and also having discussion with Official Religious People, I can said that, this Retreat is quite Fruitful and Enriching.
Recently, while having study and a short discussion with the Official Religious & Spiritual People, the above Poem was mentioned and after serious study and understanding of the Poem, it indeed tell us a lot about Taoism and also, the relationship of Taoism & Buddhism.
Nowadays, due to Commercialization and Business-opportunities, a lot of Folks & Ignorant People tend to put Taoism & Buddhism together. Worst is that, putting Buddhism above Taoism and degraded Taoism as a Sub-School of Buddhism. This is totally Ignorant and Inconsiderate.
After discussion & study with the Official & Spiritual People, including Taoists & Buddhists, we all totally agreed on the Meaning & Explanation on the above Poem. Cos this is what we, Official Taoists & Buddhists wanted to see and Promote on.
The translation of the Poem goes like that:
Taoism does not have Buddhism as Foundation.
Taoism does not need Buddhism as Root (Base).
Taoism is the Root of Chinese.
Positive Morality is the Foundation of All Chinese.
Taoism does not Form together with Buddhism.
Both of the Religions does not have the same Foundation.
All these are Human Misconception & Misunderstanding.
Be Calm & Pure, reach the Nullness, Human will understand the Root & Foundation of Taoism.
After knowing the Meaning & Explanation, now its time for individual of you to Ponder over these few questions:
1) Shall we always needed to Mix the 2 Pure Religions together even though we know that they are of Different Root & Foundation?
2) Shall we always needed to Compare which is Higher than which even though we know that these 2 Religions exist in Different Dimension?
3)Shall we always needed to force ourselves to Claim that without Buddhism, Taoism cant function, even though that we All Clearly-understand that these 2 Religions have Different Teachings & Objectives?
Yes, in this World, we needed to Respect each other's Religions and also, needed to understand at least a minimal percentage of how each other does the Preaching and the Promoting of the Root Faith. But as an Official follower of one's Faith, we shall not Act-smart or claimed that oneself is able to Promote the Upright Teaching & Culture of the other Faith.
In the Modern World now, how many of you is able to Proudly and Firmly claimed that you have understand your Own Root Culture thoroughly and truly? If not, why must you do the un-necessary actions to Promote other's Culture when you yourself is still in the Mist-of-dont-know-where?
Ponder over this question again.
For those who have found your Root and is able to Accept it Truly & Faithfully, I will like to Congrat you, cos you had made it.
For those who havent, in here, I sincerely wish you on discovering your Own Root someday in-the-near-future.
All the Best & Good Luck.
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ReplyDeleteThank you Shifu.
Welcome Joob :P
ReplyDeleteSee whether are you able to convert it into Thai. Do share with the others :P
Sifu. It's a very good article that explains everything that we in LSM are working on. It's simple and precise plus thought provoking. I'm proud of my roots as a chinese and also taoism.
ReplyDeleteShifu, I am soon going to be an official Buddhist, but I agree with what you wrote. Even the real Buddhist masters would never say bad things about Taoism. As a matter of fact, even Buddha encouraged his students to find their own Roots, and pay highest respects to Masters of other religions. For a real Buddhist, there is no need to say bad things about the Tao, because the Tao helps others live upright and morally. Those who say bad things about other people, are not following the Buddhist path. :-p
ReplyDeleteThough the paths are different, I wish everyone could respect each other and live in harmony. No need to mix the two. :p
Master, I have a question: what about foreigners/"wai guo ren" who feel a strong connection to the Tao? Maybe their root cultures (christianity, for example) have made them suffer, and they find that only Tao can give them wisdom and inner strength? Will it be OK for them to follow the Tao, if they are 100% sincere?
Of cos such People can follow Dao, maybe this is their Previous-linkage that had been Cut-off or they are being send back to do their Cultivation. But usually, this wont be their Last time in the Mortal World. Cos they will be needed to change their Identity to the Chinese 1st. With the Identity of Chinese, then they will be much more easier to relate themselves with Taoism and also, the Actual Root Culture.
ReplyDeleteWell said and explain, many thanks
ReplyDeleteAlthough water from the well and water from the river does not mix, their essence is still water... Those who drink water from the well or river does not differentiate... They know the 'taste'...
ReplyDeleteJave Shifu... well said well said.... May your cultivation in the Tao brings blessings to all those who follow and May your aspirations be fulfilled... Shan Cai Shan Cai.....