Why must fellow disciples of the True Buddha School make offerings to our Grand Master Lu when taking refuge? Because in Vajrayana Buddhism, the root guru is regarded as the source of blessings, our guide on the spiritual path, and the bestower of the Buddha Dharma. Making offerings to Grand Master is not only an expression of gratitude, respect and devotion, but it also symbolises our reliance upon the lineage of the True Buddha Tantric teachings transmitted by the Grand Master. Holy living buddha Sheng-yen Lu is the founder of the True Buddha School and its Root guru. Grand Master is the guiding teacher who instructs disciples in their practice and helps them to realise the way. Grand Master is a qualified vajra Master, a living Buddha who has attained the great accomplishment of the buddhist practice. Thus, Grand Master possesses the great supernatural power to liberate others from suffering; holds great compassion for all sentient beings; has the great vow to deliver sentient beings; and is a greatly enlightened sage. Within the vast and extensive realm of the Buddha Dharma, Grand Master can guide disciples onto the most skillful, expedient, and direct path. Taking refuge in a great accomplished one carries immense merit. Once one receives the refuge empowerment, one is instantly elevated from an ordinary person to a child of the Buddha. The disciple receives the imprint bestowed by the Buddha and gains a sublime Dharma affinity. Tantric practice places utmost importance on lineage and crucially on the …
Why must fellow disciples of the True Buddha School make offerings to our Grand Master Lu when taking refuge? Because in Vajrayana Buddhism, the root guru is regarded as the source of blessings, our guide on the spiritual path, and the bestower of the Buddha Dharma. Making offerings to Grand Master is not only an expression of gratitude, respect and devotion, but it also symbolises our reliance upon the lineage of the True Buddha Tantric teachings transmitted by the Grand Master.
Holy living buddha Sheng-yen Lu is the founder of the True Buddha School and its Root guru. Grand Master is the guiding teacher who instructs disciples in their practice and helps them to realise the way. Grand Master is a qualified vajra Master, a living Buddha who has attained the great accomplishment of the buddhist practice. Thus, Grand Master possesses the great supernatural power to liberate others from suffering; holds great compassion for all sentient beings; has the great vow to deliver sentient beings; and is a greatly enlightened sage. Within the vast and extensive realm of the Buddha Dharma, Grand Master can guide disciples onto the most skillful, expedient, and direct path.
Taking refuge in a great accomplished one carries immense merit. Once one receives the refuge empowerment, one is instantly elevated from an ordinary person to a child of the Buddha. The disciple receives the imprint bestowed by the Buddha and gains a sublime Dharma affinity.
Tantric practice places utmost importance on lineage and crucially on the blessing power of the Root Guru’s lineage. Without the blessing power of the lineage, Tantric practice will absolutely not yield attainment.
Making offerings to Grand Master is how a disciple expresses reverence and gratitude towards the Root Guru upon whom they rely. It represents loyalty to the Guru from whom one takes refuge, and reliance upon the Dharma teachings transmitted by the Guru. It also signifies the disciple’s willingness to follow Grand Master’s guidance and embark upon the path of the practice.
Making offerings to Grand Master and maintaining unwavering devotion towards them are essential conditions for achievement in practice. Only by respecting and making offerings to the Root Guru, and wholeheartedly relying upon the Root Guru, can one receive the Root Guru’s blessings and protection, thereby making greater progress in one’s spiritual practice.
In Summary, making offerings to Grand Master is not merely a material gesture, but, more importantly, a spiritual act of reliance, commitment and gratitude. It is a sacred pledge and a sublime Dharma connection established between the disciple and the Root Guru. The establishment of this bond between the Root Guru and disciple ensures that True Buddha practitioners will forever receive the great blessings power of Grand Master, will not stray onto wrong paths on their spiritual journey, and will ultimately find the crucial path to liberation.
Finally, it is important to remind everyone that the Tantric teachings transmitted by the Root Guru are precious and sublime. Although Grand Master compassionately states that offerings can be made according to one’s ability, please cherish this sublime Dharma affinity and do not make offering casually or without sincere intention.
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