Wisdom at Dawn (Lotus Sutra) ep1487: The Supreme, Wondrous Dharma Is Deeply Profound

Wisdom at Dawn (Lotus Sutra) ep1487
Broadcast Date: 2018.11.26
The Supreme, Wondrous Dharma Is Deeply Profound
靜思妙蓮華 - 第一妙法 其義深遠

"As the Chapter on Skillful Means says,
"Knowing the ultimate state of cessation,
He uses the power of skillful means
to manifest various appearances,
which actually all lead to the Buddha Vehicle.""


This passage is from the Lotus Sutra's Chapter on Skillful Means. By now, we have entered "the door of the manifest." Next, we must enter "the door of the intrinsic." The intrinsic is the fundamental root. The Buddha wanted to explain the causes and conditions of all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas who had arrived. What worldly matters could He use to explain these principles? The principles are intangible, without substance or appearance; how could He possibly demonstrate such principles? Thus, people who can accept the Dharma are a necessity. We previously spoke of "faith." We must establish extremely profound faith. We must absolutely have firm faith; we must delve deeply into our faith, and we must not harbor any doubt. "Faith is the source of the Way, mother of merits. It nurtures all roots of goodness."

This is vital to our entry into the Buddha's door.Complete Transcript at:
http://www.dharmaaswater.org/index.ph...