Lessons from the Lotus Sutra. Infinite Life.

Lessons from the Lotus Sutra. Infinite Life.

In terms of the ultimate dimension, the life span of the Tathagata is immeasurable and infinite.

We have to use mindfulness in order to touch the ultimate dimension. …

The practice of mindfulness is the path that leads us to the ultimate dimension. When we practice mindfulness in our daily life activities – working, gardening, cooking, washing the dishes, greeting guests – we are in touch with the phenomenal world very deeply, much more deeply than when we do not have mindfulness. At that point the ultimate dimension can begin to show itself to us.

When our practice of mindfulness is solid and steady enough, then we are able to keep the lamp of Samadhi alight from moment to moment. Whether we are in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or office, when we sweep the courtyard or drive our car, in all these actions we maintain the bright flame of Samadhi. Practicing this way we get in touch with our own true nature, which is exactly the same as the Buddha’s, unborn and undying.

By- Thich Nhat Hanh. Peaceful Action, Open Heart. Lessons from the Lotus Sutra. Chapter Thirteen, Infinite Life.

“以此方式修行，我们就能接触到自己的真实本性，那与佛完全一样不生不灭的佛性。”

— 节录自《爱的正念》第十三章〈无量寿命〉，一行禅师著。