{"id":941,"date":"2026-05-19T10:43:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T02:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wrss.webdesignseo.my\/?page_id=941"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:24:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T03:24:29","slug":"%e9%87%8b%e5%9b%9b%e9%a1%98","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wrss.webdesignseo.my\/zh\/%e9%87%8b%e5%9b%9b%e9%a1%98\/","title":{"rendered":"\u91cb\u56db\u9858"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Spiritual Discourses & Precepts<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Explanation of the Four Vows (\u91cb\u56db\u9858)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Introductory Discourse<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Foundation of Conscience<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Master Fu Sheng teaches that seeking to be a cultivator in the Tao Yuan establishes an individual as a virtuous disciple[cite: 387]. Every disciple must fulfill the Four Vows by preserving Heaven’s universal principles ($\u5b58\u5929\u7406$), ridding the self of limiting human desires ($\u53bb\u4eba\u6b32$), and cultivating the innate conscience ($\u81f4\u826f\u77e5$)[cite: 386, 388].<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Failure to abide by the rules of the Tao stems from excessive human desires and a deeply ingrained egoistic nature[cite: 386, 389]. The capacity to manage the affairs of the World Red Swastika Society properly resides entirely in this innate conscience, leaving the heart free of regrets during self introspection[cite: 386, 390, 391].<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Vow 1 \/ \u9858\u4fee\u529f\u884c<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Cultivation of Merit and Virtue<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Primordial Ancestor (The Most Holy One) states that the first vow to cultivate merit and virtue is the absolute foundation of all spiritual practice; if a cultivator fails here, the remaining three vows cannot be achieved[cite: 393, 397, 398, 400].<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Merit (\u529f)<\/strong> refers to positive moral accomplishments beneficial to others and the Tao Yuan, generated through daily actions like sitting meditation, chanting, and studying canons[cite: 394, 406, 407, 410]. Moral Ethics\/Virtue (\u884c)<\/strong>\u00a0represents visible behaviors, including the donation of money, goods, labor, time, and pure inner intentions[cite: 394, 412, 413].<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cultivators are reminded that the mathematical cycle of karmic cause and effect cannot be escaped[cite: 395, 414, 415]. One must constantly self-reflect, repent, and seek continuous inner renewal rather than falling into complacency with past good deeds[cite: 395, 417, 419, 420, 421].<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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“Every action, thought, and speech that cultivators make are part of their cultivation of meritorious deeds. Reclaiming this authentic self allows blessings to extend continuously[cite: 411, 424, 545].”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Vow 2 \/ \u9858\u9020\u4e0a\u4e58<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Aspirations for the Superior Vehicle & The Six Perfections<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Buddha Ji clarifies that the second vow emphasizes attaining the Superior Vehicle (\u4e0a\u4e58)<\/strong>, a state within Zen teachings that transcends both the Greater and Lesser Vehicles in spiritual merit[cite: 429, 443, 447]. Achieving this requires balancing internal cultivation (meditation, recitation) with external compassion through the Six Perfections (\u516d\u5ea6 \/ \u516d\u6ce2\u7f85\u5bc6) <\/strong>[cite: 429, 450, 451, 452]:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  • Generosity (\u5e03\u65bd):<\/strong> A heartfelt offering centered on selfless intentions rather than calculation or material quantity[cite: 430, 460, 461, 462].<\/li>
  • Moral Discipline (\u6301\u6212):<\/strong> Eradicating past negative behaviors to align thoughts and intent entirely with ethical living[cite: 431, 466, 467, 468].<\/li>
  • Patience (\u5fcd\u8fb1):<\/strong> Exhibiting resilience, magnanimity, and emotional composure without harboring resentment[cite: 433, 471, 472, 473].<\/li>
  • Diligence (\u7cbe\u9032):<\/strong> Relentless and active engagement with life’s challenges to pursue cosmic charity[cite: 434, 477, 478, 480].<\/li>
  • Meditation (\u79aa\u5b9a):<\/strong> Calming the mind through deep reflection to discern right from wrong[cite: 435, 481, 482, 483].<\/li>
  • Wisdom (\u667a\u6167):<\/strong> Grasping the ultimate truths across the five religions to recognize their shared essence in love and mercy[cite: 436, 486, 488, 489].<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    Attaining True Understanding of the Ultimate Truth<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    The third vow requires seeking the genuine intent of the ultimate Truth, building closely upon the concept of diligence[cite: 494, 495, 496]. Buddha Ji highlights that while humans constantly chase fleeting material gains, true enlightenment comes from sincere introspection, authenticity, and a state of being content[cite: 494, 497, 498, 503].<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Cultivators must observe two goals: seeking the true essence of the Way ($\u771f\u65e8$) and acting with true compassion ($\u771f\u7fa9$)[cite: 494, 505, 506]. The modern establishment of specialized institutions like the Xing Zong Yuan (\u884c\u5b97\u9662)<\/strong> aims precisely at these dual objectives revitalizing internal human nature and restoring the outer administrative path of the Tao Yuan[cite: 494, 507, 508].<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Vow 4 \/ \u9858\u5ea6\u773e\u751f<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    The Liberation and Delivery of All Sentient Beings<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    The final vow serves as the ultimate culmination that reinforces and strengthens the intentions of the first three vows[cite: 525, 529]. Buddha Ji underscores a core law: one must achieve self-liberation and personal clarity first before attempting to deliver others <\/strong>[cite: 525, 531, 532]. Cultivators who only engage in loud, lofty moral debates while remaining stingy in charity or lazy in meditation cannot guide anyone[cite: 525, 535, 536].<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    By practicing strict self-restraint and reclaiming their original innate nature, a cultivator\u2019s mindset naturally aligns with that of a noble person, turning them into a true vessel of compassion[cite: 525, 538, 539, 545]. This vow of universal delivery encompasses all life forms within the vast universe including animals, plants, birds, aquatic life, and the natural elements[cite: 525, 541].<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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