Recently I often practice: While inhaling, visualize that the sins, Karmic
hindrances, diseases, sufferings, etc. of all sentient beings of the whole
Dharmadhatu are being absorbed into me; while exhaling, visualize that I am
propelling the wisdom, compassion, great will, great power, and great activities
of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to all sentient beings of the whole Dharmadhatu.
Through engaging in this practice I become deeply appreciative of its benefits
and effectiveness. If one can maintain this kind of Bodhicitta attitude, there
would be no antagonism of self and others in whatsoever contact with any
sentient being; instead, only a deep sense of oneness will pervade. Human life
hinges on the breathing. If one's each and every breath is permeated with such
intention of Bodhi, then one's life would be sublimated to a life of Bodhi! This
essay is written with the motivation to share the essence of my many years of
Buddhist practice.
Written on August 21, 1997
A Study for the Cultivation of Harmony
El Cerrito, California
Translated on November 29, 1997
Coquitlam, British
Columbia, Canada