101 Holy Teacher Tian Ran's Revelation

The following selected 101 quotations were channeled by different people through the guiding voice of Holy Teacher Tian Ran. Holy Teacher wanted to voice his True Heart to each of his beloved disciple. He made it clear that this book of quotations is the guide for cultivating and propagating Tao during this period of the Last Chance, and should be spread to the entire world in the future.

Verse 060

Cherish each trial that helps us improve; respect others’ viewpoints and comments; and learn to accept others’ correction and criticism. With an open, joyful heart we will see the Truth beyond our own perception. This will create a wholesome personal character, and a perfect, harmonious Tao community. As your teacher, I hope for the best for all of you.

Verse 061

Pray for all sentient beings that are suffering in this world; hope for them to activate and make progress toward their spiritual mission. If you can accomplish this, then I will worry less about you, share some of my love and caring with others, and help expedite their uplifting conditions to accomplish their missions.

Verse 062

Cherish whatever comes to you at all times. Yet do not get attached to anything, lest it becomes an obstacle on your Tao journey.

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Verse 063

Respect and revere buddhas, yet do not idolize them.

Verse 064

By releasing our selfish desires, we can reduce unnecessary ordeals. Do not allow ourselves to be ruined by inappropriate intimate relationships.

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Verse 065

Be vigilant yet unattached in our mind and thoughts, so that our future lives will be free from bewilderment.

Verse 066

Always uphold our sincere faith in Tao cultivation, regardless of the ups and downs of the internal or external situations.

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Verse 067

Learn from the anonymous, selfless virtue of the Divine Matriarch*.

*EDITOR’S NOTE: The virtues of our Divine Matriarch: she bowed and prayed every day for all sentient beings, so that they could free themselves from calamity and suffering. Her practice was to encourage all people to cultivate both for themselves and for the world. She focused her attention on Tao and on others, paying no attention to her own personal struggles or hardships. She was misunderstood in her lifetime, and misjudged by people that she wanted to help, yet she did not complain, nor did she stop in her daily devotions.

Verse 068

Abide by the Three Pure Precepts of the temple*. Be scrupulous in separating the Holy from the worldly, and do not take advantage of the resources of any sentient being.

*EDITOR’S NOTE: The Three Pure Precepts are:

1) Separate the Holy from the worldly.

2) Do not use the resources of the temple for personal monetary gain.

3) Do not seek intimate relationships with others at the temple.

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Verse 069

Do not gossip about others, but recognize their positive qualities, and discover the authentic inner beauty and purity of human nature. This is true wisdom.