What is a responsibility? It means a duty or task that you are required or expected to do. It also means something that we should make our best effort to fulfill as our duty and mission because it is morally right. 

My disciples, what kind of responsibility does each I-Kuan Tao relatives have? What kind of mission? Isn’t there the mission of heavenly work, plus the duty of secular work? The mission of heavenly work means to transmit the Tao and rescue as many lost souls as possible. This is done so all those that are lost can return to the original source. The duty of secular work is to purify the mind, to promote world unification, to allow everyone’s behavior to be upright, to have peace within the family, and to create a harmonious society. 

My disciples, what do you think of this responsibility? Isn’t it honorable and significant? If each of you can lead by example, become a bridge or a messenger to heaven, emulate the saints and sages, correct oneself and help others, you will be able to manifest Tao within. Use Tao in your daily life to carry out actions according to your consciousness with no regrets. Let family members feel joyful and grateful, bring peace and harmony to society, create prosperity for all, and most importantly help all lost souls return to their original nature. This is truly shouldering the responsibilities! 

At this critical moment in time you must remember this: Be mindful of your thoughts, be disciplined in your actions, and be careful of any negative influences. Please do not merely practice Buddha Conducts in the temple and let yourself become reckless with debauchery at home. If you are not able to truly put the Tao into practice, then you have not demonstrated the proper responsibility to shoulder the mission.