All the sacred text written down is considered to be the teachings of saints and sages. What did they teach? In a thousand words the truth and principles are written to guide us on the Tao path and back to heaven. These teachings help sentient beings correct bad habits, return to righteousness, and transform from ignorant to awaken. 

Since buddhas have already reached attainment, their teachings can represent the Tao and the Truth. Every word and every sentence was spoken from their Buddha nature to answer sentient beings’ doubts and questions. Their teachings are true sutra, true manifestation of buddha nature, true guidance for expression of inner brightness, and a true GPS for returning home. Therefore my disciples, such teachings are very precious. How can you not cherish them? How can you not apply them in your life?

“Do not discard” means, do not abandon, do not despise, and do not disobey. Because each phrase of each sutra is the result of saint’s and sage’s mercifulness and compassionate, naturally they are guarded with their holiness. As long as you use and carry them with great sincerity and an upright heart, they can bless you invisibly and protect you from danger and evil. Thus, how can you easily discard them and not take them seriously? In addition, knowing that sacred admonitions are guides for leading sentient beings to the path of awakening, my disciples, if you do not follow the teachings how can you achieve Buddhahood? All the buddhas, saints and sages are merciful and they use every means possible to save us from suffering.  How can you ignore that and take it lightly? So, the meaning of “do not discard the sacred admonitions” is to realize and to appreciate the compassion of buddhas, saints and sages. Most importantly, understand and apply the teachings. By doing so, you can reach enlightenment.