When we are ordained for a short period of time, many of our cultivation practice must be carried out immediately, without waiting:

Do not be afraid of suffering: The nature of cultivation is to go against the flow of life, against the flow of desire, so we must practice patience, throughout all trials. When ordained, we commit to acetic life; not eating well, not sad; not enough sleep, no complain; lying down in rough bed, does not mind; constant practice is not boring. Don’t ask for rest, leisure. Don’t ask for comfort, ease. There is an ancient proverb: “Suffering is the end of suffering; blessings use up all blessings.”

Do not be afraid of difficulties: The path of cultivation is like ascending the mountain, the higher the slope, the more effort required, it should not be easy; therefore, we must practice diligently, full of strength to constantly rise. Sitting in lotus position, difficult? try to relax, overcoming it. Bowing too much, hard? The more effort accumulates, overcoming it. Eating one meal a day, hard? Make effort to nurture, overcoming it. There is an ancient saying, “It is difficult because people are afraid of mountains, fear the rivers.”

Don’t be afraid to get stuck: The path of life is sometimes favorable, easy, but sometimes nasty, difficult. The path can sometimes be favorable, sometimes harsh, both going forward or backward. Sometimes it’s deadlocked, can’t go forward, can’t retreat. The more you calculate, the more you feel trapped; the more selfish, the more miserable. Let it go, relax, gently accept, then the path is smooth. Let go of the self, selfless, dedicated to serving, thousands of doors will open. There is an ancient saying, “The heart without evil, all paths clear.”