great treasure dharma king: only by walking with good friends can you finally achieve buddhahood!

in this era, many people are very interested in buddhism, but most people will say this: "i am very interested in buddhism, i am very interested in the truth of buddhism, and i am also happy about it.

i don’t want to convert to buddhism because i think “conversion” is just a tradition or a ritual, so i don’t want to rely on the master. ”

people who think this way only express their admiration for buddhism and are just happy for buddhism. they just want to learn with their own abilities and do not want to rely on anyone.

he will say, "as long as i can protect a kind heart, it will be more special than those who say that they will convert to buddhism. isn't this better?"many people will say this, or say, "among the three jewels, i only want to rely on the dharma treasure, not on the master, nor do i want to take any refuge."

we cannot comment on this view, but we really should think carefully. for example, when we have a cold and other minor illnesses, we will search for information on the internet or in books.for example, what medicine should i take, etc.? when we encounter these minor illnesses, we can treat and solve these minor illnesses and disasters on our own.

but once you get a serious illness, such as heart disease, you cannot find a solution even on the internet or in books. you must go to the doctor at this time.

because these difficult and complicated diseases are beyond our ability, we have to look for professionals and a doctor who knows how to treat diseases. only when we have such assistance can we be liberated from serious illnesses and improve our condition.

similarly, when practicing the dharma, sometimes we feel that we will have some effects when we practice or study through reading books, and sometimes we feel that we have some inductions, etc. however, all the benefits of buddhism cannot be presented to our hearts through self-study, and we cannot rely on self-study to lay a solid foundation.

of course, our ultimate goal is to obtain liberation, but this ultimate goal is not just like we get temporary happiness, it is just a feeling, and "getting liberation" is not just a feeling.

it is the ultimate fruit of the mind, the nature and truth of the mind. therefore, these truths, ultimate and nature cannot be understood through self-study, let alone obtaining the fruit of the buddha.

therefore, you must rely on experienced masters and good teachers and walk with good friends, so that you can achieve the great goal and great wish of ultimately achieving buddhahood. it is very important to keep this principle in your heart.