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Review of Three Treasures James Schwab, Nov 10, 2012 Adapted from lecture by Jasmine Chui English Tao Class Kuang Ming Saint Tao Temple Los Angeles, U.S.A. INTRODUCTION. Learning Objectives. Purpose of Three Treasures. What are the three treasures ？. 1 st Treasure: Holy Gate.

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  1. Review of Three TreasuresJames Schwab, Nov 10, 2012Adapted from lecture by Jasmine ChuiEnglish Tao ClassKuang Ming Saint Tao TempleLos Angeles, U.S.A.

  2. INTRODUCTION

  3. Learning Objectives

  4. Purpose of Three Treasures

  5. What arethe three treasures？

  6. 1st Treasure: Holy Gate

  7. 1st Treasure: Holy Gate

  8. For those who found it, they will possess a myriad of wonderful characters and become the true master of life, and live life the way it should be lived.

  9. Guarding the Holy Gate: Way to rest our mind and refocus ourselves

  10. Practicing the 1st treasure will allow us to fully manifest our potential and the Tao within, and to access our inherent wisdom and benevolence. Knowing ≠ Walking Holy Teacher: “Once the door is opened, you must walk the inward path to see the true master”

  11. 2nd Treasure: Holy Mantra

  12. The Holy Mantra Contains Five Words • The domain of absolute: Limitless,, indescribable silent “void” or the origin that gives rise to the universe. • The domain of relativity: A derivation of the first word: that same stillness and silence in motion through the interaction of yin and yang • The domain of physicality: A derivation of the 2nd word: All sensible and tangible beings in which the Buddha Seed of All are sowed; Buddha • To Permeate/Expand Maitreya • To Contract/Return

  13. MaitreyaBuddha

  14. Holy Mantra: Communication

  15. Holy Mantra: How to use Holy mantra should be recitedmentally, not orally. Do not write it down, but remember it by heart.

  16. Holy Mantra: Cultivate Focused Mind

  17. 3rdTreasure: Holy Hand Sign / Unification

  18. 辰 卯 酉 戌 The Message Within 午 未 巳 申 丑 寅 子 亥 子 亥 孩 = + A Child

  19. How 3 treasures can be used together • Relax the whole body • Straighten your back • Hold your holy hand sign in front of the chest • Tongue softly presses against upper palate • Have your eyes 70% closed with nose in view • Focus your thought back to the holy gate • “Mentally” recite the holy mantra loudly (5 words)

  20. When do we use the three treasures?

  21. THINGS TO REMEMBER

  22. THINGS TO REMEMBER

  23. CONCLUSION

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