Master Chin Kung - The Proof of Changing Destiny by Giving 通過布施改變命運的證明

Описание: (English subtitles) Buddhist Master Chin Kung (淨空法師 ,1927-2022 ) talks about his own experience to change destiny by giving.
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There is an old saying in China: Life is all destiny, nothing is up to you. This word is true, not false. You make a fortune and think your are outstanding. No, it's because you have that in your fate. If you don't have that in your fate, whatever method you think of, you won't make a fortune. What rank of official you will achieve is destined. If you do your part in life, you will lead a descent life.
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But if you come up with ways to harm others for your fame and fortune, it is wrong. You shouldn't acquire fame and fortune in this way.
Can you acquire those not existing in your fate? Yes. If you learn Buddhism, the Buddha will tell you how to seek fortune if you don't have that in your fate.
How to get it? Giving fortune gains fortune. Giving dharma gains intelligence and wisdom. Giving fearlessness gains health and longevity. As long as you do these 3 things. You will definitely get these 3 kinds of rewards.
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When I was young at 26, began to learn Buddhism, Master Zhangjia(1891-1957) taught me. When I followed him at 26, he was 65, older than me 39 years. He is the generation of my grandfather. He looked at me, a young man, unfortunate and short-lived. One thing isn't that bad. That's I listen. I pay respect to teachers, I take this advantage. Teacher was willing to teach me. He taught me to change miserable fate.
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Others have treasury in their destiny more or less. I had nothing in my treasury of fate. It's empty. So, I hardly made a living in material life. Besides, I was short-lived due to too much sins I've committed. I liked hunting when I was a teenager. I remember I had hunted for 3 years during the resistance war. I was naive as a teen. Teacher taught me to practice repentance dharma.
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I told Teacher that I lived in poverty. Even though I lived the poorest life, I could barely make ends meet. I had no money to give. Master asked me: Do you have a dime?
A dime is available, I said.
Do you have a buck?
A buck is barely ok.
You may start giving from one dime to one buck, he said.
You have to foster a heart of giving. When occasions arise, do it naturally according to your ability.
I really listened, and I practice all 3 kinds of giving. After 3 years practice, not a long time, it took effect.
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I've got more income naturally. I gave more when I gained more. The more I gave, the more I got; the more I got, the more I gave.
Back then, I gave because I killed animals a lot. So I liked to release lives. I would join them no matter who went to release lives, and donated some money.
Later I got richer, I gave medicine.
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I sent money to the hospital and told them: If there were poor people who couldn't afford medication, I would pay for them.
After I reached here, I gave 10,000 AU$ each month for the poor's medical expense, which last for 10 years without interruption. There is a care home here, operated by Christianity very well. That's what we Chinese call it: Caring for those rest in peace.
This is so important.
This Christianity has an open mind. When life comes to an end, no matter which religious ritual you use, they will help you and not hinder you. That is great. They came to me for help because of lacking money. I also gave them 120 grand every year.
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This money belongs to fearlessness giving. Besides, the accidental disasters, and the young people use drugs in Toowoomba, Australia. I'm familiar with the former mayor, who ran an addiction treatment center, and was short of money, asking me for donation, I ask: How much?
300 grand, he said.
We gave him as he wished. Joy.
What is this? Giving of fearlessness. You help those suffering people out of fear.
For so many years, I accept offering from my followers, I probably use 90% in dharma giving.
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I am inspired by Master Yinguang. I print sutra and virtuous books, lots of volumes, and give them to the entire world.
Even for different religions, they run care home, orphan home, and social charities, I help them too. So, the Buddha taught us in the sutra,
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teachers also taught us: wealth giving, dharma giving, fearlessness giving. In the past 60 years, indeed, I am never short of money. I almost achieve anything I think of.
Dharma giving improves my wisdom, which is obvious. Everybody listens to my sermons, which are different each year. The level improves.
Fearlessness giving improves my health and lifespan. I never go see a doctor in my entire life. I don't have any health insurance for myself. I don't have these. I have given all my medical fee. So I can't get sick. I have not budgeted for my illness.
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That is good, I won't get sick after giving my medical fee. If you save money for your medical fee, you definitely will get sick.