WHY DIVINERS END UP POOR? by Hữu-Không on 28 April 2013 – Translated by Huu Khong and edited by Rain9811 Q: My father always warned me, saying, “Being a fortune teller makes you susceptible to committing sins. They risk offending people by revealing Heaven’s Plan, and vice versa. By aiding the living, they may bring harm to the dead. Therefore, never become a fortune teller, shaman, or sorcerer.” From personal observation, I’ve noticed that monks, priests, diviners, and shamans rarely […]

 REVELATIONS FROM OTHER MYSTICAL SECTS Revelations from more than 11 mystical sects (Thần khải từ hơn 11 tông phái huyền bí) – by Linhnam on August 3, 2015, 07:00, translated by Horangi During his research into Old_Guru Secret Teaching, Grandmaster engaged in discussions and exchanges with leaders from over 10 occult sects. It was through these interactions that Old Guru came to realize his standing in the celestial realms. 1/ Old Guru initially encountered The Venerable Abbot, the leader of […]

Teachings of Life and Spirituality By Khaitri, Nov. 5, 2022 (Giáo huấn đời, đạo) 1. People want to have everything, but they don’t know how to cultivate spirituality to attain it. Without cultivation of spirituality, what is gained is just a sandcastle. 2. The Dao is the law of the universe, the path for people to follow in order to have a good life in this world and the next. To learn the Dao, one must have genuine sincerity. 3. […]

SELF-RELIANCE VS. DIVINE HELP by TTC on 04 May 2009, 03:18, translated by Horangi Question: What are the necessary steps for a religious practitioner to reach spiritual destinations such as Heaven or Nirvana? Does Old_Guru Secret Teaching exclusively depend on the Buddha’s power to free individuals from the cycle of sin and suffering? Answer: According to Buddhist scriptures, individuals are encouraged to pursue salvation, Nirvana, enlightenment, and realization through self-reliance rather than relying on divine intervention (such as from Buddhas, […]

Divine Disclosures of Master Duc Quy’s past life by Lĩnhnam on Sat Jun 13, 2009 2:47 pm; translated by Dianichi, edited and posted by rain9811. Greetings to all, Here are accounts of the revelations experienced in the life of our Master, Duc Quy.In approximately 1980, Master Duc Quy, then a young man, worked as an English teacher at a high school in Tra Vinh province, Vietnam. When he received his immigration papers from the Ministry of Home Affairs, he resigned from […]

Translated from “Truyền Tâm Ấn” by Horangri. The Secret Seal transmission – Buddha Kungfu vs Buddha Literature The widespread practice of Transmitting the Secret Seal aligns with Divine Will, serving as both a method of teaching and learning for disciples. After a period of dedicated practice, disciples receive the Celestial Scroll from their sect, which is the initial step towards practicing the ritual of passing on the Secret Seal to others—merging action with learning. However, some disciples misconstrue receiving the […]

In 1914, when China invaded Tibet, the 13th Dalai Lama had to flee to India for refuge. This presented a unique opportunity for me to interview him, hoping for insights into Buddhist teachings. To my surprise, he agreed to meet me, a departure from tradition, as the Dalai Lama typically refrained from meeting with foreigners and only engaged with senior monks. The reason for his exception remained unclear. On the appointed morning, I arrived at his temporary residence, a grand […]

Dear friends, When it comes to fortune-telling, there is a saying: “Bói ra ma, quét nhà ra rác”. This means fortune tellers tend to talk about ghosts; Similarly, when sweeping the house, it’s natural to find rubbish. It warns against placing blind faith in divination or superstition, and for good reason. While some fortune-tellers possess genuine skill, many others are mere charlatans, using divination to deceive. The array of divination methods is vast, including I Ching, palmistry, face reading, astrology, […]

In recent news from Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper, Venerable Thích Tâm Mẫn of Hoằng Pháp Pagoda commenced a pilgrimage from Ho Chi Minh City to Yên Tử (Quảng Ninh) using the method of “nhất bộ, nhất bái” (one step, one bow) to pray for national peace. In ancient Chinese Buddhist history, Hòa Thượng Hư Vân undertook a pilgrimage known as “tam bộ nhất bái” from Phổ Đà Mountain to Ngũ Đài Mountain (covering 3000 miles) to express gratitude to his […]

Why doesn’t the Buddha appear to save humanity? Divine dragon: head hides endless tails depicts an immensely grand divine entity to the extent that even if one sees its head, its tail remains unseen. This imagery is a profound metaphor for the unfathomable nature of enlightened beings, Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and their intricate relationship with the human world. In the spiritual realm, Bodhisattvas and divine beings only engage with those who have a connection, leaving only a handful aware of the […]