"Sentient beings suffer so! How great are our responsibilities!"-To stimulate and encourage Bodhi mind.

"Offering our bodies and minds to innumerable worlds; this is showing gratitude towards Buddha." This sentence, uttered from the heart, touched everybody.

I was in a state of ineffable fullness and happiness. The tension, restlessness and irritability that used to bother me disappeared, as did the striving and struggle to make breakthroughs. I felt a natural impulse to share this fullness and happiness with others.

In the afternoon we did walking meditation outdoors. Previously, I ignored the trees and grass. I didn't care where I was going. Now everything was lovable. Yes, the world was different, but it hadn't changed. The mountains, earth, flowers, trees remained the same. It was the state of the mind that had changed. Seeing the leaves that drifted onto the path, I looked upon them fondly, like old friends I hadn't seen in years. When I accidently touched them, I apologized. My feet automatically stepped around the ants. Even the pillars of the temple seemed endearing. I now understood the phrase: "Everywhere, there is no mind; everywhere, mind is functioning."

A memorable day! Today I experienced the state and life of "having found!" I am deeply grateful to Shih-fu's for his compassionate guidance.

Homage to the Buddhas, the Dharma, and the Sangha, to all venerable sages and monks.

I offer my body and mind to innumerable worlds, expressing my gratitude to Buddha and to all sentient beings.

Wishing that sentient beings depart from suffering, I will not seek my own happiness.