Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi explained the concept of fate in Buddhism to his students:
Buddhism emphasizes that by understanding your past life, you can understand your present life; by understanding your present life, you can know your future life and where you are heading. Since there is a place you came from, there must also be a place you are going to, as well as a place where you dwell. These are the three places.
Your fate is not given by your parents, nor by anyone else. It is for you to control. Many people do not realize that their fate can be controlled by themselves, so they remain confined within the circles of others. Imagine a chicken that cannot leave the yard where it lives, nor the nest where it sleeps—until the day it is slaughtered.
Have you seen the outside world? No. Have you been to the other side of the earth? Still no. If you had, have you ever gone beyond the earth into outer space? No. Have you been to another planet like earth? Again, no. So, what you truly know is only this earth.
Human beings cannot live like pigs, chickens, rabbits, or rats. People must awaken to the realization that they have come into this world for a greater purpose—to use their energy within this limited lifetime to perform virtuous deeds.
Different perceptions and levels of understanding among people lead to different results. Differences in effort, wisdom, and talent also bring about different outcomes. So how can one achieve the same results? It depends on whether you possess a virtuous heart, a compassionate heart, and a heart willing to help others. Buddhism emphasizes helping, almsgiving, and selfless contribution.
Event: Guang Huan Mi Zong Vehicle I Dharma Class
Venue: Five World Buddhas Temple
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