800 Values (401--500)
401. The universe is an illusion, and its size is related to consciousness: the stronger the consciousness, the larger the universe; the weaker the consciousness, the smaller the universe. Without consciousness, there is no universe.
402. The universe is a product of the consciousness of the Greatest Creator. Its origin is not the Big Bang, but the process where Wuji gave birth to Taiji, and chaos transformed into Hundun.
403. There are eight forces in the universe:
Magnetic Force
Gravitational Force
Strong Force
Weak Force
Structural Force
Repulsive Force
Intentional Force
Spiritual Force
The universe consists of three fundamental elements: Consciousness, Structure, and Energy.
404. The universe contains twenty parallel worlds:
Humans exist in the XY world
Ghosts exist in the -X-Y world
Gods, Buddhas, and Super Celestial Beings exist in the XYZ world
Monsters and demons exist in the -X-Y-Z world
The Thousand-Year World is located in the XY-Z world
The Ten-Thousand-Year World is located in the X-Y-Z world
The Celestial Islands Continent is located in the XYZ world
405. The universe exists for LIFE, and LIFE exists for the universe. If LIFE ceases, the universe will vanish; if the universe perishes, LIFE will be extinguished.
406. The solar system was created and designed to serve humanity on Earth.
407. The moon is not a naturally formed celestial body, but was specifically created to serve LIFE on Earth. Besides other functions, it also serves as a warehouse—primarily for storing UFOs.
408. The UFOs we occasionally observe do not come from outer space but from inside the moon. Deep within it lies a vast warehouse filled with various “tools” once used by Super Celestial Beings—UFOs being one of them. The moon has a gate that can be opened at any time. Beneath the mysterious Bermuda Triangle lies a colossal “palace,” a temporary lodge for Super Celestial Beings on Earth. As needed, they can remotely control the UFOs inside the moon to explore or monitor Earth.
409. The atmosphere is Earth’s skin.
The ozone layer is the guardian of LIFE on Earth.
Water is Earth’s bloodstream.
Photosynthesis is the source of sustenance for LIFE.
Symmetry in nature is a mysterious force.
The Golden Ratio defines perfect proportions.
The brain is a microcosm of the universe.
Genes are the encoded book of LIFE.
Conditioned reflexes are LIFE’s self-protection mechanism.
Sexual pleasure is not solely for reproduction.
The beauty of nature is the masterpiece of the Greatest Creator.
410. In the universe, there exists a speed beyond that of light—a negative cosmic velocity, which is the speed at which nonmaterial travels.
411. Everything in the universe operates in accordance with the Tao. The spirit of every LIFE is interconnected with the spirit of the Greatest Creator. All things, events, and phenomena follow their own inherent laws. Whether it is the movement of celestial bodies or the behavior of ants and bees, all are governed by the Tao. The universe is holographic, and a single thought can instantly reaches the entire universe.
412. The total energy of the universe is zero. This zero total energy maintains the stability of cosmic order.
413. The Hundun phenomenon reveals the holographic nature of the universe—so vast that nothing lies beyond it, and so subtle that nothing lies within it. Every phenomenon and every object resonates holographically with the universe. Nothing exists independently of anything else; no phenomenon stands apart from the whole.
414. The unity of opposites is but the surface of the universe—not its essence. The true nature of the universe is Hundun, in which no dualities exist: no right or wrong, good or evil, beauty or ugliness.
415. The universe is divided into the Grand Universe and small universes. The Grand Universe is infinite and boundless, while small universes are finite and bounded. The Grand Universe is composed of countless small universes. The one in which humanity resides is a small universe called the Earth Universe.
416. All things within the bounds of time—including celestial bodies and universes—have an origin, a moment of birth, and a process of development. The universe is no exception. Before its birth, there was Wuji—a state of:
No inside or outside,
No large or small,
No boundary, no limit,
No form, no formlessness,
No time, no space, no matter, no spirit.
It was pure clarity, yet also boundless chaos; the totality of existence, and yet total nonexistence.
417. Chaos is a state of disorder, whereas Hundun is a state of ordered unity. Chaos describes the condition before the universe came into being; Hundun describes the state after its formation. In Chinese, hun (混) implies confusion and disarray, while hun (浑) suggests wholeness and inseparability, and dun (沌) evokes an unbounded and vast expanse.
In chaos, there is no heaven, no earth, no edges, no boundaries, no center, no yin, no yang, and no middle way.
In Hundun, there is Taiji—the unified “One” from which the duality of yin and yang arises, and from which the Middle Way unfolds.
418. The law that ensures the total of positive and negative energy in the universe always equals zero is called the Law of Cause and Effect (Karma).
419. It is precisely because of self-nature that all things manifest distinct levels, intricate structures, myriad forms, and the ever-changing wonders of LIFE and nature. If all things were to lose their self-nature, the universe would collapse back into chaos.
420. The material world is the positive universe; the nonmaterial world is the negative universe.
Anything that transcends matter—being invisible, intangible, inaudible, unscented, undetectable, and imperceptible—yet still affects the material world, belongs to the negative universe.
Dreams are one manifestation of the negative universe (the nonmaterial world).
421. The range in which matter and nonmaterial exist and move is called space. Space has both positive and negative qualities: matter occupies positive space, and nonmaterial occupies negative space. Positive space is defined by the presence and distribution of matter, while negative space is defined by the presence and distribution of nonmaterial.
422. Space can reshape objects and alter their patterns of movement. This includes both natural space and mental space In different spaces, LIFE and objects follow different laws of motion and states of existence. A shift in space leads to changes in one’s physiological functions, modes of thinking, and way of life. To transform oneself, one must first change the space in which they live and act.
423. Whatever information we feed into nature, it will return to us accordingly. Nothing in the universe happens by chance—every phenomenon arises from specific causes. No natural event occurs without reason. Inevitable causes lead to inevitable outcomes. This is the program—an objective law unaffected by human will.
424. Space can be compressed, expanded, or even made to disappear.
425. The channels that connect 36-dimensional spaces are called space tunnels.
426. Space is essential for human beings. A good space can bring out one’s full potential, making one feel peaceful, joyful, and inspired. A bad space, by contrast, suppresses human nature, stifles creativity, and leaves one mentally and physically exhausted, like being trapped in a prison. Therefore, one should strive to create or enter good spaces and avoid bad ones.
427. Time is the recorder of the state of material motion. It arises from movement; without movement, there is no time.
428. Time has eight major characteristics:
Time is non-material.
Time has positive and negative aspects.
Time is both particular and universal.
Time is a variable.
Time permeates all material spaces.
Time has both vertical (longitudinal) and horizontal (transverse) dimensions.
Time takes on different meanings in different spaces.
Time can be compressed, expanded, or even cease to exist.
429. The dense, intricate network of positive and negative time that permeates space is called the time tunnel.
430. Time changes everything, and all things exist within specific regions of time. To grant something eternal existence, the time of its existence must also be eternal.
431. In the universe, there exists transversal time-space, where time does not exist. Within it, you cannot feel the passage of time. Yet from the perspective of Earth time, a few seconds in this space could equal decades, or even thousands or tens of thousands of years.
432. A person’s physical body exists in positive space, while their spiritual body resides in negative space.
433. To transcend the limits of time and space, one must embrace wild imagination, defy convention, and challenge the established order.
434. The universal commonality is Tao, and at the heart of Tao is the Greatest Creator. To revere the Greatest Creator and walk in His way is to perfectly harmonize one's individuality with the commonality of the universe. Only those who achieve this harmony are truly awakened and destined for a bright future. Those who abandon this fundamental principle and direction, no matter how diligently they cultivate, will never reach a beautiful future.
435. Nonmaterial is the counterpart of material and lacks all the properties that material possesses. While everything material undergoes birth, growth, decay, and death, everything in the nonmaterial world can transform in an instant. From the perspective of the universe’s vast timeline, all material forms are but fleeting illusions—ephemeral, insubstantial, and ultimately without true value.
To attain eternal existence, one must transcend the bounds of time. And to break free from time’s constraints, one must cultivate the spiritual body of LIFE. When the melon ripens, it falls on its own; when water flows, a channel forms naturally. Once the breakthrough is achieved, you can enter transverse time-space at will, and you will be filled with boundless serenity and breathtaking beauty.
436. The nonmaterial world cannot be understood through science, reason, facts, or logical deduction. The only way to perceive it is to let our consciousness enter it—to see and observe it for ourselves. It is like stepping into a dream: only by entering it personally can one grasp what the nonmaterial world truly is.
There are two states of the nonmaterial world: one revealed through time tunnels, and the other through space tunnels. Through time tunnels, the nonmaterial world is seen in a longitudinal dimension; through space tunnels, it appears in a transverse dimension. To see your past or future, you must enter a time tunnel. To perceive other nonmaterial worlds that exist in the present moment, you must enter a space tunnel.
437. If we cannot see the material world, it means there is something wrong with our physical eyes—they may be blind, closed, or covered. Likewise, if we cannot see the nonmaterial world, it reveals a problem with our spiritual vision—they, too, may be blind, closed, or obscured.
438. The sum of positive and negative energy in the universe is zero, and the total balance of victories and defeats always evens out. Behind every winner’s glory often lies the sorrow and struggle of those who lost. Therefore, for the happiness and well-being of others, only take what you need—do not be greedy, and do not seek to claim all the gains for yourself.
439. The eight dialectics of the universe are as follows:
Emptiness is form, and form is emptiness.
When extremes are reached, they reverse; every end marks a new beginning.
The subtle reveals itself, and the minute expands into the vast.
Life and death are rooted in each other; when Yin thrives, Yang declines.
Nothingness gives rise to being, and being returns to nothingness.
When the mind ceases, true nature appears; when the mind arises, true nature is hidden.
Motion and stillness complement each other; brightness and obscurity depend on one another.
Positive and negative are symmetrical, constrained by proportion.
440. The Tao is the consciousness of the Greatest Creator, the lifeblood of the universe, the essence of all existence, the synthesis of all universal laws and the overarching program that governs the operation and transformation of all things.
441. The Tao possesses eight characteristics:
The nature of Hundun
Eternal reliability
Instantaneous responsiveness and adaptability
Transcendence of time and space, with neither inside nor outside
Spirituality
Impartiality
Unimpededness
Ethereal yet real
442. Everything the Tao manifests is expressed through form. Without form, the essence of the Tao cannot be revealed. Form embodies the Tao, but it is not the Tao itself—just as a single cell reflects the human body, yet a cell is not a person.
443. The Tao is in everything, and everything is within the Tao. The Tao is One. The vast universe contains only one consciousness—the consciousness of the Greatest Creator, which is manifested through the Tao.
444. The Tao contains no contradictions—where there is contradiction, it is not the Tao. If a person harbors inner conflict, they have not entered the Tao; if there is discord within a group, it shows that group is not walking in the Tao.
445. The journey of the Great Tao begins with the tiniest trace, advances through drops and drips, and culminates in the subtlest refinements—yet it has no secret formula.
446. Zen is the supreme path to realizing the Tao. While all other methods can be conveyed through words, Zen can only be grasped through inner realization. Once the principles and insights of Zen are awakened, formal education becomes unnecessary—for heaven, earth, and all phenomena become our scripture. Whether our eyes are open or closed, whether we are asleep or awake, we can always read the grand book of heaven, earth, and all phenomena.
447. There is one thing that is eternal. From the infinite past to the boundless future, it remains steadfast, silently offering itself. Its forms may shift endlessly, yet its essence never changes. At any moment—past, present, or future—as long as we are willing, we can rely on it. This is where we can entrust our lives: it is the Tao. The Tao is the embodiment of the consciousness and spirit of the Greatest Creator. To entrust our lives to the Tao is to entrust them to the consciousness and spirit of the Greatest Creator. In short, we must entrust our LIVES to the Greatest Creator.
448. The essence of a thing is revealed through its function. This great mystery teaches that a thing’s inner nature is expressed through what it does. To grasp the essence, one must work through its function. Only by fulfilling our own function can we attain the Tao—for the value of all things lies in their function. Without function, the essence cannot be realized.
449. The value of all things lies in their function. The function and worth of the Tao are fully expressed through its usefulness—the greater and broader the use, the greater the value. Every object in the universe manifests its value through what it does. For humans, the more useful we are—or the greater our contribution—the more valuable we become, the richer our essence, and the more likely we are to endure. Cultivating ourselves means expanding our usefulness—the more useful we are, the more refined our cultivation becomes.
450. The Tao is characterized by Hundun. Chaos is the outward appearance of Hundun, while Hundun is the essence of chaos. Most people see the world through the lens of chaos, but only a rare few perceive it through Hundun. The greatness of figures like Jesus, Sakyamuni, and Laozi lies in their ability to see the world through Hundun, not chaos. The perception of chaos is narrow, fragmented, partial, and linear; the perception of Hundun is broad, comprehensive, holistic, and nonlinear.
451. To learn the Tao, one must learn from all things in nature, from mirrors, and from children. To realize the Tao, one must forget oneself and truthfully reflect reality as it is. A person who has realized the Tao is like a mirror: they reflect the ever-changing world without distortion. Just as a mirror’s reflection shifts with the external world, so must one adapt with precision and without omission. A person who has no ego but faithfully reflects the truth is one who has truly realized the Tao.
452. Pursuing techniques is a small matter; pursuing the Tao is a great one. Techniques are easy to obtain, but the Tao is difficult to realize. Do not fall into the endless trap of techniques—there is no end to them. Even 100,000 years of study would not be enough to master them all. Go directly to the source—pursue the Tao.
453. It is difficult to ascend to heaven, but even more difficult to understand oneself. It is challenging to seek the Tao, but it is even harder to face oneself honestly.
454. When one attains the Tao, their chickens and dogs will not ascend to heaven with them; when one becomes a Celestial Being, their friends and relatives will not become Celestial Beings. Each person must walk their own path.
455. Our cultivation should focus on perceiving, pursuing, attaining, and practicing the Tao. We must not become infatuated with Gong (energy cultivation), methods, techniques, or rituals. Focus on essence—not on appearances or external forms. The core of cultivation lies in perfecting the nonmaterial structure of LIFE—not in gaining wisdom or supernatural abilities. We should refine our thinking and transform our consciousness, not dwell on sitting meditation or energy exercises.
456. The Path to LIFE's Transformation: Perceiving, Pursuing, Verifying, Attaining, and Upholding Tao
Perceiving Tao means understanding the operating principles and laws of the universe, the origins of all things, the principles of LIFE's operations and transformations, and the profound mysteries of the universe, time, space, LIFE, and existence by observing the myriad phenomena in the vast cosmos.
Pursuing Tao means beginning to construct one’s worldview, outlook on life, perspective on LIFE, and values based on the insights gained through actively perceiving Tao.
Verifying Tao involves repeatedly testing, through personal practice and experiential learning, whether one’s worldview, outlook on life, perspective on LIFE, and values are correct and aligned with the evolutionary laws and processes of Tao.
Attaining Tao means fully comprehending the mysteries of the universe, time, space, LIFE, and existence, and establishing an unshakable and true worldview, outlook on life, perspective on LIFE, and set of values.
Upholding Tao means living, practicing, and acting in accordance with these established principles, remaining steadfast in one’s faith and beliefs regardless of how the world changes, what happens around us, whether we face prosperity or adversity, or how great the temptations may be. Like the saying goes, "Though battered by winds from all directions, remain resilient like a rock weathering the storm." "Though waves rise high, stay seated in your fishing boat, unmoved by the tempest." Jesus’ teaching, “He who endures to the end will be saved,” encapsulates the essence of upholding Tao.
457. A person of great virtue conforms only to the Tao.
The Tao, as a thing, is vague and indistinct.
Indistinct and vague—within it lies form.
Vague and indistinct—within it lies substance.
Dim and obscure—within it lies essence.
This essence is profoundly genuine; within it is trustworthiness.
From ancient times to the present, its name has never departed.
Through it, we perceive the origin of all beings.
How do I know the origin of all beings?
Through this.
458. The idea of “10–9” represents the Tao. Though the Tao has vast and multifaceted meanings, at its core it is law, order, the One.
For human life, “10–9” means this: set aside the countless distractions and complexities of life, and focus wholeheartedly on just one thing. If you pursue this one thing deeply, thoroughly, and persistently, everything you need will follow.
To stay centered on the One is to enter the Tao. This is the meaning of “10–9”: single-minded focus, wholehearted devotion, tireless effort, and unwavering perseverance. With this, water wears through stone, rope saws through wood, fruit ripens and falls, water flows and a channel is formed. Nothing is impossible.
459. Who can alter the evolutionary program of the Tao? We should not try to change it. What we need is to escape the traps of LIFE. One who cannot save themselves cannot save others—so first save yourself, then help others. Can a poor person provide financial aid? Can someone already trapped pull others out? If you are caught, begin by escaping in your consciousness. As long as your spirit is awake and your heart is clear, you can gradually escape the traps of LIFE.
460. The Ultimate Tao Cannot Be Attained Through Emotion. The Tao follows no emotion—it does not help you because you are poor or pitiful, nor does it punish you because you are rich or powerful.
The only standard for reward and punishment is whether you align with the Tao or go against it. Align with the Tao, and you will be rewarded; oppose it, and you will be punished.
461. The path to becoming a celestial being lies in:
Living in the world while remaining free from worldly attachments
Engaging in worldly affairs with a calm and unclouded heart
Fulfilling responsibilities with wholehearted devotion to find inner peace
Staying grounded in the ordinary while rising beyond it
462. One who dwells in constant happiness, joy, and freedom is already a Celestial Being.
463. To become a Celestial Being, one must sever worldly ties and form celestial connections. As long as earthly entanglements remain, transcendence will be out of reach.
464. Let the mind dwell nowhere—free of attachment and obstruction. Go with the flow of destiny, unbound and at ease. Whether in movement or stillness, in urgency or ease, one remains in the Tao—free and unbound.
465. The transformation from human to celestial being or Buddha requires three essential tasks:
Repay debts and resolve worldly entanglements
Give selflessly and accumulate merit
Perfect and refine the nonmaterial structure of one’s LIFE
466. Fame, fortune, and status are traps on the path of celestial cultivation; glory and shame, favor and disgrace are obstacles along the way.
To walk this path, one must be free from selfishness and desire, and remain unmoved by praise or blame.
Letting go of selfishness and desire is the beginning—if selfishness lingers, one will remain bound to the mundane world; if desire persists, it will burn like a wildfire.
A true practitioner must lessen selfish intent, restrain desire, and stay clear-headed in the face of fame, fortune, sensual pleasures, and worldly indulgence.
Master the material world, but do not let it master you.
467. To become a Celestial Being, one must transcend the mundane, break free from convention, and rise beyond the ordinary.
The secular world, in a word: restlessness.
The mortal world, in a word: noise.
The celestial world, in a word: serenity.
To transcend the mundane is to leave behind restlessness and noise, and return to a state of pure serenity.
468. One’s LIFE structure determines the space in which they exist. Animals scurry across the land, birds soar through the skies, bees flit among flowers, and flies circle garbage heaps. Ordinary people labor in societies bound by private ownership and family ties. Sages roam freely within systems of collective ownership. Celestial Beings dwell at ease in environments free from all possession. Super Celestial Beings live as they wish, in worlds of their own making.
469. One secret to becoming a Celestial Being is to envision the future and the celestial realm within our consciousness—to imagine ourselves as Celestial Beings.
"What kind of thinking one has determines the form of one's LIFE." If we continuously imagine ourselves living in the Thousand-Year World, our LIFE structure will gradually transform in that direction.
When the time is ripe and conditions naturally align, the transition will be seamless. Others may think we have died, but in truth, we will have departed the human world to enjoy a Celestial LIFE in the Thousand-Year World.
When the time is ripe and conditions naturally align, the transition will be seamless. Others may think we have died, but in truth, we will have departed the human world to enjoy a celestial LIFE in the Thousand-Year World.
470. Buddhism speaks of the “Five Precepts and Ten Good Deeds” and of “Precepts, Concentration, and Wisdom.”
Christianity teaches of original sin and redemption.
Human society upholds systems of moral and ethical codes.
But the celestial path is about unveiling one’s true nature, living in freedom and joy, flowing with destiny, and embracing boundless ease.
471. If life feels exhausting, it means we have strayed far from the celestial way.
The more joyful, carefree, and unrestrained we become, the closer we are to the celestial way.
472. A pig can only understand the meaning of its life by adopting the thinking of its keeper.
Likewise, for a human to grasp the meaning of life, they must adopt the thinking of the one who nurtures and governs them.
Whoever comprehends the meaning of life has already entered the state of a Celestial Being.
473. To become a celestial being, one must:
Seek out spaces filled with emptiness, spirit, and grace;
Plan their life around these qualities;
Spread their love to the human world;
Make meaningful contributions to the new era.
474. The journey from the human world to heaven, from human to celestial being, requires eight great awakenings:
(1) Awakening to LIFE
LIFE is a spiritual, nonmaterial structure that transforms and reincarnates endlessly, never perishing.
(2) Awakening to Life and Death
Life and death are appearances, not essence; forms, not the root.
“Boundless grass on the plains — it withers and flourishes with each passing year.
Wildfires cannot destroy it; with the spring breeze, it lives again.”
When the boat reaches the shore, abandon it and step onto land.
(3) Awakening to Cause and Effect
“As you sow, so shall you reap.”
“Heaven’s net is vast and wide, yet nothing slips through.”
(4) Awakening to Space
The universe contains 20 parallel worlds, 36-dimensional spaces, heavens, and hells.
Heaven is for the perfected, while hell is for the flawed.
The state of one’s LIFE determines their space of existence.
(5) Awakening to Karmic Connections
All things arise through karmic connections.
Bond with ghosts, and you’ll descend into the netherworld; bond with celestial beings, and you’ll rise into the celestial world.
Debts must be settled before one can escape hardship; without enough merit, one cannot ascend to the celestial world.
(6) Awakening to Mind and Nature
Reality is a projection of consciousness; consciousness shapes reality.
The mind is born from form but can transcend form.
“The three realms are only mind, and all phenomena are only consciousness.”
Fragrant flowers attract butterflies, and pure hearts attract celestial beings.
A mind that clings to nothing is the Tathagata; inherent nature is the feature of structure; and that nature is Buddha.
(7) Awakening to the Bagua (Eight-Trigram) Arrays
The universe holds 36 Bagua (Eight-Trigram) Arrays-the sources of all cosmic games and wonders.
Power, wealth, fame, profit, desire, and sentiment are all arrays.
Once caught in them, escape is difficult.
Only with supreme, perfect enlightenment can one “transcend the Three Realms” and “step beyond the Five Elements.”
(8) Awakening to the True Origin
All things have a source, and that source is the true origin.
Consciousness, structure, and energy are the three fundamental elements of the universe; all else is “like a dream, an illusion, a bubble, a shadow; like dew or lightning —contemplate them thus.”
The primordial Buddha, the Greatest Creator, is the source of all. Without knowing the Greatest Creator or walking in His way, all of the 84,000 paths lead only to sheer cliffs and deadly precipices.
475. How can one attain enlightenment? If one can refine body and mind, aligning them with integrity, then true essence and true spirit, great talent, and great virtues will all manifest from within. Without the Great Vow, understanding the mysteries of the universe and attaining enlightenment will be difficult. If one can achieve the following, the light of their soul will shine brighter, their consciousness will become clearer, and they will eventually attain enlightenment.
Embrace and hold fast to the "One."
Free oneself from ego and selfishness.
Wholeheartedly revere the Greatest Creator, LIFE, and nature, and walk the path of the Greatest Creator.
Dedicate oneself to creating a world where the virtuous are valued, where humanity is united as one family, Where honesty reigns and lost items remain untouched, and where doors need not be locked at night.
When everything is in harmony and the wind and rain arrive in due season, people live with joy, happiness, freedom, and fulfillment— then the inner light shines brighter, the consciousness ever clearer, and awakening follows.
476. If conditions are not ripe, the process cannot begin. Without sufficient practice and cultivation, one cannot become a celestial being.
477. Heaven is the collective term for the Thousand-Year World, the Ten-Thousand-Year World, the Elysium World, and its Celestial Islands and Continent.
478. The Thousand-Year World, the Ten-Thousand-Year World, and the Celestial Islands Continent of the Elysium World are not figments of imagination. Their existence is an inevitability, born from the law that the sum of positive and negative energy equals zero. This is just as inevitable as the existence of Mercury, Saturn, and Mars in the solar system, or the human body having seven orifices, hair, limbs, and internal organs.
479. The Heavenly Thousand-Year World is a tangible celestial body located 960 light-years from Earth. This planet is ten times the size of Earth and currently has a population of approximately 200 million celestial beings. The basic lifespan of these beings is around 1,000 years (relative to Earth time), which is why it is called the Thousand-Year World. It is a world of pure truth, goodness, beauty, love, peace, and joy— a world where human nature has been refined and elevated. Anyone who embodies perfect human nature can undoubtedly reside there, with no population limit.
480. The Heavenly Ten-Thousand-Year World is a beautiful celestial body located 3,480 light-years from Earth. It is seventeen times the size of Earth and is orbited by sixteen suns arranged at equal distances. Approximately 100 million celestial beings live there, and their characteristics closely resemble those of the Land Celestials described in Taoism. Their lifespan, relative to time on Earth, is around 35,000 years, which is why it is called the Ten-Thousand-Year World.
481. The Elysium World is the collective name for the Earth Universe—the small universe in which humankind resides. Compared with other universes, the Earth Universe has a Taiji ellipsoidal structure known as the Rotational Dharma System (Fa-Xuan System). Within it are 3,000 Rotational-River Systems (Xuan-He Systems), each comprising 3,000 galaxies, and each galaxy containing 3,000 solar systems. In other words, the Elysium World consists of 3,000 Great Thousand Worlds, 9 million Medium Thousand Worlds, or 27 billion Small Thousand Worlds.
482. The Celestial Islands Continent is the Greatest Creator’s celestial garden. It comprises 80 billion islands, each roughly the size of Earth. Every island has its own name and is home to only one Super Celestial Being. Currently, 30 billion of these islands are inhabited by such beings, while the remaining 50 billion lie unoccupied—awaiting those from the human world, the Thousand-Year World, and the Ten-Thousand-Year World who, through practice and cultivation, have become Super Celestial Beings.
483. The Elysium World consists of ten great continents:
The Lotus Continent
The Poluo Continent
The Kasyapa Continent
The Yingwu Continent
The Amitabha Continent
The Celestial Islands Continent
The Three Realms Transit Continent
The Moon Temple Continent
The Gods Continent
The Supreme Authentic Wisdom Continent
The Celestial Islands Continent is one of these ten great continents.
484. Super Celestial Beings represent the highest state that humans can attain. Their base is located on the Celestial Islands Continent in the Elysium World.
Hostess Yu’e of Xuefeng Island is one example of a Super Celestial Being.
The revered Guanshiyin Bodhisattva (Goddess of Mercy) is also a Super Celestial Being.
In Western culture, angels can be regarded as Super Celestial Beings.
Super Celestial Beings are equivalent to Buddhas, yet there is a key distinction: Buddhas are still bound by certain responsibilities and constraints, while Super Celestial Beings are completely free and unrestrained. Buddhas bear duties, whereas Super Celestial Beings have none. The most defining trait of a Super Celestial Being is their complete freedom to do whatever brings them joy.
While Buddhas may continue to ascend to even higher realms, those who have become Super Celestial Beings have already reached the ultimate peak. Super Celestial Beings devote themselves to self-enjoyment and have little interest in the affairs of either the heavens or the human world. Buddhas, by contrast, do not seek pleasure or temporary ease; instead, they focus on the attainment of Supreme Authentic Wisdom.
Super Celestial Beings are the freest, happiest, and most joyful LIFE forms in the universe, cherished by the Greatest Creator. They assume no responsibilities and fulfill no obligations. Buddhas, on the other hand, are the wisest beings in the universe—practicing strict self-discipline and taking on responsibilities and obligations when necessary.
485. Heaven belongs to those who are joyful and happy, not to those who are burdened with worries and concerns. The longer we remain joyful and happy, the more perfect and stable our nonmaterial LIFE structure becomes—and the closer we come to heaven.
486. To obtain a “visa” to the Thousand-Year World, the Ten-Thousand-Year World, or the Elysium World, one must let go of the self and enter a state of Hunyuan (holographic oneness). Letting go of the self is not what Confucianism refers to as “preserving heavenly principles and extinguishing human desires,” nor is it about opposing the Western ideal of “realizing personal value.” Rather, it means relinquishing attachment to the ego.
If you firmly believe that your understanding is absolutely correct and flawless, then every step you take may seem right—yet in the end, you will fall into illusory thinking, trapped in the desert of LIFE, unable to escape the “Cave of the Silken Web” of reincarnation.
487. Heaven—whether it be the Thousand-Year World, the Ten-Thousand-Year World, or the Elysium World, especially the Celestial Islands Continent—is a realm of joy and entertainment. If you don't know how to have fun, or simply don’t want to, then why practice and cultivate yourself to go there? Are you planning to become a police officer in heaven? Let me tell you: in heaven, there are no police officers, lawyers, judges, directors, section chiefs, or supervisors!
488. Those who cannot dream of colorful dreamscapes rarely enter the heavenly worlds. If you often dream of green mountains and clear rivers, gentle breezes and bright sunshine, and a sense of harmony and joy everywhere—this is a sign that you are heading for the Thousand-Year World. If you frequently dream of strange yet beautiful scenes, soar through the sky, or experience profound physical, mental, and spiritual union with the opposite sex—without a trace of fear or anxiety—this points to your path toward the Ten-Thousand-Year World. And if, in your dreams, you can become invisible, fly at will, transform freely, and see the outer world change with your thoughts, this is a sign that you are destined for the Elysium World.
489. To reach heaven, you must climb over two great mountains: one is the program constructed by humanity; the other is the “Egypt of the Soul.”
The human-made programs include family, nationality, the state, religion, political parties, the existing social order, and the current way of life. To enter heaven, you must walk away from these constructs—without escaping them, you will never reach the heavenly worlds.
The “Egypt of the Soul” includes jealousy, comparison, resentment, arrogance, anger, possession, domination, hatred, dogma, commandments, contention, greed, laziness, intentionality, and so on. If these spiritual wastes are not cleared from your soul, you cannot enter heaven. You must escape both the artificial programs of humanity and the Egypt of the Soul—break free from your chains and run toward freedom.
490. How can one accumulate treasures in heaven? Here are eight ways:
Revere the Greatest Creator, revere LIFE, and revere nature. To walk in the Way of the Greatest Creator is to accumulate treasures in heaven.
Give selflessly and dedicate yourself without seeking anything in return—this is accumulating treasures in heaven.
Resolve grievances and hatred, and bring peace, harmony, and warmth to others and to society—this is accumulating treasures in heaven.
Nurture kind thoughts and perform kind deeds—this is accumulating treasures in heaven.
Praise the Greatest Creator, praise Jesus Christ, praise Buddha Sakyamuni, praise the Celestial Being Laozi, and praise all the saints and sages in human history. Praise LIFE, praise life, praise others, praise and protect nature—this is accumulating treasures in heaven.
Inspire confidence in life, help others yearn for a beautiful future, and dissolve their anxiety, sorrow, fear, and worry—this is accumulating treasures in heaven.
Bloom the flower of romantic and sexual love in a way that brings no mental, spiritual, or physical harm or suffering to anyone—this is accumulating treasures in heaven.
Fully express your artistic beauty—this is accumulating treasures in heaven.
491. The Kingdom of Heaven does not accept those who have not truly grown up. It does not accept adults who lack the innocence of a child, nor does it accept those who remain like children who have never matured. Traditional human ways of life hinder genuine growth. Many people, even in their sixties or seventies, have still not grown up, nor have they become “ripe crops.” This is worth deep reflection. “Ripe crops” symbolize children who have grown into maturity. If you have never truly grown, you will by no means enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
492. To enter the Thousand-Year World, one must meet the following eight requirements:
Revere the Greatest Creator, hold unwavering faith in Him, and always be grateful.
Revere LIFE and nature.
Be free from jealousy, resentment, conflict, greed, attachment, selfishness, and blaming others.
Do not, under any reason or excuse, restrict or obstruct others’ happiness or freedom.
Be kind—kind in heart, kind in appearance, kind in speech, and kind in action.
Be honest—seek truth, speak truth, do not lie or deceive.
Be diligent—do not be lazy; keep your living space and surroundings clean, beautiful, and harmonious.
Be trustworthy—keep your word, honor your promises, and abide by your agreements.
493. To enter the Celestial Islands Continent, one must attain the fruition of a Super Celestial Being; and to attain this fruition, one must possess the LIFE structure of a Super Celestial Being. Among the eight essential qualities of this structure, “self-harmony” is one of the most fundamental.
“Self-harmony” means forming a complete and self-contained system within oneself—lacking nothing, operating in perfect internal coherence, and fulfilling all needs without reliance on external forces.
“Self-harmony” is “Tathagata”: beyond the forms of self, others, sentient beings, lifespans, dharma, and non-dharma.
“Self-harmony” is “trance,” “mystery,” “subtlety,” “the union of male and female,” “Yin and Yang,” and “Taiji.”
494. How can one cultivate the quality of self-harmony? Consider the following eight approaches:
Create all forms and all laws within the mind—consciousness gives rise to reality.
Life is death, and death is life; honor is shame, and shame is honor. Be untroubled by these dualities. Know the masculine, yet hold to the feminine; know the light, yet dwell in the dark.
Emptiness is form, and form is emptiness. Let consciousness return to zero, and let the soul return to emptiness, spirit, and grace.
All things are but a game—only LIFE is real. Be attached to nothing.
Have nothing, yet possess everything. Transcend time and space like a heavenly steed roaming freely.
Let the mind wander freely, unbound and unrestrained. Follow fate with ease, and roam with joy.
Be vast and indistinct—no inside, no outside; no boundaries, no right or wrong, no true or false, no good or evil.
Let what is “real” become dreamlike, and let what is “illusory” become reasonable and heartfelt.
495. In heaven, there is no oppression or exploitation.
Anyone who seeks to enter heaven through practice and cultivation must adhere to the following principles:
Do not contend, seize, take, or argue with others.
Do not oppress or exploit others in any way.
Do not, under any pretext, bring unhappiness or displeasure to others.
Do not, under any justification, restrict others' freedom, impose your ideas or views upon them, or cause them any harm—spiritual, mental, or physical.
496. Once you have repaid all your debts, accumulated enough virtue and merit, and cultivated excellent character, you will be able to journey to heaven in your next life:
If you have removed from your consciousness the notions of family, nation, state, political party, and religion, and if you love freedom, ease, and joy, you will enter the Thousand-Year World in your next life.
If you often dream of soaring freely, and experience lasting joy without sexual interaction, you will enter the Ten-Thousand-Year World.
If you have attained the consciousness of a Buddha, you will ascend to a corresponding blissful space.
If you revere the Greatest Creator, honor LIFE, follow the way of the Greatest Creator, and possess supernatural abilities to manifest your ideal world, then without doubt, you will ascend to the Celestial Islands Continent of the Elysium World in your next life.
497. The Three Steps to Becoming a Celestial Being
Step One: Liberation from Suffering
When you have bid farewell to troubles, pain, sorrow, anxiety, and fear, and live in joy, delight, freedom, and happiness, you have already become a Celestial Being.
Step Two: Freedom of Mind
When your mind abides nowhere and is free from all attachments and worries, when you flow with fate, live freely and unrestrained, and dwell in constant joy, you are already in a celestial state.
Step Three: Unity with the Tao
When you are without a fixed mind and live entirely by your nature; when you are highly sensitive, agile, and harmoniously adaptive, possessing sixty-four supernatural abilities—
When your mind abides nowhere, free from attachments and ego, when you are self-harmonized, in oneness with the Tao, and move with effortless grace and elegance—
you are living as a Celestial Being.
498. To become a Super Celestial Being and reach the Elysium World is to attain the pinnacle of LIFE.
Humans can never become gods, and even less can they become the Greatest Creator.
499. We are always seeking the Tao, yet the Tao is never far from us, and it never abandons us.
Just as fish live in water, we live within the Tao.
The Tao is within us, around us, in our daily lives, in the countless forms of all things, and in the ever-changing phenomena of the world.
To walk in accordance with the Tao is to attain it.
To merge yourself into the Tao and entrust yourself to its guidance and arrangement is to attain the Tao.
500. Everything moves within the Tao—even the actions of governments unfold in the palm of its hand.
So do not be angry, do not complain, and do not harbor resentment.
Simply do what you are meant to do.
If you plant a flower, that is your matter; if the government destroys it, that is theirs.
In the end, the Tao will deliver a fair judgment to each person, rewarding or punishing according to their deeds.
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