Guoqing Layman: Modern Records of Cause and Effect(3 books)

Since I came into contact with Buddhism, I have come into contact with a lot of Mahayana Buddhist knowledge in bits and pieces, and realized that this world is not only populated by us humans, but also by other forms of life. Intelligent life exists.

After encountering the three books of Modern Records of Karma, I read them in detail. It can be regarded as a thorough step up in the understanding of Buddhism. These three books guide us on what we should and should not do in life.

Dazu Rock Carvings of Sakyamuni Buddha
Dazu Rock Carvings of Sakyamuni Buddha

The Causal Relationship in the“Sutra of Ksitigarbha”as Taught by Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva

In life and in dealing with the world,one must never go against the law of cause and effect,nor against the Buddha’s teachings.The law of cause and effect is the truth.

The following table of contents is for the three volumes of“Modern Records of Karma.”Clicking on the links will take you to the corresponding articles.Some articles have been damaged,resulting in the loss of certain pieces.This article was written by Master Guoqing.

In promoting the Buddha’s teachings and benefiting sentient beings,I have made no alterations.The paragraphs of the articles are like walls of text,but this does not hinder your reading and understanding of Mahayana Buddhism.

Here,I express my gratitude to Master Guoqing and Master Miaofa,as well as to all the true protagonists and authors of the articles.

Should this website have any merit,it will all be dedicated to the aforementioned masters of the Dharma and eminent monks.It is also dedicated to all readers,wishing that together we may proceed in this life and reach the Pure Land of the Buddha.

99-meter-high Tibetan Bodhisattva statue at Jiuhua Mountain, Anhui
99-meter-high Tibetan Bodhisattva statue at Jiuhua Mountain, Anhui

Zen and Purification

Question: Buddhism says that Zen Master Yongming Yanshou is the return of Amitabha Buddha. The “Four Materials Slips” left by the old man said, “There

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