The three-year epidemic has made us experience the fragility of life and the sadness of life. No matter how fragile and sad we are, we still have to move forward because we believe that tomorrow will be better.
In the face of various existential crises, we need a transcendent spirit and a strong inner strength. This is to seek spiritual freedom. Who is our savior?
Buddha told us the truth about the emptiness of dependent origination. We can see through the illusion, let go of self-attachment, and gain freedom and freedom.
Laozi tells us the philosophy of life in the universe that "Tao generates one, one generates two, two generates three, and three generates all things; man follows the earth, earth follows the sky, heaven follows the Tao, and Tao follows nature."
Wang Yangming tells us that "there is nothing outside the heart, leading to conscience, the unity of knowledge and action", giving us endless wisdom and power, and leading us on the road of spiritual salvation.
We believe that this world has an ontology, and this is the truth of the world. Buddha calls it emptiness, self-nature, etc., Taoism calls it morality, Plato calls it ideal, Wang Yangming calls it conscience and so on.
This ontology is innate to everyone. It is what we originally possess. It is stored in the heart and transcends all things. The ontology transcends everything. Being one with the ontology means transcending everything and the mind is free.
Only by awakening to this "noumenon" can we gain true freedom. This "noumenon" is the real self.
This "ontology" is the origin of the universe, whether it is material or spiritual.
Although philosophers have constructed different wisdom systems for this "ontology", they are essentially the same, with different names and different perspectives.
Our life and the world we know are ultimately limited and relative, but in the depths of our souls we are always asking about infinity, absoluteness and eternity.
Only by understanding and returning to the ontology of the universe can we truly transcend reality and ourselves, and gain liberation and freedom.
Only by awakening to the existence of this body in the present moment, and in this context, can we establish an extensive and inner connection with others and all things, and at the same time can we transcend all kinds of entanglements and difficulties.
Whether it is to settle the soul or settle down in life, it is all about seeking the solid foundation of life. When the soul is settled, people can feel the existence of meaning and value while living.
From a rational point of view, the ontology of the universe cannot be verified by scientific means. This is a belief. To firmly believe in and live by this belief is to have faith.
A person's intelligence can be proven to the world, but a person's wisdom often cannot be proven. Sometimes it is like belief, which cannot be proven or falsified. More often than not, it is a choice in life.
Regarding the wisdom of this universe, as long as you choose to believe, an infinite inner power and light will naturally emerge.
When people live, they always pursue freedom, independence, light, happiness, joy, etc. Material things cannot really allow us to obtain these values, because external objects are impermanent and uncontrollable.
In the same way, worldly values and other people's evaluations cannot meet the true spiritual needs. If you are addicted to the world, you will easily lose yourself. It is difficult to experience true joy and happiness in a life without independence.
Only by getting rid of external dependence can we achieve true spiritual freedom. Only by awakening and returning to the essence of the universe can we transcend external objects, the world and ourselves.
Life is an experience, suffering and happiness, troubles and happiness, etc. This inner experience is usually closely related to whether the heart is strong or not.
When we firmly believe in the existence of an ontology, it is easy to transcend all things binary opposition and break through our own way of thinking.
For example, when you take conscience as the ontology, you will realize that "the body has no good and no disgust", and "knowing good and evil is conscience". You will transcend good and evil and will not be kidnapped by worldly good and evil.
All practice is to realize and practice the existence of the universe. This is the only way to spiritual freedom.
Choosing means giving up. If you choose a certain belief in the ontology of the universe, you must give up worldly pursuits, break through your own way of thinking, and change your lifestyle. From external pursuits to internal pursuits, from emphasizing the self to gradually dissolving the self.
Therefore, spiritual practice is not an easy task. Obsession is people's biggest obstacle. Cling to one thought, be trapped in one thought, let go of the obsession, and feel at ease.
The road to spiritual freedom must be walked step by step by yourself. You are your own savior. Troubles are in your heart, and happiness is also in your heart. What is your heart, is what your world is!
