SECTION LIEN - THANH DE. Preface. Ms. Thanh De is the mother of Mr. Muc Kien Lien (also known as Muc Lien). She has a greedy, cruel personality, does not believe in the Three Jewels, commits many serious sins, causes many bad "causes", so when she dies, she suffers evil "results", being banished to an evil path, being born as a hungry ghost. constant hunger and thirst in the great hell. Muc Lien is one of the ten great disciples of the Buddha, the most talented in supernatural powers. One day, he used the "eye of the path" to look in the world and realized that his mother was born into the path of hunger and poverty in the depths of hell, suffering many tortures. He was merciful, so he brought rice to give to his mother. Because of the cruel greed in her past life, when the mother put the rice in her mouth, the rice turned into embers and she could not eat. Mr. Maud Lien was extremely sad, returned and told Buddha everything and asked Buddha to teach him how to save his mother. Buddha taught that although his filial piety was extremely great and although he was very good at supernatural powers, he could not save his mother alone. It is necessary to rely on the power of the gods, the virtue as great as the ocean, and the blessings of monks and nuns in the ten directions to be able to liberate my mother. Mr. Maud Lien correctly followed the Buddha's teachings. On the FULL day of the seventh month, the Vu Lan holiday, he sincerely paid homage to the monk, so his mother escaped the life of a hungry ghost and was born in a peaceful realm. The story Muc Lien - THANH DE emphasizes the law of "cause and effect", the sincere filial piety of Mr. Muc Lien and the merit of maintaining purity and keeping the precepts pure during the three months of summer retreat of monks and nuns. Everyone prayed sincerely to create the power of sympathy and stimulation for Ms. Thanh De's soul. causing her to awaken herself from her coma, turn her evil thoughts towards the good path and thus escape the harsh punishment of hell. Buddhist scriptures teach: "The mind can create karma, but the mind can also change karma." Mr. Maud Lien is a shining example symbolizing filial piety and gratitude. He practiced penance to repay his kindness and save his mother from hell. * Vu Lan holiday in Buddhism is the "Buddha's Joy" day, the "Tu Tu" day. Monks and nuns focused on meditation and asked their elders to teach them all their mistakes so that they could sincerely repent, so the Buddha was very happy with that spirit of recovery and repentance. Vu Lan Day is also the day of "Filial Retribution", recalling the filial piety of Buddhists. On this occasion, Buddhists remember the merits of their parents who gave birth to them and raised them through hardships thanks to the monks' prayers and prayers. I am there to help my parents. Even if the deceased parents have gone through seven generations, if they fall into the path of suffering, thanks to this virtue, they will be able to escape and be promoted. If parents do not walk the path of suffering, thanks to this virtue, they will grow good roots. If the parents are still alive and have not passed away, then thanks to that blessing, they will increase their longevity and develop Bodhi mind. Vu Lan holiday is also the "Forgiveness of the Dead" day, a day to pray for the salvation of deceased ancestors. It is the day of forgiveness of all mistakes. Everyone repented and asked for conversion. Monks and nuns pray for the dead to escape the damnation of the three evil realms of "hell, hungry ghosts and animals". Filial piety is often understood as taking care of everything materially for parents. But parents will pass away one day. A Buddhist, We are not only present in this life but also in countless lives before and after, losing one body will take on another. Therefore, a filial son must also take care of his parents mentally, how to awaken his parents towards the good path, believe in cause and effect, and take refuge in the Three Jewels, recite the Buddha's name to do good in the present life. be at peace and when you die, you will be happy and peaceful in the next life. "Filial filial piety is Buddha's mind. Filial piety is Buddha's conduct." In the Vietnamese tradition, filial piety is a very necessary, sacred and noble moral foundation. Only by being filial in the family can one be a good citizen in society. Hieu is the first step to build a good family, a civilized society and progress into a prosperous country. * A number of ancient and present documents rewrite the entire story of SECURITY - THANH DE in gentle, pure and simple "six-eight" lines of poetry so that readers can easily read, understand and feel. We hope that the meaning of this ancient story will be a torch of wisdom that enlightens people to rely on it to overcome the paths of ignorance, to practice penance to eliminate sins, to cross the sea of ​​suffering of life and death and reach the shore of liberation. fragrant. An old story recounts that during the time when the Buddha was still on earth, in the distant city of Rajagaha, there was a rich man with immense wealth, many gardens and fields, lots of silver and gold, herds of elephants, horses, herds of buffaloes and goats, and many servants nearby. Mr. Deputy General's name is very good. He maintains daily morality. He has been practicing Luc Do for a long time and has not left it: "One is to give alms to others, Two is to maintain the precepts and live a clean life, Three is to be extremely patient, Four is to be diligent and determined to practice, Five is to meditate diligently, Six is ​​to have wisdom as radiant as rose light." Mrs. Thanh De is his wife. Alas, on the contrary, she is extremely evil. She is both greedy and wicked. Doing evil deeds brings out ten virtues. Giving birth to a son, a man named La Boc has a sweet personality, is intelligent in every way, and is also filial to the village and is famous. Time passed quickly. Not long after, the family was not happy. Because the rich man passed away, the boy La Boc immediately mourned. After three years, it was very dignified. To fulfill his filial piety, he was at peace. After the period of mourning mentioned above, he found his mother and immediately said: "The long-standing treasure troves are opened, calculated for the future, then divided into three equal parts, one part is offered to mother for daily use, one part is prepared for a vegetarian feast, and is offered to the Three Jewels with sincerity. As for me, I will keep one part for use. Make capital because you need to go far away In a strange land, not close to home. Do business and worry about establishing yourself. Create a bright career. Our family time will also be more glorious." His mother listened and agreed with him. He immediately prepared to go on a business trip. The smart Ich Loi servant asked to go with him. When he had just finished leaving, his mother quickly summoned the family's servants to gather around Mrs. Thanh De to tell her: "My son, before he left, told me to be careful when making offerings. Don't look down on offerings to monks. But I don't want to follow this path. I don't believe in magic. So if any monks come here to beg for alms every day. Use a whip and stick to immediately chase them away. Then they stopped bothering me. After that, I didn't dare to come to my house. I saved up the money I offered to buy a lot of animals to satisfy my cravings for so long. Geese, goats, horses, cows and buffaloes. Pigs and chickens and ducks were killed quickly. Sacrifice to the gods Then eat until you're satisfied. After eating, buying more, don't feel sorry for yourself. Eat again and again until you're bored. What sin should you make offerings to? " The servants reluctantly obeyed. Only worried about killing and staying away from the monks. As for La Boc, three years of trading have gone by quickly and smoothly. Doing business thriftily in a foreign country. Being a hard-working wholesaler, he is now rich. One day, he decided to immediately return to visit his loving mother. Tired of traveling along the road Going outside the city when he stopped. Pause to get better. Sending people back first to tell his mother, Ich Loi's servant enthusiastically Obeys the owner's orders and rushes home. A maid saw first Run in to find the owner to report the unusual news Ms. Thanh De hastily flaunted As if she were also making offerings to the monks So the house was arranged in a hurry. Bringing many decorative banners smoothly As soon as Iich Loi arrived, she immediately Seriously, he immediately asked: "I'm so happy that my son is back. Why isn't he here yet? Where are you at this hour?" The servant hastily reported: "Madam, the young lady has not come here. Let's stay to the west outside the city of Vuong Xa for a few more days." Mrs. Thanh De said with a cheerful voice: "After La Boc and you left, I immediately organized an offering to More than five hundred monks at home. "It was me who bowed to my mother. I recently went away because of business. My mother, while staying at home, believed in the Three Jewels and earnestly made offerings to more than five hundred noble monks. She respectfully invited me very respectfully." Everyone was surprised and immediately said: "Because you were away or what happened? Your mother stayed in the family. All the bad karma she caused herself. The monks were begging for alms in front of her house. They all chased them away and were in mourning. As for the money, he told them to offer alms. It seems that she bought animals and often killed them to eat. After cutting their bodies to sacrifice to the gods, she personally killed many times with her own hands. He heard his mother's guilt. It was as if lightning suddenly struck his ears. He fell to the ground and lay down. He was unconscious for a long time. The news brought so much pain. Seeing how sorry he was for him. Mrs. Thanh De was very confused. When she heard the bad news, she quickly ran out. I told her that it was she who had caused so much bad karma in the house recently, so I was in this situation. She immediately saved her son. Then she loudly swore: "Heaven and earth are wide and wide. That basin is full of golden waves If I don't make offerings to the monks After you leave the village, I am bedridden. forever Then when I close my eyes and die, Fall into hell as promised. I'll suffer retribution in the future. I hope you come back to your family right away!" Listening to his mother's oath As heavy as a mountain, truly terrible. Believing his mother's lies and swearing, La Boc agreed to go home immediately. It was only a few days after he returned home Who expected something bad to happen, his mother was upset, Then fell seriously ill, suddenly fell unconscious Even though he took medicine The disease did not improve, it got worse, After seven days and seven night After the critical time, she died immediately. The oath was fulfilled by the King of Hell, perhaps he did not forgive and then Sent the Demon King up to the place to capture her soul right on the other oath. Knowing that his mother has a heavy karma, so La Boc immediately took care of her while burying her well While taking care of creating blessings, why hesitate to dedicate it to her immediately, Wholesale earned from the trip with words He brought alms everywhere Help people lack clothing, save the hungry, build temples, worship monks. I practice the golden way at home. Chant sutras, recite Buddha's name earnestly, and keep the precepts sincerely. Set up a grass tent next to the grave The place where the mother is buried in the peaceful mountain forest Three years of filial piety and love Birds flocked and roamed. Forgive the new land, collect yellow flowers To go up to his mother's grave to pay respects. Time turned quickly Three years of gentle filial piety passed One day La Boc thought that he had to leave home to become a monk Newly expected to repay his mother Full of deep affection He thought of Buddha Da Nui Ky Xa Quat came to visit Him. After kneeling down, the young man La Boc said cordially: "Venerable Sir, My body has passed away. If I go home now, will I bring blessings to my parents?" The Buddha then explained the good: "My dear son, don't forget to be in trouble. In this world, if you have faith in religion, let me follow the religion quickly Either a boy or a girl, just ask for one. Complete renunciation. All right, these merits are boundless than time. Better than building a precious stupa forever Than building forty-eight thousand towers above, Because parents are present. Thanks to that merit, they get a lot more. How much more blessings and wisdom, Like parents. dearly passed away Even though once in the past Was born in a pure land in a peaceful place." After listening, La Boc sincerely opened his heart, decided to leave home, and prayed earnestly for the Buddha, Buddha saw his gentle, gentle and kind figure More filial piety, So glad to accept him quickly Shave all his hair, shave his beard and put on a simple robe instead of the Buddha, he immediately predicts for the Dharma name from here often Using Maudgalyayana, it is extremely beautiful. The example of filial piety is famous by name. From here on, Mr. Muc Kien Lien in the world retreats, the door of meditation takes refuge in the body. Lo cultivates meditation diligently. Thanks to the bright knowledge of the past, again pours out the determination to cultivate quickly to the upper vehicle quickly. "Spiritual powers" were famous at the time, standing at the top right away among the disciples of the Zen gate. One day, Mr. Muc Kien Lien, remembering his dear mother, immediately felt sorry for his parents. The gratitude to his parents was immense. Like the sky, like the sea of ​​stars, he told me where it was difficult to find. My part to liberate this body was done. He immediately resorted to magical powers Searching for his mother's soul in heaven, Going down to find hell, But he couldn't find his mother, causing him pain. New back home, Buddha made it clear, Buddha said clearly as follows: "Your mother is to be blamed. When she was alive, she committed many crimes. She did not believe in the Three Jewels. She had to speak lies and fight greed. Both cunning and inhumane. Heartless killing countless living beings. After death, she suffered torture. Falling into hell My body is miserable." Listening to the Buddha's teaching on all sides, Muc Kien Lien felt a heavy heart. Choked with pity. He entered samadhi and used magical powers right away. Looking for his mother here and there, throughout all the hells, his heart was full of confusion. First he went to "Human Quan" This place is hell where people are incarcerated Some people have their eyes gouged out Some people have their bodies cut off instead of one leg or one hand The other has his nose cut off, Some people are split in half From head to toe, I was terrified. He felt very sad. He asked the lord of the prison with compassion. Immediately, the lord of the prison said: "When we live, we are deceitful and deceitful, deceiving teachers, betraying friends, absolutely listening to flattery around harming people. Eyes looking at what is right. give up Listening to bad things forever and then follow Hands and feet to kill all kinds of things Make honest people suffer many dangers." Muc Kien Lien was filled with sadness. Where could he find his mother's shadow? He then continued his journey through the hell "Xao Minh" looked at See how miserable the sinner Hanged, tied upside down. Hair burned by fire on Buffalo's head, The horse's face was immediately pulled out of the heart, The other hung in the distance. The body rolled on the cliff and screamed with horror. I quickly forget Enjoying the good, but can't stand still Fighting for high and low causes resentment, When a lot of money is on my feet, I don't care about right and left, chasing away deep love The next life stinks my body Falling into an animal with an unsightly shape." Muc Kien Lien searched everywhere Still couldn't find his mother, so he had to move his feet. Through the adjacent "Uncle Hoach" floor This place is a pitiful hell of damnation. Sentient beings are abandoned at the mill. Blood splattered with thin and broken bodies Exposing flesh and blood in disarray. Die, rise, and cry many times. The mournful scene felt heartless Asking the prison lord the cause of the torture. He heard the lord of hell comment: "Here are the sentient beings in the world. Don't believe in the Three Jewels forever. Still plotting to kill people around. Always inflicting suffering on living beings. Do many heinous crimes before and after I won't let myself get away. Today, the retribution is quick. then." The mother's figure could not be seen, Muc Kien Lien walked with pity. Descend to the lower hell and then Look up at "Sword of Life" is this place Sinners are being damned Sitting on the tip of the sword, thin and mournful, Terrible sharp steel hands The tendons are broken, the bones are broken. Asking the lord of the prison, he replied: "This sinner lives on a leisurely basis. Never believes in cause and effect. Killing brutally waiting to eat. Gives like this to nourish his body. coal Cause cause and effect answer yellow do not believe." In here, Mr. Muc Kien Lien couldn't find his mother, so he left immediately. Descend immediately to hell, This place is called "Dao Son" and is sealed with a knife, a sharp sword is covered with a wall. Dismembered, torn flesh, overflowing with blood. Sinners scream loudly. In this world, these people use knives to slit cattle and buffalos Pigs and goats cut open their stomachs and cook them in the oven. Cook, stew, fry and eat to their heart's content. Sow cruel and cruel people. Today, the retribution is brain-dead. He couldn't find his mother's shadow, he immediately went to "Khoi Ha" prison next to the sinner in which he groaned. He was being put on the cauldron of oil. He was running before and after All his body was burning from head to toe. Chen each other ran to escape. Go to the four open doors close by. Screaming and fighting. The other door automatically closes quickly and then Wanders around the furnace back and forth. Escape from the flames that burn the body. Muc Kien Lien felt guilty. Asked the lord of the prison and said to the end: "These people when they were living in this world plotted to kill so many heartless people Dragging gangs to join the wicked Take out their hand to bully the good people. Now I have to pay my karma and escape." In the burning furnace, the mother could not be found, the sadness increased. Muc Kien Lien stepped into the Prison named "Dong Tru" the horror took place. The sinner hugged the pole and cried out The hot copper column burned human flesh. Flames evaporated all over his body. The mouth of hot iron swallows and spits it out It's painful, it's sad, According to the words of the lord: "It was a sinner While in the earthly world Relying on authority always bullied people Confining the weak forever Today retribution Today feel sad." This place did not see his mother, so he opened his heart to benevolent and said to the lord of the prison sincerely: "Now I want to suffer here. Instead of these sinners, how much suffering can I suffer?" The lord of the prison said solemnly, "It has been a long time since everyone has done what they have to do. It is not possible for you to get what you want. My mother will not be able to accept it. Even if you come here strangely, I think this is the only way better. If anyone wants to save sins, People Escape from hell endless pain Time to seek Buddha to pray, sincerely repent, and then quickly enthusiastically Fasting, reciting Buddha's name, chanting Sutras Careful meditation for diligence Ten good deeds do ten, Help people in need, save people in danger Lo spread the golden light New hope for the opportunity to dissipate sins Remove your karma Together find the pure realm of the soul Together become Perfect Enlightenment The path to hell no longer falls. Terrible sinners Nervously tense. Hard to get out of the misery of being alone. He painfully asked the situation. Heard the lord of the prison reported as follows: "This group lives in harmony with each other. Ignorance and foolishness rush to the edge of ignorance. Do not distinguish between good and evil. Don't believe in cause and effect, don't love anyone, So create karma. bad forever Now the retribution sees painful times." My mother is nowhere to be found Muc Kien Lien goes back to the prison next to the Prison "Court of Damage" resounding groans The sinner has his mouth hooked and cries out Iron hook pulls out his tongue Instead of a hard-working buffalo to plow deeply This karma pays so much Suffering does not know when to escape. The warden said immediately: "These people when they live many deceitful words, gossip, speak cruel words, talk in two ways. Sow too many bad deeds. Now, the retribution is enough to reap. "According to the Buddha's teachings, I don't hesitate to go down to many levels of hell, far and near, But I can't find my mother anywhere, Seeing how living beings suffer, Broken bones, broken flesh, crying and groaning What a pitiful tragedy All parts of the world In the end, you have to stop. In that prison, the walls are high. The doors are closed everywhere. Calling no one open, the shadow can't be seen. I use my eyes to look in. I can't see anything inside. I'm sorry. mercy show me how to cross the wall smoothly." Looking at the floating disciple, The filial piety that few people can match the Buddha's love and compassion, teaching wholeheartedly: "Cao Tuong is the prison that mother and child fall into. She carries a heavy sin Every day, she wears a head of fresh blood. , Cao Tuong big prison is a difficult place to enter. Must rely on a miraculous staff. Same as y, "Seeing that you are a monk. Why did you open the prison door to come here? Because the people who are locked up on this floor are all criminals who are eternally damned. Previously, the Three Jewels did not believe in doing the five opposites to cause crimes?" Muc Kien Lien sincerely said that he had wanted to find his mother for a long time. Showed filial piety and gratitude No matter how difficult it was, why not hesitate. The prison official asked, "How do you know the mother of this place?" He slowly replied: "Good! I asked the Buddha to show it." The jailer happily asked: "Thanks to the Buddha's luck, he and the Buddha are related?" When he heard the question, he quickly declared his name: "My name is Muc Kien Lien. Originally a disciple of the Buddha on earth. Came down here to look for his mother, surnamed Lu, the name of his wife, Thanh De, in the ancient city of Vuong Xa. The prison official opened the book immediately and checked it. After finding it, Ben called out her name with a loud voice: "Who is Lady Thanh De in Vuong Xa citadel? I need to see you here! There is a monk who has come down to this prison Asking to meet, looking for a Master for a long time, his name is Muc Kien Lien. Soon she will leave soon Will be out of prison soon!" A voice asked, no one answered. When I met Ms. Thanh De, she said, "When I was still living at home, I gave birth to a child and named it La La Boc, a very gentle man, not Muc Kien Lien, my son never left home, so I did not dare to go out to see the teacher." The prison officer immediately returned to meet the monk and told him that he knew about the situation That she told her son She was never in the religious world And the name was not the same. tha: "When I was still a mother, "How many sins your mother committed when she was still living at home, it is difficult for you as a son to bear them. Thanks to the power of Buddha for a long time, I hope to save my mother from prison right away. I came back to ask for mercy from Buddha. Gather monks and nuns from all over the world." Temples near and far We pour our hearts out for our mother. Let's repent sincerely. We hope to help our mother. Eliminate evil karma and lighten the burden of past sins. Rebirth in ecstasy awaits. As for me, your prison guard, what's the use of it? " After hearing this, he quietly left. Maudgalyayana quickly returned to the world. He knelt next to the Buddha and lamented: "My mother has suffered countless pitiful sins. My heart is suffering in hundreds of ways. I ask the Buddha to help me. What means can my mother escape from that situation?" Escape from the hell of terrible sadness." He knelt down and said to the Buddha, he immediately fainted and did not know what to do, Sangha, The nuns around immediately raised their hands to help and compassionately pray to Buddha for miracles to help people in hell quickly escape their damnation. Maudgalyayana is filial. The love for his mother fills the ocean. It's so vast, so wonderful. So the Buddha agreed to help the Buddha along with his disciples and saints. He ascended into the void to enter the majestic spirit. Then the Buddha's halo was released. Descending to the level of hell filled with ignorance, filled with shimmering light, causing the world to change shape quickly: "The surrounding mountain of sharp knives now suddenly turns into a field of phan, swords and swords piled up vertically and horizontally, now turning into countless fruits." The bed was made of red iron and burned into the body. The lion palace was instantly warm and cozy. The cauldron of oil was boiling and smoking. Now it became a fragrant lotus pond." At that time, in the underworld of Hell, the King of Hell and the masses were joyful, singing in unison: "How good! How rare! "Your mother's sins are so serious. Just got out of 'A-Pi' prison and has already fallen into 'Dark' prison!" Muc Kien Lien was confused. Determined to find his mother, he moved his feet to the "Dark" floor to take care of his filial piety heart. Here hell is full of people Chen each other, hungry and thirsty, groaning when he hears it in his heart. Searching everywhere can't find his mother, In the end, he finds his mother's guilt. Body trembles from hunger! No longer able to distinguish between anyone, He shook her mother's shoulder hoping she would wake up But why did her eyes become dull. Looking at him distractedly, her mouth begged: "Oh, I'm hungry and thirsty day and night My body is so cold, I just want to eat Stop!" The miracles are already available. Muc Kien Lien earns food right away. Bringing rice to his mother, Mrs. Thanh De, seeing that she reached out to help, immediately rejoiced, insanely happy, but the stingy mind never forgets. So one hand eats and the other quickly covers his rice. Fear of someone snatching it, fear of someone taking it. Because all hungry people are fiercely surrounded. Alas, the rice was not ready to eat. The pink fire suddenly burned to cinders and then burned the lips. Skin when the fire burned, the mouth when the blood flowed. He looked at his mother in horror. He cried out in grief and sorrow. He loved his mother with heavy karma. There was no way to save it, and it was difficult to get out. He immediately burst into tears drenched in tears, fading his eyelids, Causing those demons to sympathize and share sorrow. He sadly raised his face and lamented, "My genius has saved so many people. Now I am helpless. I can't help but watch my mother floating in the water. Even if I can't, I can't help it. It's hard to overcome my mother's karma. I have to go back to Buddha Da Bridge Please help me get through this! "World-Honored One, my mother, Thanks to the Three Jewels of Virtue, is always overflowing Thanks to the power of the monks and nuns, my mother escaped from that prison, freed from hungry ghosts and animals, Ended the cycle of suffering. What a joy! In the next life There are people among those Buddhists When the Vu Lan season comes, I want to do ceremonies everywhere in temples To hope to create a little chance To save my dear mother and father Currently living next to me in the early afternoon Or passed away in the morning. many lifetimes ago. Now, can our children and grandchildren try to practice Vu Lan and offer sacrifices throughout the temple. Would they like to hear the Buddha's golden words. Let Buddhists know the way to follow right away?" After listening, Buddha taught: "How good! On the day of the full moon, people perform Vu Lan ceremony to pray. Show deep filial piety. May parents enjoy many blessings. Thanks to the sincere prayer mantras Create great real strength Create abundant sympathy Then immediately stimulate the parents If you are in a sad situation Full of suffering, full of pain The soul will wake up quickly Exit confusion, escape from ignorance. Turn your evil thoughts towards the good and good path! How precious! It is thanks to this redirection that the guilty escape immediately from prison. Free from pain and guilt. It was created by that mind before. The golden words of the classics are engraved: "The human mind is in a state of delusion and madness If it causes bad karma, then it will fall into a deep hell. If you change your mind, if you turn around, your bad karma will quickly turn into good." Since I saved my mother and paid back my filial piety, With all the love between mother and child, Maudgalyayana is determined to practice beside Buddha in the door of Zen. His mind is calm and steadfast. He lives a pure life and lives in a noble land. But due to past bad karma, "Karma" from previous lives, "causes". How many generations? Now the evil fruit has come to fruition. Therefore, it is time for him to die. On his leisurely path to preach the Dharma, one day he had to go through a high mountain area. The path was so dangerous. Unexpectedly, a group of people hid above. "Naked" and jealous pagans. They were once jealous and even more hateful. Now they ambush people. The plot to kill him was very brutal. As soon as he passed by, on high, they hurriedly attacked each other. Together, they rushed down with heavy rocks. They fell like a waterfall and thunder roared, blocking the entire path. The Venerable's body was completely destroyed. Immediately, the bones were crushed and blood was pouring out. Hundreds of horrors and pitiful things. Mr. Sariputta found the way Thanks to his miraculous power to save him in time, he asked a couple of questions: "You are good at helping your life for a long time. Why not use this opportunity to save your own life?" Muc Kien Lien softly confessed: "Once karma comes, I have to give up on the word 'god'. How can I remember the word 'tong' in time!" As soon as Maudgalyayana uttered his dying words, he died instantly. As for the other non-Buddhists, They are all satisfied after killing people. Wanting to harm the Buddha is not good. Therefore, they hope to harm his disciples for a long time. This is the leading disciple. To make Buddhism consume power. News about Maudgalyayana spread everywhere. Immediately arrived at the royal palace, King Ajatasatru was furious. Ordered to arrest thousands of these murderers. All the "naked" people around here. Bring them to the fire pit and immediately throw them into the criminals. They all suffered together. They immediately died and fell into the depths of hell. Hearing the news of Maudgalyayana, because the pagans in the land of death, the monks and nuns were all moved. They were filled with tears of sadness and sadness. They all came to the Buddha's platform, knelt down and asked the Buddha about Maudgalyayana. His supernatural powers were immeasurably good. Why does the sage king bring disaster. The Buddha gently taught: "Let's not be too sad and sad. I said it a long time ago. Even if you have great supernatural powers, it's of no use. It's difficult to overcome that karma. Although Muc Lien is very good at magical powers, saving your mother is not possible in the past." Now that I'm done, I won't pray to save myself. Once the force of karma is rampant, no matter how good my supernatural powers are, I can't help it. One day, he had to personally request a job from the neighboring village. He needed to go far away. He instructed his disciples at home: "Be ready to receive a serious reception. There are two benefactors visiting the village. Go to the temple to worship Buddha and make offerings today." The whole temple waited all day. No one came here to make offerings. It was late afternoon. A disciple quickly walked out. He raised his hand to close the temple door. Suddenly he saw an old couple on the porch. Their appearance was poor, their appearance was gentle. Each other humbly sat outside. They must have been waiting for a long time. They haven't returned yet, even though it's getting dark around here. Asking, is the disciple okay? They've been coming to this gate since noon. Sitting here waiting to see the monks. No one asked so they didn't dare. Going to a far away house, why is it difficult to travel? I'm even more poor, but I don't care. Come here to worship the compassionate Buddha. Make offerings to the Three Jewels with sincerity. Just wait, don't hesitate. Even when night falls, the distance is near and deserted. After hearing this, the disciple was surprised. He secretly felt annoyed and thought: "Oh, come on! It's these two beggars who blocked the way at the temple door and sat together for too long. If there are any donors coming here, why would they want to come in?" The mind immediately makes distinctions. Criticizes rags and despises poverty. Looks coldly and says quickly: "Next time we can make offerings to Buddha. It's time for the temple to close." The old woman respectfully spoke in condolences: "The next day when we worship Buddha in Thoi pagoda, I think about it and say it's okay. This time I missed the destination. There is a new can of rice from a distant villager. With sincerity, the old couple Please give it back earnestly." make offerings." After hearing this, the disciple looked down on him and unintentionally let out a voice of boredom and anger: "I thought that offering something as small as a can of rice to the temple would be lacking. Come on, bring it back." The old woman begged fervently: "Rice brought here from far away Peeling off each grain seven days and seven nights Mixed in rare sticky rice in the region Marinated with sweet honey, added sugar, Sincerely brought to offer offerings First is to the Buddha, then to the monks..." Ms. The old man was in the middle of speaking. Just turned his face, how harshly the temple door had slammed shut. The husband who sat next to her from the beginning was silent. Perseverance, patience, and devotion. Now whisper: "Let's go home!" But the wife was angry. In her anger, her feet were broken. Rice cans were scattered near and far. Her mouth was screaming loudly: "I swear for a thousand eons, vow for a lifetime. Meet my temple, I'm ruined because I have no support. I meet monks and nuns everywhere. In every direction I despised and mercilessly!" The husband had tears in his eyes. Feeling sorry for his wife just because of the moment Hate the teacher, the bad person caused him to calm down. Peace of mind felt sorry for himself. In his heart, he suddenly prayed silently: "If I meet fate, I will be determined to practice immediately!" The couple left the veranda. She went indignant and inconsolable. The abbot arrived at the place Asking about the situation, clearly Punishing the wrong disciple Must worry about repenting and kneeling immediately Do wrong, lack compassion Have a discriminating mind and benevolence, The teacher himself also worries Self-repentant, extremely repentant Thoughts sadly in her heart: "The fault of the disciples in this temple So the bitter benefactor Give up the curse of damnation and sow the seeds, Because of my sudden absence, I created a new creation. more mourning." The teacher then walked to the meditation hall In front of the Buddha altar, burned incense and vowed: "For eternity, life after life, I vow to be a child forever, without any worries. Be the son of that benefactor In order to pay off the karma she has just caused. go out!" Then he prayed more earnestly: "When she vandalized temples, When I wished to build more temples, When she disrespected the door, I despised the precepts that were being cultivated into the city. When I vowed to practice, I vowed to follow her around and never leave. Only when you finish your career will you be at peace!" The abbot in the meditation door Is the predecessor of Muc Lien now, the poor old woman in the past It is the person who lacks kindness now It is Thanh De in this life, Samsara, cause and effect revolve all the time. Now listen to the story of the second life There was a family who gave birth to a son. The door of the house was extremely rich. An only child, so there was nothing to lack. Live a happy life. But he did not think well. Only drunk, did not study. The bad guys around this area betrayed you, and the army tricked Master Xom into taking advantage of the past few days, He despised his mother and father Bao advised him to ignore it, Living in a cruel situation Night and day his parents wept Suddenly born with a serious illness Blinded with countless pitiful eyes. One day, a bad friend finds a way Set that girl up for him to get married. Mom and dad are happy to hear that. I think I have a wife less and less selfless, Who cares about this guy's wife Every time I show kindness in front of me, So that my relatives don't blame me After The husband's fortune is gone forever, the other scoundrels immediately help To wait for the distribution of this property What foolish son or love trap Thinks that he is in the family Wife is a bride, his life is promoted flower. One day he had to go away. When he returned home, he saw water pouring out of the house. Asked when his wife said: "Old man now is difficult, it is difficult to pamper him. Bring water for him to use. He criticizes hot and cold and is often not satisfied. So he pours water. quartet The temperament is very bad, strange to tell. The son and his wife played the role of good and gentle people. They pretended to be extremely happy. They asked about their parents and chatted warmly. After the first unsuccessful attempt, the other wife kept flirting with her husband, making terrible plans. The husband followed his wife, ignorant and stupid. One day, he told an inhumane thing. The husband came to his parents and said, "I've been away from my mother for a long time." Now I should return to visit this place." When his parents heard and agreed immediately, he rented a horse-drawn carriage to go together for a day. He took the reins and drove the other carriage. He carried his father and mother with great affection. When he reached the jungle, he encountered a turn that was silent, desolate, bumpy, and dark. The son stopped. Suddenly, the horse pretended to encounter an inhuman person blocking the way. His arms and legs clattered loudly in the forest. He pretended to be resisting a dishonest group. His mouth screamed loudly. As if he himself was in danger. Then, taking advantage of that chaos, he had no salary left. Human wisdom Takes a whip and whips me, whips my father, lashing mother while shouting Pretend to rob and beat your father and mother Just like plotting with your wife at home It's so much unfilial piety Ignorance leads to violence, Which parent's part or Blind can't see anything around I'm in pain, I think there are robbers, really The two people don't think of me Two hands scrabbling around the seat Thinking of you, Afraid of harming your child, the two of them shouted: "Son! Hurry up! stay far away, lest the robbers attack and die, I have a young wife waiting to look after my mother and father, even if it's time to fall, my heart is still orange!" The sound of "my child!" uttered softly Love, earnest, passionate, sacred Made the boy wake up and find himself the most unfilial in the world, "My son!" wonderful sound Like sowing spirituality, As if arousing his compassion, turning away from the gloomy scene, leaving the bad road, he took the car home. He went home and confessed everything. Then he knelt down with great sincerity. Knelt down and begged to repent of his sins. Asking his father and mother for forgiveness. Then he gave his wife away. Back to her hometown, back to her far away place of origin. The son who once went down the wrong path Now leaves his old friends, leaves his deceitful cliques, Gets drunk on his bad habits quickly, Returns to the right path, is peaceful, and truthful. All his life he vows to live alone, Takes good care of his parents, Then he makes a vow. I earnestly ask to be your child for a long time, forever and ever, with much filial piety and kindness. The son in the past life was Muc Lien wearing the monk's robe in this life, And the mother in the previous life in this life was the mother of Master Muc Lien. Ms. Thanh De, lacks faith, so bad causes are constantly sown, then reap the tragic fruit, her body is full of suffering, painful body Tram Luan in the depths of prison The mirror is still there, who can easily forget. As for Master Muc Lien, think clearly about the past lives mentioned above. A time when you were unfilial and cruel. In this life, the retribution is very harsh. And in this last life, the karma you want to repay will not be entangled. Therefore, you will catch a falling rock. Shall your bones. , crushing flesh and crushing people is a shame. The world's karma is not fair. Even if you have good supernatural powers, you will ignore it. Once you have paid off your karma, the path to practice will open brightly in the next life. _________ As for Master Muc Lien, think clearly about the past lives mentioned above. A time when you were unfilial and cruel. In this life, the retribution is very harsh. And in this last life, the karma you want to repay will not be entangled. Therefore, you will catch a falling rock. Shall your bones. , crushing flesh and crushing people is a shame. The world's karma is not fair. Even if you have good supernatural powers, you will ignore it. Once you have paid off your karma, the path to practice will open brightly in the next life. _________ As for Master Muc Lien, think clearly about the past lives mentioned above. A time when you were unfilial and cruel. In this life, the retribution is very harsh. And in this last life, the karma you want to repay will not be entangled. Therefore, you will catch a falling rock. Shall your bones. , crushing flesh and crushing people is a shame. The world's karma is not fair. Even if you have good supernatural powers, you will ignore it. Once you have paid off your karma, the path to practice will open brightly in the next life.END=NAM MO SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).GOLDEN ZEN BUDDHIST MONASTERY= VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=VENERABLE THICH CHAN TANH.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.2/9/2023.VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VENERABLE =THICH CHAN TANH.