PureInsight | September 14, 2010
[PureInsight.org] As I was walking on the street and passing a store I saw a ceramic statue through the glass window. With sincerity and purity, the angel was kneeling down and looking forward attentively, both palms pressing together in Heshi. I was very impressed by this sacred and pure scene.
After beginning to cultivate, I learned from Master’s audio lecture that Heshi is a ritual in the Buddha School. When watching Master’s video lecture, my mind was opened wider and wider. I was immersed in happiness, not only because I had a Master and had begun to cultivate, but also because I came to understand the purpose of life and much more. A feeling of bliss often arose deep in my heart, especially when listening to Master’s lecture. By then, my palms naturally pressed together and my eyes were in tears out of gratitude.
On my journey of returning to my original true self, there have been many deep understandings beyond words. I often used Heshi to express my thankfulness during those times. Although Heshi appears like a simple gesture, its sacredness is manifested by our deep respect towards Master and the Fa, as well as our strong belief and determination to continue cultivation.
After the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) began to persecute Falun Gong in July 1999, there has been continuous media coverage on Chinese TV to defame Master. One day at lunch time, when seeing Master’s picture on TV, I stood up unwittingly and, in front of my family members who did not practice, bowed deeply towards Master with a Heshi gesture. My family later told me that they were very impressed back then when seeing me Heshi and that time seemed to stop. Instead of paying attention to what the TV said, they all looked at me, who appeared dignified and noble.
I also remember this image clearly: although silent, the gesture of Heshi reflects one’s inner, true feeling. Coming from the Buddha School, this gesture relays a cultivator’s peacefulness, compassion, caring for sentient beings, and respect for the Buddha Fa. It has a very profound meaning.
The Heshi gesture has accompanied me for more than 10 years of my cultivation journey. I have used it to express my gratitude to Master, respect to fellow practitioners, or at moments of enlightenment.
As history passes and when the Buddha Fa again prevails in everyday society, people may incorporate this gesture into their normal lives and pass it on generation after generation, forever.
Translated from: http://www.zhengjian.org/zj/articles/2010/8/12/67879.html
