PureInsight | January 19, 2002
Not long ago, some practitioners were saying that they felt a little sleepy whenever they entered into the state of tranquility. During the period of individual cultivation this was quite a common problem. However, during the period of Fa-rectification cultivation that we are experiencing today, all of us have come to know how to deal with it. Below, I would like to share my understanding of "tranquility" with all of you.
What is "tranquility?" In fact it is the manifestation of a being. The "tranquility" of a being represents his realm in this universe. The being is unrestricted by whatever lives below him or by substances that exist at a level lower than his. "Tranquility" is actually "purity." For a being, the extent to which he can reach tranquility represents how pure he is. "Tranquility" is genuine freedom. To different beings, true tranquility is the most righteous representation of his original realm. The "tranquility" of a practitioner is the unparalleled great and brilliant manifestation of Zhen-Shan-Ren (Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance) in different levels and realms.
"Tranquility" is not a kind of being, but it embraces all beings. True tranquility doesn't mean not taking action, the same way "compassion" is not equal to kindness in everyday people's dictionaries. The most righteous manifestation of a certain realm is the tranquility of beings in that realm, which includes various transformations. "…just by having your heart unaffected you will be able to handle all situations." (From "Eliminate Your Last Attachment(s)")
"Cultivations in three religions all teach 'unintentional,' Using mind improperly is intentional; Doing good things only is still intentional, Removal of attachments is truly unintentional." (From Hongyin, Master's book of poetry) The distinction between youwei (with intent) and wuwei (without intent) is not whether or not any physical action has taken place. "Tranquility" follows the same logic.
The real situation of "tranquility" is mentioned by Master Li, "As if With Intent, Yet Without Intent. Hand Movements Follow the Energy Mechanisms. As if Empty, Yet Not Empty. Move or Become Still With Ease.' (From 'verse for exercise five' in Chapter Two of The Great Consummation Way of Falun Dafa) In the face of great "tranquility," how can trivial sleepiness affect the unmatched power of great gods during Fa-rectification? Throughout history only today's Falun Dafa practitioners can reach true tranquility.
Translated from
http://www.zhengjian.org/zj/articles/2001/12/18/12930.html
