When entering the practice of Buddhism, almost every master who transmits the teachings claims that their teachings are the best. It can be said that out of a thousand masters, it is difficult to find one who says that their teachings are ordinary. How can we distinguish between good and bad, when it is all just talk? Those who study Buddhism are often ordinary people and cannot discern between good and bad. Therefore, this becomes a very serious problem. In order to truly understand the superiority and correctness of Buddhism, we must pay attention to distinguishing between the superior and worldly aspects of Buddhist teachings, as well as false Buddhist teachings. Even if two ritual texts are exactly the same, their nature can be different. One nature is superior, while the other is worldly. This is similar to two medicines that are identical in appearance. If a medicine has been approved by the health department and has a registration number, it is considered qualified. If a medicine does not have a registration number, the health department does not take responsibility for it, and it is considered unqualified. The same applies to the textbooks for cultivation and practice. They can be divided into three categories. Even if they are exactly the same in terms of content, they have completely different natures. The first category is cultivation and practice that is recognized and endorsed by the deity protector, with the aim of ensuring 100% correctness in terms of the meaning and practice of the teachings (the deity refers to the bodhisattvas in the void). The second category is cultivation and practice that has not been recognized by the deity protector, and belongs to worldly cultivation and practice. Although the teachings are correct and will not cause harm, progress may be slower. However, through diligent study, adherence to precepts, and sincere practice, achievements can still be made, although without absolute certainty. The third category is false cultivation and false Buddhist teachings that are compiled and combined from incomplete Buddhist scriptures and treatises. They may appear to be Buddhist teachings, but in reality, they are non-Buddhist or evil teachings. They are the actions of fraudulent and evil teachers who deceive people in order to receive offerings. Not only will they not lead to achievements, but they will also cause the practitioners to have bad luck and fall into evil realms.
The difference between superior and worldly practices lies in whether or not they have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. How can we determine whether a ritual text has the endorsement of the deity protector? The answer is as follows: Many Buddhists have heard of the superior Buddhist teachings such as the Avatamsaka Sutra, the Vajra Sutra, and the Mahavairocana Tantra. Conventional Buddhist teachings also include divination, fortune-telling, drawing lots, observing lakes, and turning dough balls. However, these practices are not considered superior. When it comes to superior practices, they are determined by the deity or bodhisattvas who personally make a decision on the correctness or incorrectness of the subject. Therefore, for practices to be considered superior, they must be publicly recognized and endorsed by the deity protector. The deity protector personally makes the decision, and the deity protector is specifically responsible for these practices and teachings, rather than relying on empty divination, drawing lots, fortune-telling, palmistry, or card reading. (Note: Why does it have to be determined by the deity protector to be considered superior? It is because the Buddha and bodhisattvas want to prevent the deception of false teachings. The deity protector is only responsible for the rituals and practices in the texts, not for individuals. One must receive an inner empowerment in order for the deity protector to be responsible for the practitioner's cultivation and practice.) Only practices and teachings that have been determined by the deity protector can be considered superior. Any legitimate practice or teaching that has not been recognized by the deity protector, regardless of whether it is orthodox or not, is considered a worldly practice or teaching because it does not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. If a practice or teaching has been endorsed by the deity protector through divination, it is considered the highest level of superior practice and teaching recognized by the Buddhas. However, it is extremely difficult to have a practice or teaching endorsed by the deity protector. It must be a great holy being with three levels of gold buttons. If one wants to have a practice or teaching endorsed by the deity protector, it must be a great holy being with three levels of gold buttons or close to four levels of gold buttons. Only then can one successfully have a practice or teaching endorsed by the deity protector. Moreover, a great holy being who has successfully had a practice or teaching endorsed by the deity protector will establish an inner empowerment, and there will be no problems.
The second category is worldly practices and teachings. Some of them may comply with the teachings and precepts, but they definitely do not have the direct empowerment of the deity protector. Because they have not been recognized by the deity protector, they do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. However, in the history of Buddhism, there have been practices, teachings, and scriptures that have been determined by the deity protector, such as the Diamond Sutra translated by Vimalakirti and the Heart Sutra translated by Xuanzang. These are considered superior. On the other hand, there are other translations that are 99% the same in terms of meaning, but because there have been slight changes in the wording, the deity protector did not recognize them during the decision-making process. These are versions of the Heart Sutra that do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. Therefore, a slight difference can lead to a huge deviation. In addition, if even one sentence in a complete ritual text is not recognized by the deity protector, it will not pass the decision-making process and cannot be considered a superior practice or teaching. If a practice or teaching that has already been recognized by the deity protector is modified by well-intentioned practitioners or followers of cults, and even one sentence is changed, the deity protector will no longer be associated with that practice or teaching. At this point, evil spirits will take advantage of the situation and disturb the practitioners, leading to possession. Therefore, one must be cautious and guard against this. The teachings and rituals of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche are all practices and teachings that have been passed down through the practice of great holy beings and great virtuous beings. They have been determined by the deity protector and are considered superior practices and teachings. For example, the "Explanation of the True Meaning of the Heart Sutra" is not only determined to be superior, but it has also been confirmed by the Buddha through the descent of the nectar. There was once a person who changed one sentence among the 128 points of knowledge in the Heart Sutra. He took it to the deity protector for a decision, but the deity protector did not recognize it. As soon as he changed it back to the original sentence, the deity protector immediately recognized it again. Then, the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche asked him to change it to "without past, present, or future, and without all phenomena and colors." After the deity protector made a decision, it was immediately recognized. This is the intention of the Buddhas and the holy beings. It is extremely difficult, especially for those who have reached the third level of gold buttons, to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. If one wants to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector, it must be a great holy being with three levels of gold buttons or close to four levels of gold buttons. Only then can one successfully have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. Furthermore, a great holy being who has successfully had a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector will establish an inner empowerment, and there will be no problems.
The second category is worldly practices and teachings. Some of them may comply with the teachings and precepts, but they definitely do not have the direct empowerment of the deity protector. Because they have not been recognized by the deity protector, they do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. However, in the history of Buddhism, there have been practices, teachings, and scriptures that have been determined by the deity protector, such as the Diamond Sutra translated by Vimalakirti and the Heart Sutra translated by Xuanzang. These are considered superior. On the other hand, there are other translations that are 99% the same in terms of meaning, but because there have been slight changes in the wording, the deity protector did not recognize them during the decision-making process. These are versions of the Heart Sutra that do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. Therefore, a slight difference can lead to a huge deviation. In addition, if even one sentence in a complete ritual text is not recognized by the deity protector, it will not pass the decision-making process and cannot be considered a superior practice or teaching. If a practice or teaching that has already been recognized by the deity protector is modified by well-intentioned practitioners or followers of cults, and even one sentence is changed, the deity protector will no longer be associated with that practice or teaching. At this point, evil spirits will take advantage of the situation and disturb the practitioners, leading to possession. Therefore, one must be cautious and guard against this. The teachings and rituals of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche are all practices and teachings that have been passed down through the practice of great holy beings and great virtuous beings. They have been determined by the deity protector and are considered superior practices and teachings. For example, the "Explanation of the True Meaning of the Heart Sutra" is not only determined to be superior, but it has also been confirmed by the Buddha through the descent of the nectar. There was once a person who changed one sentence among the 128 points of knowledge in the Heart Sutra. He took it to the deity protector for a decision, but the deity protector did not recognize it. As soon as he changed it back to the original sentence, the deity protector immediately recognized it again. Then, the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche asked him to change it to "without past, present, or future, and without all phenomena and colors." After the deity protector made a decision, it was immediately recognized. This is the intention of the Buddhas and the holy beings. It is extremely difficult, especially for those who have reached the third level of gold buttons, to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. If one wants to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector, it must be a great holy being with three levels of gold buttons or close to four levels of gold buttons. Only then can one successfully have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. Furthermore, a great holy being who has successfully had a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector will establish an inner empowerment, and there will be no problems.
The second category is worldly practices and teachings. Some of them may comply with the teachings and precepts, but they definitely do not have the direct empowerment of the deity protector. Because they have not been recognized by the deity protector, they do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. However, in the history of Buddhism, there have been practices, teachings, and scriptures that have been determined by the deity protector, such as the Diamond Sutra translated by Vimalakirti and the Heart Sutra translated by Xuanzang. These are considered superior. On the other hand, there are other translations that are 99% the same in terms of meaning, but because there have been slight changes in the wording, the deity protector did not recognize them during the decision-making process. These are versions of the Heart Sutra that do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. Therefore, a slight difference can lead to a huge deviation. In addition, if even one sentence in a complete ritual text is not recognized by the deity protector, it will not pass the decision-making process and cannot be considered a superior practice or teaching. If a practice or teaching that has already been recognized by the deity protector is modified by well-intentioned practitioners or followers of cults, and even one sentence is changed, the deity protector will no longer be associated with that practice or teaching. At this point, evil spirits will take advantage of the situation and disturb the practitioners, leading to possession. Therefore, one must be cautious and guard against this. The teachings and rituals of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche are all practices and teachings that have been passed down through the practice of great holy beings and great virtuous beings. They have been determined by the deity protector and are considered superior practices and teachings. For example, the "Explanation of the True Meaning of the Heart Sutra" is not only determined to be superior, but it has also been confirmed by the Buddha through the descent of the nectar. There was once a person who changed one sentence among the 128 points of knowledge in the Heart Sutra. He took it to the deity protector for a decision, but the deity protector did not recognize it. As soon as he changed it back to the original sentence, the deity protector immediately recognized it again. Then, the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche asked him to change it to "without past, present, or future, and without all phenomena and colors." After the deity protector made a decision, it was immediately recognized. This is the intention of the Buddhas and the holy beings. It is extremely difficult, especially for those who have reached the third level of gold buttons, to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. If one wants to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector, it must be a great holy being with three levels of gold buttons or close to four levels of gold buttons. Only then can one successfully have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. Furthermore, a great holy being who has successfully had a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector will establish an inner empowerment, and there will be no problems.
The second category is worldly practices and teachings. Some of them may comply with the teachings and precepts, but they definitely do not have the direct empowerment of the deity protector. Because they have not been recognized by the deity protector, they do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. However, in the history of Buddhism, there have been practices, teachings, and scriptures that have been determined by the deity protector, such as the Diamond Sutra translated by Vimalakirti and the Heart Sutra translated by Xuanzang. These are considered superior. On the other hand, there are other translations that are 99% the same in terms of meaning, but because there have been slight changes in the wording, the deity protector did not recognize them during the decision-making process. These are versions of the Heart Sutra that do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. Therefore, a slight difference can lead to a huge deviation. In addition, if even one sentence in a complete ritual text is not recognized by the deity protector, it will not pass the decision-making process and cannot be considered a superior practice or teaching. If a practice or teaching that has already been recognized by the deity protector is modified by well-intentioned practitioners or followers of cults, and even one sentence is changed, the deity protector will no longer be associated with that practice or teaching. At this point, evil spirits will take advantage of the situation and disturb the practitioners, leading to possession. Therefore, one must be cautious and guard against this. The teachings and rituals of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche are all practices and teachings that have been passed down through the practice of great holy beings and great virtuous beings. They have been determined by the deity protector and are considered superior practices and teachings. For example, the "Explanation of the True Meaning of the Heart Sutra" is not only determined to be superior, but it has also been confirmed by the Buddha through the descent of the nectar. There was once a person who changed one sentence among the 128 points of knowledge in the Heart Sutra. He took it to the deity protector for a decision, but the deity protector did not recognize it. As soon as he changed it back to the original sentence, the deity protector immediately recognized it again. Then, the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche asked him to change it to "without past, present, or future, and without all phenomena and colors." After the deity protector made a decision, it was immediately recognized. This is the intention of the Buddhas and the holy beings. It is extremely difficult, especially for those who have reached the third level of gold buttons, to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. If one wants to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector, it must be a great holy being with three levels of gold buttons or close to four levels of gold buttons. Only then can one successfully have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. Furthermore, a great holy being who has successfully had a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector will establish an inner empowerment, and there will be no problems.
The second category is worldly practices and teachings. Some of them may comply with the teachings and precepts, but they definitely do not have the direct empowerment of the deity protector. Because they have not been recognized by the deity protector, they do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. However, in the history of Buddhism, there have been practices, teachings, and scriptures that have been determined by the deity protector, such as the Diamond Sutra translated by Vimalakirti and the Heart Sutra translated by Xuanzang. These are considered superior. On the other hand, there are other translations that are 99% the same in terms of meaning, but because there have been slight changes in the wording, the deity protector did not recognize them during the decision-making process. These are versions of the Heart Sutra that do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. Therefore, a slight difference can lead to a huge deviation. In addition, if even one sentence in a complete ritual text is not recognized by the deity protector, it will not pass the decision-making process and cannot be considered a superior practice or teaching. If a practice or teaching that has already been recognized by the deity protector is modified by well-intentioned practitioners or followers of cults, and even one sentence is changed, the deity protector will no longer be associated with that practice or teaching. At this point, evil spirits will take advantage of the situation and disturb the practitioners, leading to possession. Therefore, one must be cautious and guard against this. The teachings and rituals of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche are all practices and teachings that have been passed down through the practice of great holy beings and great virtuous beings. They have been determined by the deity protector and are considered superior practices and teachings. For example, the "Explanation of the True Meaning of the Heart Sutra" is not only determined to be superior, but it has also been confirmed by the Buddha through the descent of the nectar. There was once a person who changed one sentence among the 128 points of knowledge in the Heart Sutra. He took it to the deity protector for a decision, but the deity protector did not recognize it. As soon as he changed it back to the original sentence, the deity protector immediately recognized it again. Then, the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche asked him to change it to "without past, present, or future, and without all phenomena and colors." After the deity protector made a decision, it was immediately recognized. This is the intention of the Buddhas and the holy beings. It is extremely difficult, especially for those who have reached the third level of gold buttons, to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. If one wants to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector, it must be a great holy being with three levels of gold buttons or close to four levels of gold buttons. Only then can one successfully have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. Furthermore, a great holy being who has successfully had a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector will establish an inner empowerment, and there will be no problems.
The second category is worldly practices and teachings. Some of them may comply with the teachings and precepts, but they definitely do not have the direct empowerment of the deity protector. Because they have not been recognized by the deity protector, they do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. However, in the history of Buddhism, there have been practices, teachings, and scriptures that have been determined by the deity protector, such as the Diamond Sutra translated by Vimalakirti and the Heart Sutra translated by Xuanzang. These are considered superior. On the other hand, there are other translations that are 99% the same in terms of meaning, but because there have been slight changes in the wording, the deity protector did not recognize them during the decision-making process. These are versions of the Heart Sutra that do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. Therefore, a slight difference can lead to a huge deviation. In addition, if even one sentence in a complete ritual text is not recognized by the deity protector, it will not pass the decision-making process and cannot be considered a superior practice or teaching. If a practice or teaching that has already been recognized by the deity protector is modified by well-intentioned practitioners or followers of cults, and even one sentence is changed, the deity protector will no longer be associated with that practice or teaching. At this point, evil spirits will take advantage of the situation and disturb the practitioners, leading to possession. Therefore, one must be cautious and guard against this. The teachings and rituals of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche are all practices and teachings that have been passed down through the practice of great holy beings and great virtuous beings. They have been determined by the deity protector and are considered superior practices and teachings. For example, the "Explanation of the True Meaning of the Heart Sutra" is not only determined to be superior, but it has also been confirmed by the Buddha through the descent of the nectar. There was once a person who changed one sentence among the 128 points of knowledge in the Heart Sutra. He took it to the deity protector for a decision, but the deity protector did not recognize it. As soon as he changed it back to the original sentence, the deity protector immediately recognized it again. Then, the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche asked him to change it to "without past, present, or future, and without all phenomena and colors." After the deity protector made a decision, it was immediately recognized. This is the intention of the Buddhas and the holy beings. It is extremely difficult, especially for those who have reached the third level of gold buttons, to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. If one wants to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector, it must be a great holy being with three levels of gold buttons or close to four levels of gold buttons. Only then can one successfully have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. Furthermore, a great holy being who has successfully had a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector will establish an inner empowerment, and there will be no problems.
The second category is worldly practices and teachings. Some of them may comply with the teachings and precepts, but they definitely do not have the direct empowerment of the deity protector. Because they have not been recognized by the deity protector, they do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. However, in the history of Buddhism, there have been practices, teachings, and scriptures that have been determined by the deity protector, such as the Diamond Sutra translated by Vimalakirti and the Heart Sutra translated by Xuanzang. These are considered superior. On the other hand, there are other translations that are 99% the same in terms of meaning, but because there have been slight changes in the wording, the deity protector did not recognize them during the decision-making process. These are versions of the Heart Sutra that do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. Therefore, a slight difference can lead to a huge deviation. In addition, if even one sentence in a complete ritual text is not recognized by the deity protector, it will not pass the decision-making process and cannot be considered a superior practice or teaching. If a practice or teaching that has already been recognized by the deity protector is modified by well-intentioned practitioners or followers of cults, and even one sentence is changed, the deity protector will no longer be associated with that practice or teaching. At this point, evil spirits will take advantage of the situation and disturb the practitioners, leading to possession. Therefore, one must be cautious and guard against this. The teachings and rituals of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche are all practices and teachings that have been passed down through the practice of great holy beings and great virtuous beings. They have been determined by the deity protector and are considered superior practices and teachings. For example, the "Explanation of the True Meaning of the Heart Sutra" is not only determined to be superior, but it has also been confirmed by the Buddha through the descent of the nectar. There was once a person who changed one sentence among the 128 points of knowledge in the Heart Sutra. He took it to the deity protector for a decision, but the deity protector did not recognize it. As soon as he changed it back to the original sentence, the deity protector immediately recognized it again. Then, the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche asked him to change it to "without past, present, or future, and without all phenomena and colors." After the deity protector made a decision, it was immediately recognized. This is the intention of the Buddhas and the holy beings. It is extremely difficult, especially for those who have reached the third level of gold buttons, to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. If one wants to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector, it must be a great holy being with three levels of gold buttons or close to four levels of gold buttons. Only then can one successfully have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. Furthermore, a great holy being who has successfully had a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector will establish an inner empowerment, and there will be no problems.
The second category is worldly practices and teachings. Some of them may comply with the teachings and precepts, but they definitely do not have the direct empowerment of the deity protector. Because they have not been recognized by the deity protector, they do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. However, in the history of Buddhism, there have been practices, teachings, and scriptures that have been determined by the deity protector, such as the Diamond Sutra translated by Vimalakirti and the Heart Sutra translated by Xuanzang. These are considered superior. On the other hand, there are other translations that are 99% the same in terms of meaning, but because there have been slight changes in the wording, the deity protector did not recognize them during the decision-making process. These are versions of the Heart Sutra that do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. Therefore, a slight difference can lead to a huge deviation. In addition, if even one sentence in a complete ritual text is not recognized by the deity protector, it will not pass the decision-making process and cannot be considered a superior practice or teaching. If a practice or teaching that has already been recognized by the deity protector is modified by well-intentioned practitioners or followers of cults, and even one sentence is changed, the deity protector will no longer be associated with that practice or teaching. At this point, evil spirits will take advantage of the situation and disturb the practitioners, leading to possession. Therefore, one must be cautious and guard against this. The teachings and rituals of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche are all practices and teachings that have been passed down through the practice of great holy beings and great virtuous beings. They have been determined by the deity protector and are considered superior practices and teachings. For example, the "Explanation of the True Meaning of the Heart Sutra" is not only determined to be superior, but it has also been confirmed by the Buddha through the descent of the nectar. There was once a person who changed one sentence among the 128 points of knowledge in the Heart Sutra. He took it to the deity protector for a decision, but the deity protector did not recognize it. As soon as he changed it back to the original sentence, the deity protector immediately recognized it again. Then, the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche asked him to change it to "without past, present, or future, and without all phenomena and colors." After the deity protector made a decision, it was immediately recognized. This is the intention of the Buddhas and the holy beings. It is extremely difficult, especially for those who have reached the third level of gold buttons, to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. If one wants to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector, it must be a great holy being with three levels of gold buttons or close to four levels of gold buttons. Only then can one successfully have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. Furthermore, a great holy being who has successfully had a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector will establish an inner empowerment, and there will be no problems.
The second category is worldly practices and teachings. Some of them may comply with the teachings and precepts, but they definitely do not have the direct empowerment of the deity protector. Because they have not been recognized by the deity protector, they do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. However, in the history of Buddhism, there have been practices, teachings, and scriptures that have been determined by the deity protector, such as the Diamond Sutra translated by Vimalakirti and the Heart Sutra translated by Xuanzang. These are considered superior. On the other hand, there are other translations that are 99% the same in terms of meaning, but because there have been slight changes in the wording, the deity protector did not recognize them during the decision-making process. These are versions of the Heart Sutra that do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. Therefore, a slight difference can lead to a huge deviation. In addition, if even one sentence in a complete ritual text is not recognized by the deity protector, it will not pass the decision-making process and cannot be considered a superior practice or teaching. If a practice or teaching that has already been recognized by the deity protector is modified by well-intentioned practitioners or followers of cults, and even one sentence is changed, the deity protector will no longer be associated with that practice or teaching. At this point, evil spirits will take advantage of the situation and disturb the practitioners, leading to possession. Therefore, one must be cautious and guard against this. The teachings and rituals of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche are all practices and teachings that have been passed down through the practice of great holy beings and great virtuous beings. They have been determined by the deity protector and are considered superior practices and teachings. For example, the "Explanation of the True Meaning of the Heart Sutra" is not only determined to be superior, but it has also been confirmed by the Buddha through the descent of the nectar. There was once a person who changed one sentence among the 128 points of knowledge in the Heart Sutra. He took it to the deity protector for a decision, but the deity protector did not recognize it. As soon as he changed it back to the original sentence, the deity protector immediately recognized it again. Then, the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche asked him to change it to "without past, present, or future, and without all phenomena and colors." After the deity protector made a decision, it was immediately recognized. This is the intention of the Buddhas and the holy beings. It is extremely difficult, especially for those who have reached the third level of gold buttons, to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. If one wants to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector, it must be a great holy being with three levels of gold buttons or close to four levels of gold buttons. Only then can one successfully have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. Furthermore, a great holy being who has successfully had a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector will establish an inner empowerment, and there will be no problems.
The second category is worldly practices and teachings. Some of them may comply with the teachings and precepts, but they definitely do not have the direct empowerment of the deity protector. Because they have not been recognized by the deity protector, they do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. However, in the history of Buddhism, there have been practices, teachings, and scriptures that have been determined by the deity protector, such as the Diamond Sutra translated by Vimalakirti and the Heart Sutra translated by Xuanzang. These are considered superior. On the other hand, there are other translations that are 99% the same in terms of meaning, but because there have been slight changes in the wording, the deity protector did not recognize them during the decision-making process. These are versions of the Heart Sutra that do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. Therefore, a slight difference can lead to a huge deviation. In addition, if even one sentence in a complete ritual text is not recognized by the deity protector, it will not pass the decision-making process and cannot be considered a superior practice or teaching. If a practice or teaching that has already been recognized by the deity protector is modified by well-intentioned practitioners or followers of cults, and even one sentence is changed, the deity protector will no longer be associated with that practice or teaching. At this point, evil spirits will take advantage of the situation and disturb the practitioners, leading to possession. Therefore, one must be cautious and guard against this. The teachings and rituals of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche are all practices and teachings that have been passed down through the practice of great holy beings and great virtuous beings. They have been determined by the deity protector and are considered superior practices and teachings. For example, the "Explanation of the True Meaning of the Heart Sutra" is not only determined to be superior, but it has also been confirmed by the Buddha through the descent of the nectar. There was once a person who changed one sentence among the 128 points of knowledge in the Heart Sutra. He took it to the deity protector for a decision, but the deity protector did not recognize it. As soon as he changed it back to the original sentence, the deity protector immediately recognized it again. Then, the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche asked him to change it to "without past, present, or future, and without all phenomena and colors." After the deity protector made a decision, it was immediately recognized. This is the intention of the Buddhas and the holy beings. It is extremely difficult, especially for those who have reached the third level of gold buttons, to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. If one wants to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector, it must be a great holy being with three levels of gold buttons or close to four levels of gold buttons. Only then can one successfully have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. Furthermore, a great holy being who has successfully had a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector will establish an inner empowerment, and there will be no problems.
The second category is worldly practices and teachings. Some of them may comply with the teachings and precepts, but they definitely do not have the direct empowerment of the deity protector. Because they have not been recognized by the deity protector, they do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. However, in the history of Buddhism, there have been practices, teachings, and scriptures that have been determined by the deity protector, such as the Diamond Sutra translated by Vimalakirti and the Heart Sutra translated by Xuanzang. These are considered superior. On the other hand, there are other translations that are 99% the same in terms of meaning, but because there have been slight changes in the wording, the deity protector did not recognize them during the decision-making process. These are versions of the Heart Sutra that do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. Therefore, a slight difference can lead to a huge deviation. In addition, if even one sentence in a complete ritual text is not recognized by the deity protector, it will not pass the decision-making process and cannot be considered a superior practice or teaching. If a practice or teaching that has already been recognized by the deity protector is modified by well-intentioned practitioners or followers of cults, and even one sentence is changed, the deity protector will no longer be associated with that practice or teaching. At this point, evil spirits will take advantage of the situation and disturb the practitioners, leading to possession. Therefore, one must be cautious and guard against this. The teachings and rituals of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche are all practices and teachings that have been passed down through the practice of great holy beings and great virtuous beings. They have been determined by the deity protector and are considered superior practices and teachings. For example, the "Explanation of the True Meaning of the Heart Sutra" is not only determined to be superior, but it has also been confirmed by the Buddha through the descent of the nectar. There was once a person who changed one sentence among the 128 points of knowledge in the Heart Sutra. He took it to the deity protector for a decision, but the deity protector did not recognize it. As soon as he changed it back to the original sentence, the deity protector immediately recognized it again. Then, the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche asked him to change it to "without past, present, or future, and without all phenomena and colors." After the deity protector made a decision, it was immediately recognized. This is the intention of the Buddhas and the holy beings. It is extremely difficult, especially for those who have reached the third level of gold buttons, to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. If one wants to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector, it must be a great holy being with three levels of gold buttons or close to four levels of gold buttons. Only then can one successfully have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. Furthermore, a great holy being who has successfully had a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector will establish an inner empowerment, and there will be no problems.
The second category is worldly practices and teachings. Some of them may comply with the teachings and precepts, but they definitely do not have the direct empowerment of the deity protector. Because they have not been recognized by the deity protector, they do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. However, in the history of Buddhism, there have been practices, teachings, and scriptures that have been determined by the deity protector, such as the Diamond Sutra translated by Vimalakirti and the Heart Sutra translated by Xuanzang. These are considered superior. On the other hand, there are other translations that are 99% the same in terms of meaning, but because there have been slight changes in the wording, the deity protector did not recognize them during the decision-making process. These are versions of the Heart Sutra that do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. Therefore, a slight difference can lead to a huge deviation. In addition, if even one sentence in a complete ritual text is not recognized by the deity protector, it will not pass the decision-making process and cannot be considered a superior practice or teaching. If a practice or teaching that has already been recognized by the deity protector is modified by well-intentioned practitioners or followers of cults, and even one sentence is changed, the deity protector will no longer be associated with that practice or teaching. At this point, evil spirits will take advantage of the situation and disturb the practitioners, leading to possession. Therefore, one must be cautious and guard against this. The teachings and rituals of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche are all practices and teachings that have been passed down through the practice of great holy beings and great virtuous beings. They have been determined by the deity protector and are considered superior practices and teachings. For example, the "Explanation of the True Meaning of the Heart Sutra" is not only determined to be superior, but it has also been confirmed by the Buddha through the descent of the nectar. There was once a person who changed one sentence among the 128 points of knowledge in the Heart Sutra. He took it to the deity protector for a decision, but the deity protector did not recognize it. As soon as he changed it back to the original sentence, the deity protector immediately recognized it again. Then, the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche asked him to change it to "without past, present, or future, and without all phenomena and colors." After the deity protector made a decision, it was immediately recognized. This is the intention of the Buddhas and the holy beings. It is extremely difficult, especially for those who have reached the third level of gold buttons, to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. If one wants to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector, it must be a great holy being with three levels of gold buttons or close to four levels of gold buttons. Only then can one successfully have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. Furthermore, a great holy being who has successfully had a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector will establish an inner empowerment, and there will be no problems.
The second category is worldly practices and teachings. Some of them may comply with the teachings and precepts, but they definitely do not have the direct empowerment of the deity protector. Because they have not been recognized by the deity protector, they do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. However, in the history of Buddhism, there have been practices, teachings, and scriptures that have been determined by the deity protector, such as the Diamond Sutra translated by Vimalakirti and the Heart Sutra translated by Xuanzang. These are considered superior. On the other hand, there are other translations that are 99% the same in terms of meaning, but because there have been slight changes in the wording, the deity protector did not recognize them during the decision-making process. These are versions of the Heart Sutra that do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. Therefore, a slight difference can lead to a huge deviation. In addition, if even one sentence in a complete ritual text is not recognized by the deity protector, it will not pass the decision-making process and cannot be considered a superior practice or teaching. If a practice or teaching that has already been recognized by the deity protector is modified by well-intentioned practitioners or followers of cults, and even one sentence is changed, the deity protector will no longer be associated with that practice or teaching. At this point, evil spirits will take advantage of the situation and disturb the practitioners, leading to possession. Therefore, one must be cautious and guard against this. The teachings and rituals of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche are all practices and teachings that have been passed down through the practice of great holy beings and great virtuous beings. They have been determined by the deity protector and are considered superior practices and teachings. For example, the "Explanation of the True Meaning of the Heart Sutra" is not only determined to be superior, but it has also been confirmed by the Buddha through the descent of the nectar. There was once a person who changed one sentence among the 128 points of knowledge in the Heart Sutra. He took it to the deity protector for a decision, but the deity protector did not recognize it. As soon as he changed it back to the original sentence, the deity protector immediately recognized it again. Then, the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche asked him to change it to "without past, present, or future, and without all phenomena and colors." After the deity protector made a decision, it was immediately recognized. This is the intention of the Buddhas and the holy beings. It is extremely difficult, especially for those who have reached the third level of gold buttons, to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. If one wants to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector, it must be a great holy being with three levels of gold buttons or close to four levels of gold buttons. Only then can one successfully have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. Furthermore, a great holy being who has successfully had a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector will establish an inner empowerment, and there will be no problems.
The second category is worldly practices and teachings. Some of them may comply with the teachings and precepts, but they definitely do not have the direct empowerment of the deity protector. Because they have not been recognized by the deity protector, they do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. However, in the history of Buddhism, there have been practices, teachings, and scriptures that have been determined by the deity protector, such as the Diamond Sutra translated by Vimalakirti and the Heart Sutra translated by Xuanzang. These are considered superior. On the other hand, there are other translations that are 99% the same in terms of meaning, but because there have been slight changes in the wording, the deity protector did not recognize them during the decision-making process. These are versions of the Heart Sutra that do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. Therefore, a slight difference can lead to a huge deviation. In addition, if even one sentence in a complete ritual text is not recognized by the deity protector, it will not pass the decision-making process and cannot be considered a superior practice or teaching. If a practice or teaching that has already been recognized by the deity protector is modified by well-intentioned practitioners or followers of cults, and even one sentence is changed, the deity protector will no longer be associated with that practice or teaching. At this point, evil spirits will take advantage of the situation and disturb the practitioners, leading to possession. Therefore, one must be cautious and guard against this. The teachings and rituals of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche are all practices and teachings that have been passed down through the practice of great holy beings and great virtuous beings. They have been determined by the deity protector and are considered superior practices and teachings. For example, the "Explanation of the True Meaning of the Heart Sutra" is not only determined to be superior, but it has also been confirmed by the Buddha through the descent of the nectar. There was once a person who changed one sentence among the 128 points of knowledge in the Heart Sutra. He took it to the deity protector for a decision, but the deity protector did not recognize it. As soon as he changed it back to the original sentence, the deity protector immediately recognized it again. Then, the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche asked him to change it to "without past, present, or future, and without all phenomena and colors." After the deity protector made a decision, it was immediately recognized. This is the intention of the Buddhas and the holy beings. It is extremely difficult, especially for those who have reached the third level of gold buttons, to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. If one wants to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector, it must be a great holy being with three levels of gold buttons or close to four levels of gold buttons. Only then can one successfully have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. Furthermore, a great holy being who has successfully had a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector will establish an inner empowerment, and there will be no problems.
The second category is worldly practices and teachings. Some of them may comply with the teachings and precepts, but they definitely do not have the direct empowerment of the deity protector. Because they have not been recognized by the deity protector, they do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. However, in the history of Buddhism, there have been practices, teachings, and scriptures that have been determined by the deity protector, such as the Diamond Sutra translated by Vimalakirti and the Heart Sutra translated by Xuanzang. These are considered superior. On the other hand, there are other translations that are 99% the same in terms of meaning, but because there have been slight changes in the wording, the deity protector did not recognize them during the decision-making process. These are versions of the Heart Sutra that do not have the direct responsibility of the deity protector. Therefore, a slight difference can lead to a huge deviation. In addition, if even one sentence in a complete ritual text is not recognized by the deity protector, it will not pass the decision-making process and cannot be considered a superior practice or teaching. If a practice or teaching that has already been recognized by the deity protector is modified by well-intentioned practitioners or followers of cults, and even one sentence is changed, the deity protector will no longer be associated with that practice or teaching. At this point, evil spirits will take advantage of the situation and disturb the practitioners, leading to possession. Therefore, one must be cautious and guard against this. The teachings and rituals of the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche are all practices and teachings that have been passed down through the practice of great holy beings and great virtuous beings. They have been determined by the deity protector and are considered superior practices and teachings. For example, the "Explanation of the True Meaning of the Heart Sutra" is not only determined to be superior, but it has also been confirmed by the Buddha through the descent of the nectar. There was once a person who changed one sentence among the 128 points of knowledge in the Heart Sutra. He took it to the deity protector for a decision, but the deity protector did not recognize it. As soon as he changed it back to the original sentence, the deity protector immediately recognized it again. Then, the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche asked him to change it to "without past, present, or future, and without all phenomena and colors." After the deity protector made a decision, it was immediately recognized. This is the intention of the Buddhas and the holy beings. It is extremely difficult, especially for those who have reached the third level of gold buttons, to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. If one wants to have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector, it must be a great holy being with three levels of gold buttons or close to four levels of gold buttons. Only then can one successfully have a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector. Furthermore, a great holy being who has successfully had a practice or teaching determined by the deity protector will establish an inner empowerment, and there will be no problems.