Strategy for creating Buddha images
Luang Pu Du did not set himself up to be a monk. The fact that you create or allow the creation of amulets or Buddha images. Because I saw the benefits. Because many people still lack a mental anchor. He did not limit his students to any one group. Therefore, his circle of disciples spread widely. Even though I'm purely interested in Dhamma. or that must still depend on sacred objects He once said "attached to sacred objects It is still better than having it attached to an unlucky object.” However, you will use your discretion to consider the suitability of those who come to you.
Even though Luang Pu Du guarantees the sanctity of the amulets that he Pray for But what he raised above that was practice, as can be seen from his words: "It's better to take the real thing. Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha, Saranang, Kachchami, this is the real thing."
From this statement, it is as if it is confirmed that this meditation practice is the ultimate in amulets. Because some people even hang onto Buddha amulets that powerful people pray to. It does not mean that in every case you will survive safely, live happily. However, not everyone can Avoid the karma that you have created. As he said, The sacred thing that is above the sacred is karma.
Therefore, there are only "sati" and "paññā" monks who have been trained and trained well. Only that will help practitioners be aware and ready to face the various problems and impacts that come into their lives. without suffering It is as if those things are like the seasons that pass in our lives. Sometimes hot, sometimes cold Everything is according to the nature of the world.
Various amulets or Buddha images which he had prayed and consecrated It appears to have results for the worshiper in various aspects such as protection from danger, etc. That is just a by-product. which is of worldly benefit But the benefit that you truly hope for is Used as a tool for practicing meditation, Buddhanusati, meditation, etc. In addition, the practitioner also relies on the mental power that you intend to put in the amulet to help guide and support the mind to be calm faster. as well as being used as a means of reinforcing and suppressing Anxiety while performing It is considered a religious benefit which ultimately causes the user's mental development to become self-reliant.
From the beginning, we have taken refuge in the Buddha, Saranang, Gacchami, Dhamma, Saranang, and Sangha. That is, we have taken refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha. until our minds develop faith, especially what we call Tathagata Bodhisattva That is, believing in the Buddha's enlightenment. We are naturally encouraged that the original Buddha was an ordinary person just like us. Mistakes he had made before. But with perseverance combined with the wisdom that he has trained well Therefore able to transcend cycles
Compassion for liberation It is pioneering a path that was once overgrown for us to walk on. Therefore, we who are human beings like him We will surely have the potential to train our body, speech, and mind on our own, just like He has done. In other words, the body, speech, and mind are things that can be trained and trained, not that they must be allowed to flow haphazardly.
When our minds have faith as mentioned above, There is the adoption of various Dhamma teachings. Come practice and purify defilements from your heart, your mind will be promoted. From ordinary people dense with defilements, one rises to the noble and noble people in order. When this happens, we will eventually reach refuge, which is ourselves. This is a true refuge because the body, speech, and mind that have gone through the process of training by cultivating morality, concentration, and wisdom will become an honest body, honest speech, and honest mind. No matter what you do, what you say, or what you think, you will not be punished until the time comes. Even though there are no amulets It cannot cause us to be afraid.