Search for Truth
	CHAPTER 18
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	CHE FATT
	Creating all possibilities for the Search
	Having all on the equal path
	Events after events for all
	Further as one proceeds with the Search
	An attempt made, new things are gained
	Taking the right opportunity and never miss
	Trying hard is not as good as working hard.
	As humans go through their lives/they could easily
	learn from each and everything. Due to the sight of
	human sufferings, all possibilities have been opened
	up for the Search to take place. In a lifelong process,
	events after events are taking place. Each of these
	events has something to teach man. Search is not mere
	saying. One must search deeper into the Truth. An in-depth
	study of the Truth may lead one to realization. Realize
	your own seed within yourself and realize who you really
	are. At this chaotic stage, everywhere you hear of divinity.
	If the Truth is of goodness, follow its teachings and one
	will still gain. Sighing for a lost thing is of no use.
	Work for it and you will still gain. Lectures after
	lectures I have delivered but only to receive their echo.
	Hoping that someone will lead all the suffering beings,
	lectures are given on the double instead. Oh! The
	Venerable, help me to teach them in the perfect way.
	BODHIDARMA
	Bringing up the young to adulthood
	Of which it is never an easy task
	Dealing with human is sometimes worse
	Helping them, they appreciate not
	In need, divinity they seek
	Digging out the true nature
	A person must begin from the heart
	Ruling of the heart with perfectness
	Moulding the nature to the best
	After the teaching, they will then seek.
	Even parents do not know the thoughts of their own
	child. What the child will do next remains a guess.
	Trying to mould the character of the child, the parents
	teach him in all ways. However, how many have truly
	received these teachings in good faith? What they do
	not know they dare not ask. What their little minds know,
	they do not reveal from the start. No matter how old the
	child is, even at sixty he will still remain a child in
	]the parents' eyes. Parents have undergone many
	Difficulties in bringing up the child. Many worrisome
	periods they have to pass. Their love for the child is
	so great and no matter how bad he turns out to be, he is
	still their child. Teachings after teachings and pardons
	after pardons, yet the child still gets love from the
	parents. Great as it may seem, what then is it in comparison
	to the love of the ABOVE?
	All things have their starting point. For humans, things
	begin from the heart. The very thought of man will make
	an angel or a devil out of them. Teachers may be in abundance
	but if the thought of learning is not there then what will
	a thousand words mean to them? If the thought to search is
	there, then they will travel afar to seek the Truth and to
	learn from the Sages and Teachers who may teach them. When
	talking about the thought and realization, let us hear
	what the Keeper of the Heavenly Gate has to say.
	Hee! Hee!
	Hee!Hee!
	The Venerable Sir, your parables are simple, yet the
	meaning is deep. Coming from your heart, all teachings
	should end in the right place. The thought is of great
	importance if one wishes to proceed. If man has no
	thought of entering this Heavenly Gate, he will not walk
	this far. The thought will lead to the Search and the
	Search will lead to an in depth study. By doing so, one
	will realize things that he has never realized before.
	By name, I have one that all of you should seek. Seek
	even further and you will gain the Way. My masters used
	to call me Wu (Realize) Kung (Emptiness). How would these
	words be relevant to man's search? Perhaps the Venerable
	will enlighten you.
	Hee! Hee!
	Hee! Hee!
	REALISE the Truth, gain the attainment
	EMPTINESS in words, much will one feel
	TO begin the Search, realize the Truth within
	ATTAINMENT when reached, is like mist
	IN realizing all, one understands more
	THE emptiness within 'six gates'
	SEARCH, one will then begin.
	In the Search, man of cultivation must learn two
	things. Firstly, realization is an important stage
	and if one wishes to seek further, realization is a
	necessity. For with realization, the wisdom is then
	opened up. When the wisdom is opened up, the knowledge
	will then be widened and one will be able to see things
	at their best. When one goes deeper into it, one will
	realize his own nature and find his true-self. When these
	two treasures of man are found, attainment to Nirvana is
	near at hand. Secondly, emptiness is very often talked
	about by the cultivating man. What then is the nature of
	emptiness? Emptiness, though it seems to be, is filled
	with Truth. Emptiness leads to the prevention of desires.
	When one really realizes that the world is actually filled
	with emptiness, he will never sway left or right for personal
	gain. Lustful desires will not surface if man fully realizes
	emptiness. Since everything appears to be beautiful and yet
	cannot remain, why be attached to it? Detach from the illusion
	that blinds man and on® will feel happy again.
	BODHIDARMA
	Bringing up to the surface the true-self
	Of which much realization one must have
	Dreaming not for attainment but work for it
	Helping each other with the right compassion
	Inner-self will prove to be pure and clean
	Duration of time must be endured by all
	A missing link, one must search for its return
	Rushing not into things but for Truth alone
	Making for the Pureland, all must do
	A step daily, destination will still be reached.
	Taking the centre point to begin the Search
	A point that remains with the Truth
	In action it takes on its task
	Simply by this mere TRUTH, all things begin
	Ever ready to be on the move
	Onwards like the wind, none can tell when
	Never think poorly of the inactive things
	Giving you life that you know not
	Learning the Truth, things begin from realization
	Only guard it as a dot
	Waiting for the true nature to surface again
	Keeping the ultimate of the nature
	Use the right attitude to understand all
	An ultimate Truth it will always remain
	Neglect not this Path in your Search.
	The Truth begins from a 'dot'. At this point, one
	sees the guiding Light. The light that is brilliant,
	the eyes cannot be taken off from this sight. Light
	may be light but do not be over-attached to it. Realize
	its point and purpose and with the right attitude,
	ll will gain.
	Ha! Ha!
	Ha! Ha!
	CHE FATT
	Coming face to face with the Light
	Hoping that it will guide
	Easily a treaty could have been made
	For if one searches, the Truth one will obtain
	Arrange for your own boat to set sail
	Tailor-made to your requirement
	Taking the knowledge that will benefit all beings.
	The Light that is sought by all, as a guiding Light,
	it will surely guide. But if man is over-dependent on
	this Light, what will happen if man cannot see it? Begin
	to work for meritorious deeds and be prepared to get
	enough faith to meet. The 'lighter' one gets, the clearer
	is the guiding light. For those otherwise, even if the Light
	is bright, the eyes are too blinded to see. People often
	ask what is the important of this Light. When a man goes
	on a long journey and the road is narrow and dark, he may
	easily get lost if he does not know the way. Left or right,
	be will wonder which way to go. If there is a right Light
	shinning ahead, he will be guided where to go. Moving
	towards this Light, one feels safe on this journey that
	he walks alone. Before walking on this road, one
	must learn the Light, its color and how it shines.
	By knowing its nature, one may not be misguided by lights
	of other nature. Learning about it depends on how hard
	man seeks to learn.
	CHE FATT
	Closing to the ending of the first part
	Hopefully the Decree will end here
	Examples must be shown to lead
	Future depends on the fate to be
	A doubtful person who seeks will gain
	Taking not too strongly to pride
	Truth must be searched and it you will see.
	Controlling your own passport
	Hoping to maintain it
	Ensure that the right one you have
	Future lies in your own hand
	A word easily said
	Taking things lightly
	Trying to forget
	In this human plane, simple but strong words are used.
	Things that are simple, none may believe. In the worldly
	plane, if man were to travel from one country to another,
	the right document must be produced. For upon entering
	that country, checking will be made. The officer-in-charge
	will then grant entry. Just as in the eyes of the ABOVE,
	anyone who joins a religious place, a name he may hold.
	Holding this name as the passport and upon reaching the
	Gate-Keeper, light as one may be, entry will still depend
	on attainment. Some have even refused from leaving their
	own land because of their attachments. Thus, hold it right
	and the right attitude one must have.
	KUAN YIN (Goddess of Mercy)
	Keeping away from the stormy weather
	Using the right protection one deserves
	A tempter who has tempted all men
	Never sail in this rough sea again
	Yesterday is of the past and gone
	In repenting, man must truly search
	Never dishearten the ABOVE Who has been so kind.
	It seems to be the daily affair of man to sail in and
	out of the stormy sea. In good weather, they set sail
	in the desirous sea that keeps them back. Only during
	stormy days, man regret forever for having set sail in
	this sea. He cries out openly but Heaven and Earth seem
	deaf to his call of help. However, has man ever thought
	of whether he deserves it or not? Although the ABOVE is
	full of compassion, HE only answers to two types of call:
	firstly, to those who deserves and secondly, to those
	who truly repent.
	Cloud formations may be a beauty, but once gone, nothing
	Will ever remain in the same form or same place. Just as
	the worldly materials will never remain too. A person who
	feels calm and satisfied is a happy man. Pull yourself
	together out of this suffering sea. The Shore awaits
	your return. Why drift onto nowhere-land? The sea may
	be rough, but if one persists on his own return, one
	will still get back. The only trouble with man is that
	he does not know when to move forward and
	when to retreat. If man keeps on thrusting forward in
	the wrong track, the road for the retreat may be blocked
	in the middle. How then can man return? At all times,
	man must know what and why he is doing and the
	consequences of his actions. Never allow the dust to remain
	for too long or else one will not see again. Be sure of
	oneself and at no time should one be lost in his own dreams.
	For a dream remains as a dream and nothing constructive will
	ever take place. Be willing to share with others if you have
	more. However, hope not for returns. Be compassionate
	as the ABOVE has shown compassion upon you, but be sure to
	judge in the right way. Humans should return to the
	Cultivated Way and take the journey Home again.
	CHE FATT
	Coming up with a Book of Search
	Holding onto Truth that guides man
	Even as THE MERCIFUL ONE speaks
	For the lost one, message it contains
	A person who seeks will then find
	Taking the guidance, on reed you sail
	Thanks to the ABOVE, all men may be free.
	A book which is in its most simple form, the seeker finds
	calmness in reading it. All truths begin from your own
	heart. When it is not stained, many things can be achieved.
	If it is stained, one must clean it slowly and steadily,
	for if a stain is not cleaned, it will remain forever.
	Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Goddess of Mercy) has been
	merciful to all. When one is in trouble, read the teaching
	and he will get through in the right way. Be guided by
	THE MERCIFUL ONE and learn to progress in time to come.
	Work for the benefit of man. One must not be selfish to
	share. Share the knowledge and all may gain.