Book Review: Living this Moment in Purity
Written by Luljeta Subasic.
Note: The English version of Living this Moment in Purity
can be purchased at the Padmakumara
Bookstore
Sentient beings, in their constant transmigration throughout the
realms of Samsara accumulate much more unwholesome karma than they
can ever imagine. Humans are no exception to this, as some would
like to believe. Negative karma is primarily created through breaking
any of the Five Precepts and Ten Wholesome Deeds. However, the most
difficult precept to uphold is the precept of refraining from sexual
misconduct.
In his 145th book, Living this Moment in Purity, Living Buddha
Lian-sheng recounted the hardships endured by humans in controlling
their desires. Humans are born of sexual desire and as a result
will perish from it. The Living Buddha cautions readers, “Amid
the endless seas of karmic transgressions, hindrances of sexual
desire are among the hardest to remove.” The Living Buddha
expressed his wish that everyone will maintain their purity, cherish
their bodies and souls and seek the path of spiritual cultivation.
To immerse oneself in cultivation is the only way to eradicate karmic
hindrances that ultimately lead one to the suffering of transmigration.
Translated from Chinese, this amazing book has been made possible
by the talents of Janny Chow and the publisher, Purple Lotus Society.
The uncanny ability of Janny Chow to accurately translate even the
personality of Living Buddha Lian-sheng makes this book very worthwhile
to read. Thanks to the Purple Lotus Society in disseminating the
universal compassion of the Buddha, such life-altering literature
has been made available to all, regardless of race, creed or color.
This book is a must for all.
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