Are you aware of the ten possible realms of existence within the Buddha's teachings?
Wouldn't you like to know where you could possibly end up in your next life - granted that rebirth was indeed true?
If you're like most people, you may not have given this idea even a single thought.
If this rings true, then perhaps One Thought Ten Dharma Realms may just be the book for you as it:
+ Outlines the ten possible realms of existence for both sages and ordinary beings;
+ Shows you why we are ultimately responsible for our lives and where we end up in the future;
+ Plants a potential seed for awakening in one's consciousness;
+ Provides an explanation as to why you might be so easily angered or eager to fight with others;
+ Details the realms easiest for one to fall down to and those that are hardest to transcend;
+ Reveals the sole factor and reason behind why beings are reborn as animals;
+ Explores the different and subtle levels of ignorance found between enlightened beings;
+ Shares the one destination where constant worry and depression will take you;
+ Exposes the pitfalls of the Heavens despite the extremely long lifespans and types of bliss to be experienced there; and
+ Highlights how we can transform our surroundings so that wherever we are becomes a place for the Proper Dharma.
The truth is, death can be scary and overwhelming - but it doesn't have to be.
There's a way to know whether you're headed to a better place when it's time for you to leave this life behind... And that comes down to making the right choices.
How?
By listening to Good and Wise Knowing Teachers that have pierced through to the ultimate truth of reality.
By following the sagely, wise, and compassionate advice of such beings, we can ensure not only a better future for ourselves, yet also provide ourselves with a chance to awaken to the truth of ultimate reality and who we truly are.
One Thought Ten Dharma Realms explores a series of poems composed by the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua that details each of the ten possible realms of existence.
Master Hua explores twelve poetic verses with a humor, wit, and candor to match that explains how we ascend and descend between these realms of existences depending on what we choose to do - or refrain from doing - within our lifetimes.
Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society, this short, entertaining, and engaging read can help ensure that your future self is thankful and grateful for the choices made by the present day you; that is, if you so choose to read such an enlightening book as this.
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