The Avatamsaka Sutra...

Studying the Avatamsaka Sutra (華嚴經) is about expanding the capacity of our minds. However, in practice, it is about opening our hearts. 

But because of the heavy weight 0f our attachments, we lose focus and forget the selfless spirit of a Bodhisattva. Selfishness fills up our hearts, leaving no space for the world. 

Our hearts are originally vast enough to encompass all the Dharma Realms. We must train our minds and hearts to stay open and practice kindness and generosity regardless of causes and conditions. Then, all universes are created and contained within our hearts, and the karmas arise accordingly.

 The Teaching of Impermanence:

Sometimes, it takes great loss to realize how fragile and how precious this life and the people in it are. Even in our most mindful and conscious daily living, we can forget how tentative and temporary all things are. 

          Impermanence is Real 

This can be painful...and... empowering at the same time. We don't want to avoid the feelings or the tenderness of the heart after loss. These are important experiences for the human heart. As painful as it might feel this is the true nature of life. However, this provides us with a potent teaching:

Live and Love fiercely, NOW... while you can.