THE THREE TREASRUES OF TAO
三
宝
心
法
主讲者：
伍静妙
翻译者： MR. JEROME WILLIAM McCARTHY
Index
目 录
CHAPTER 1
Why are they congratulating me on receiving the Tao?
第一章
为什么他们恭喜我求得天道？
CHAPTER 2 What is the Tao?
第二章 什么是道？
CHAPTER 3 What are the Three Treasures?
第三章 何谓三宝？
CHAPTER 4 Why do the Introducer and the Sponsor take an oath at the altar?
第四章 为什么引保要立愿？
CHAPTER 5 Why I should take an oath before receiving the Tao?
第五章 为什么要立求道愿？
CHAPTER 6 How to save human beings?
第六章 如何求渡众生？
CHAPTER 1： Why are they congratulating me on receiving the Tao?
Ladies and gentlemen, I
would like to extend my heartiest congratulations to you for this is your mot
auspicious day. Today you have received the Tao which is the ultimate aim of
existence. All of the Buddhas and Saints attained the Tao in the past and, by
transcending the limitations of birth and death, have become immortal. That
which you have received today is the same Tao.
Formerly, one who intended to receive the Tao had to abandon worldly
possessions and enjoyments. If he was a king he had to abandon his kingdom. If
he was a high official he had to resign his high position, leave his family and
go to the remote mountains to seek a master who would transmit the Tao to him.
After much suffering he would gradually perfect his conduct, purify his mind and
heart and perform many good deeds. For his sincerity, God would send Buddha to
transmit the Tao to him. Under such conditions a person able to succeed was hard
to find! During that period the Tao was secretly transmitted from one Patriarch
to another.
第一章：
为什么他们恭喜我求得天道？
各位先生太太小姐,首先让我衷心的恭喜你们,因为今天是你们大喜的日子。今天你们得了道，道是至宝，道超出了一切。每一位古圣先贤佛祖皆于古代求得天道，故他们能超出生死之界限而永存，今天你们所得的道即同他们昔时所得的道一样。
在古时，人要得道必须抛弃他在世界上所拥有之一切与享受,假如他是一位皇帝，也必须执弃他的江山，假如他是一位大宫，他必须舍弃他的宫爵，离开家人，入深山寻访能够指点他途径，传授大道给他的明师。在他经历了千辛万苦之后，同时已将凡心修炼成佛心，并已达至圆满之行为,以及做了许多善事，在他至诚之下，终于感动上天之心，派仙佛来指点，传授大道给他。在如此之情况下，成功者非常稀少，在那时道是由一代祖师密传给下一代祖师。
Today we need not go to the remote mountains in order to cultivate
ourselves. We may find the means to do so in our own environment. Therefore we
must take full advantage of our fortunate circumstances because we are in close
proximity to the Tao. Why is the Tao so accessible to us at this time? It is
because mankind is facing great calamities which signal the destruction of the
human race.
What is the cause of these calamities? In this modern age most people
blindly worship technical science and neglect spiritual harmony. They believe
that the power of mankind can surpass nature and that science is almighty and
can solve all human problems. It would seem as though “conscience” or “soul” are
only religious terms and have no real existence. Most people do not recognize
their true selves which are indestructible and immortal. Actually, the true self
is the master of the mortal body. Today most people have lost their consciences,
harming others in order to benefit themselves. Those
evils which human beings are now committing will cause great disasters the likes of which have never been witnessed before.
This will be the final calamity in which
the human race, the immortals of space, and the ghosts in hell will all be
destroyed.
然而现在我们不需要到深山去,而我们亦末修行,何以我们能如此容易就得道？这是因为时代不同了，现在人类面对着劫难之来临，末劫就要来到，末劫将会毁灭全人类。
劫难是怎样造成的？原因是在此新世纪，多数的人们共盲目崇拜科学而不注重心灵的完善。他们相信人类的力量能超出大自然。科学即是高于一切，科学即是万能，科学能解一切人类之问题。而〔良心〕，〔灵性〕仅是宗教之名词，它永不能实现。人们不认识真理，真理即是我们之良心，道心，真我本体，它不毁不灭，万古长存，它是主持我一身之主人翁。如今世上的众生，大多数失去了真正的良心，他们造一切之罪恶，因此造成了空前绝后之浩劫，我们称它为〔末劫〕，在此浩劫中，不仅全世界的众生，同时气天的大仙，地府的鬼魂都要受劫毁灭。
However, God, of whose essence we are created，is merciful and compassionate and
does not desire that the good people be destroyed along with the evil ones. So
God has provided that the Tao be disseminated among mankind and has sent the
Great Teachers, Buddha Chikung and Bodhisattva Yueh-Hui，to rescue the three kinds ob
beings（the immortals of space
，human beings，and the ghosts in hell） so that they may return to heaven together.
Buddha Chikung and Bodhisattva Yueh-Hui are under the command of God and are
responsible for transmitting the Tao to the three kinds of beings. Their duty is
to manage the work called “The Last Salvation”. This salvation is formless and
soundless and the transmission is performed without preaching. It directly
points out the original nature（conscience or soul） of mankind in order that people may realize their
true nature and thereby become enlightened.
然而，赐我们灵性的至高无上之母亲
─
上帝，是非常的慈悲，衪不忍善恶俱焚，因此降下真道并派明师即济公活佛与月慧菩萨降世挽救三曹
─
气天之大仙，世界的众生，地府的鬼魂同返天堂。我们
师尊师母二位老大人奉老母的命令，真传真授，普渡三曹，他们的责任是办理末后一着收圆大事，不立文字，教外别传，直指人心（直指人人固有之良心，灵性）
使人们见自性而成佛。
When the last calamity arrives，nothing can save mankind except the true way，which is the Tao sent from God. That is why
the Tao is widely propagated today
─ to save good people. Ancient
people first cultivated themselves and then received the Tao，but today we receive the Tao first and then
cultivate ourselves. Therefore，after we have received the Tao we have to
seriously cultivate ourselves. Then we shall automatically be safe from danger，escape from calamities，avoid reincarnation and become Saints and
Buddhas.
当末劫临头时，没有任何其他方法可以解救众生，除了上帝所降下的惟一之道。因此现在大道普渡善男信女。古人是先修后得，(先修道然后才得道），现在我们是先得后修。因此得道以后，我们要真正修道，将来自然能够逢凶化吉，躲劫避，难超生了死，成圣成佛。
Although it is easier for modern people to receive the Tao than it was
for past generations, the ability to receive the Tao also depends on each
person’s condition and background. Today you received the Tao because you have
an affinity with our
虽然今人比古人更易得道，然而亦是各凭各之根基缘份。今天你们得道皆因与佛有缘，前世有行善积德，祖先有德，也许前世有修过五大宗教或其他宗教，因此使你们今天有缘得道，否则，将永不能得道。
CHAPTER 2：
What is the Tao?
Ladies and gentlemen, you have received the Tao today, but what did you
actually receive? What is the Tao? The Tao is the source of everything. Tao is
the creator and master of the universe. Tao is God
─ the Supreme Power. Before the
earth and sky existed, before the creation of the universe，the Tao existed. After the universe is annihilated
and nothing remains, the Tao will continue to exist and to create and control a
new universe. The Tao is limitless, invisible and formless. It cannot be seen,
heard, smelled or touched and is beyond the power of human comprehension. Tao
activates everything，yet we cannot see its action. It works
without effort, yet nothing left undone. Man usually calls it “Nature”. Nothing
can exist without the Tao because everything depends on it. Tao is God and our
soul issues from God’s essence. We are God’s children
第二章：
什么是道？
各位今天已经得道，究竟得的是什么？什么是道？道是天地人万物之母，道是宇宙之本源，创造者以及主宰者。道即上帝，道即至尊至贵之神。当天地还未生之前，一切都未有之前，道已先存在了。当天地毁灭后，道不毁灭，道能再生天地人万物;
天地人万物生成了，道即其中主宰。道非常奥妙，道无形无象，视而不见，听而不闻，不可嗅、不可捉摸，道超出了人们的想像力而不思议，亦不可言说，一切皆是道所为，然而我见不到道的动作，道是无为而为的，然一切莫不是道所为。人们常称它为
“自然”。假若无道，任何一物不能存在，因为一切都依靠道而得存。道即
上帝，我们之灵性是
上帝所赐，我们是
上帝之儿女，
上帝是我们之
天
。
When we speak of the creator of the universe, we call it “Tao”. When we
speak of the ruler of everything, we call it “Natural Law”. When we speak of the
animating and controlling principle of our being, we call it “Soul” or
“Conscience”. When we speak of the creator of our soul, we refer to the
“Heavenly Mother”（in Chinese she is called “Lao Mu”）. All lf the above are one and the same.
当我们从它作为宇宙之本源而言，即称它为〔道〕，在它作为一切之主宰而言，我们称它为〔理〕，当它在我们体内，使我们生存并支配肉体时，我们称它为〔灵性〕
或〔良心〕，因为它赋予我们本性，我们称它为〔老〕，这些名称虽异而其义相同，皆指同一物而言。
Now, what you have actually received is the Tao. Tao is everybody’s true
self. Today you have been initiated by the Teacher and the door of your mind has
been opened. Now you are able to understand that the body is not your true self.
The body is controlled by the Tao within you.
现在你们得着的就是道，道是每一个人的真我。今天你们已得明师指点，开了心窍，现在你认识了肉体并非真正的你，而灵性才是真正的你，那位无形无象的，然而却在支配着你的身体的灵性，才是真正的你自己。
While you are alive your soul dwells within your body. As soon as the
soul leaves your body you are dead. Your soul is from God, but your physical
body is from your parents. You already had the Tao within you yet did not
realize it. Therefore, you have had to search for it and have now been fortunate
enough to find a Teacher who is able to transmit it to you. Previously you
believed that the physical body was your true self and behaved accordingly. You
were selfish, committing misdeeds, acts of violence, and overindulging in
physical pleasures. This condition repeatedly led you into reincarnation and
endless sufferings. Now you understand that your true self is not your physical
body but only used the body as a vehicle. You are not limited to this physical
body. You are boundless. You are the Master of the Universe because you have
God’s essence within you. You are full of mercy and love because you share of
God’s spirit. Most people today have forgotten all these spiritual
characteristics and do not know who they really are. Today you are regaining
your conscience
─ your true self.
每个人活着时，灵性在他体内，若灵性一离开，他立刻就死亡。灵性赋于天，而肉体由父母而来。因此，事实上我们已有道在身上，为何还要再寻求他？还要由点传师来传授？原因是我们已不认识他了，我们以为肉体即真我而不知他原是假，因此我们变得自私，做了许多错事与罪恶，为了使此色身享受如此使我们坠入轮回中，遭受无边痛苦，我们不知真正的我乃是灵性，而我们亦不是仅限于此肉身，我们是无限的广大，我们是宇宙之主宰，因我们的灵性与
老是一体，我们的本性充满了慈悲与爱心，因我们是
老之分灵。然而现在人们都失去了这些品性，亦不知他究竟是谁？今天我们得道即是得回真我，良心。
CHAPTER 3：
What are the Three Treasures?
Today you have received the Three Treasures:
A. The Heavenly Portal
B. The Divine Mantra
C. The Symbolic Seal
A.
The First Treasure: The
Heavenly Portal
The point where the Teacher placed his finger upon your face during the
ceremony is called the Heavenly Portal. It is the abode of your true self and
can be described in different ways, such as:
1.
Original Nature
This is the true self, soul, or conscience which is eternal and
indestructible.
2.
The Portal of Birth and Death
The Heavenly Portal is the door by which our original nature enters and
leaves our body. Confucius asked: “Who can leave the house without using the
door? Why do people not follow this way?”
3.
The Way to Heaven
A Buddhist Sutra says: “Heaven is one hundred eight thousand miles away.”
These words are the metaphor which actually means that it was not easy to become
enlightened because the true Teacher was difficult of find and the Tao was not
yet widely propagated. Without the proper understanding of the Tao, heaven seems
very far away, but with a real understanding of the Tao, heaven is very near.
Today your Teacher has pointed out the way for you and you may now ascend to
heaven with one step.
第三章：
何谓三宝？
今天你们所得之至宝亦可称为〔三宝〕即：
(一）
玄关
(二）
口诀
(三）
合同
(一）
第一宝：
玄关
玄关即玄妙莫测之门。玄关即点传师向你们指点之处，它有许多名称：
1.
本性：
此是我本来固有的真我灵性良心，它是不毁不灭的，它永远存在。
2.
生死之门户：
玄关即是灵性出入身体之门户。孔子曰：〔谁能出不由户，何莫由斯道也〕
3.
通天大路：
佛经云：〔西天十万八千里〕，此是譬喻，意即成佛是不易之事，因为明师难访，大道还未普传。然而，明师今已指点您明路，你即一步登天。
4. The Main Entrance
The Heavenly Portal is the main entrance. It is situated at the center
and not to the left or right, above or below. This entrance was locked after
your imperishable spirit entered the body at birth. If the Heavenly Portal is
not unlocked by your Teacher, your true self is not able to leave the body by
the main entrance at the time of death. Instead, it will have to leave by one of
the side gates：
a. The eyes, b. The ears,
c. The mouth,
d. The nose,
e. The navel,
f. The vertex
If your spirit leaves from the
(a） Ears ─ It is reborn as a viviparous
animal, such as a horse, pig, cow, sheep, etc.
(b） Eyes ─ It is reborn as an oviparous
bird.
(c） Mouth ─ It is reborn as a creature of
the water, such as a fish, a lobster, etc.
(d） Nose ─ It is reborn as an insect, such
as a fly, a moth, a bee, etc.
(e） Navel ─ It is reborn as an ordinary
person.
(f） Vertex ─ It is reborn as a wealthy and
powerful person.
4.
正门
玄关即是正门。它正好位于当中，不偏向左也不偏向右，不在上也不在下。
当灵性投入身体后，此门即关闭了，假如我们不遇明师指开玄关，临终时我们的灵性将无正门可出离身体。它只能由其他旁门出去，即眼、耳、口、鼻、肚脐、顶门。
如果灵性走旁门：
(一）
由耳而出者，来生当为胎生之动物如马、猪、牛、羊之类。
(二）
由眼而出者，来生当为卵生之动物如飞鸟之类。
(三）
由口而出者，来生当为湿生之动物如鱼、虾之类。
(四）
由鼻而出者，来生当为化生之动物如苍蝇、蜜蜂之类。
(五）
由肚脐而出者，来生当为平庸之人。
(六）
由顶门而出者，来生当为富贵之人。
上述之路乃生死轮回之路，不能脱出生死之苦。点传师点开玄关正门，这是通天之路，我们不必再走四门，不必再坠入轮回受苦。但是我们必需要真修，否则，玄关虽开，我们的灵性仍不能返天，因我们还是充满罪恶，灵性为罪恶所缠是不能自由从正门而出的。
5. In the Bible（Matthew 13：11） John said to his disciples：
“I baptize you with water to show that you
have repented, but that one who will come after me will baptize you with the
Holy Spirit and fire.”
The Tao is transmitted to you in the
5.
圣经上记载：‘约翰对他的门徒说：〔我用水给你们施洗表明你们已悔改，然而在我之后的将用圣灵与火给你们施洗〕’。
请泣意，你们是在上帝的宫殿里得道，因为我们有上帝的天命，那盏佛灯代表
上帝(老）。在点道之仪式中，你们已见到点传师以香炷从佛灯引来一条金线指向你们的玄关，然后藉着点传师的手指点在你们的玄关之时，
上帝以衪的圣灵已点开了你们的心窍，照破了黑暗。现在你们可见到约翰之预言已经实现在你们身上。
6. Sakyamuni Buddha said “I have the Great
Dharma which is hidden in the eyes.” This indicates the location of the Heavenly
Portal.
6.
释迦牟尼佛云：〔吾有正法眼藏〕此语即暗示玄关之地。
B. The Second Treasure： The Divine Mantra
1.
You have now been given the Divine Mantra.
It is very important to remember it as it
will save your life. It is only to be used in extremely dangerous situations.
This Mantra acts as a powerful spiritual distress signal to the Divine forces
much like an S.O.S. transmitted by radio waves. It is to be projected mentally
and silently with great concentration while at the same time focusing the eyes
on the Heavenly Portal and holding the Symbolic Seal with the hands. Powerful
aid will immediately be sent to you in order to rescue you from danger. If you
sincerely cultivate yourself, you will always remain under the refuge of Buddha.
(二）
第二宝：
口诀
(心经或无字真经）
(一）
刚才传授口诀给你们，还记得吗？
请再说一遍。当性命危险时你才用此宝，将真经默念口中，手抱合同，你将即刻被
仙佛救护，脱离危险。不过要注意此口诀仅能于性命危急之时方可运用。假若我们真诚修道，当然我们将受
仙佛之庇佑。
2. The Divine Mantra which connects
your true self with God.
This Mantra is without form, sound or color and is the essence of Tao,
the underlying and ultimate principle of the universe. This Mantra unites your
being with that of the Tao forming a powerful bond. Every great religion
indicates this potential unity, but they do not fully understand how to
implement and effect it. You now have this knowledge and are familiar with its
application.
(二） 心经，口传心授：
由声音而达入无声音我之真心，由千经万典而达入真经真典，即心经，心法，即真空也，即真我本性也。
3. The True Teaching is transmitted from
mind to mind.
The true self, the I, the spirit, the mind – all indicate the true center
of man or his real essence and original indestructible nature which is identical
with Tao. The human being is a microcosm, sharing all the attributes of the
macrocosm. Since he is essentially divine, man only needs to understand the
nature of reality and align himself with it. The more pure and refined his
nature, the more conscious he becomes of his relationship with the Tao. When he
realizes that he is one with the Tao, he has become fully enlightened.
(三）
以心传心：
口传心授，以老之心传于众生之真心，此者老的分灵之心也。
C. The Third Treasure： The Symbolic Seal
1.
In Chinese, “Hoh” means to combine and “Tung” means all together. This
Symbolic Seal which is formed by the two hands joined together is the Golden
Seal which is formed by the two hands joined together is the Golden Seal which
unites us with God. It is like a contract or mutual agreement（which is the actual meaning of “Hoh Tung”）between you and your Heavenly Mother. It
acts as a signal, password, or passport. It is a spiritual instrument of
identification, as well as symbol with many ramifications.
2.
When you hold the Symbolic Seal you are united with God.
3.
The left hand is good so it is placed on the outside, covering the right
hand. The right hand is often used for evil purposes, such as beating and
killing. The right hand is placed on the inside because of its evil propensities
and is shielded by the left hand. Together the hands hold the word “child” which
is formed by the two thumbs in proximity symbolizing the Chinese word “Hai”
which means child. This hand symbol acts as a direct signal to God. It serves to
mobilize heavenly protection and causes the user to escape from any impending
calamity.
4.
Let us quote some words from the Bible（Mathew 19：13-15）：
“Some people brought children to Jesus for him to place his hands on and to pray for them, but
the disciples scolded the people. Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to me and
do not stop them, because the
(三）
第三宝：
合同
1.
〔合同〕之义：〔合〕即是合成一体，〔同〕即是相同。合同像征着 老赐予我们的金印，表示我们已归根认 。我们手抱合同表示我们要与 老合成一体，同 老一样，即是说与 老合灵永不再分开。
2.
合合同，同同合。抱起合同，能避阎罗。
3.
左手属善当在外，右手属恶拘内边。子亥相掐怀中抱，能脱九大大劫关。
4.
现在让我们引用圣经之语句：
〔有一些人带着孩子们到耶稣跟前求耶稣为他们按手祝福，但是使徒们责备那些人，耶稣说：〔让孩子们到我这里来，不要阻止他们，因为上帝的国即是属于如此的人〕耶稣为他们按手祝福然后离开。〕
从这件事，我们可了解它是对〔合同〕之一种预言。在那时，耶稣把手按在孩子头上并说须如此方能返回天国，如今我们手抱〔子亥诀〕，并觉悟我们是上帝的儿女，且愿意回返上帝身边。
CHAPTER 4：
Why do the Introducer and the
Sponsor take an oath at the altar?
Before you receive the Tao from your Teacher, two persons take an oath at the altar – one as your Introducer and one as your Sponsor. Without these two persons, the Tao will not be transmitted to you. The Introducer vouches for your character and guarantees your good conduct. The Sponsor guarantees that the Tao is the true path and that the teachings are genuine. A vow is also taken to guarantee that any money which you may donate to the temple will only be used for the printing of books and other such noble purposes.
第四章：
为什么引保要立愿？
在点师还未传道给你之前，有两个人做你的引保师先立愿引保你求道，否则，点传师不可传道给你。这两人保证你是好人，并发誓他们是引你入正道，并非左道旁门或邪教，他们并非诳哄你的钱财，否则他们愿受天讉雷诛。你奉献的功德金是来建佛堂，印善书，任何人也不能把它用在私人用途上。
CHAPTER 5：
Why I should take an oath
before receiving the Tao?
Before anyone receives the Tao, he has to take a vow which states that he will faithfully adhere to the principles of principles of Tao and will not reveal the secret teachings of the Three Treasures to anybody.
第五章：
为什么要立求道愿？
每个人在未求道前，必须先立愿，表白他将诚心抱道，及不泄漏天机（三宝）给任何人。
CHAPTER 6：
How to save human beings?
Now you have received the Tao which is ineffable, sacred and sublime. You have just been saved by someone, so now you should try your best to spread these exalted teachings to your fellow human beings and urge your family, friends and acquaintances to receive the Tao. This is of great merit for you because you are not only saving someone’s physical body from disaster, but you are also saving his true self from the sufferings of reincarnation. Also you not only save that one person because, if he cultivates himself properly, he can also save seven generations of his offspring by his virtue. How great is your merit!
第六章：
如何求渡众生？
如今你已得着了大道至宝，你已被人救渡，你也应该去救渡别人。所以请你尽量的渡你家人、亲戚、朋友求道，让他们亦得蒙上天之恩典，此乃你莫大之功德，因为你不仅救了他的灵性脱离轮回之苦，并且救他的色身脱离劫难。同时你不仅是救了一人，假若他真修，他将能以他的功德来超拔九玄七祖，你的功德何其大呀!