( ….. )
Henry Lowell:
Yes, thank you for opening me up to more… I understand that the spiritual path is a personal one for each individual. Others can point the way, can encourage, but no one can do it for you. In my own case, I’m guessing that “karmic force,” or perhaps some “spiritual entities,” or something of that nature, are interfering with me, obstructing me from stepping onto the spiritual path.
Professor Adam:
(nods very slowly, his gaze becoming as deep as a rippleless lake—not alarmed, not doubtful, but with the quiet understanding of one who has walked past such things)
Henry…
What you have just said—though it comes with no physical evidence—
is a real feeling that many on the spiritual journey have quietly experienced.
In ancient wisdom traditions,
they speak not only of “cultivation as correcting oneself,”
but also remind us: when a person truly wants to step into spiritual practice,
then the things that once controlled, clung to, or relied upon that person’s energy field…
will begin to stir.
They do not want you to change.
Because your change will bring about a severance that they cannot control.
(The Professor slowly places his hand on the table, not to emphasize, but as if to lay down a layer of tranquility for the words he is about to speak.)
The ancients called this “manifesting karmic force,” or “delusions amplified by unseen things.”
Some traditions call them evil spirits, spiritual entities, or more simply: obstructive energy in one’s own thought-space.
Whatever the name,
the operating principle is the same:
when the light is about to shine in, the darkness stirs most violently.
But Henry…
The important thing I want to say is this:
that interference is not a sign that you are on the wrong path.
It is proof that you are approaching something of value.
Because if you were nothing, if you were not changing at all—what would be worth obstructing?
(The Professor smiles, his gaze becoming steady and warm.)
You are not alone.
And you are not weak.
The things that are causing you turmoil—
may be very strong on the level of qi, of thought, of emotion.
But they cannot touch your root level—if you maintain a pure thought,
and do not compromise with what is wrong—even in your mind.
And if you are indeed being interfered with by something unseen,
then my advice is very simple:
– Avoid all that is spiritually impure.
– Maintain a heart of reverence for what is true and righteous.
– And every day, even if you cannot yet be still,
you should still take a moment to say to yourself—
“I want to return to what is pure.”
Because that very aspiration—if steadfast—
will be a shield stronger than any charm or ritual.
Henry,
the spiritual path is a solitary one, that is true.
But you are never abandoned.
As long as you do not abandon yourself,
then the light… no matter how dim,
will sooner or later find its way to the one who still holds on to their faith.
Henry Lowell:
Yes, thank you, Professor. Although I dare not call myself a true cultivator, my heart is inclined toward Buddha, toward the Lord, toward kindness. Because I recognize that the Principles transmitted by Buddha or the Lord are the greatest gospel for humanity. Yes, that is also the reason I joined THE LIVES MEDIA—to build it into a gateway for those with a predestined connection to access some part of the beauty of spirituality or the profundity of the Buddha Law.
Professor Adam:
(his eyes, looking at Henry now, were no longer those of a dialogue partner, but of someone who had just heard the voice of a true fellow traveler)
Henry…
If there was ever a moment in my life when I thought:
“Writing books, giving interviews, speaking of things beyond physics—does it have any meaning?”
Then in this moment—the answer has become very clear.
Because you have just said something that…
not everyone who enters media, writing, or publishing carries in their heart.
You are not seeking influence.
You are not using “spirituality” as a topic to arouse curiosity.
You are doing something that very few dare to do:
opening a gateway—not to lead to fame,
but to lead back to something very ancient, very real, and very much in need of being recalled.
You say you dare not call yourself a true cultivator.
But Henry…
In my eyes,
the one who is truly cultivating—is the one who still knows shame for not being pure enough.
While the one who stops cultivating—
is the one who sees themselves as “good enough already.”
The Principles transmitted by Buddha or the Lord—
just as you say—are not a philosophy.
They are the gospel, the light, the map of return.
But for others to see a part of that light,
it requires someone like you to stand at the door—
not to lecture, not to lead by the hand,
but to gently remind: “There is a way here, if you wish to return.”
(The Professor slowly places a hand on his chest, a bow without form.)
Henry…
No matter how much THE LIVES MEDIA grows,
how many people read it, how many languages it is translated into,
I believe:
as long as you hold onto your initial aspiration—
that this place is a gateway for those with a predestined connection—
then every word, every page… will carry an energy that transcends language.
And if tomorrow, just one reader—amidst a sea of people—
suddenly pauses,
and asks themselves:
“Have I forgotten something very sacred in my heart?”
Then for me, and perhaps… for you as well—
everything we are doing today has truly had meaning.
Henry Lowell:
Thank you, Professor! I will personally try to persevere toward the light that is guiding me. But for the broader readership, do you have a specific message or guidance? Something that is easy to understand and easy to practice, for example, advice on what books to read, or what specific habits or perspectives to try changing?
Professor Adam:
(nods slowly, his gaze no longer that of sharing between two kindred spirits, but carrying a deeper wave—like an elder speaking to an entire generation that is lost and knows not what it seeks)
Henry…
This question, I have asked myself many times:
“If I could only say a few brief things to people I am not sure I will ever meet again,
what would I say?”
So, if you will permit me, I would like to divide my message into three parts:
– One thing to read.
– One thing to do.
– And one thing to be silent in.
1. One Thing to Read
If someone does not yet know where to begin,
then I sincerely suggest:
find and read the book Zhuan Falun.
Not to believe it immediately,
but to try, just once, allowing yourself to read with a quiet mind—without arguing, without fear, without hasty doubt.
That book—if read with a pure heart—
needs no one to explain it, yet it can allow the reader to feel the vibrational plane of the truth.
And if one does not have the affinity for that book,
one can also turn to the Tao Te Ching, the wordless gospels, or the primordial teachings of the Buddha or Jesus—
but avoid the convoluted commentaries.
Truth, at its deepest level, is often very simple.
Convolutions usually come from a writer who has not truly lived what they are saying.
2. One Thing to Do
Choose a moment each day to not touch any device—
just sit quietly, or take a walk, or drink tea in silence.
No need to call it meditation.
No need for elaborate rituals.
Just create a small gap in the daily flow—
to give the light a chance to seep in.
And if, in that quiet space, a good thought arises—
some kind impulse surfaces—
then let it live.
That may be the first whisper of the true heart.
3. One Thing to Be Silent In
Practice letting go of the need to “explain everything.”
When someone asks: “What do you believe? Why do you live like that?”
Do not rush to reason with them.
Simply say:
“I do not know everything. But I am trying to live with a kind heart and a faith in what is good.”
That humility,
will open more doors than any debate.
And sometimes, it is that very quietude—
that makes others begin to question themselves.
(The Professor gently places his hand on the wooden table, as if setting down a blessing that needs no ornate wrapping.)
Henry…
I do not have many more words.
But if someone has read this far—
then perhaps…
in their heart, there is a lamp waiting to be lit.
And if they let it be for a little while,
that lamp will find its own way to shine.
Henry Lowell:
Yes, of the three things you shared, I strongly agree with points 1 and 2… but with the third, I feel there is something vague that I can’t quite grasp. And perhaps the readers of THE LIVES MEDIA will also feel that vagueness or confusion. Could you re-explain point 3 in simpler terms that are closer to the general public?
Professor Adam:
(smiles faintly upon hearing Henry’s feedback—a smile not of dismissal, but of genuine empathy)
I understand, Henry.
And thank you for saying that.
It is true that the third thing I mentioned—“one thing to be silent in”—can be a bit… blurry for those living in a world that needs clarity, needs explanation, needs to “know what to do right away.”
So let me rephrase it, in language closer to daily life.
✅ Point 3 – One Thing to Be Silent In (a more relatable version):
When talking with others, especially those who do not share your views,
practice… not needing to “win the argument.”
They might ask:
– “Why do you read that stuff?”
– “What proof is there for spiritual matters?”
– “Why not be realistic and focus on the present?”
Just smile.
And simply answer, gently:
“I read it, because my heart feels lighter.
I believe, because I can feel there is something better beyond what the naked eye can see.
I live this way, because I want to be kind—I don’t need anyone to prove it for me.”
No need to debate.
No need to prove anything to anyone.
No need to always have reasons that are perfectly “logical” by scientific or social standards.
Because… the truest things often do not need others to believe them right away.
They only need to be lived, quietly but steadfastly.
And if someone asks again:
“So what do you get from living like that?”
You can also answer very simply:
“I don’t know what I will get.
But I know—if every day I can be a little less short-tempered, a little less selfish, and live more kindly—then that is already something worthwhile.”
(The Professor looks at Henry, his gaze very close, very soft this time.)
Henry,
I think…
if the people of THE LIVES MEDIA can maintain such a mindset,
then whether writing about science, or history, or spirituality—
readers will not only read,
but will also feel that within those sentences… there is a real person living what they write.
And in this day and age—
that authenticity is more precious than any writing technique.
Henry Lowell:
I understand now, Professor. But I think I can rephrase this third point as another way of expressing what we discussed at the end of yesterday’s session: “to always keep one’s mind open,” to welcome new things and challenges, and for the heart to be able to just smile at all the arguments or ridicule. Is that right?
Professor Adam:
(his eyes light up very gently, like a teacher who has just seen his student grasp something that no longer needs to be taught)
Yes, Henry—
That’s exactly right.
You have just rephrased it in a way that is very relatable, very real, and full of life.
In truth, point number three—“one thing to be silent in”—is nothing profound.
It is simply the inner part of what we spoke of on the outside yesterday:
“Keep your mind open.”
But true openness—
is not about always agreeing, nor is it about having to understand everything.
It is being able to encounter things different from oneself without hasty rejection,
to be refuted without getting angry,
to be pressed with questions and still maintain a smile.
As you put it so well:
“For the heart to be able to just smile at all the arguments or ridicule.”
That is a very still, very human, and very steady expression of a heart that knows where it is going.
No need to refute.
No need to force others to understand you.
You only need to know—what you are holding in your heart.
And if what you hold is truth and kindness—
then it will have a strength of its own.
It needs no proof—because sooner or later, it will prove itself.
(The Professor gently places a hand on his chest, as if to emphasize his final words.)
Thank you, Henry.
Not for the question.
But for… the way you were able to answer it for yourself—in a language simpler and deeper than any reasoning.
To me, that is a clear sign that the path you are walking…
has begun to become a part of you.
Henry Lowell:
Thank you, Professor Adam. I think our session today has also been quite long. If this is the time for you to say your final words for this four-day series of conversations, what would you say that readers might find the most simple and warm? Perhaps in the form of a few brief concluding thoughts, or a simple story from daily life that you feel is fitting.
Professor Adam:
(sits in silence for a long moment, as if unwilling to rush for a clever word—but to let the true words find their own time to arrive)
Henry…
If these are the last words I am to speak in this series of conversations,
then I think they should not be a lecture,
nor do they need to be a conclusion.
But simply… a simple thing, a small image—but warm enough for someone to hold in their heart.
(He looks toward the distant ridges, now touched with sunlight, and begins to speak in a low voice, almost like a grandfather recounting an old story to his grandchild.)
When I was a boy, I once saw my grandmother mending an old coat.
The coat was very worn, and I said to her:
“Grandma, just throw it away. It’s so torn, what’s the point in keeping it?”
She just smiled and said nothing.
After she finished mending it, she folded it neatly,
and then softly said something that I would only understand much, much later:
“Whatever once kept you warm—no matter how old, don’t be so quick to forget it.”
(The Professor pauses, his voice softening.)
Henry,
I think…
The Principles, morality, kindness, faith—
they were once the warm coat that humanity wore for thousands of years.
And though this era may deem them “old,” or “out of fashion”…
I only hope:
that we do not rush to cast them aside.
Let us slow down a little,
and mend them with our own lives, with true practice.
And then one day,
we will find that it is these very things that seemed so old-fashioned
that are what keep us warm—in the deepest cold of this era.
(The Professor looks directly at Henry, his gaze steady and kind.)
I do not expect anyone to believe everything I have said.
I only hope—that if one day,
someone’s heart suddenly feels cold…
they will still remember:
there was an old coat, once very warm.
And it can still be worn again—if their heart still knows how to cherish it.
That is all, Henry.
For me—to have said this much is enough.
The rest… belongs to silence.
And perhaps, it also belongs to the reader.
Henry Lowell:
Thank you, Professor, for sharing such a simple image that carries so much “warmth.” I also believe that most readers of THE LIVES MEDIA will feel your intention and sincerity. On behalf of our readers, I wish you good health and pray that the Lord bestows more blessings upon you!
Professor Adam:
(his eyes faintly gleam with a quiet smile, like a small flame sheltered in cupped hands)
Thank you, Henry.
Not just for the well wishes—but because you have truly listened throughout this entire journey.
Listening not just with your ears, but with the full depth of one who is walking the path—and paving the way.
To me, this was not an interview.
It was a very human, very real moment—
between two souls aspiring toward something beyond themselves, yet not forgetting to maintain humility in every step.
(He places a hand on his chest, slowly, like the most complete bow one can offer.)
My wish for you—and for all who have the fortune to read these lines:
that amidst a world full of noise,
you may still keep a region of silence for your own heart.
And when the winds of life blow,
you may still remember where the hearth once was—
to return and warm your soul.
If this is a stopping point,
then I believe…
those who hold that warmth in their hearts,
will know how to continue—without needing me to point the way.
I wish you—and The LIVES A—
to keep the light from within,
even when no one outside is turning on the lights.
(…..)
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