Bo Tien Temple Outreach No 5
The abridged and paraphrased version meant for global outreach can be found at Lord Bo Tien's 1984 Anniversary Message or at Revisit of 1984 message of Lord Bo Tien
Below however is the uncorrected and unabridged version from the first draft of the late Senior Brother Tay Chong Sim's book My Interpretation of LORD BO TIEN'S MESSAGES.
He secured the photocopies of the original rough English translation of the message made in Chinese Hokkien. Because of human issues, Philip was supposed to be at the temple but due to human issues he declined to be there and was in his residence at Hong Leong Gardens. Elder Ling was at the temple because as Chairman that was where he had to be on the eve of the anniversary. He had invited Philip to temple and the latter too invited Elder Ling to be at his residence. It was indeed fortunate and appropriate that the late Senior Brother Tay Chong Sim was present at Hong Leong Garden residence of the late P. Philip. He too had phoned Elder Ling that night on the impending descent of the saint that night. The 1984 message is the last message of the lord and it is significant that the lord wanted Elder Ling to receive the Order** for the Doctrine Mission
(Being perhaps the only elderly present that night, and that subsequently he wrote the draft book My Interpretations of Lord Bo Tien's Teavhings in the last few weeks of his terminal illness before his passing away, it was he who did what was needed to further the doctrine mission of Lord Bo Tien, for it was Chong Sim who mooted the name of the final version of his book - Lord Bo Tien's Guidance. Others headed By Brother Pete Kong however took over to finalise the book after his death and without the book, there would have been no doctrine mission as we know it thereafter. Living Life Series would not have been what it is without the book.)
Below however is the uncorrected and unabridged version from the first draft of the late Senior Brother Tay Chong Sim's book My Interpretation of LORD BO TIEN'S MESSAGES.
He secured the photocopies of the original rough English translation of the message made in Chinese Hokkien. Because of human issues, Philip was supposed to be at the temple but due to human issues he declined to be there and was in his residence at Hong Leong Gardens. Elder Ling was at the temple because as Chairman that was where he had to be on the eve of the anniversary. He had invited Philip to temple and the latter too invited Elder Ling to be at his residence. It was indeed fortunate and appropriate that the late Senior Brother Tay Chong Sim was present at Hong Leong Garden residence of the late P. Philip. He too had phoned Elder Ling that night on the impending descent of the saint that night. The 1984 message is the last message of the lord and it is significant that the lord wanted Elder Ling to receive the Order** for the Doctrine Mission
(Being perhaps the only elderly present that night, and that subsequently he wrote the draft book My Interpretations of Lord Bo Tien's Teavhings in the last few weeks of his terminal illness before his passing away, it was he who did what was needed to further the doctrine mission of Lord Bo Tien, for it was Chong Sim who mooted the name of the final version of his book - Lord Bo Tien's Guidance. Others headed By Brother Pete Kong however took over to finalise the book after his death and without the book, there would have been no doctrine mission as we know it thereafter. Living Life Series would not have been what it is without the book.)
On His descent, He asked for the Head (Ling) to receive the **Order (Leng). As Ling is not around He then says that He is happy that the new and old members are united and carrying out His Mission. However they are still not clear and steadfast in their thoughts but He will not blame them because they are human beings.
He then gives an example of a very Long Dragon with a Pearl in a deep forest. With the Pearl in his mouth, he is to pass the Pearl to the world. Actually the Dragon's head together with the Pearl has reached the destination but the people around still step on the Dragon's body without realising it(the body) belong to the same Dragon, as it is very very long. The Dragon and the Pearl will feel the pain whenever people step on any part of it's body. This is a very good Dragon which has many legs and one of the legs belongs to Lord Bo Tien, as the leg is the support of the Dragon. Up to date, the leg has arrived but not the tail.
He then tells us to take note and realise the significance of a lotus flower which blooms in purity and beauty and yet uncontaminated by the muddy water from which it arises. When it withers, its pod will produce seeds which are useful to us.
He then says that water from the upper source of a stream is pure and clear. When it reaches mid-way of its course , the water will be polluted by many users. If we want pure and clear water, then we have to go to the upper source of the stream to get it.
He comments He is happy to know new and old members are celebrating His Birthday and He asks if they understand His Doctrine. He then comments that some of them understand His Doctrine and some still don't understand His Doctrine but because of His Mission in "save mankind and beings in all realms", He has to descend tonight to give the message for us to ponder over.
Human beings will be human beings and even if he (human being) is very strong with his legs planted firmly on the ground, he will have to cling on to a big tree to prevent from being blown away. When there is a very strong wind, even a group of very strong persons will have to disperse. But this very strong wind will have to stop one day and the people will return.
He then instructs that a Lotus Flower and a whip which will be used to invite the Original Saint to descend, will be required at 7.00pm sharp on the Saint's Birthday tomorrow.
He says that His descent tonight is like representing that of a flower because of its purity and as it is created by nature. A beautiful flower is created by nature and ants will break on the flower for its nicer nectar for food and not because of the wrong doing of the flower. This is nature's way of survival and existence.
He then points at the Octagon (Ba gua) which shows two fish-like symbols - The Yin and the Yang - and says it (octagon) signifies harmony and is not harmful to people. Both the Yin and the Yang should exist but if there is only one , then there is no harmony.
He then repeats that His descent tonight is for His mission in "save mankind and beings in all realms" and therefore He require the Head or our elderly person to receive the Order** (Leng) for His Mission. He ends His message by saying that the Lotus Flower to be acquired tomorrow will be distributed for the prosperity and well being of the devotees.
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Related posts:
The problems before 2004 and impact on mission after 2004...
Do let God sense prevail.
Senior Bro Chong Sim, we salute you
When is a temple of man going to be temple of God?...
Yin and yang doctrine again in 1984 message of Lord Bo Tien...
The summary of the doctrine has to do with yin and yang...
The Divine Nectar is the Panacea of Life
The divine nectar is not just for the goody two shoes...
When will men wake up and learn?
Buddha in Hell for a purpose
Ba gua is not harmful to people
The 1984 prediction of Lord Bo Tien
God and the boomerang effect
The mission goes on even if men are not ready
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