Manifesting love in daily life

"心体菩萨Bodhisattva in heart, 性体佛Buddha in essence; 心性不二heart and essence are not two, 大人觉great enlightenment of a full humankind."

This phrase means that in spiritual practice, the heart and essence are inseparable. The **heart** (Bodhisattva) represents compassionate actions in the world, while the **essence** (Buddha) signifies transcendental awakening and purity.

- **Heart as Bodhisattva**: Refers to practicing compassion in daily life, helping sentient beings through the actions of a Bodhisattva.

- **Essence as Buddha**: Refers to the wisdom and awakening that transcends the worldly realm, embodying the essence of a Buddha.

**Heart and essence are not two** emphasizes that the heart (expression in action) and essence (awakened nature) are one and the same. When these two aspects are unified, action and enlightenment become integrated, leading to **great enlightenment** (complete awakening). True awakening is not confined to a single state but is a harmonious existence both within and beyond the world.

This concept serves as the core of spiritual practice—not only pursuing inner enlightenment but also transforming that awakening into compassionate action, ultimately achieving the fullness of "great enlightenment."