The Four Energy Flows Every Practitioner Needs

 🔔 **Reminder**: The Four Energy Flows Every Practitioner Needs

Each practitioner needs **four types of energy flows**, representing sources of strength at different stages and levels of spiritual practice. These energy flows correspond to the virtues and wisdom of four bodhisattvas, guiding practitioners through growth, protection, awakening, and creation.

1. **The Growth Energy Flow of Kṣitigarbha (Earth Store) Bodhisattva**:  

   Kṣitigarbha symbolizes the nurturing and steadfastness of the earth. This energy flow represents the inner strength needed for growth. Just as a seed must root deeply into the soil, practitioners need perseverance and inner stability to support their practice. This energy helps us grow, despite challenges, with unwavering determination. It is the starting point on the spiritual path, providing endless patience and persistence.

2. **The Immunity Energy Flow of Avalokiteśvara (Guanyin) Bodhisattva**:  

   Avalokiteśvara is renowned for great compassion. The immunity energy flow symbolizes protection, healing, and resilience. In the course of practice, we face external troubles and internal afflictions, and this flow enhances our ability to resist these disruptions. It acts like an invisible shield, allowing us to maintain inner peace and clarity amidst life's complexity.

3. **The Discovery Energy Flow of Mañjuśrī Bodhisattva**:  

   Mañjuśrī represents wisdom, and this energy flow guides practitioners in discovering new insights and truths. It helps us perceive the true nature of things, breaking through illusions and uncovering the essence beneath appearances. This flow fosters the development of wisdom, leading us to deeper levels of awakening.

4. **The Invention Energy Flow of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva**:  

   Samantabhadra embodies action and creativity. This flow drives practitioners to transform wisdom into action, helping them blaze new trails and create new possibilities in their practice. It represents the ultimate expression of practice, turning compassion and wisdom into action for the benefit of others, making the world a better place.

**Summary**:  

- Kṣitigarbha's growth energy flow is the foundation of practice, supporting steady progress.  

- Avalokiteśvara's immunity energy flow provides protection, shielding us from distractions.  

- Mañjuśrī's discovery energy flow imparts wisdom, revealing truth and direction.  

- Samantabhadra's invention energy flow turns awakening into action, benefiting all beings.

These four energy flows run through every stage of practice, ultimately leading to the full realization of wisdom and compassionate action.