Taoist College has become popular. What does this reflect?
These hyped-up “spiritual academies” thrive on slick marketing
Yet offer zero real cultivation value. Only flocks of naive youngsters fall for this drivel.
The other day, I met a “Taoist priest” bragging he’s “directly employed by the Celestial Court.” Classic delusion.
Since when did heaven’s bureaucracy work like LinkedIn?
Everyone knows modern Taoism’s commercialized. Credentials are bought, not earned. How could such charlatans host real deities?
But he doubled down: “Even purchased status still counts in heaven’s registry!”
It’s like human officials hired through connections!
This already has the celestial court in the bag. The rules up there are just like the mortal world, right?
This fool dresses celestial beings in earthly corruption. Pathetic.
Ancient texts warned: In this Dharma-Ending Age, temples house not gods but demonic illusions.
Yet people choose blindness. “If I ignore the truth, it doesn’t exist!”
They cling to self-made fantasies, trapped by fame and greed. Imagine the ego boost, believing your clique’s “heaven-endorsed”!
Most “cultivators” wear humility as a mask. Deep down, they sneer: “We’re celestial interns—you mortals aren’t on our level.”
That’s discrimination cloaked as piety.
Many temple dwellers perform empty rituals for decades, never touching true cultivation’s threshold.
It’s just a formalism.
Many people can’t reach the threshold of cultivation in their entire lives.
It’s not heaven’s cruelty, but it’s self-imposed limitations.
Even when truth stares them in the face, they scoff.
Most arrogantly assume they’re “heaven’s chosen,” dismissing others as illegitimate. God knows where their delusional confidence comes from!
Many with past-life spiritual foundations feel dizzy entering temples, unaware it’s due to toxic energy fields.
Yet they rationalize: “Must be my heavy karmic bonds!”
Whatever. Let believers believe—their loss, not mine.
There was this middle-aged woman once, devout to the extreme. For years she pilgrimaged to temples, until she ended up in three car accidents in a single year.
Still, she consoled herself: “The Bodhisattva protected me! I didn’t break limbs or die!”
Seeing such blind faith, I held my tongue.
After all, people cling to what they choose to believe.
Most “devotees” in these temples seem kind, yet harbor heavy selfish desires.
Listen: No one landing on Earth should feel superior, getting off this planet is the real achievement.
Throughout history, millions pursued cultivation. Yet by the Song Dynasty, records confirm only 43 attained the Dao. Let that sink in.
Even among these 43, most were just Earth Immortals.
This is harder than getting the top score in the college entrance examination.
The true challenge isn’t technique.It’s opportunity and mental discipline.
The higher the energy you seek, the fiercer the trials!
Not just in spirituality. Consider high-ranking officials: their energy surpasses ordinary folk because they endure unimaginable tests. Take Zeng Guofan [a top Qing official]: crushed between imperial politics and the Taiping Rebellion’s onslaught, he lived in constant stress. His health collapsed. He admitted contemplating suicide, wrote wills repeatedly, even fled home to escape pressure.
If earthly power demands such agony, what of higher realms?
You want cosmic-level energy? Why assume Heaven just hands it over?
Naïve souls think: “If I believe hard enough, the universe owes me.”
Delusional.
Do humans really think higher dimensions are fools?
Energy flows from higher dimensions, but access requires passing trials.
Do you truly believe chanting sutras like a parrot earns supreme power?
That spamming “Amitābha” guarantees salvation? Or that shouting “My master’s an Immortal Lord!” means death will promote you to celestial management?
It’s like demanding a free Louis Vuitton bag because you’re “the CEO’s cousin.” Would the store care? You know them, but they don’t know you.
We have to abide by the social rules!Want something? Pay the price.
Some argue: “But I worship Heaven! I give my heart!”
Tell me—how are you different from gold-diggers? They trade youth and effort for money. Actually, you’re worse: at least gold-diggers offer tangible value (beauty, charm).
What’s your offer? A mortal body? Does Heaven adore you?
You worship the heavens, but all you really want is greater power! If it were that easy, everyone would ascend to immortality.
So why are most people in temples and shrines not well-educated? Because they have simple minds and follow the crowd. To put it bluntly, they belong to the lower rungs of society.
Take off that robe, and they couldn’t even survive; they can’t even stick to dishwashing.
You must understand: gods are not fools. They don’t just stand around grinning in robes. Most people in these places only mimic the surface, copying gestures, preaching compassion.
But true character can’t be faked. When their own interests are threatened, their true nature is exposed, just like monsters revealing their true forms.
That’s why Heaven’s judgment has always been strict.
How can humans outsmart Heaven? Before finding your path, seek guidance humbly and compare different ways to see what truly leads forward.
Once you’ve found your path, walk it steadily. Do less if you must, but never step wrong.
What is Heaven’s decree? Many things were set in stone from the very beginning.
Just like Jiang Ziya in God Investiture—no one else could play his role. Before he descended the mountain, Heaven’s elders had already decided his destiny.
The same goes for others, though trials differ. Some stay virtuous and meet a good end; others scheme and are sealed as gods prematurely.
But that’s an old tale, truth unknown. Decide for yourselves.
As for those temples, no matter how grand they seem, without real inner strength, many can’t endure!
Of course, to those who love such places: Congratulations, and good luck.
