- Chapter One: Prologue
- Chapter Two: Doctrine
- Chapter Three: Practice
- Chapter Four: The Way of Humanity
- Chapter Five: Cause and Effect
- Chapter Six: Doubts Clarified
- Chapter Seven: The Principle of the Nature
- Chapter Eight: Buddhahood
- Chapter Nine: Sending on Spirits in Transition
- Chapter Ten: Belief and Dedication
- Chapter Eleven: Maxims
- Chapter Twelve: Exemplary Acts
- Chapter Thirteen: On the Order
- Chapter Fourteen: Prospects
- Chapter Fifteen: Entrusting
Dictionary
The Scripture of the Founding Master
Chapter Four: The Way of Humanity
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Whenever the Founding Master received a pregnant woman, he would always say, “Do not think harsh thoughts; do not say harsh words; do not commit harsh actions.” In particular, he would admonish her against killing living beings: “When a fetus is in the mother’s womb, it is the time when its numinous consciousness begins to develop, so the parents’ thoughts, speech, and actions readily influence the fetus’ future character. Therefore, during this period, it is extremely important for the mother to be circumspect.”
The Scripture of the Founding Master
Chapter Four: The Way of Humanity
44
Whenever the Founding Master received a pregnant woman, he would always say, “Do not think harsh thoughts; do not say harsh words; do not commit harsh actions.” In particular, he would admonish her against killing living beings: “When a fetus is in the mother’s womb, it is the time when its numinous consciousness begins to develop, so the parents’ thoughts, speech, and actions readily influence the fetus’ future character. Therefore, during this period, it is extremely important for the mother to be circumspect.”
