Deities and Faith
Why does Master Shengyuan say divine energy also needs continual circulation?
English translation draft · Based on the Chinese article. This is not a word-for-word translation approved by Master Shengyuan.
From past religious service, I understand divine energy as needing continued use and circulation too. Ongoing help for living beings changes expressions of divine strength. A large temple does not automatically remain in the same condition forever.
Some temples begin small and grow through continuous service and increasing trust. Sometimes a side shrine at a large temple feels stronger to us because it keeps conducting services. These experiences suggest judging energy through continued activity rather than size alone.
A swimmer who becomes a coach may teach well, yet their own fitness and technique change after a long time out of the water. This comparison helps explain how I understand continued energetic use and help for living beings within faith.
During the pandemic, many could not visit temples, and I discussed related changes energetically. But visitor numbers and incense alone are not enough. Management and worshippers' habits and views about worship and incense also influence the energetic conditions we discuss and need consideration together.
Miao Nian shared revisiting a temple and feeling a great difference from the past. Her shoulders felt heavy, and after taking incense to worship she gradually felt itching. She understood this through her energy sensitivity. These were her personal sensations and faith experience on that visit.