The Collection of Divine Messages / Thanh Ngon Hiep Tuyen, Volume 1
Translated by : Sister Hong Dang Bui and Brother Hum Dac Bui
English translation edited by: Sister Ngasha Beck-Huy and Brother Todd Alan Berry
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Contents
Divine Teaching regarding the miracle of reincarnation.
November 1, 1926
The 26th day of the 9th month of the year of the Yang Fire Tiger
Minh Tan Session.
The three faiths will end soon. You are blessed to be present at this time when the Tao is created. You will be guided by the Master. After this time, there will be no one else to save you. Spread the good news to all the people so that they have time to join us. Blame no one for being late.
V..., M..., D..., have you listened? It's time now to guide the people.
Let Me, your Master, give you your assignments.
Kha, I come here today because of your sincere respect. Female disciples also are sincere. I will teach them first so that they may retire earlier.
Ngoc Tam and Ngoc Y, obey my orders.
Ngoc Tam, you must be cooperative in this life, and you must be loyal to your husband. I have accepted Kha, your husband, into the Minh Tan (Minh Tan is a Chinese Buddhist sect); and you therefore belong to Minh Tan. And Ngoc Y, your in-laws are with Minh Tan, so you belong to Minh Tan, also.
I have asked Le Son, the Holy Mother, to guide you. The Minh Tan Sect will establish its Female College in order to merge into the Female College of the Third Amnesty, but it must be done right away, otherwise it will be too late for universal salvation.
Female disciples! You may keep your personal appointments at your assigned places, or you may choose to follow Le Son, the Holy Mother. This is enough for female disciples. You would then await Le Son, the Holy Mother, for further teaching. Now let me teach the male disciples.
Kha, do you remember what I taught? You are sick, but your sickness is from your anger, which stimulates your inner fire and spirit. If you can control your anger, you will improve.
Vi, you must learn from your father in order to manage all his secular works from the family to the community, so that he may have more time for the Tao. Once one member of the family becomes enlightened, he/she may subsequently save his/her family for nine generations! Is this not a precious thing? You and your father must hurry to take the oath.
Van, have you chosen a date for your gateway ceremony? The 12th day is good, but is so close to the convention. It should be done on the 6th day of the 10th month. All disciples who are to take the oath will be there.
I have explained to you generally about your personal family business.
Kha and your father, obey!
Vi and your father, obey!
I will teach you the principle of the Tao later.
Now, it is time for Le Son, the Holy Mother, to teach the female disciples.
Muoi asked question.....
After taking the oath, you then request the prayer book and try to develop yourself spiritually at home. It is not a good tradition for women to be outside on the street. Any one is welcome to do differently, but for the Female College of Minh Tan, you must work on your spiritual development at home. At any time when there is a spiritual session, you may come to the temple to receive teachings, but otherwise, you must go home after the ceremony.
Now it is open for you to sign up for the Minh Tan Female College.
I have spoken.
On the 6th, there will be a gateway ceremony here for male disciples. Let female disciples aware of this date for their convenience.
TNHT p.58
Divine Teaching regarding the miracle of reincarnation.
Friday, November 12, 1926
O môn, the 8th day of the 10th month of the year of the Yang Fire Tiger
You must reincarnate many times before you may attain Nirvana. A word said to each other is enough by itself for you to incarnate on earth to help each other. It is fate. Regarding the founding of the Tao, although it required only a year to form, it was the result of the works of Immortals and Buddhas for many years prior all over the five continents.
This is similar to Chau Cong, who promoted humanism before its founding, or Moses, Elias, Jeremiah, John the Baptist before the birth of Jesus, or Hong Quan Lao To, Lao Tse, Thong Thien Giao Chu before the birth of Nguon Thi of Taoism, or Nhien Dang Buddha, or Brahma before the birth of Sakya Muni.
Before the founding of CaoDai, Genies, Saints, Immortals, Buddhas had come to all countries to prepare the way.
TNHT, 1968 , p. 61
Divine Teaching regarding the ranks of the dignitaries and the method of election.
Saturday, November 20, 1926
The 16th of the 10th month of the year of the Yang Fire Tiger
Tu Lâm Temple
There are three Chuong Phap (Censor Cardinals), one for each of the three branches: Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. Although the rules of the three faiths seem different, they are all one to Me. The three Chuong Phap have the right to examine the religious codes before they are implemented, whether the proposed codes come from the Giao Tong or from the Dau Su (Cardinals). If the two parties (the Giao Tong and the Dau Su) disagree, these proposed codes should be sent to the Ho Phap (Law Protector), who will bring them to the Hiep Thien Dai (Heavenly Union Palace), where he will invoke Me for the modification of the codes, or he may change it himself. The three Chuong Phap therefore have the right to examine the prayer books before they are published. If they find any book dangerous to traditional morals, they will forbid its publication. All followers have to get together to supprt them. Each Chuong Phap has his own seal. The three seals must all be present on each code for it to be valid. All disciples obey!
The Dau Su (Cardinals) have the right to administer the religion, and have jurisdiction over the disciples, both spiritually and temporally. They have the right of to make new laws. However, any laws must be approved by the Giao Tong. The Giao Tong must examine them carefully to verify that the proposed laws would be useful to humanity and then must ask the Chuong Phap to examine the laws before approving them.
The Dau Su must respectfully obey the Giao Tong's orders. They may ask the Giao Tong to abolish any laws which could be contrary to the activities and interests of the followers.
I ask you to love and help them. Remember, if there is any issue important to humanity, you are to address it to them.
Although the three branches are different, they have the same importance. If all three Dau Su disagree on any law ordered by the Giao Tong, this law must be returned to the Giao Tong, who will submit it to the Chuong Phap for reexamination. Each Dau Suhas his own seal. Any document must have all three seals of the Dau Su before implementation. Understand? All disciples obey!
There are thirty-six Phoi Su (Archbishops) for the three branches, twelve for each. Among them, there are three Chanh Phoi Su (Principal Archbishops). The Chanh Phoi Su have the Dau Su's authority, but do not have the right to request amendement or abolishment of laws. Understand? All disciples obey!
There are seventy-two Giao Su (Bishops) in total, twenty-four for each branch. They have jurisdiction over the spiritual and temporal education of the faithful. They take care of them as they would their brothers. They maintain all the registries of the faithful and provide help to them with weddings and funerals. In larger cities, the Giao Su have the right to preside over religious ceremonies, as do the Dau Su or the Phoi Su. They also have the right to request abolishment or modification of laws, which could be otherwise harmful to the faithful.
The Giao Huu (Priests) have the mission of propagating the faith. They have the right to request modification of the religious laws and to preside over religious ceremonies in the smaller cities. There are three thousand Giao Huu, one thousand for each branch. This number may not be increased or decreased.
The Le Sanh (Student-Priests) are chosen among the sub-dignitaries, who exhibit good character. They have the right to preside over the altar installation ceremony at a follower's home. Remember that I love the Le Sanh.
Do not take advantage on them.
To become dignitaries, one must first become a Le Sanh, except I specifically appoint dignitaries via seances. Understand? All disciples obey!
The Dau Su may only be promoted to the position of Chuong Phap by a special election held by all of them.
The Phoi Su may only be promoted to the position of Chuong Phap by a special election held by all of them.
The Giao Su may only be promoted to the position of Phoi Su by a special election by all of them.
The Giao Huu may only be promoted to the position of Giao Su by a special election by all of them.
The Le Sanh may only be promoted to the position of Giao Huu by a special election by all of them.
Only the Chuong Phap and Dau Su may be candidates for the Giao Tong election. They are to be promoted to the Giao Tong's position by an election held by all the followers.
Everyone must obey these election regulations, except when it is instructed differently by Me through a spiritism seance.
All disciples obey!
I bless you all.
TNHT, 1968, p. 62
Divine teaching explaining what happened at Tu Lam Pagoda.
Tu Lam Temple, the 18th day of the 10th month of the year of the Yang Fire Tiger
Tuesday, November 23, 1926
I bless you. I ascend.
Notes of the translator: A grand Opening ceremony of the Third Amnesty of the Great Way took place on November 20, 1926 at Tu Lam Temple. Because of lack of spiritual security, evil spirits came and disturbed the ceremony, leading to confusion, loss of faith, and the discouragement of many disciples.
TNHT, 1968, p. 65
Further Divine Explanation for what happened at the Tu Lam Pagoda.
Wednesday, November 24, 1926
The 19th day of the 10th month of the year of the Yang Fire Tiger
What do you think?
You cannot understand the divine mechanism. It is the fate of the Tao. I am sad because many of you exaggerated and spoke ignorantly concerning what happened. I initially thought I should punish them severely, but I still have pity and mercy for them.
Many disciples wanted to quit, leaving of their religious costumes, straw sandals, and religious turbans to return to their secular lives.
This was merely an obstacle, a difficulty of the Tao! You became tired of your cultivation, because you still have many secular obligations and many desires for wealth and honor. You understand now why I am sad! But it was the divine way that no one can do anything about. I have endured many hardships because of you.
Since the creation of the universe, because I love you, I have endured miseries, imprisonment and worries in raising you and in establishing the Tao for you. You should think about it, repent and return to the right way.
Many times in the past, as soon as I tried to build the Tao for you, you ruined it all. I am sad.
I bless you.
I ascend.
This event has become a forum of discussion which is noisy enough to affect the Tao; one called it evil, others called it right. The discussion was totally useless: the celestial manual had clearly predicted this. Whoever was blessed, whoever was unfortunate, whoever believed, whoever did not believe, no one could change the divine mechanism. The longer the path, the harder the walk; the higher the Tao, the brighter your credit.
Alas! I have been enduring many hardships for innocent children. I wanted to guide and to save all humanity from this ocean of suffering, but humanity is so soaked in secular seductions, their minds are so unstable, their patience before difficulties is so fragile, that they are prepared to regress as soon as they step on a spike on the road! I am so heartbroken to hold the miraculous divine mechanism and to watch what is occurring! You must think and manage yourself.
TNHT , 1968 , p. 66
Sunday November 28, 1926
The 26th day of the 10th month of the year of the Yang Fire Tiger
The Almighty God who comes under the name of
CaoDai to teach the truth in Annam.
Outside of your religious will, you have the goal to inform yourself about that new doctrine which was revealed to you in a somewhat distorted and derisive way by some of your compatriots. On this earth with its people so sweet and peaceful, I come like the Christ had come among you to fight heresy and evangelize the world. Whichever race you belong to, children of the earth, you all have the same father, God who presides on your destiny. Why do you segregate from each other because of differences in religious opinions, while all of you are to suffer and to pay your karma on this world?
You have already place your step on this path which lead all humans to the happy stay which is Nirvana.
Try hard to continue on this path in order to reach your goal.
Good spirits will guide your steps. All your wishes will be fulfilled.
This is enough for you.
Good bye.
TNHT, 1968, French, p. 67
Divine Teaching by Spiritual Pope Ly Bach regarding the issue of males and females at the temple.
Thursday, December 2, 1926
The 28th day of the 10th month of the year of the Yang Fire Tiger
TayNinh Holy temple
From now on, you have to follow the rules of the temple:
No courting between males and females within the temple.
Males shall remain on the East side, females on the West, separately.
No courting; and there is to be no chatting in the sanctuary, except for husband and wife, or between brothers and sisters, or if there are two witnesses: one from the male side, one from the female side.
In the kitchen, males and females may work together in cooking, but when you serve meals, serve males and females separately.
Heed the rule.
Tho Thanh, you must post these rules at the temple.
Obey.
TNHT 1, 1968 , p. 68
Monday December 6, 1926
The 2nd day of the 11th month of the year of the Yang Fire Tiger
Listen.
I, out of great love and mercy, have founded the Third Amnesty of the Great Way based on love of life, with the purpose of raising the predestined spirits to higher dimensions, avoiding reincarnation, and bringing the virtuous to a more precious domain of freedom and repose than this poor, vile earthly world.
Alas! Many, many people partake in worldly happiness, while ignoring self-cultivation in the Tao which would lead them to enlightenment. They argue, criticize the Tao thinking that they are now in higher secular positions than other people, without knowing that only punishment awaits them in the next realm.
Whoever is blessed will be in a higher world; whoever is unfortunate will remain confused. The celestial laws have determined so. In the end, the more meritorious your life, to the better world of freedoms you shall be led.
It's a rare privilege to be living in the days of the founding of the Tao. It's even rarer to successfully walk the thorny path of Tao; it is like searching for pearls in the deep, dark forest. Yet it all depends on your state of mind: if you believe the way is smooth, it will be so. If you think it's difficult, it will likewise be so. Don't be led to confusion in walking the path of the Tao, or you shall too late awaken to your folly.
TNHT I , 1968 , p. 69
Divine Teaching regarding the disincarnation of the dignitary Thuong Tuong Thanh
December 6, 1926
Tuong's death is his fate. He is blessed in returning to Me. Death sometimes causes joy and sometimes causes sorrow. People on this earth who know how to make themselves useful to their communities and who know how to self-cultivate, would consider death as just the end of a long journey Home and as the accomplishment of their duty and time to reap their reward. Although he has not been such a person, his virtue and his meritorious service in building the Great Way would lead him to an extraordinary celestial position. His spirit will first, however, have to appeal to the triune-faith court and wait for his destiny according to his past deeds. It was of My will in creating these rules for you to follow. You should understand.
Regarding his funeral, you should join together to accomplish your human duty toward him.
Trang, tell Trung, Tho, Tuong, Hoa and other celestial appointees to escort him to his place of eternal rest. This act manifests the dignity of a virtuous person. Whoever is busy would be excused. You should also hurry to organize the ceremony to make it brilliant. The prayers should be the same as with the funeral of Hau's mother, except just a minor difference.
TNHT I , 1968, p. 70
Session at Cho Lon, December 13, 1926
I have also seen that many of you adhere to the Tao for some evil motive. Because of love of humanity, and because I want to save humanity, I have endured cruel people in order to give them time to repent, to return to the right path to live a blessed life in the future; those who do not repent are lost and cannot be saved. If you wait until your last breath to acknowledge the sublime and the evil, it would be too late. You have to regularly play judge upon oneself.
Heed me!
TNHT I , 1968 , p. 71
The new Doctrine that I teach is the result of spiritual studies
Present at the seance:
Certain French citiziens, among whom Captain MONET, and certain dignitaries.
The Holy See of Tay Ninh, December 15, 1926.
(the 11th day of the 11th month of the year Binh-Dan)
Prepare to respectfully receive Our Divine Master,
Tell to these French present that this is a house of prayer and must not be considered merely a curiosity.
All things come in their time.
You have seen most of what your compatriots wish to see and know. This new doctrine that I teach is the result of spiritual studies.
Have I not predicted that spiritism is a religion of the future? You naturally wish to create in this country a moral relationship between the two races, French and Vietnamese, who have been called to live together, by My will, in a commonality of life and interests. You will be satisfied by living a gentlemanly life. Your prayers will be heard. You will later be one of my most devoted disciples in preaching peace and harmony to the world.
The French team will be created soon.
You will be forced to return to France in 1928, to defend this teaching before the Universal Congress. You will be big and strong by My will.
Goodbye, this is enough for you.
* THAI-BACH is the Spiritual Giao Tong (Pope) of CaoDai.
TNHT I, 1968, p.72 (in French)
Divine Teaching that nothing is created or exists on this earth against God's will
Friday, December 17th, 1926
The 13th day of the 11th month of the year of the Yang Fire Tiger.
M. Ð... , you are requested to attend the arrival of the Divine Master.
Almighty God, who comes under the name of CaoDai to teach the truth in Annam*.
D..., arise and read.I declare unto you that nothing is created nor exists on this Earth against My will. Some poor spirits claimed that they possess the secrets of God. But I have not given to any human here the mission to reveal such. To reach Me you are only to pray; I do not fail to manifest when those prayers are sincere. Realize that I am Jehovah of the Hebrew, God of the Israelites, the God of unspoken name to the Jews, and the Father spoke of by Christ; if you pray to me in the name of CaoDai, your prayers will be heard. Come to Me sincerely and do good unto your brothers, whom I have entrusted to you. And I ask you to spread this teaching to all of those under your watch and care. It is the only message which can raise humanity to abiding love and bring a lasting peace.
* Annam is the old name of Vietnam.
TNHT I, 1968, p. 73 (in French)
Sunday, December 19, 1926
Day 15, Month 11, Year of the Fire Tiger
You were born here on this earth: You live and suffer here, and you will also die here. Do you know what will happen to you after your death?
Do you know where you will go?
None of you understands this miraculous, mystic mechanism. I will now explain: Throughout many thousands of years, all beings are transformed through the reincarnation cycle from minerals to plants to animals--finally reaching the stage of human beings. Human beings on this earth are themselves divided into different classes. For example, the class of "Emperor," as you understand it, on this earth (the 68th world*) is not even as worthy as the lowest class on the lower, 67th world. The value of worlds increases as their assigned number decreases, from the 3,000th world to the first, then through the 72 earths, then through the four great ethereal continents and then finally through the 36 heavens. Human beings must persevere in cultivating themselves to reach the pinnacle, the "Bach Ngoc Kinh" (Diamond Palace), or Nirvana (according to Buddhism).
You see: All these classes are heavenly ones. But there are similar hellish classes. The Daemon has thus imitated God to organize his own hierarchy with corresponding positions for the sole purpose of punishing and harming you. I felt compelled to grant him this tremendous privilege of attempting to seduce and induce you to become his servants.
I have always said that there should be justice because that is God's law.** I have, at times, lost many of my disciples to him. I have already clearly shown you the different ways: the good and the evil.
I have also shown you the direction to follow to not become lost. You should be aware that demons have reincarnated throughout the 3,000 worlds and even among the 72 earths.
Unfortunately, these demons are innumerable and they are masters of illusion and seduction.
This is why I have said that I have placed many ferocious beasts among you and have ordered them to devour you; however, I have also given each of you an armor to protect yourself. This armor is your virtue and it is invisible to these beasts.
Thus, your virtue is the way to exterminate the demons and to return you to Me in Nirvana. If you do not follow the Great Way, you will become the demons' servants. I have said that your virtue is like an endless ladder which could help you to reach the highest position, My level. I may also lower Myself to elevate you.
I tell you again that even if one fulfills one's duty honestly and justly, s/he will still have to reincarnate after death again and again, if s/he does not cultivate the self spiritually by following the Great Way. So, when can s/he return to Me? Anyone can return to me after even after only one lifetime, if s/he will spend that life in self-cultivation. This is an enormous privilege I have given you in order to save all human beings. Alas, unfortunately, I have not often had the pleasure of seeing those who have accomplished this.
Therefore, I repeat: You should admire and respect the Great Way.
Translator's note:
* The earth, where we are living, is the 68th among 72 earths.
**According to God's law, it would be unfair for humans to have no challenges in their way of self-cultivation to return to Nirvana. Thus, God has granted the Demon the privilege of attempting to seduce many away from the Great Way.
TNHT I, 1968, p. 74
Divine Teaching (delivered in French) regarding the true nature of nobility richness and glory.
12-19-1926:
What is nobility, richness, and glory?
The nobility is the gathering of titles which are given by men for more or less seducing men.
What is the value of those titles? Isn't it the value of those who gave them? Donned by human, they are just too human. What come from a human being are but not lasting.
They are subject for deterioration: they are destroyed as soon as the life of the bearer is taken away.
Go for celestial nobility, it is the only eternal.
Richness is all the precious things that one gathers on this earth. What does it contain?
Gold, silver, velvet, silk, etc... Gold and silver are but simple metals. Velvet is just a color. Silk is but material derived from animals. Do you see those as real preciosity?
They are insignificant as their origin is appraised. Children, search for divine richness.
That's the only you possess eternally; nobody can take it away from you.
Glory is in many instances against virtue. It is transient. It, many times, comes from dishonesty. Divine glory is the only which resists all challenges.
(Trung asked: How can we attain divine nobility, divine richness, and divine glory?)
The Master replied: "TU" (self cultivation).
TNHT I , 1968, p. 136; Fr. p. 76
Divine Teaching regarding the establishment of the New Canonical Laws.
Dai Dan Cho Lon, December 27, 1926
Listen, attendants! The Tao is guiding humanity; the holy way pilots earthly people. You are lucky to be born at the time when the Tao is founded, but if you do not cultivate your self to reach Nirvana, you would face regret later, all in vain for being downfallen.
Because of love of humanity, I have opened the Third Amnesty to save blessed people. Time is running out. Make haste, for Immortals and Buddhas at the triune-faith convention will propose closing the gates of the Tao. At that time, even though I desire to redeem you, I could not act against the divine mechanism.
TNHT I, 1968, p. 77
Divine Teaching regarding the reasons behind the establishment of the New Cannonical Law.
December 24, 1926
You have to try your best to accomplish your duty in the establishment of the New Codes. Thai Bach will come to monitor your endeavors.
TNHT I, 1968 , p. 78
Dai Dan Cho Lon, December 27, 1926
Alas! In stepping into the path of the Tao, they did not dedicate time to search and study the Tao; do they then expect as disciples to be useful at all for the sacred faith? The Tao was opened just three times, but people have been sinful millions of times. Being born unto the earth, and having left their missions unrealized, they have passed away, returned to the initiatory center to report their earthly accomplishment. But they have not been able to accomplish anything, neither for their physical body nor for their spiritual duty, so how could they be useful for the Tao and for the human condition? Your conscience is a sacred gift from Me which is used to amend for your mistakes and to reward your humanitarian services. Doing right is from the Divine will; committing misdeeds is against the celestial laws. Any right or wrong acts are recorded by Angels and Saints for the final judgment. Try to understand.
TNHT I , 1968 , p. 79
Divine Teaching encouraging adepts to use all their talents.
Cau Kho, January 8, 1927
You have only to realize that as human beings, you have to follow the Tao; if you do not, you cannot be fully human-a human recognizes right from wrong. If you are still confused, how can you reach your goal quickly?
You have to unite and cooperate with each other, put aside all secular misconceptions in order to be enlightened.
I encourage you to use all your talents. Don't be shy and waste the sacred light that I have granted to you.
Try to understand!
TNHT I , 1968 , p. 80
Cho lon, January 10, 1927.
the Saints cannot escape reincarnation if they do not follow the way of self cultivation. The Southern Quarter is well blessed by receiving God's light which guides people to escape from darkness and ignorance. Cultivating their virtues, staying contented, using simple attire, not forsaking wealth--all these are considered means to enlightenment. Detachment from things of this world is difficult. The way to heaven is small and the road is narrow: only a few ever find it. However, the way to hell is broad and its gate is wide enough for all people who choose its easy way.
The Great Way has come to earth to guide people; without it even Holy Water would not be able to wash away all sufferance.
Translator's notes:
(1) All living beings are part of God's spirit. Sooner or later, with self cultivation, they will come
back to their origin, which is God.
(2) Higher position on their way back to their origin.
(3) Matthew 7: 13-1
TNHT I, 1968 , p. 80
Tayninh, January 16, 1927
The 13th day of the 12th month of the year of the Yang Fire Tiger
You have to evoke me again for further direction.
The two Chuong Phap have to leave the book of the New Codes at the foot of my image overnight.
Duong has to wear the headdress like Luat.
Nuong has to wear the costume like Tho's.
After leaving the book of the New Codes on the altar, you may return to your seats.
All celestial appointees prostrate in front of the Master.
(Laughter.)
I don't blame you: how could you know?
What a mishap! Without this secret, miraculous mechanism, there would not be laws and there would not, subsequently, be the Tao. (Laughter.)
I will pray to our eminently gentle, greatly merciful Master to allow adding these important secret elements to the New Codes. You have to pray with me. You have to ask all disciples of all temples to pray together with me with all sincerity from your hearts.
As the Tao is so important, you are important to guide and raise the state of human beings. From now on, I will take care of you more diligently. If I must discipline you, it's just because I want to increase your value. Please do not mind and be disturbed by it.
TNHT I, 1968 , p. 82
Divine teaching regarding the way in which God has descended to spread the Tao in Vietnam.
January 17, 1927
The 4th day of the 12th month of the year of the Yang Fire Tiger
I bless you.
TNHT I , 1968 , p.83
Divine Teaching on why one must abstain from alcohol.
Tay Ninh, January 18, 1927.
The 15th of the 12th month of the year of the Yang Fire Tiger.
Why to abstain from alcohol?
I have taught that your body is composed of a mass of everlasting spirits. You should understand that the internal organs of your body are also formed by living units whose function, whether they are aware of or not, is commanded by Me. I therefore use your body to teach.
Firstly, let's explain why alcohol is harmful to your physical body.
Your physical body is still like animal and needs to eat in order to live. When alcohol is ingested, it is absorbed into all internal organs of your body including the heart which is the main machine for life. It makes your heart work more than naturally, it pushes the whole cardio-vascular system to function excessively, and the lungs do not have enough time to purify dirty blood (to oxygenate blood) which will be accumulated in the whole body, intoxicate the living units leading to progressive sickness and finally to demise of the living units of the organs and then of your body. Many people had half of their body dead just because of alcohol.
Secondly, I explain why alcohol is harmful to your spirit.
I said that the soul forms your second body. It is the "Khi" which surrounds your body like a mold. Its center is the brain, the gate by where your second body enters or gets out is the fontanelle on top of the head which is watched and protected by the Ho Phap. With meditation, there is unification of The "Tinh" and the "Khi" and the "Than" leading to enlightenment.
The brain is thus the origin of the "Khi." When dirty blood is accumulated in the brain, it becomes confused and your spirit is not clear and calm to control the body. The body will lose its human personality and act like animals, and will have no hope to progress to the state of Genie, Saint, Immortal, and Buddha. At the same time, when the brain is confused, it becomes an open gate, the evil will take advantage to invade you and push you into crimes and subsequently into continuous reincarnation.
Therefore, listen, I forbid you to drink alcohol!
I ascend.
TNHT I, 1968 , p. 84
