The Old Lady Who Sold Poverty, Part 2 of 4, July 9, 1992

I often told you that being charitable was not a big deal. We came with nothing, and we shall leave with nothing. We owe this world a great deal. Even if we give a little to others, it’s like repaying a debt only. What kind of charity is it? This is the difference between the ultimate method and common practice. The common practice advises people to be charitable in order to obtain merits. Then the person will slowly achieve Nirvana in ninety-one kalpas! Amitabha Buddha! Do you know how long ninety-one kalpas is? We can’t even bear ninety-one incarnations, let alone ninety-one kalpas.