2024年是甲辰龍年，正逢九運，心道法師親題墨寶──「龍騰九運開泰平」，勉勵四眾弟子修行不只是外在行為的遵守戒律，更要好好照顧自己的起心動念，用心耕耘自我心田。龍是四靈之首，能行雲布雨，影響人間五穀收成，而天體運行正值九運開頭，九運又屬於火運，世界將走向急速變化，科技的高度發展將世界的文明推向更高峰，同時也造成惡性競爭與資源剝削，使得環境汙染、生態失衡、氣候變遷導致的極端天災，使得人們內心更為空虛焦慮和不安。

在動盪的環境當中，人類更要追求的是生命的解題與身心靈的安定。一念可以爲善，一念可以爲惡，一念是天堂，一念是地獄，正如《金剛經》曰：如來善護念諸菩薩，善咐囑諸菩薩，學佛修道就是這三個字：「善護念」，在日常生活中我們如果能夠讓自己念念爲善，處處爲善，事事爲善，起心動念要處處清楚，人生就不會有太大的錯處，即使人生遭逢變化，也能保持一顆靈覺本心，就能任運自如地轉換心念與能量，來提升自己的機運。

龍騰遇九運，在虛擬無常的年代，人們要更回歸靈性，找回如實的本來，把不好的習慣改掉，活出生命的潛能，以安定與慈悲的力量，轉換磁場，共同開創安泰平和的世界。

Master Hsin Tao’s Calligraphy for Lunar Chinese New Year 2024.

Ushering in the Ninth Period, Year of the Dragon Brings Prosperity and Peace.

In 2024, the Year of the Dragon aligns with the ‘Ninth Period,’ inspiring Master Hsin Tao to inscribe the yearly calligraphic blessing, Ushering in the Ninth Period, Year of the Dragon Brings Prosperity and Peace. The Master imparts a reminder to his disciples and followers of the Four Buddhist Groups to cultivate mindfulness both externally, through upholding ethical precepts, and internally, by attentively observing and navigating the landscape of their thoughts. In Chinese mythology, the Dragon, at the helm of celestial forces, governs atmospheric humidity, wielding control over rainfall and consequently influencing agricultural abundance. The cosmic alignment signals the imminent arrival of the Ninth Period, which propels global advancements in technology, ushering in frequent and rapid breakthroughs. However, this progress comes at a price, as it intensifies the perils of unjust trade practices, contributing to the depletion of vital resources and ecological deterioration on the brink of collapse. The accelerated pace of technological evolution unfolds against a backdrop of extreme climate change, amplifying worldwide instability and posing a dire threat to the fragile fabric of global peace.

In this precarious landscape, collective efforts are imperative, urging people to tread carefully and protect the delicate equilibrium of peace.In our relentless world, the pursuit of the meaning of life and a peaceful state of mind becomes paramount. Thoughts, whether positive or negative, hold the power to be associated with heavenly heights or plunge into the depths of hell. The wisdom encapsulated in the Diamond Sutra resonates, emphasizing that the Buddha consistently encourages positive thinking among Bodhisattvas, underscoring the essence of all Dharma studies and practices. Envision a daily existence where positivity reigns supreme — a lifestyle nearly devoid of errors. Even when faced with unexpected challenges, maintaining a predominantly positive mindset enables us to confront adversity with an awakened consciousness. This resilience empowers us to navigate hardships skillfully, transforming obstacles into opportunities and asserting mastery over our own fate.

In his 2024 calligraphy, Master Hsin Tao intricately depicts a vibrant dragon, emblematic of the zodiac, heralding the onset of the 'Ninth Period.' The focal point of this expression is a profound message urging us to reconnect with spirituality during periods of profound uncertainty, facilitating the rediscovery of our nature. Master Hsin Tao advocates shedding detrimental habits to create space for latent potentials, allowing us to harness the transformative forces of stability and compassion. By altering the frequency of our orbit within the magnetic field of life, we become catalysts for lasting world peace— a collective endeavor that transcends individual boundaries and embraces the shared responsibility of all humanity.