The sound of the bell is the voice of the Buddha from within, calling us back to the present moment where life, the Pure Land, and the Kingdom of God are available. Going home to the present moment frees us from regret concerning the past, fear concerning the future, worries, projects, and business, which is essential because happiness is not possible without freedom. Stopping our running and riding on the sound of the bell allows us to get in touch with life and all its wonders within and around us.

The sổ công phu, or kung fu notebook, is used to evaluate our daily mindfulness. At the end of each day, we evaluate our practice using three signs:

1. Zero: if we forgot or failed to practice mindfulness.
2. One: if there was even just one flash of mindfulness.
3. More than one: if we succeeded more than one percent.

These signs are applied to a series of daily practices:

• Toothbrushing: brushing in such a way that peace, happiness, solidity, and freedom are possible, stopping the habit energy of running.
• Urinating and defecating: practicing so that joy, happiness, stability, and liberation are present.
• Using running water: opening the faucet mindfully and appreciating the wonder of water.
• Putting on clothes and shoes: coming home to oneself, putting them on mindfully, and walking for our ancestors.
• Serving food: holding the plate mindfully and nourishing compassion.
• Eating: eating like a Buddha to generate peace, joy, freedom, compassion, and loving-kindness.
• Washing the bowl: washing the dishes as if giving the baby Buddha a bath, smiling to our habit energy.
• Sitting: being fully present for our body, feelings, and emotions, and contributing to the collective energy of the Sangha.
• Taking care of feelings: going home to recognize and tenderly embrace pleasant and painful feelings.
• Washing hands: appreciating the water and seeing our hands as the continuation of our ancestors and the Buddha.
• Taking a shower: enjoying the act fully and deeply with concentration.
• Being in a meeting: organizing meetings so that the Pure Land is always there.
• Sweeping the ground: mopping the floor or sweeping outside with compassion.

Practicing these daily activities as acts of awakening allows us to be the Buddha in every moment. The talk concludes with instructions on practicing walking meditation by touching the earth with the Feet of the Buddha, followed by sharing a silent formal meal in thundering silence, full of the collective energy of mindfulness, concentration, and compassion.