On November 16, 2025, on the eve of Medicine Buddha’s birthday, Grandmaster JinBodhi gave a special teaching to global viewers: Is destiny predetermined? How can we extend life and transform our fate through cultivation and merit?
Many people wonder: is our lifespan and health determined by scientific diet and lifestyle, or is there a predestined fate guiding it all? In this livestream, Grandmaster shared real-life stories from past and present, East and West, unveiling the profound secrets of warding off misfortune and extending longevity.
What You Will Gain:
- Secrets to breaking free from the limits of fate
- True stories of changing one’s destiny
- 2025 Medicine Buddha Birthday Lamp Offering & New Releases
Selected Zen Quotes:
- Touched by the Buddha’s radiance, calamities are eliminated and life is prolonged—Medicine Buddha exists to help all sentient beings dispel calamities and extend life.
- A single moment of sincere intention before the Buddha can bring unimaginable longevity benefits.
- When the heart opens, everything flows smoothly, and all things become auspicious.
What Determines Destiny?
Grandmaster JinBodhi explained during the livestream that many long-lived individuals do not necessarily follow strict “healthy diets.”
● Surprising Longevity Stats: The Richmond Mystery
Richmond, Canada, a city with mostly blue-collar workers and average living conditions, has an astonishing average lifespan of 87 years. Meanwhile, wealthier neighborhoods that focus on organic diets don’t necessarily see the same longevity.
● Celebrity Examples: Buffett & Trump’s Longevity
Warren Buffett (95) and Donald Trump (80) both love drinking soda, yet remain full of energy. This suggests that lifespan may not solely depend on physical care, but more profoundly on “fate” and “blessings.”
True Stories of Changing Destiny: Escaping Life-and-Death Calamities
Story 1: The Life-or-Death Crisis of Gao Xiaosong
A blind fortune teller once predicted with certainty that Gao Xiaosong would not live past 35. At first, he didn’t believe it. But as his 35th birthday approached, fear crept in. He went to Mount Wutai to pray. One freezing night, with a single sincere thought and a chance encounter with a “little tour guide,” his life was saved at a critical moment—When the car lost control near a cliff, who stepped on the brakes?
Story 2: The Fixed Destiny of Wu Peifu
Another case of a fortune teller’s prediction—Beiyang Warlord Wu Peifu was told he would face two major disasters: a life-threatening danger at 51, and death at 65. At 51, loyal guards and a faithful dog helped him survive two assassination attempts. But at 65, though he stayed secluded, a simple bowl of wontons caused a tooth infection…
Could he escape this fixed destiny?
Medicine Buddha’s Miraculous Protection
Bodhi Meditation Testimonial: From Terminal Leukemia to U.S. Police Officer
At 20, Raymond was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. 90% of his bone marrow was cancerous—his life was ticking away. In despair, his mother came across Grandmaster JinBodhi’s book The Buddhist Robe. During chemotherapy, when cold was unbearable, Raymond wore Bodhi Meditation tracksuit and felt a miraculous warmth. His 41°C fever wouldn’t go down until he drank blessed Pu’er tea—and it dropped rapidly. Amazingly, through cultivation, his cancer disappeared. He even overcame a diagnosis of infertility and achieved his dream of becoming a U.S. police officer.
Q: How to Eliminate Karmic Illnesses and Pain?
- Join Bodhi Meditation Health & Happiness retreats
- Practice Energy Bagua
- Drink Bodhi Meditation Pu’er tea
- Volunteer and do good deeds at Bodhi Meditation centers
- Make light offerings before the Buddha, and gild Buddha statues
- Wear Bodhi clothing or Dharma items
📚 Further Reading:
Medicine Buddha’s Miraculous Blessings
2025 Medicine Buddha’s Birthday: Warding Off Misfortune, Health and Abundance All Year
2025 Medicine Buddha’s Birthday Events & New Releases
1. New Book Launch: “Where the Heart Opens”
Release Date: November 19, 2025 (Medicine Buddha’s birthday)
Content: Grandmaster JinBodhi’s newest work. When the heart opens, health, joy, and wealth naturally follow.
Special Offer: Audiobook is available at only US $1.99
How to Get It: Visit the Bodhi Meditation College official website
2. Making Light Offering for Blessings on Medicine Buddha’s Birthday
On this sacred day, make a light offering for yourself and your loved ones to receive Medicine Buddha’s blessings and protection from harm.
3. Recommended Dharma Items
To help everyone enjoy a peaceful New Year, Bodhi Meditation College and Cibeiyin recommend the following:
- Bodhi Meditation Tracksuit: Same style worn by Raymond; supports health, warmth, and circulation.
- “Eastern Sapphire” Bracelet: Aligns with the energy of the upcoming Year of the Snake and balances the Five Elements.
- Auspicious Dragon Long-Sleeve T-Shirt: Dragon motif on the front and back—auspicious and powerful.
FAQ Highlights from the Livestream
Q1: Can Buddhist cultivation really change one’s destiny and extend life?
A: Grandmaster JinBodhi taught that destiny is not entirely fixed. Through cultivation, revering Medicine Buddha, and accumulating merit through good deeds, people can cross life-and-death thresholds—just like Gao Xiaosong and Raymond. With the energy of merit and the blessings of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, it is very possible to change the trajectory of one’s destiny.
Q2: When is Medicine Buddha’s Birthday in 2025, and what are the related events?
A: The official date is November 19, 2025. On this day, Grandmaster JinBodhi will release his new book “Where the Heart Opens” and host a light offering blessing ceremony. Registration closes on November 19.
Q3: How to purchase the new book and Dharma items?
A: Visit the Bodhi Meditation College website for the new book. Cibeiyin will also launch a year-end promotion, including the tracksuit that Raymond wore and the “Eastern Sapphire” bracelet. Event lasts until December 25, 2025.
Q4: Is healthy eating the only key to longevity?
A: Grandmaster JinBodhi pointed out that longevity isn’t solely dependent on diet. Even famous figures like Buffett and Trump don’t necessarily eat healthily, yet live long lives. This proves that “destiny” and “blessings” are also deeply influential in determining one’s lifespan.
Do This—And You Will Change Your Destiny
- Watch Grandmaster JinBodhi’s Livestreams: Learn the secrets to changing fate and living long; cultivate a healthy, joyful life.
- Read Grandmaster JinBodhi’s New Book: Open your heart and free yourself from stress and suffering.
- Make a Light Offering or Chant at a Bodhi Meditation Center: Pray for yourself and your loved ones—may you be free from harm, and be bathed in Buddha’s light.