The New Compilation of Historical Records Series： Put Down Your Phone, Become a Buddha Instantly

Maitreya Buddha, as a symbol of future enlightenment in Buddhist culture, represents spiritual transcendence and inner peace. In contrast, modern society’s over-reliance on mobile phones symbolizes material temptation, noise, and bondage. The juxtaposition of these two images reveals multiple conflicts: between spirit and matter, inner self and external world, the individual and society, and awakening versus delusion. Mobile phones immerse people in a virtual world, leading to a loss of inner peace and authentic human connection. Putting down the phone is not just a behavioral choice but a step toward awakening from self-centeredness, reconnecting with one’s inner self, and finding spiritual tranquility and wisdom.