The Master Answers
I am very troubled as my husband has not been good. What should I do?
Someone asked, “I am very troubled as my husband has not been good. What should I do?”
Despite giving my best to my children throughout my life, they still go against me. What should I do?
Someone asked Master Cheng Yen, “Despite sacrificing and giving the best to my children, they fail to understand and are always at loggerheads with me, causing me to be angry and upset. What should I do?”
How do we broaden the heart of an ordinary narrow-minded person?
Someone asked, “How do we broaden the heart of an ordinary narrow-minded person?”
How can we avoid hurting others in our communication?
Someone asked, “How can we avoid hurting others in our communication?”
What can be done if one often feels upset?
A disciple said, “I often feel upset.” Master Cheng Yen replied, “Who upset you?”
Is one considered true and honest to directly verbalise one's innermost thoughts?
Someone asked Master Cheng Yen, “Isn’t it considered true and honest to directly verbalise one's innermost thoughts?
Why do many Buddhists like to cast divination blocks in front of the deities?
Someone asked, "Why do many Buddhists like to cast divination blocks in front of the deities?"
What distinguishes the concept of “Great Deliverance” in traditional customs from that in Buddhism?
Someone asked, “What distinguishes the concept of 'Great Deliverance' in traditional customs from that in Buddhism?”
How is Buddhism different from other religions?
Someone asked, “How is Buddhism different from other religions?”
Why do we need to burn incense sticks to worship Buddha or deities?
Someone asked, "Why do we need to burn incense sticks to worship Buddha or deities?"
There are so many ways to cultivate spiritually, which one to choose?
Someone asked, “There are so many ways to cultivate spiritually, which one to choose?”
How to ensure that the initial aspiration and the final objective are attained?
Someone asked Master Cheng Yen, “Master, you have attained many international awards. What are your views on this worldwide recognition?”
Who is not worthy of forgiveness?
Someone asked, “Master Cheng Yen, what kind of person will you not forgive?”
How to quit a bad habit?
A lady had been unsuccessful in quitting her gambling habit for the past decade. Not only had she lost lots of money, but her marriage was also on the verge of breaking up.
How to be understanding towards those who never feel satisfied?
Someone consulted Master Cheng Yen, "How to be understanding towards those who never feel satisfied?"
