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?”


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Someone asked Master Cheng Yen, “Master, you have attained many international awards. What are your views on this worldwide recognition?”

The Master answered:

Attaining awards is not Tzu Chi’s objective. Most importantly, we need to frequently conduct self-inspection and see if we have fulfilled our initial aspiration. This is our true objective.

 

Translated by Andrea Lim