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A batch of graduating teachers consulted Master Cheng Yen, “Students these days are very ‘intelligent’. How can we make sure we stay aligned with Tzu Chi’s humanistic spirit once we start teaching?”
The Master answered:
Students come from different family backgrounds and learning processes. In the future, they would encounter the working environment and married life. It is indeed challenging to guide these children in maintaining wisdom as they navigate the different stages and changes in life. Nevertheless, I hope that all of you do not only impart academic knowledge and occupational skills. It is more important to ignite their wisdom and guide them in using their abilities to serve the world with a selfless heart.
Everyone is born with innate abilities, but not everyone knows how to make good use of them. Most people only demonstrate abilities developed through acquired skills and knowledge gained from books. If we wish to inculcate the spirit of Tzu Chi to our students, we need to first immerse ourselves in the conviction of Tzu Chi’s Great Love. Only then can we be good role models in imparting positive teachings to our students.
Translated by Andrea Lim
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