Wisdom for Life
Distancing Away from “Thirsty Love”
“Thirsty love” refers to our insatiable wants and desires for material well-being.
The Natural State of Our Mind is the Most Beautiful
The purpose of practising Buddhism is not about searching for a “particular state of mind”, but rather, about uncovering our “natural state of mind”.
It’s All in the Mind
We should overcome hardships in life with wisdom and calm our hearts with the right perspective on life. At the same time, we must also carefully ponder what we should do and what we shouldn’t.
Cultivating a Wholesome Mind: The Four Right Efforts
Think before taking steps forward
Think before taking steps back
When anger arises, beware
Putting off anger is most auspicious
Developing a Heart of Equality
"We need to respect all people and give unselfishly with love for all—this is ‘Great Love’. We must care for people with genuine love, and truly do it without any self-interests..."
Looking with the Eyes of a Buddha
If we can learn to look at everyone with the eyes of a Buddha, we will understand that no one is beyond hope. Everyone has Buddha nature; it is just that their unwholesome habits have become very deeply entrenched.
The Test of Ignorance
When we face everything with an equanimous mind, a lot of problems we encounter in life can be resolved easily.
The Fleeting Nature of Life and Death
Much like the wind, dew, frost and lightning, life is so short and fleeting. Birth and death are destined; however, an enlightened mind is unattached to the coming and going of life.
Solving Problems with Love and Care
Loving and caring for each other: living in this way is truly beautiful. Many problems arise within our society because of the lack of this mutual care and Great Love.
Impermanence and Eternity
Since everything is impermanent and does not have an inherent existence, what is there to bicker about in life?
Work Together to Save Lives without Distinction
There are many disasters happening, but the world is also full of love...
The Philosophy of Maximizing Our Potentials
The more “broken” a car is, the more we should use it. If you put it aside and don’t drive it, the sooner the car has to be scrapped.
Keeping a Grateful Heart
Let us open up and broaden our hearts, be grateful to everyone, and support one another. If we can do this, our lives will be radiant like the springtime sun, warming everyone’s heart.
To Whom do We Give Our Love?
Most people opine that “love and kindness” are meant to be given to others, but in fact, they must be given to ourselves first. Why is that so?
Taking the Dharma to Heart
Oftentimes, while listening to the Dharma talk, our hearts become very open and expansive, full of great joy, peace, and inner freedom.
Giving with Utmost Sincerity
Safety and peace only come to us when we live each day with pious sincerity and vigilant care, when we accumulate blessings by respecting heaven, loving the earth, and doing good deeds.
Cultivating Our Mind
On our journey of life, the eventual reaping of merit depends on how much we have sown and how we tend the field of our mind during our lifetime.
