Wisdom for Life
Bless and Protect the World with Compassion
In the vast expanse of the universe, love is essential for all living beings to co-exist. Selfless, pure, and compassionate love is the key to reversing the common crises humanity faces.
Be on the Right Path with Dharma
I hope that everyone can read the Sutra of Infinite Meanings and remind oneself to do good deeds in their daily lives and be at ease.
Abide by the Rules
Let’s imagine that there is a tree whose leaves are almost precisely the same as grapes. Except that grapevines will bear fruit, while that plant only has thorns. If one only looks at the leaves, thinking they are grapes and tries to pluck them...
Expound the Truth of Life after Experiencing Suffering
Having experienced life and understood worldly suffering, we should have a big heart and make great vows because "Bodhisattva exist to relieve all suffering sentient beings”.
Cherish Our Beautiful World
The world will never be free from diseases, illnesses, suffering, and disabilities. But peace can be achieved if people are harmonious and there is love in the world. While the poor, sick, and suffering can be comforted and cared for.
Parents are akin to Tree Roots
Parents are akin to the tree roots, and we are like the branches of the tree, whereas the fruits that are borne are akin to our children. If the roots are destroyed, the tree will wither, and its fruits are bound to fall. Therefore...
The Best Way to Promote Dharma is to Practise it in Our Daily Lives
It is not necessary for one to give a speech on a stage in order to spread Dharma and promote environmental conservation...
"Please pardon me for my poor manners!”
Someone asked a Zen Master, "My mind is full of troubles; how do I get rid of them?" The Zen Master replied, "Take good care of your mind." This advice may sound easy, but it is definitely a challenge to take it up.
Raise Awareness among People for the Common Good of the World
When Tzu Chi volunteers raise funds on the streets, it is more than just collecting funds. The ultimate goal is to gather people’s kindness. Disasters and crises have enlightened people on the impermanence of life.
Rejoice
Why is “happy” also called "rejoice"? Because it means opening up our hearts, pouring out the filth and troubles in the heart so that the heart can take in the delight and joy of the beaming sun. Living in such a wholesome and bright way is to "rejoice".
Being Able to Give is a Blessing
Knowing our blessings and cherishing them fills us with gratitude every day. We would not be afraid of working hard because being able to do things is a blessing. We should also invite others to create blessings together to keep such blessings going.
Where Love is Present, there will Always be Solutions
If there's love in the heart, people will come together and instantly alleviate suffering. However, if ignorance obstructs people, one cannot be saved no matter how close the distance.
Create More Blessings Each Day
The thought of compassion must be continuous and uninterrupted every day. The little pocket change we save may not have a major impact on our lives, but they become powerful when we pull them all together.
Guard the Land of our Mind
Only after tracking through rugged mountain roads, can one reach the summit. Looking thus far, the view is one of vast and limitless expanse. As practising Buddhists, untold obstacles are inevitable along the path of cultivation.
The Path to Buddhahood Begins with the Bodhisattva Path
The path to Buddhahood begins with the Bodhisattva path. This path requires tremendous effort and hard work from many people.
Turn Hatred into Love
Reversing suffering is to transform the world and life around so that people can understand the principles of impermanence, suffering and emptiness in life.
The Path of Enlightenment in Every Lifetime
Reversing hardships and suffering is about transforming the world and life around. It serves to make people understand the truth of impermanence, suffering, and emptiness.
Being able to Give Unconditionally is both a Blessing and Wisdom
To be able to save people is a blessing and to give without asking for anything in return is wisdom. We should cultivate both blessings and wisdom and continually create good karma so that where we live is filled with bodhisattvas.
