é™æ€è¯ Readings For Silent Reflection
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We think of change as having lost something. Actually, change brings a new opportunity every moment, so there are limitless possibilities. This is why we meditate on impermanence.
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Dust does cover the eyes of all, but for some it is only a thin film. Everyone desires an end to suffering and sorrow. To those who will listen, I will teach the Dharma, and to those who follow it, the Dharma itself will set them free.- the Buddha
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圣严法师 108 自在è¯
得�让三分，�直气�柔
Even if you're right, don't be harsh to others. Express correct views gently.
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众生欲安�，若求自安�。刀�害众生，安���得。
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One who, while himself seeking happiness, oppresses with violence other beings who also desire happiness, will not attain happiness hereafter.
Explanation: People who like to be happy and are in search of pleasure hurt others through various acts of violence for their own happiness. These victims too want to be happy as much as those who inflict pain on them. Those who inflict pain do not achieve happiness even in their next birth. -
Mindfulness of Death is reflection on the inevitability of death, that life is impermanent.
Practising mindfulness of death helps alert us to the preciousness of being alive and to treasure it by living life well and meaningfully. If we practice mindfulness of death, we will then be more aware of death and develop a sense of urgency in life that prompts us to do good while we can in the time we have before the end comes.
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We recite "Nanmo Amituofo" because we are afraid of sufferings.
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Every living being feels pain, cherish life ..
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ANCIENT WISDOM, MODERN WORLD
Most human afflictions and vexations arise from your attachment caused by false ideas and perceptions.
The Dharma teaches you the truth, giving you the wisdom to clearly see the truth about reality, and enabling you to control your negative thoughts and emotions in whatever situation you find yourself in.
Being able to hear the Dharma is the greatest blessing, and being able to understand it is the greatest treasure.
When you respect the Dharma and practice it, you are a step further from affliction and a step closer to true happiness in this life and beyond. -
Happiness is not the absence of problem but the ability to deal with it.
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If desires are not uprooted; Sorrows grow again in you.
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Always recite "Nanmo Amituofo" _/|\_
When others praise you, you do not get caught up in fame or pride.
When others criticize you, you do not become angry or argue.
When things go as planned, you do not become arrogant.
When you encounter situations not planned for, you do not worry or become fearful.
How can you attain such stability? Every time you perceive a distraction—good or bad—you return to the Buddha-name. This is your practice. The more you practice, the better you get. -
We must do all good deeds no matter how small it is. We must not do bad deeds no matter how small it is.
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The Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty was a national hero for his success as both a statesman and military leader. But despite his fame, power, and wealth, he considered himself a humble and devout Buddhist.
Often he visited his favorit...e Zen master to study under him, and they seemed to get along very well. The fact that he was prime minister apparently had no effect on their relationship, which seemed to be simply one of a revered master and respectful student.
One day, during his usual visit, the Prime Minister asked the master,
"Your Reverence, what is egotism according to Buddhism?"
The master's face turned red, and in a very condescending and insulting tone of voice, he shot back, "What kind of stupid question is that!?"
This unexpected response so shocked the Prime Minister that he became sullen and angry.
The Zen master then smiled and said, "THIS, Your Excellency, is egotism." -
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Greed is one of the roots for suffering. Greed is like honey on the knife blade.
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Karma will respond according to your good and bad deeds.
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If you have one more desire, you will have ten times of sufferings.
If you have one less desire, you will have 3 times of peace.
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If one wishes not to suffer from sickness, one should have pure thoughts and observe the precept of no killing.
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Like monkeys and horses our minds will never stand still so that everyone begets immeasurable amounts of sand-like vexation. Whenever the winds of karma blow, there explode fierce sand storms.
