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Doing good or bad deeds depends on a single thought. If you are deluded in one thought, there will be no limit to the wicked deeds that you can do. However, if you change your bad behavior, you will be able to accomplish any of the Four All-Embracing Virtues and Six Paramitas. You will thoroughly be a good person. You only have to pay attention and change your thoughts.

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標籤: #Calm #Cause and Effects #Compassion #Cultivate blessings #Cultivating merits and wisdom #Dharma #Doing good #Forbearance #Giving #Karma #Offering #The Five Precepts #Wholesome deeds #Wisdom

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White rice or brown rice—which is more nutritious? A meat-based or plant-based diet—which is healthier? I hope that all you wise people will think about this carefully! Show kindness with your mouth by being vegetarian; by doing so, all lives will be lengthened. Acting in accord with the Buddha’s mind will bring you good children and grandchildren. You will enjoy eternal auspiciousness and prosperity.

專輯: Daily Dharma

標籤: #Calm #Cause and Effects #Compassion #Cultivate blessings #Cultivating merits and wisdom #Dharma #Doing good #Forbearance #Giving #Karma #Offering #The Five Precepts #Vegetarianism #Wholesome deeds #Wisdom

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The word "Buddha" means “the awakened one." When we chant the name of the Buddha, we must be in an awakened state of mind at all times, using our mind to chant in every moment, hearing each recitation distinctly, and letting our mind dwell on this sacred name.

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標籤: #Buddhist cultivation #Calm #Cause and Effects #Compassion #Cultivate blessings #Cultivating merits and wisdom #Dharma #Doing good #Forbearance #Giving #Karma #Offering #The Five Precepts #Wholesome deeds #Wisdom

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Why should we seek out opportunities to serve others?
This is how we can eradicate our past karmic offences stemming from our arrogance and slighting of others. It is also an avenue for us to repay the karmic debt accumulated in past lifetimes due to our ignorance—not fulfilling our obligations, only indulging in pleasures and fighting for our own gain. Due to these past transgressions, we lack both blessings and wisdom in this lifetime and encounter many difficulties in life. That is why we should seek out opportunities to serve others, as doing so gives us a chance to cultivate our own blessings and wisdom.

專輯: Daily Dharma

標籤: #Calm #Cause and Effects #Compassion #Cultivate blessings #Cultivating merits and wisdom #Dharma #Doing good #Forbearance #Giving #Karma #Offering #The Five Precepts #Wholesome deeds #Wisdom