If you want to rise above the masses, you must first walk beneath them. The only way to move others is to be perfectly humble.
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Using cleverness to rob others of their advantages, and gaining happiness by making others suffer are what those of lowly character do.
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When our practices do not go smoothly, it is due to obstacles stemming from our past offenses. This is due to our karma created over the infinite past—the negative karma outweighs the good. In this case, when you want to cultivate virtues, you encounter hardships and obstacles. But when you wish to do bad deeds, you are full of energy.
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分類: Master Miao Lien
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Those who are constantly engaged in gossip, and preoccupied with personal gains and losses will only bring affliction, rather than happiness, upon themselves.
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Don’t be overjoyed when things are going your way, and don’t be discouraged when things are not going well. Letting our emotions fluctuate according to different condition only indicates our lack of wisdom.
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To have a good appearance, one should cultivate the Paramita of forbearance. Through forbearance, your body and mind will be at ease, and you will appear calm and kind. People will naturally feel content upon seeing you.
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Why are Buddhas, “World-honored Ones”, worthy of our respect? It is because their blessings and wisdom are complete and perfect. These “Twofold Adornments” are not accomplished for their own enjoyment, but rather for the sake of all sentient beings. That is why they are honored by all.
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Wholeheartedly uphold the precepts to put your three types of Karma at peace. Single-mindedly chant the name of the Buddha to assure your rebirth in the Pure Land.
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Even the gravest sins can be obliterated through repentance, just as a room that has endured ages of darkness will be brightened instantly by lighting a lamp.
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In the Pure Land, your lives will be unlimited. You will be together forever and never separate. If you don’t cultivate now, it will be too late. There will be nothing you can do when your life is about to end.
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