Whenever an unwholesome thought arises, no matter how trivial it may seem, we should immediately confront it by chanting the Buddha's name. If you do not patch up a hole in a shirt while the whole is still small, it will eventually become too big to be patched
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You have all come to Lingyen Mountain Temple to practice the Dharma method of great compresion together. You should pray to Guan Yin Bodhisattva to be compassionate and give you the courage and wisdom to overcome bad habits formed since the infinite past. You should also pray to Guan Yin Bodhisattva to kindly send a vessel of compassion to recue you from the sea of suffering and take you to the Western Pure Land.
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Once you make that connection through practicing Buddhism and chanting the name of the Buddha and Guan Yin Bodhisattva, you will experience Dharma Joy—something to which the secular sensual pleasures cannot compare. Even just one moment of this bliss will make you realize how tainted these "pleasures" from the mundane world are. But would you want to experience such pleasures? The choice is yours!
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To have a healthy body, in secular terms you should contribute medicine, treatment, tea, and healthy drinks. Buddhist teachings say that you should stop killing and be vegetarian—this removes negative causes from the root, naturally resulting in a healthy body and sharp mind.
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If you donate to the poor, you will have children
who will enjoy wealth and status, and people will help you when ou establish your business.
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Immigrating to the Buddha Land also has its requirements. In Buddhist terms, this is the Law of Cause and Effect and the Law of Dependent Origination. Everything in the secular world and beyond is governed by causes and effects. The Law of Dependent Origination governs everything in the Ten Directions and the Three Periods of time; therefore, nothing can deviate from this Law. We must have strong faith and cultivate diligently. It is only when you plant good causes that you reap good effects. In doing so, you will be able to fulfill your wishes and reach your destination.
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Tiny animals endure great sufferings. If we give to them with compassion, the act won’t make us any poorer. Nevertheless, the Law of Cause and Effect is inconceivable. With a mind of compassion and willingness to give, you will naturally be rich and enjoy peace and happiness. Otherwise, will you be happy just by earning money? No. Not only will you be unhappy, but the money will bring you endless suffering.
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Being wealthy is the fruition; giving is the cause. If you don’t practice giving, how can you become wealthy? To practice giving doesn’t mean you have to give away one million or ten million; you can start by giving, say, a dollar. The great blessing of wealth comes from the accumulation of giving tiny amounts bit by bit, just like the water in the ocean is sourced from numerous rivers and streams.
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“The foundation of greatness is having gentleness on the surface and fortitude within.” When dealing with people or situations, your outward demeanor must be gentle, kind and friendly, but your inner spirit must be strong-willed and resilient.
“A tranquil mind and a hardworking body are essential for longevity.” Therefore, you must maintain a peaceful mind and an active body. An idle body leads to poor health.
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