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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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.
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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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Evil people are in awe of kind people: all wicked thoughts instantly cease upon meeting a virtuous person.
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Those who can forbear are noble-minded. Only the noble-minded can bear responsibility and turn a situation around. As a result, the environment will be amiable. People will respect each other and live harmoniously.
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“Generals are often born under thatched eaves, and few high ministers come from wealthy homes.” Greatness is often born out of the struggle against hardship.
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How do we follow the Five Precepts? We have to be vigilant and meticulous in our etiquette. This is very important. Only the disciplined can subdue their vices.
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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.
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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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You do not have to master all sutras; as long as you uphold the precepts, all devas and dragons will respect you. The merits from upholding the Five Precepts and cultivating the Ten Wholesome Deeds are inconceivable and precious.
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