If you aspire to perfect your blessings and wisdom, you must follow the precepts. This applies equally to the desire to be rid of suffering. There are eighty-four thousand methods of cultivation in Buddhism, and all can be summarized thus: “Refrain from all wrongdoing and cultivate virtue.” This essence can be further condensed into a single word: “precepts.” So long as you give up lazy, unwholesome behavior and diligently cultivate virtue, you will certainly become both blessed and wise. With these qualities, others will respect you—how dignified you will be!

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The Buddhadharma is the real Dharma; once you hear or see it, the seeds of Buddhahood will be planted forever.

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Set a goal; set it now!
Once you have set it, take action immediately! Don’t say that you will do it later, because you probably won’t. How lamentable that many people have not reached their potential because of procrastination!

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Those who are diligent remain focused on making continuous improvement. Exercising diligence combats complacency and eradicates bad habits accumulated from the infinite past.

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You work to make a living; and you give to receive blessings and happiness.

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Perfecting the Three Enlightenments to Become a Buddha
The significance of Enlightenment contains three aspects. Only Buddhas have fulfilled the Three Enlightenments: self-enlightenment, enlightenment of others, and perfect enlightenment. The Three Enlightenments embody not only infinite wisdom, but also perfect blessings and virtues.

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To nourish your body and be healthy, you have to eat properly and take your vitamins. To nourish your Dharma Body, you have to cultivate virtues by upholding the Buddha’s precepts and following the patriarchs’ rules.

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Those without great determination and courage will not practice Buddhism; Lay Buddhists are truly honorable. They leave benefits to others while taking disadvantages themselves. This is the essence of Buddhism!

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There are so many ways to give. Even offering praise or showing sympathy can be forms of giving.

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