Plain food and drink is the way to manage the household. It leads to a long life of health and blessings. IF you diligently chant the Buddha’s name, all will be joyful. The entire family will be reborn in the Western Pure Land together.
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When we have strong faith and a determined vow to be reborn in the Western Pure Land, and are frequently mindful of the Buddha, it is like a wall tilting toward the West. When the wall topples, it will certainly fall toward the West.
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Do you want to look beautiful even without make-up?
If your mind is pure and virtuous and you display a pleasant demeanor toward everyone, then your facial features will naturally carry the beauty of righteousness. If you overly focus on your outward appearance rather than on your inner beauty and just try to enhance your looks artificially, then, the more you try to beautify yourself, the uglier you will look.
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All afflictions and suffering are ultimately the fertile land upon which we can cultivate blessings and wisdom, just as manure is repugnant, yet most nourishing.
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True auspiciousness and happiness
If one can refrain from doing evil but cultivate good deeds, thereby getting rid of suffering and attaining happiness, then that is true happiness.
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Wisdom is acquired through learning and life experiences; without both, we will become ignorant. Ignorance will lead to immense suffering no matter what we do.
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When facing hardship and adversity, remain calm and determined. Never blame other people or your circumstances, but reflect always on your own shortcomings.
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The best way to eliminate vexation is to practice tolerance and generosity. When conflicts occur, look on the bright side, put yourself in the other person’s shoes, and go along with what he wants.
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In Buddhism, the way to maintain a pure and peaceful mind is to avoid evil and cultivate the good; you need to be magnanimous and compassionate.
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To cultivate forbearance, you must eliminate the two afflictions of love and hate; otherwise, you will not be able to forbear even if you want to.
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