I wish that those of you who are smart would learn not to be too clever. That way, you can nurture your humility and cultivate the Way.

專輯: Daily Dharma

標籤: #Venerable Master Miao Lien

Giving doesn't necessarily involve money. Dedicating physical or mental effort, or even just expressing praise when you see somebody doing a good deed are also ways to give.

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標籤: #Doing good #Venerable Master Miao Lien

If you practice giving, when the effects of your generosity come, riches will flow to you like water, even if you do not seek it. Cultivating good causes naturally yields good effects, whether you seek them or not.

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標籤: #Cause and Effects #Venerable Master Miao Lien

Let go of the differences between you and others. Listen to the teachings of virtuous people, learning patiently and putting the teaching into practice. Then you will not only have wisdom, but. you will also have blessings!

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分類: Master Miao Lien

標籤: #Cause and Effect #Cause and Effects #Compassion #Karma #Venerable Master Miao Lien #Wisdom

When one is charitable in character, on will always be capable of giving. Although the act of giving is often visible, the rewards of such behavior come subtly.

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分類: Master Miao Lien

標籤: #Cause and Effect #Compassion #Karma #Offering #Venerable Master Miao Lien #Wisdom

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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標籤: #Afflictions #Buddhist cultivation #Cultivate blessings #Cultivating merits and wisdom #Suffering #Venerable Master Miao Lien

Commemorate the Birthday of Venerable Master Miao Lien
I have endured some hardship and also delayed my practices as a result of establishing monasteries. But if doing this can enable millions of people to receive blessings and be liberated from suffering, why would I not do it?

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標籤: #Buddhist cultivation #Cultivate blessings #Suffering #Venerable Master Miao Lien

Everything is created by the mind. Secular beings are made from our secular attachments. Buddhas are made from the mind of compassion. Through compassion, they cultivate the Four All-Embracing Virtues and the Six Paramitas.

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標籤: #Compassion #Four All-Embracing Virtues #Secular mind #Secular world #Six Paramitas #Venerable Master Miao Lien

The Buddhadharma is superior knowledge; therefore, we must hold on to it with unwavering courage. We must not allow others to slander Buddhism and speak of unorthodox teachings, nor shall we allow their incorrect ideologies to influence others. The truth is not alloyed with emotion; otherwise it would not be the truth. The Buddhadharma is the truth as it is the only dharma that allows all beings to attain enlightenment. This is something secular dharma cannot do.

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標籤: #Buddhadharma #Dharma #Enlightenment #Venerable Master Miao Lien

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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標籤: #Blessings and virtues #Venerable Master Miao Lien #Wisdom