“A blind man will not see the world, no matter how brightly the sun shines. In the same way An ungrateful person will not see gratitude no matter how much help and compassion is received from the benefactor
People like to have power because those who have power can control others. When those who would like to have power do not get power, they get discontent
Contentment means “happiness with oneself and one’s possessions.” More precisely, it means becoming satisfied with what you have
Ocean is where water comes together from all over the places. It must have lower elevation than the source of the water. Likewise, the person who wants to inherit the goodness from others must be humble
Respecting the Sangha means becoming aware of the goodness in the Sangha who have trained themselves well and prolong the life of Buddhism. One may pay respect by
This form of mindfulness is mindfulness that is constantly monitoring the level of wholesomeness in the mind never letting wholesomeness slip away from the mind and its intentions
Respect means becoming aware of others’ virtue and truth, honouring their good deeds and appropriately expressing sincerity with modesty and courteousness whether or not you are in their presence
The bodhisattva was once born as a golden a golden peacock with a body the size of a cart and eyes like bright red berries and its mouth pink like coral
At the end of Buddhist Lent a joyful moment comes to the hearts of all Buddhists. It is the time of the very special annual Robe Offering ceremony, called the Kathina.
means: being ashamed of unwholesomeness. Even if others don’t see what we are doing, but we bear still witness to our own unwholesome deeds it will cause us to be discontent
