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It is stated that life will be like what we feed it. For example, if we feed it with love, we will be loved. On the contrary, if we feed it with greed and hatred, we will be greedy and hated. Similarly, we will become what we eat; if we eat healthy food, we will…
Mind is the best
When a friend of mine firstly became a Buddhist and visited a Buddhist land, he wore a lot of Buddhist ornaments like a Buddha amulet, necklaces and beads. There, an old monk, who cannot speak any English, showed his body language to him: objects or ornaments (materialism) are not good, but mind (spiritualism) is the…
Problem and Solution
It is stated that people like to blame each other for their unhappiness. In fact, happiness or unhappiness is the result of one’s own action. So, they should solve their own action, do it right, not do it wrong. Then, they will be happy. Bear in mind: if a problem has a solution, we must…
Kindness
It is stated that kindness is with those, who cultivate it, practise it, and show it to others. In fact, we must be kind, careful, and mindful of people’s feelings as we are human and “To err is human.” We must not judge them for what they do wrong as they might not intend to…
Dependent origination
There is a discussion about theory and practice, which one is better? Some say theory is better as it produces knowledge, some say practice is better as it produces experience and consequence. For my understanding, I think theory and practice are dependent originated, as theory without practice is useless. For example, we may learn, read…
Meditation
It is stated that meditation is how to direct our mind to the right path that does not harm oneself and others and is kind on oneself and others. If we often practise it, it will become our habit, the habit of kindness and compassion. This is how we learn to get rid of negativity…