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It is stated that anything troubles and irritates us, we should think in the positive way; they are our teachers, teaching us to be stronger. We must learn a lesson, make ourselves understand it and make use of knowledge in our life. This would be better than we go against it.
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…
Life is short, live it carefully and mindfully
Recently, I came across one question: how long is life? Is it a 100 year, 90 yearrs, 80 yearrs or 70 years? The answer is life is as short as the in-and-out breath. If we breathe in, we do not breathe out, we die and if we breathe out, we do not breathe in, we…
Be open
It is stated that talk is an easy way to make one another understand. This world will be peaceful if we talk to each other instead of about each other. However, when we have something in mind, we like to keep quiet. In fact, we should open our mind and mouth, convey the truth to…
Happiness is based on right understanding
It is like the story written by Leo Tolstoy: A king wanted to have forever happiness. He consulted with his officers how to achieve it. He was advised to find a happy man, take his shirt and put it on, he will be endlessly happy. The king sent his men to look for the happy…
Put it down
It is stated that a man asked one master (Ajahn Char) what he is teaching his students. Before answering the question, the master pointed at the big stone and told the man to lift it up. The man did so, and the master asked him if it is heavy. He answered, “Yes sir, it is…