It is stated that it is hard to keep our mind in our body, as we are always distracted by something; we see, hear, smell, touch or think of. However, if we can be careful and mindful of things from moment to moment: What comes and goes through our mind-doors, our mind can be neither distracted nor disturbed. How is this possible? It is, if we focus on our mind or attention in the here-and-now, living a mindful life.
We know! we cannot control what is happening, we must control the way we react to it. This will become our power to cease anger, anxiety, depression, fear of loss and departure. And then, life will be relaxed and under our control.
It is stated that actions are done by others, but reaction is done by ourselves. We do not take responsibility for others’ action. That is when we do not react to theirs. It is reasonable: we only take responsibility for your own action. The simple expression of how action works is good action produces good consequence…
On one occasion, an abbot, who loved planting orchids, told his novice to take good care of his plant. His novice said, “Yes, sir” and he took good care of the plant, watering, weeding and fertilising it. The plant was very beautiful. One sunny day the novice took the plant outside of the window to be in the sun and air. Accidentally, a strong wind…
It is stated that there are two sources of knowledge or wisdom, one’s from the others like reading a book or listening to the teachings of the others, and another’s from ones’ own experience like we might hear a lot about the taste of an apple, but we never know the real taste of the…
Here is the rule of action: think good thoughts, say nice things and do good for others, as what we have thought, said and done will come back to us. Therefore, we should think mindfully and carefully before doing any action as it will become our future.
There is a question: When is the most important time in life? The answer is “NOW as it produces the past and the future. Let’s think about this, if we are happy now and when the now is gone, it becomes the happy past. The consequence of the happy NOW will be the happy future….