It is stated that “Life is short”, so we must spend it in a useful and positive way like eat healthy food, when we are hungry, sleep well, when we are sleepy, rest enough, when we are tired, say sorry when we are wrong and thank life as we wake up with it in every…

There’s a saying: if you do not like where you are now, why not you make a move as you are not a tree, you can move wherever you want. It is true, as we, human being, can move anywhere while we are alive. But if a tree is moved, it will be dead. However,…

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…

It is stated that knowledge or wisdom is compared to light that guides life out of the darkness or trouble. There is a saying: if you light a lamp for someone else, it will also brighten your path. It is true and similar to the inspiring story: a man yelled at a blind man, “Why…

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.

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…