Believe it or not, almost haft of our life is lost in a wrong way of living, if we are not mindful and careful. How is that? It is because a quarter of life is lost in pleasing and following others. Another quarter of life is lost in caring for others’ saying and action. Therefore, we should learn to know how to spend our life rightly that doesn’t harm yourself and others.
There is a question: “Is it difficult to practise mindfulness meditation in daily life?” No, it is simple; we just live an aware and mindful life. We observe life closely, for example, what we are doing; standing, walking, sitting, lying down, speaking, listening and thinking. In short, we are mindful of all our own actions…
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…
It is stated that when we live our life, we should bear this in mind: the past problem cannot be solved and the future anxiety cannot be changed. We have no control of the past and future. However, we can control the present moment, we just make the right choice in the here-and-now. Then, the…
Three Principles that the Buddha taught his monks on Maghapuja Day: Not to do evil, To do good and To purify mind.
It is stated that whatever comes, let it come. Whatever stays, let it stay. Whatever goes, let it go. Live a simple life, flow with life. Additionally, we should learn to be alone as no one stays with us forever. People come and go, they might stay with us, however, just for a while as…
It is stated that Buddhadasa Bhikkhu taught: if a man argues with a dog, then, there will be two dogs. Similarly, if a man argues with a fool, then, there will be two foolish men. It’s true, as wisdom or foolishness will be shown by people’s action. More than that, the action produces its consequence….