It is stated that the past and future are in our head. In fact, we have only here and now, which are in our hands; we can control it or change it for the better. However, the past has gone, nothing we cannot do about it and so neither the future. When we realize this, we must focus on our own action in the here-and-now, as it will bring us the consequence: good or bad, it is up to our intention.
It is stated that people normally understand that if they have much money, they are rich. If they have a well-paid job, they are successful in life. If they have a lot of properties, they are wealthy. In fact, it is not like they understand: happiness is richness, inner peace is success, and good health…
It is stated that if you are able to overcome others, you are strong. If you can overcome yourself, you are stronger. Every day people most likely live in the competitive battles such as education, career, social position and politics. That’s why people work against one another. However, to win others is not great because…
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…
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…
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…
We must realize that we live in imperfect world, which is full of imperfect creatures, including us, human beings. If we look at the true side of things, we will see all are imperfect. For instance, ‘the sea’, which we think is great. However, it is still subject to praise and blame like all, for…
It is stated that people normally understand that if they have much money, they are rich. If they have a well-paid job, they are successful in life. If they have a lot of properties, they are wealthy. In fact, it is not like they understand: happiness is richness, inner peace is success, and good health…
It is stated that if you are able to overcome others, you are strong. If you can overcome yourself, you are stronger. Every day people most likely live in the competitive battles such as education, career, social position and politics. That’s why people work against one another. However, to win others is not great because…
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…
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…
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…
We must realize that we live in imperfect world, which is full of imperfect creatures, including us, human beings. If we look at the true side of things, we will see all are imperfect. For instance, ‘the sea’, which we think is great. However, it is still subject to praise and blame like all, for…
It is stated that people normally understand that if they have much money, they are rich. If they have a well-paid job, they are successful in life. If they have a lot of properties, they are wealthy. In fact, it is not like they understand: happiness is richness, inner peace is success, and good health…
It is stated that if you are able to overcome others, you are strong. If you can overcome yourself, you are stronger. Every day people most likely live in the competitive battles such as education, career, social position and politics. That’s why people work against one another. However, to win others is not great because…
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…
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…
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…
We must realize that we live in imperfect world, which is full of imperfect creatures, including us, human beings. If we look at the true side of things, we will see all are imperfect. For instance, ‘the sea’, which we think is great. However, it is still subject to praise and blame like all, for…