It is stated that the good things we think, we will do for our loved ones, may turn out to harm them. Because If we think of others as we are, we will give them what we like. However, if we think of others as they are, we will do or give what they like….

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…

It is stated that mind is like water, when it is turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm and settled, everything becomes clear. Therefore, we should keep our mind calm and clear from all distractions, as if mind is calm and clear, life is pure and peaceful.

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…

There is a simple question: “Why is there a rubber on top of a pencil?” Someone answers, “It is for a person who always forgets his rubber.” Someone answers, “It’s easy to use it.” And someone disagrees by saying, “No, it’s because human beings easily make mistakes.” I agree with the last answer, as we,…

There are two kinds of food for life: one is food for the body, which is a diet and another is food for the mind, which is knowledge or wisdom. Food for the body is obvious as it’s needed to maintain the body and food for the mind is also needed to supports life. Two…