It is stated that human beings are like hunters as they hunt for a good job, salary and social position etc. In short, they want to be rich and recognized. But they do not know ‘how to be rich is easy’: if they are content with themselves, they are rich. In other word, if we…
It is stated that a tree stands strong through four seasons, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. It grows green in Spring, passes the heat in Summer, leaves fall in Autumn and stands tall through the freezing weather in Winter. However, it still stands strong and lives throughout horrible weather of the four seasons. Therefore, we…
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…
Good expression: a thief robbed an old man, “Give me all your money!” He replied, “Giving is good.” The thief kept on threatening him by saying, “You have seen my face so I have to kill you, too.” The old man said, “Killing me is good.” “What? Why is it good?”, the thief exclaimed. He replied, “I am…
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 stated that we should bear in our mind: ‘Time waits for no man’. What should be done, it must be done. In other word, we should put the first thing first. Many times, we postpone things should be done by saying, “I am not ready, I shall do it tomorrow, next week, next…
It is stated that success in life needs supports, as we are sometimes exhausted and the encouragement can stimulate us to keep on trying, not to give up easily. But sometimes some friends might not support us or discourage us, they might think it is too hard for us to achieve the goal. But the…
It is stated that understanding is deeper than knowledge: you might know many things in this word. Without understanding, you cannot make use of them. For example, you know many philosophies of life and religious teachings. However, when you are hit by emotion or feeling, you are easily distracted. Your knowledge cannot assist you to…
In the classroom of Taoism, a master asked his students the same question for three times: Do you know what I’m gonna teach you. The students answered, “No sir” for the first time, Yes sir for the second time and for the third time, they divided into two groups: the first group replied, “No sir”,…
It is stated that everyone wants to change the world, but no one wants to change oneself: after graduation, a man came back to his town, he desired to change his town for the better. So, he encouraged people to preserve the environment and keep the town clean. But no one cared for his advice….