People change all the time throughout their lives. They grow from babies to teenagers, and from teenagers to old age. This is the law of nature, and how we differ from the laws of nature naturally affects our inside and outside.
We use wisdom and practice all kinds of asceticism to pursue the right path. If this path does not work, it is not impossible to give up.
Trees grow with the seasons. Spring rains provide shade, autumn turns yellow, and leaves fall. Similarly, our lives are also in this cycle. Sometimes we are happy, sometimes we are sad. Nothing is permanent. Our thoughts and bodies are changing all the time. .
Love, greed, and pleasure are the perceptions of the body. If you give up the desire of the body, you will be as hard as a stone and will not be affected. Just like the clouds open and the sun rises, dispelling the darkness. Similarly, if you understand the light of wisdom, all temptations will disappear. All will fall to the earth.
This leaf has the sun, the moon, and the stars in it. No leaves will grow without sunlight, no clouds or rain will fall, and no new leaves will grow without rain. The earth, the universe, time, and consciousness are all in this leaf. I am also like this, never born, we are just a flash in the pan, therefore, we do not die, we just disappear. All things in the universe are inseparable, and they are one without difference, which is the essence of nature. This leaf is mine and all of us.
I am not afraid of being burned by blazing fire, I am not afraid of exhaustion of energy, I am not afraid of having my bones broken and my body destroyed. If I don’t realize the supreme enlightenment now, I would rather break this body and never get up from this seat.
The existence of the earth symbolizes that we can stay in the middle between opposite things. Inside and outside, joy and sorrow, are two sides of the same body. Feeling joy due to desire will end in sadness. The meaning of life should be understood by all living beings. Awaken your awareness and travel in the sky, but you must be down-to-earth. I understand joy and sadness, day and night, good deeds and bad deeds, reality and illusion, but the key lies in the middle way, that It is the source of life, existing in everyone’s awareness and not outside the body.
Love grows through sharing.
Focus on every moment of the present, do not recall the past, do not dream about the future, just stay in every moment of the present. If you live like this, you will understand that there is no difference between yourself and others. Understand this, we will be friendly and loving. Treat others respectfully. With care, people can tolerate each other and understand that we, others and everything in the world are a kind of ability and a source.
Focus your mind on this moment, don’t dwell on the past, don’t be immersed in fantasies about the future, live in the present, that is, put your body and mind into this here and now.
There is suffering without a name. Misunderstanding, worry, greed, anger, arrogance, delusion, jealousy, and fear are all caused by ignorance. Illusion is the opposite. These are two natures. Keep the middle way and be impartial like the North Star. , don’t starve yourself, don’t indulge in desires, focus on the middle way, if you realize that evil is just an illusion of Maya, then all worries will naturally be extinguished, and we can experience love and tolerance. These two feelings are essentially the same. If you have such a feeling, there will be no other way. Resentment, even those who treat us cruelly, can try to understand that when the door of wisdom is opened, only tolerance is always there.
In meditation, thoughts create illusions, and wisdom separates truth from things, distinguishes me from others, and uses this distinction to mislead our lives. People are often trapped by emotions, and greed keeps people away from the truth. In the cycle of life and death, we are afraid of disease and death, which will only increase our ignorance and fear. Therefore, we must get rid of all illusions. Once we get out of illusions, life will be free from the cage, quiet, calm and peaceful. .
The Four Noble Truths are the truth. First, it is unavoidable. Suffering follows us everywhere like a shadow. Second, the accumulation of suffering is caused by attachment to other things without satisfaction. It is easy to disperse in the end, so what is the basis for it? Third, the way to liberation. The Tao lies in the conscious thinking, focusing on oneself, not being happy with things, not being sad with oneself, so as to achieve harmony and perfection; there is a way that can lead us to stay away from all suffering and reach the truth. The Eightfold Path, through right view, right thinking, and right mindfulness, Right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, and right concentration guide our actions.
When desire arises from the heart, we all think that satisfying it will lead to happiness. But when the dream is real, our heart is as empty as yesterday. Do you know why? The desire is like having a dream. Once it is satisfied, , I lost that long-awaited dream. Life is fleeting like water flowing between fingers, so nothing in life is eternal, right? Yes, forget the desires and fantasies of the world. If you don’t live and die with you, I can’t give you anything. If you are afraid of the passage of life, you must first deny its existence and capture the hidden “I”.
What people see is the choice of the heart. The excess of anything, even pleasure, is ultimately suffering, so by adhering to the Middle Way you will see the true nature of things and gain supreme silence.
The source of all crimes is ourselves, and only ourselves can open the door to liberation.
The earth is our foundation, and the sky gives us free space. Why should we distinguish between them when we are in it.
Question: What is Dharma? What is supreme truth? Answer: You can only experience, understand yourself, know yourself, no thoughts, no desires, just feel, stay in the center, and realize these, you will no longer think that there are differences between things, such as the seasons change, the leaves of the trees fall and wither.
Wisdom is everywhere, the sun, moon, stars and the Milky Way, the supreme truth, everyone can have it.
The causes and conditions of all living beings will continue, and the whole nature will be integrated, and all phenomena will arise, connected by invisible threads.
Everything in the world obtains heat according to its own needs. Grass blades try their best to grow, but they are not as tall as sunflowers. The same is true for palms. The trees are strong and broad, and the palms are often high into the sky, which means that the law of nature is growth.
Everything in the world is born and must die. This is a natural law. No matter old or young, wise or foolish, everyone has to die.
The bright moon hangs in the night sky, just like this supreme truth. It rises every night and becomes fuller and brighter until it reaches perfection. After it reaches perfection, it gradually fades away and finally disappears. It starts over and over again, but it does not disappear, but is hidden in our sight. outside.
Teacher, what have you gained from meditation? There is nothing, free from anger, free from sadness, no worries, no fear, no fear of aging, and then, victory over death. My monks, what I value is all good deeds. When there is a fire in the forest, in order to keep burning, the flames will devour all the plants along the way. The more they devour, the stronger the flames will burn. The same is true for evil deeds, anger. , anxiety, greed, and fear use our fuel to keep burning, and the fire of hatred and greed will never stop until we are out of reincarnation. If someone only focuses on material enjoyment, they will try their best to get more in life. Money, but his heart is getting deeper and deeper into the entangled contradictions. He is never satisfied, has a sad heart, and has no sleep day and night. What will happen if these wealth disappears? And if someone can cut off these shackles, he Neither worry about the future nor bear the burden of the past, balance yourself, focus on the present of life, stick to the middle path, and finally experience the true joy of this world.
If a person always adheres to any principle, he will lose the freedom of the soul, become rigid and sluggish, blindly follow these prejudices, think that his own beliefs are the truth, and deny other things. At this time, the thinking Freedom no longer exists, one opinion prevails, people’s thoughts are suppressed, and conflicts and confrontations ensue. Blind faith, or even non-belief, becomes more and more suppressed. Thinking is extremely powerful, it can It completely controls you, and this kind of obsession is the biggest obstacle on the path of spiritual practice. If you are trapped by it, the door to truth will never open.
There are three types of emotions: joy, sadness and peace. These three emotions reside in our bodies and minds. Emotions rise like waves, and then return to calm. I think, first of all, to examine the depth of emotions, Understand them and trace where they come from. Whether it is happiness or sadness, you have to find their origin. When you reach the source, you will only find that everything is void. The so-called void is like this blue sky. It is empty, but it can surround everything in the lower world.
Ignorance is the root of all troubles. Sacrifices and sacrifices are not feasible. The only way to get rid of ignorance is to practice meditation.
Insults are evil deeds. They will not get a response. They can only be like echoes, letting the bad words reverberate in your heart. Just like a person cannot escape from his shadow, evil deeds will not leave the person who does it. They will not leave the person who does it. They will come back and aggravate your pain. What I want to say is that if you wake up and know yourself, your evil thoughts and evil deeds will slowly disappear.
Nothing is permanent in life, and such impermanence makes the heart always worry about gains and losses. Utensils and wealth may be worthless, but our attachment to beautiful things tightly binds us, giving rise to self-conceit and allowing it to grow. , but it is just a passing cloud. When you enter meditation, you will find that everything you are attached to is just a mirror, your sadness is slowly disappearing, and the joy you have gained cannot be taken away by death, let alone aging. 30. Beauty or ugliness is also composed of five elements and is no different from all things in the world. The simplicity of the universe is amazing. If we look at it from the perspective of an artist, then there is no distinction between beauty and ugliness in all things in the world.
Beauty is also impermanent. It never brings sorrow. The compassionate and free heart is not bound by anything. This heart feels silence and joy, which is the highest truth. Just practice it. This door is Everyone is open, you just have to take that first step.
Beauty is impermanent. Therefore, people who are free from desire no longer control beauty, nor suppress ugliness.
When you realize that you have committed a sin, you are already on the road to self-liberation.
If water does not evaporate and rise through sunlight, there will be no rain.
Anger is like lighting a fire in the palm of our hands. We always want to throw it to others, but before doing so, we will burn ourselves first.
There are only two mistakes on the road to truth. One is giving up halfway, and the other is never starting. 37. Physical pain and sorrow are inevitable for people.
I help people escape from the trappings of desire, jealousy, anger, ignorance and greed. These blazing flames burn your lives and bury countless people in them.
Hatred cannot erase hatred, hatred can only be resolved with love. This is the eternal truth of nature.
Everyone has thoughts, and they must also reflect their potential and regain their dignity.
We think deeply and always examine ourselves so that we will not be lost in desires, but also live in a life of peace, joy and satisfaction. This is the true meaning of the Dharma and the meaning of life. It neither lives nor dies, nor does it exist. Creation does not destroy, it does not decrease or increase, the only thing that exists is silence.
Life and death are inevitable in human life. We should think deeply and examine ourselves frequently so that we will not get lost in desires, but also live in a life of peace, joy and satisfaction.
The most dangerous fire is anger, the most ferocious beast is hatred, the greatest trap is evil, and the most terrifying obstacle is greed.
If people feel guilty, then having the courage to admit it is the first step to correct their mistakes.
Suspicion is a bad disease. It alienates humanity, burns friendship like poison, and penetrates muscles and bones like thorns. Don’t forget that it is our thoughts that shape us.
What we do is what we think. Good thoughts lead to good deeds, and evil thoughts lead to bad deeds. This is the law of nature. Man’s greatest enemy is himself, and people are lost all the time and everywhere.
Short-lived joy has robbed us of our wealth, which is supreme silence. Once we are tempted by such joy and let it sink deep into our minds, it will be like a long nail, rising and falling between sorrow and joy.
The Sangha has lit up many dark lives. The preaching of the truth is like the roar of a lion, breaking down countless false views and heresies. The lion is known as the king of the forest. It walks out of its cave and patrols all directions, roaring like thunder. Birds are frightened by the long roar, and giant crocodiles dive deep under the water. Elephants change their direction when they hear it. Likewise, the roar of the supreme truth deters prejudice and wrong views, lawlessness, persistence and uneasiness. The great road is like The sound of the tide makes all the confused beings wake up immediately, wonder and ask themselves, how can they live for so long in this dark place with many crises, regard impermanence as permanence, believe that there is an independent self in the world, and regard lies as truth, now is the time Destroy this wall of confusion and ignorance.
The path to liberation has three stages: keeping the precepts, meditating, and wisdom. If we keep the precepts and practice rightly, our meditation practice will naturally increase, and wisdom will arise in meditation. If everyone chooses good deeds, he will be able to defeat lust and anger. Out of ignorance, illusion and longing, gain relief, peace and joy.
There is no end to retribution, and the fundamental principle is to resolve resentment with love.
Three things will never be covered by darkness, the sun, the moon and the truth.
If a person wants to transform, he must first become conscious.
Not only in this life of this body, but also in the reincarnations outside the body, you must bear the consequences of your deeds.
The body in this world does not belong to this world. After the body disappears, it will not escape reincarnation, just like what kind of karma you do, what kind of consequences you receive.
The secret of life is to get rid of fear. No one can predict the future, neither mine nor yours.
Don’t rely on others. When you shut out fear, you will be completely free.
If you are in this world and look for love who loves you instead of someone who loves you, you will find that that person is just you. You are the only one worthy of your love and forgiveness.
Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha live in everyone’s heart. The ability to awaken is the Buddha, the path to awakening is the Dharma, and the person who devotes himself body and mind is the Sangha, and the Three Jewels are all in our hearts.
People should not forget that the true filial piety to their parents is nothing more than a virtuous and happy life. Such a life is the best reward for their parents.
One lamp can light up many lamps. It cannot block the light. In fact, it enhances and shines. Joy is spread through sharing.
Serving your parents is a rare opportunity
Is there anything you can do to calm your mother down? The best way is to maintain physical and mental health, don’t mourn the past, and don’t worry about the future. Your present moment is the moment you should fully focus on and fully understand.
If you love yourself with all your heart, you won’t be able to see the sadness of others.
No matter how many classics you read or how much you memorize, if they do not form the core of your life, then nothing actually happens.
Any excessive behavior, even if it is not killing, will turn into violence.
Defeat evil with good. If evil prevails, humanity will disappear. If you have to launch a war to destroy evil, then do it, but do not start a war because of selfish desires. This choice is only a last resort.
Treat the younger generation with kindness, and treat the elders with compassion. We must be considerate of those who have made efforts. We should be tolerant to the weak, no matter how they behave. Remember, these opportunities are important in life. is every way.
Our thoughts shape us, and our despicable thoughts will be reflected in our actions, and pain will follow, just like a cart following a cart.
In the direction of people, what we do with good intentions is also good deeds, and happiness will always be with us.
The ability to awaken is to be a Buddha. The awakened person lives in your thoughts. I take refuge in the Buddha. The way to awaken is the Dharma. I take refuge in the Dharma. The one who devotes all your body and mind to practice is the Sangha. I take refuge in the Sangha.
In the end, only three points are most important. First, whether we can love with our hearts, second, whether we can live satisfactorily, and third, whether we can go one step further and let go of everything.
The reason why we live is to explore the meaning of life. When we sacrifice ourselves and surrender our whole heart and soul, we will see the true meaning of life.
Life and death follow each other like shadows. They gather and disperse eventually. Everything is impermanent. Don’t be attached to it.
To be your own light, defeating yourself is more important than defeating others. That victory only belongs to you and no one can take it away.
There are three truths that everyone should do. A broad heart, kind words, and a lifetime of compassion. These three mantras will reshape the foundation of human nature.
Birth and then death, arising and then cessation, you must always be diligent in order to achieve liberation.
Violence can never end violence, but love can do this. This is the law of nature. Everyone is afraid of death. If you realize the same thoughts of others, you will consciously give up atrocities.
One of the mysteries of life is to be free from fear. Don’t worry about the future, don’t dwell on the pain of the past, and don’t rely on people who fear your past. Another truth of life is that you are attached to people or things. , you will eventually lose it. From the moment you no longer reach out for help, you will be freed.
In married life, equality is the key. The union between husband and wife is sweet, and only then can the family be alive and prosperous. Such prosperity can spread and make everyone feel happy. The union between husband and wife in this world is to transcend the body. Regarding money and material desires, the wife is a part of the husband’s body. The husband should give his wife respect and honor. The husband should not make his wife ashamed in front of others. The wife should not violate the norms of being a woman. The husband should also take up the righteous dharma and stay away from all bad habits. , every decision of the husband should consider his wife’s wishes. It is also the wife’s duty to love her husband deeply. Treat her husband’s family as her own home, a haven for frequent sex, care for her husband’s family members, and be respectful to guests. You trust each other. , that supreme truth will belong to both of you.
When we open our eyes in the morning, there is a new dawn in front of us. It is very important to clearly understand what we want to do. People often forget to be grateful. People need to remember what they owe. Trees, flowers, wind, water, and sky are not ours. We should be grateful for everything. Live and think with a grateful heart, and we will gain something. Harvest instead of empty-handed and gain nothing. Wouldn’t we get sick? If we get sick, aren’t we still far from death? When we are grateful, we will bloom like beautiful flowers in this world.
The nature of all dharma is “Tathagata”, everything comes from “Tathagata”, so the lotus grows from “Tathagata”.
All dharmas do not arise anywhere, nor do they disappear anywhere. All dharmas remain as they were before.
All laws are impermanent. Life is the road to death. Aggregation indicates separation. Where there is a rising tide, there will be a falling tide. If there is no death, how can there be birth?
Remember, my path is not to make you abandon the world and become depressed. I firmly believe that people will be changed by the good or bad deeds of others. This hope rests on noble souls, and what kind of destiny a person has depends on what he does. of industry. We are born on the earth, and all we suffer is suffering. Reincarnation time is full of suffering and sorrow, but the world is not a place for suffering. This world is the residence of the awakened, but the awakened must wake up. Now, this is you Responsibility for waiting.
Ignorance gives rise to pain, sorrow, delusions, anger, greed, arrogance, arrogance, and jealousy. All arise from ignorance. Illusions lead people astray. Although they are two aspects, life and death are indistinguishable, and they are one. We are hindered by false views. Once all obstacles are removed, our entire life will be independent and independent. Precepts, concentration and wisdom are the eightfold path, which can break all kinds of false views. Right view, right thinking, and right mindfulness. Right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration.
For those with insomnia, the night is extremely long, for those who are tired, the destination is extremely far away, and for those who live blindly without understanding the Dharma, life is full of suffering.
Regardless of whether you read it yourself, listen to wise men preaching, or even listen to what I say, don’t believe it easily. You must use your own knowledge and wisdom to verify it.
When you meet anyone on the path of truth, don’t accept it easily. If you see the Buddha, don’t be disillusioned. Even if you meet your father, don’t deviate from the norm. Your life is in your own hands. Don’t rely on it. anyone.
The so-called wise person will never be afraid of death. This body will rot, but my voice and the classics I speak will always shine in your heart.
See immortality from destruction, joy from sadness, humanity from cruelty, beauty from ugliness. Ignorance blocks people’s sight. If we set aside such illusions, all suffering and all goodness will cease naturally. We In your heart, love and tolerance begin to awaken. The emotions of all living beings are all ordinary. If you are not an enlightened person, you will not be able to discover the interest of enlightenment. If you develop the interest of enlightenment, then you will also become a Buddha.
Light up your own lamp, be your own lamp, know your own wisdom, wake up, practice righteousness, focus on your heart, take refuge in yourself, don’t rely on others, everything is impermanent, live in it, and keep improving. Be persistent and never admit defeat.
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Guoqing Shakya
I am Guo Qing, a follower of Sakyamuni's Han Buddhism. I am committed to spreading Mahayana Buddhism to all parts of the world, knowing the cause and effect laws of the world's operation, enlightening the wisdom of Buddhism, and realizing Bodhi together.
