During periods of social unrest and turmoil, what did the Lord Buddha teach Buddhists on how they ought to conduct themselves? He gave this most emphatic reminder: when water is clear, shrimps, shellfish, crabs, and fish can be seen plainly…
One must be mindful of what one is truly seeking when consuming any form of media. If one merely rejoices in or accompanies the unwholesome — gaining no useful reflection and no means of self-improvement whatsoever — receiving nothing more…
When we encounter a crisis in life, do not panic or allow yourself to be overwhelmed by alarm. Instead, diligently strive to keep the mind clear and bright — and the truth of life will become visible. Do this through…
When something comes to provoke or disturb us, rather than retaliating with harsh words, it is far better to turn to chanting. Why is chanting the better course? Commit this well to memory: having entered the path of the temple,…
Because we overlook such matters, everything people handle becomes untidy and left in disorder — discarded carelessly everywhere. Take something as small as unwrapping a toffee to eat: the wrapper is not what is eaten, so what does one do…
“When someone misunderstands, do not be angry with them. When someone misunderstands, do not be angry. When someone does not yet understand, do not be angry…” (Section 6: Emotional Intelligence) Take the principles of the teaching as your foundation, gather…
Whenever we strive to do good, and there are those who do not understand what we are doing, it is our responsibility to find a way to explain until they come to understand. However, if a person already knows full…
Human endurance exists at four levels: 1. Endurance of hardship and physical exertion — simply put, enduring sun, wind, and rain; enduring the elements and unfavorable natural conditions. This is the most basic level of endurance that a person must…
The Lord Buddha conveyed to his disciples the significance of patience — both with regard to his own attainment of Enlightenment, and with regard to guiding his lay followers toward the realization of the Dhamma in his footsteps. Furthermore, for…
