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“Cultivating True Beauty
Physical beauty
that comes from keeping up appearances
can only be maintained temporarily,
but beauty that takes
authenticity and sincerity as its foundation
is timeless and eternal.
Whether we are young or old,
if people give rise to joy upon seeing us,
then this is true beauty.
So, if we want to embody true beauty,
we must first cultivate purity and wisdom
in our hearts.
Only the beauty that emanates
from the truth and goodness of our hearts
can be called true beauty.”
― Mirror of the Heart: The Power of Mindfulness
Physical beauty
that comes from keeping up appearances
can only be maintained temporarily,
but beauty that takes
authenticity and sincerity as its foundation
is timeless and eternal.
Whether we are young or old,
if people give rise to joy upon seeing us,
then this is true beauty.
So, if we want to embody true beauty,
we must first cultivate purity and wisdom
in our hearts.
Only the beauty that emanates
from the truth and goodness of our hearts
can be called true beauty.”
― Mirror of the Heart: The Power of Mindfulness
“Life is just like climbing a mountain.
Once we reach the top,
it is time to come back down.
Knowing that life is like this,
that we are born and then we die,
we must ask ourselves
if we are truly using our potential fully.”
― Being at Peace: Lessons on Living and Dying
Once we reach the top,
it is time to come back down.
Knowing that life is like this,
that we are born and then we die,
we must ask ourselves
if we are truly using our potential fully.”
― Being at Peace: Lessons on Living and Dying
“In the reservoir of life, time is limited. Each morning as we open our eyes, we should realize that there is only so much time. Time unused is time wasted. Not only should we make good use of each day, we should also seize every moment to do good deeds and accumulate merit. Moreover, we must be very careful in our actions. For instance, when we see an old woman fall down, we should quickly reach out to help her up and show our care by asking, “Are you alright?” This is an act of kindness. The old woman will say, “Thank you. You are a good person.” This is an act of virtue. We accumulate good deeds and merits if we always give rise to good thoughts and take actions accordingly. This is how we avoid wasting the time we have.”
― Life Economics
― Life Economics
“Being grateful to our parents is the foundation of being a decent person. We exist because of our parents. Our mothers suffered a great deal during pregnancy and while giving birth, much like the earth having to endure much ordeal as plants grow out of the ground.”
― The Essence of Filial Piety: The First Lesson to a Happy Life
― The Essence of Filial Piety: The First Lesson to a Happy Life
“◎The Ultimate Truth of Blessings
If, while doing good deeds and creating blessings, we can keep a pure mindset and not ask for anything in return, we will be free of attachments and will feel free and at ease. By always having a mindset of willingness to help, we will always feel peaceful, and our spiritual aspirations will not regress.
When people are in pain or sorrow, they need comfort and care. Our care recipients are often unable to help even themselves; those that have the opportunity to help others are the most blessed! Those who are fortunate need to give themselves blessings and avoid thinking that they lack the extra energy to help others. We should always maintain thoughts of goodness and keep a heart of gratitude. If we can know our blessings, cherish our blessings, and create more blessings, we are truly giving ourselves blessings.
We should always bless both ourselves and others, and also accept others’ blessings. Blessings come from love. Those who love will receive great blessings and will surely overcome all difficulties on the road of life.”
― Prayers of the Heart
If, while doing good deeds and creating blessings, we can keep a pure mindset and not ask for anything in return, we will be free of attachments and will feel free and at ease. By always having a mindset of willingness to help, we will always feel peaceful, and our spiritual aspirations will not regress.
When people are in pain or sorrow, they need comfort and care. Our care recipients are often unable to help even themselves; those that have the opportunity to help others are the most blessed! Those who are fortunate need to give themselves blessings and avoid thinking that they lack the extra energy to help others. We should always maintain thoughts of goodness and keep a heart of gratitude. If we can know our blessings, cherish our blessings, and create more blessings, we are truly giving ourselves blessings.
We should always bless both ourselves and others, and also accept others’ blessings. Blessings come from love. Those who love will receive great blessings and will surely overcome all difficulties on the road of life.”
― Prayers of the Heart
“As mundane beings, we really need to make friends with people of good character, for they can have a positive influence on us by encouraging us to do good, pointing out the errors we make, and preventing us from going astray when we are in the deep suffering of anguish and afflictions.
When we become afflicted and get confused about what to do with our life, we are like a traveler who loses his orientation and doesn’t know which way to go. The way for him to get back on track is to quickly seek help from someone who can point out the right road. When he is given directions, he should really mindfully listen; otherwise he will soon get lost again and not be able to reach his destination.
In life, we need wholesome friends beside us. Not only can they provide guidance, support and encouragement; they also set a good example for us.”
― The Power of the Heart: A Collection of Teachings
When we become afflicted and get confused about what to do with our life, we are like a traveler who loses his orientation and doesn’t know which way to go. The way for him to get back on track is to quickly seek help from someone who can point out the right road. When he is given directions, he should really mindfully listen; otherwise he will soon get lost again and not be able to reach his destination.
In life, we need wholesome friends beside us. Not only can they provide guidance, support and encouragement; they also set a good example for us.”
― The Power of the Heart: A Collection of Teachings
“Nothing is impossible with confidence, perseverance, and courage.”
― Jing Si Aphorisms, Volume One
― Jing Si Aphorisms, Volume One
“When society is peaceful and safe, it is a blessing for people.
When the earth is peaceful and safe, it is a blessing for all beings.”
― Jing Si Aphorisms: The Fundamentals of Virtue. Pillars of World Peace
When the earth is peaceful and safe, it is a blessing for all beings.”
― Jing Si Aphorisms: The Fundamentals of Virtue. Pillars of World Peace
“Happiness does not come from owning lots of material wealth. True wealth is in our heart. If our heart is not content, we cannot be considered rich.
Therefore, rather than pursuing the comforts of a large house, we should broaden our hearts and feel more at ease. Once we change our mindset, we will be able to use our money to benefit others. The most satisfying life is one in which we cultivate good affinities with others and accumulate blessings.”
― From Austerity to Prosperity
Therefore, rather than pursuing the comforts of a large house, we should broaden our hearts and feel more at ease. Once we change our mindset, we will be able to use our money to benefit others. The most satisfying life is one in which we cultivate good affinities with others and accumulate blessings.”
― From Austerity to Prosperity
“When life is going smoothly, we tend
to lose ourselves in complacency. Small
setbacks and challenges can actually awaken
our conscience and help us grow. Isn’t that
a blessing?”
― Still Thoughts: A Collection of Short Teachings and Jing Si Aphorisms, Volume 2
to lose ourselves in complacency. Small
setbacks and challenges can actually awaken
our conscience and help us grow. Isn’t that
a blessing?”
― Still Thoughts: A Collection of Short Teachings and Jing Si Aphorisms, Volume 2
“Instead of worrying about
the condition of our society,
we should turn worry into confidence
and give our love to the society.”
― Jing Si Aphorisms
the condition of our society,
we should turn worry into confidence
and give our love to the society.”
― Jing Si Aphorisms
“We are connected like one big family.
Therefore, love each other
during peaceful times
and help each other
when calamities strike.”
― Jing Si Aphorisms Volume Three
Therefore, love each other
during peaceful times
and help each other
when calamities strike.”
― Jing Si Aphorisms Volume Three
“Q: “Since we don’t know if there will be a tomorrow, why do we need to work hard today?”
A: “Our understanding of impermanence should not make us pessimistic, but should rather make us more engaged! Because of the impermanence of life, we must actively seize every moment. We must not create bad karma; instead, we should make good use of our time to do things in earnest.”
― Infinite Teachings, Infinite Meanings
A: “Our understanding of impermanence should not make us pessimistic, but should rather make us more engaged! Because of the impermanence of life, we must actively seize every moment. We must not create bad karma; instead, we should make good use of our time to do things in earnest.”
― Infinite Teachings, Infinite Meanings
“Dr. Goodall: I am really grateful for the support of people. This inspires me to continue with my work. I believe that with like-minded people working together, the Earth will be restored to its original state of purity and vitality.
Master Cheng Yen: We really ought to have confidence in human beings. Although humans have damaged the environment, we must be confident that humans can also save the Earth. I hope people with the same vision can join together to raise the awareness of environmental protection and save the Earth.”
― Friends from Afar: Conversations with Dharma Master Cheng Yen
Master Cheng Yen: We really ought to have confidence in human beings. Although humans have damaged the environment, we must be confident that humans can also save the Earth. I hope people with the same vision can join together to raise the awareness of environmental protection and save the Earth.”
― Friends from Afar: Conversations with Dharma Master Cheng Yen
