We like to explain the meaning of strength and weakness in the context of power. For example, strong people oppress the weak. However, there is another meaning of strength and weakness: the strong may try to control the weak, but if they cannot control themselves, they are weaker than the weak. On the contrary, if the weak can control themselves, they are stronger than the strong.
Loving kindness and compassion encourage mankind to live together in peace and harmony.
It is stated that if you are hard, you should learn to be soft. If you are soft, you should learn to be strong. Accordingly, you should learn to know the nature of both: strength and softness and use the knowledge. The strength and softness must be in harmony. Otherwise, this can be dangerous like…
It is stated that we should not stress ourselves too much, no matter how bad the situation is, it will pass, as nothing is permanent. We can always begin again. So, relaxed and move on with life; if it is not good enough, we change it for the better and if it is good, we…
It is stated that many times, we leave the wound in people’s heart. This may be without intention, but with ignorance and carelessness. If we are mindful, thinking of others as ourselves, we would not hurt people. You know! when the hurt is done, how much one is sorry for their action. It is not…
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…
It is stated that Buddhadasa Bhikkhu taught: if a man argues with a dog, then, there will be two dogs. Similarly, if a man argues with a fool, then, there will be two foolish men. It’s true, as wisdom or foolishness will be shown by people’s action. More than that, the action produces its consequence….