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 everyone wants to live a happy life. However, they condition their life for family, for money and for love, so, their life is difficult, stressful, tired and disappointed. If they want to be happy, why not they directly spend their life for happiness, I mean, just be happy with their family,…

It is stated that knowledge is a key of happy life, because when we know our weakness, we are strong. When we know our flaws, we are beautiful. When we know our mistakes, we are wise, and when we know our problem, we can solve it.

It is stated that we were born in the conditioned world; don’t let the world break us or make us hard. Don’t let pain make us hate. Don’t let the bitterness steal our sweetness and don’t let the suffering steal our happiness. We must be strong and true to ourselves, not be deluded by the…

It is stated that mind is like water, when it is turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm and settled, everything becomes clear. Therefore, we should keep our mind calm and clear from all distractions, as if mind is calm and clear, life is pure and peaceful.

It is stated that learning gives rise to knowledge to assist us to know right from wrong. However, some might use knowledge to challenge others to know who is wiser. This is not right as knowledge should help us get rid of the root of ignorance and in the same way helping others to know.