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Move forwards
Since we were born and have lived our life: life may be ups and downs. However, we should never give up and bear in mind: as long as we are breathing, it’s never too late to start a new beginning. Therefore, we should keep trying and moving our life forwards.
Yes and No
In the classroom of Taoism, a master asked his students the same question for three times: Do you know what I’m gonna teach you. The students answered, “No sir” for the first time, Yes sir for the second time and for the third time, they divided into two groups: the first group replied, “No sir”,…
Intention in the here-and-now
It is stated that the past and future are in our head. In fact, we have only here and now, which are in our hands; we can control it or change it for the better. However, the past has gone, nothing we cannot do about it and so neither the future. When we realize this,…
Faith & Practice
It is stated that nothing’s wrong to have great faith in the doctor. It is useful to encourage the patient to follow his advice and prescription. This is how to free people of disease. The doctor also makes people understand how the medicine works and the importantly, the patient must take the medicine, because without…
Plant for Love
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…
Experience
An old master taught his students, “If I tell you, this apple is delicious, you should take note of my words, but don’t believe me offhand, because you haven’t tasted it yet.” This is true teaching, as seeing or experiencing is believing. Therefore, we should not believe in hearsay and philosophy, or these are the…