EFFECTIVE METHODS TO OVERCOME OUR SHORTCOMINGS
Master Jun Hong Lu: Many people are confused. For example, when others are greedy, they will tend to be greedy; if others are out to harm others, they, too will do the same.
In a group of children, if one child is hit by a person, others will secretly join in to hit him. They are the deluded beings. They are really pitiable. If you just join in to scold someone simply because everyone else is doing so, doesn’t that make you a deluded being?
When evil thoughts arise, overcome them with righteousness.
When we are deluded and are unsure how we should go about getting things done, overcome it with enlightenment.
When you are overpowered by ignorance, overcome it with wisdom.
When there is ill will, overcome it with kindness.
These are very effective methods.
Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Buddhism In Plain Terms (Audio), Episode 51
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