EXERCISE SELF-CONTROL OVER YOUR MIND AND THOUGHTS
Master Jun Hong Lu: The Buddha dharma teaches us to exercise self-control over our mind and thoughts. If a person’s mind is filled with negative thoughts, he will be defiled and gradually find himself drowning in negativity.
On the other hand, a person who is able to exert control over his mind and thoughts will be able to devote himself to being proactive, kind and compassionate towards people and matters around him. As such, he would be able to attract favourable, positive, kind people and things into his life. Those who are always performing kind deeds attract others to join them in performing good deeds, while those who are always reprimanding others will be despised by many.
As Buddhist practitioners, we must be positive and kind, and learn to control our thoughts. Remember, those who can control their temper, refrain from anger, and reduce desires, will be able to change their destinies. A basic concept in cultivation is to let go and to use positive energy to help you live in this world, so that you can experience the beauty of sunshine every day.
Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk, Singapore, 9 May 2019