SAMANTABHADRA BODHISATTVA’S FIFTH GREAT VOW: THE MERITS OF RESPONDING WITH JOY
Master Jun Hong Lu: If you have the means to help others but you do not do it, you are not a good person. On the contrary, if you have the means and you go ahead and do it, then, you are truly making a difference.
That said, if today you do not have the means to help others or do good, what should you do? You should rejoice in seeing the act of kindness of others as this will bring you great perfect merits.
Just like when you see a Buddhist friend pass his driving licence test, you feel happy and praise him for his achievement. On the same note, when you see another Buddhist friend you may say, “Congratulations! You have helped so many people to be spiritually awakened today. You are really capable! I should learn from you”.
You may also comment, “You are doing so well in your cultivation; how long have you been a vegetarian? You have managed to help so many people”. These are examples of being moved by others’ achievements.
If you utter nonsense, this will not be tolerated by the heavenly Dharma Protectors. So, why not utter nice words, words of admiration? When you badmouth others, it only proves that you are mentally ill.
Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Buddhism In Plain Terms, Volume 11 Chapter 14
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