Words of Wisdom | Constant Contemplation Of Wisdom

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Learn to contemplate wisdom. Contemplate frequently, reflecting upon whether you possess it. If you find yourself constantly making errors, you discover your lack of wisdom. Wisdom grows from the constant contemplation of wisdom. Those who lack wisdom need to calm their mind. “Meditative concentration gives rise to wisdom.” So how can you calm your mind? […]

Words of Wisdom | Banish Pointless Vexation

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In Real Life The inability to sort things out today brings afflictions tomorrow. Tomorrow’s sadness brings ignorance and pain. But today’s affliction will vanish tomorrow. The sorrow of the next day causes pain for a week. Bear in mind that every affliction in the Human Realm will become: A thing of the past after a […]

Words of Wisdom | Transforming Our Temperament

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As Buddhist practitioners, we transform our temperament. Those who practise well become more mature, and more dignified. Men and women act and appear as they are supposed to. Their energy and vitality appear distinct from those who don’t cultivate the mind. The wise can always remain calm. The wise always possess the golden key to […]

Words of Wisdom | Buddhist philosophy of Dependent Arising and Emptiness

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To Buddhist practitioners, mentality is critical. It’s like a compass, navigating your direction forward. With a positive mindset, your mind doesn’t cling to the notion of form. Whenever affinities arise, in the end they’ll be empty. This accords with the Buddhist philosophy of Dependent Arising and Emptiness. It’s how the Heart Sutra describes the Buddha […]

Words of Wisdom | Transcend The Mundane World

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Hills shrouded in clouds; the land of mortals veiled in mist. Afflictions and karmic obstacles typify the Human Realm. When Prajna wisdom is present, Buddha’s thoughts replace evil thoughts. When Prajna wisdom becomes absent, evil thoughts prevail Buddha’s thoughts. It only takes a split second to rid the mind of obstructions. A strong faith in […]

Words of Wisdom | Wisdom Actually Resides In Your Mind

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Everyone is constantly looking everywhere for wisdom. But wisdom actually resides in your mind. The moment you get your thoughtsstraight, you already possess wisdom. The moment you feel troubled, your wisdom is lost. In practising Buddhism, clinging pointlessly to something harms not only your wisdom, but also your wisdom-life. Those who seek doggedly to decipher […]

Words of Wisdom | Contemplation Of Wisdom

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Learn to contemplate wisdom. Contemplate frequently, reflecting upon whether you possess it. If you find yourself constantly making errors, you discover your lack of wisdom. Wisdom grows from the constant contemplation of wisdom. Those who lack wisdom need to calm their mind. “Meditative concentration gives rise to wisdom.” So how can you calm your mind? […]

Words of Wisdom | Sow The Seed Of Buddhahood

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If cause is never created, effect becomes void. If you could let go of every attachment until they are empty, and cultivate your mind until you see your pure inherent nature, you have achieved the spiritual state of emptiness and nothingness. Without sowing karmic seeds, no karmic fruit will be harvested. Your mentality reflects your […]

Words of Wisdom | Banish Pointless Vexation

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In Real Life The inability to sort things out today brings afflictions tomorrow. Tomorrow’s sadness brings ignorance and pain. But today’s affliction will vanish tomorrow. The sorrow of the next day causes pain for a week. Bear in mind that every affliction in the Human Realm will become: A thing of the past after a […]

Words of Wisdom | Transform Our Temperament

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As Buddhist practitioners, we transform our temperament. Those who practise well become more mature, and more dignified. Men and women act and appear as they are supposed to. Their energy and vitality appear distinct from those who don’t cultivate the mind. The wise can always remain calm. The wise always possess the golden key to […]

Words of Wisdom | Mentality Is Critical

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To Buddhist practitioners, mentality is critical. It’s like a compass, navigating your direction forward. With a positive mindset, your mind doesn’t cling to the notion of form. Whenever affinities arise, in the end they’ll be empty. This accords with the Buddhist philosophy of Dependent Arising and Emptiness. It’s how the Heart Sutra describes the Buddha […]

Words of Wisdom | Accord With Causes And Conditions

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By gathering with kindness the causes and conditions in this Human Realm, you gain the ability to harness affinities. However, becoming attached to affinities means being dictated by them. As a result, liberation will be beyond your reach. Like flowers and plants, causes and conditions change with the season. Therefore, by taking causes and conditions […]