The only way to fufill the potential of the human race is to live just, kind, benevolent and compassionate lives.
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Mutual respect and trust are crucial for creating real friendship.
Naturally, there will be times when you have arguments and disagreements with your friends.
But there should always be an underlying spirit of respect and consideration for each other.
In friendship, we mustn't think only of ourselves.
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The most attractive person is one who can continue to make steady efforts to fulfill his or her dream even if others do not recognize their dedication.
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The flame of faith breaks through out tiny, confined state of life in which we are preoccupied solely with our own concerns and welfare.
Our friends' victories become our victories, and our victories become theirs.
星期五, 11月 23, 2007
星期四, 11月 22, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Love 27
Perhaps you have had your heart broken and felt unable to go on, your self-esteem in tatters.
But you must never think you are worthless.
No one can substitute for you, who are more precious than all the treasures in the universe put together.
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If you remain sincere in your interactions with others, you will one day find yourself surrounded by good friends.
And among those people, your friendships will be as strong and unshakable as towering trees.
Don't be impatient.
Work first on developing yourself, and you can rest assured that an infinite number of wonderful encounters await you in the future.
But you must never think you are worthless.
No one can substitute for you, who are more precious than all the treasures in the universe put together.
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If you remain sincere in your interactions with others, you will one day find yourself surrounded by good friends.
And among those people, your friendships will be as strong and unshakable as towering trees.
Don't be impatient.
Work first on developing yourself, and you can rest assured that an infinite number of wonderful encounters await you in the future.
星期三, 11月 21, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Love 26
Great people never forget what others have done for them.
In fact, having a sense of appreciation makes a person worthy of respect.
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What is friendship?
True friendship implies a relationship where you empathize with your friends when they're suffering and encourage them not to lose heart, and where they, in turn, empathize with you when you're in the same situation and try to cheer you up.
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Compassion in not a Buddhist austerity .
It is something that should be expressed unconsciously and naturally in one's actions,
and in the workings of one's heart.
The Buddha knows no path of living apart from that of living with compassion.--Josei Toda
In fact, having a sense of appreciation makes a person worthy of respect.
******
What is friendship?
True friendship implies a relationship where you empathize with your friends when they're suffering and encourage them not to lose heart, and where they, in turn, empathize with you when you're in the same situation and try to cheer you up.
******
Compassion in not a Buddhist austerity .
It is something that should be expressed unconsciously and naturally in one's actions,
and in the workings of one's heart.
The Buddha knows no path of living apart from that of living with compassion.--Josei Toda
星期二, 11月 20, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Love 25
If your heart is closed, then the doors to other people's hearts will also shut tight.
On the other hand, someone who makes all those around him or her into allies, bathing them in the sunlight of spring, as it were, will be treasured by all.
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In our world it is not uncommon for hatred to underlie what is strenuously asserted to be love or for egoism to hide behind a mask of love.
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To take the love one feels for one's own children and extend it into a love of humanity is the spirit of a bodhisattva.
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Behind every great person is a great mother.
When a mother is advancing cheerfully on the great path of hope, which should be pursued with conviction, she can support her child in experiencing the greatest life.
On the other hand, someone who makes all those around him or her into allies, bathing them in the sunlight of spring, as it were, will be treasured by all.
******
In our world it is not uncommon for hatred to underlie what is strenuously asserted to be love or for egoism to hide behind a mask of love.
******
To take the love one feels for one's own children and extend it into a love of humanity is the spirit of a bodhisattva.
******
Behind every great person is a great mother.
When a mother is advancing cheerfully on the great path of hope, which should be pursued with conviction, she can support her child in experiencing the greatest life.
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