A person of faith seeks self mastery; a person of ambition or power seeks to control others.
A person of faith takes action, works hard and struggles to overcome his or her inner weakness; a person driven by a desire for power forces others to work for his or her own selfish purpose, never reflecting upon himself.
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When we are aware that each gesture and step we take is truly mystical and lives with greater thought and care.
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The highest offering to the Buddha is not to worship something reminiscent of the Buddha.
Rather, it is to inherit the Buddha's spirit.
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Who answers our prayers?
We do--through faith and efforts.
No one does it for us.
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