It is very easy to criticize others for their shortcomings since we can clearly see where and how they are going wrong.
I am very sad to hear this painful news from Nepal and some of India. In this difficult time, we are all here with you to share your pain and suffering. I would especially like to offer my condolences to the families who have lost so much in this tragedy. May Buddha bless you all. You are in our prayers!
Today, the practice of meditation has generated tremendous interest, not just in Asia, but also in the West. There is no doubt about the importance of meditation,
It is true that when our environments are not conducive to positive attitudes such as honesty, humility, loving-kindness, respect, and care towards others,
Respect and love are things that we cannot buy anywhere, and will only come to us when we share them wisely with others. It is like the sound of an echo. First we have to shout—only then will we be able to hear the echo's sound. Therefore, before we can expect anything from others, we must first give others respect and love.
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Different cultures from different societies somehow tend to separate individuals from one another. In my opinion, we cannot judge others before knowing where they come from, because something that may be considered rude in one particular culture may not necessarily be disrespectful in another culture. For instance, in Tibetan tradition, making noise while eating noodles is used to express that the noodles are delicious, however, in some western cultures this may be considered rude. Thus, judging others from our own perspective is not only unwise, but may also cause misunderstandings and wrong interpretations
It is true that when we are hurt by someone, it can be very hard to just forget about it and move on with our lives.
There is so much to learn and acquire in our lives in terms of knowledge and wisdom,
An individual’s belief is something that rests deep inside our hearts and is private. Once we embrace a belief we have to practice whole-heartedly
I have no time to hate anyone because I am busy loving everybody
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Loving-kindness, respect, and hard work are some of the qualities which may be able to make our lives more meaningful and beautiful.
Our Future Depends on our Present Deeds
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Our lives begin with uncertainties and worries which follow us like our own shadows.
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