In the turbulent currents of life and the world, one will inevitably drift like the last withered leaf falling from a tree in early winter, wandering aimlessly in the fading western wind and setting sun.
Mr. Gengyun said: "Once a person loses inner peace, the brilliance of life fades as well. A girl will no longer look radiant, and a boy will become unpleasant in appearance."
The Buddha said: "A single thought leads to heaven or hell." Master Xuanzang said: "A single thought of light makes one a Buddha; a single thought of darkness makes one a ghost. If your mind is filled with light in every thought, you are always a Buddha; if your mind is filled with darkness, you are always a ghost. A single good thought creates the cause of heaven; a single evil thought leads to the fruit of hell."
If actions are not carefully considered, failure often follows; if a person can endure patiently, worries naturally decrease.
Life is like a flower, rich and colorful; like a song, beautiful and melodious; like wine, fragrant and mellow; like poetry, profound and splendid.
Life should be like a candle, burning from top to bottom, always remaining bright. Its value lies in the contributions one makes to the present era. The road is made by walking step by step, history is written by people, and every action writes one's own history.
Do not pass on tasks you are unwilling to do to others, nor demand what others cannot achieve. Always think from others' perspectives, for understanding is precious.
Life is like a book, which should contain more wonderful details and fewer dull passages.
In youth and strength, one should also understand the bitterness of aging.
Threats from the front are often less dangerous; what deserves greater caution are hidden risks.
Give yourself a sufficiently long lever, and you may be able to move the world you desire.
Trust is like an eraser; each mistake removes a little more of it.
From the process, life may seem like a story, but from its entirety and ending, it is more like an accident.
