Not only do fish die in the sea, but so do oaths. Not only do birds fly in the sky, but so does freedom.
In the gateway of realizing one's nature, faith arises from a single thought.
It is not because I met you in the best of times, but because I have you that I have the best of times.
Years later, reflecting on the college entrance exam, its essence lies not in the scores, but in the shared experience of youth—studying together and deciding our paths, cities, and companions. Regardless of the outcome, everything is beautiful.
Stay humble; if you do not understand, ask. You will learn more.
You will become the person you dream to be. Your current position is built upon what you believe and dream of.
I am willing to use joy to dissolve the dullness of the world and exchange happiness for universal respect for life. Our joy should not be built upon the suffering of others. In a world shared by all, the right to live is as precious as sunlight, and happiness as essential as air. When we enjoy the morning breeze and birdsong, we should have a heart that wishes to share it with others.
All conditioned phenomena are of infinite causes; all unconditioned phenomena are of infinite causes. (Upasaka Sila Sutra, Volume 1, Chapter on Compassion)
The Buddha said: To maintain a kind heart and harbor no intention of harm is to observe the precepts. Precepts are a method of self-management. While religious institutions use rules and secular societies use laws to prevent harm, true adherence to precepts or laws comes from within. A truly disciplined person does not act against rules even without external restraint, and does not even harbor such thoughts.
Many mundane things contain Zen wisdom, but busy people often lose the ability to explore details. To taste fine wine, one must set down the coffee; to see natural beauty, one must leave the noise of the city; to have a bright mood, one must dispel the shadows of yesterday's worries.
Patience is precious; let great matters become small. Cultivation is true courage, and gentleness is the most useful way to conduct oneself.
There are two kinds of happy people: one type understands the universe and learns to appreciate and forgive, and the other loves life so much that they do not know what worry is. Therefore, either see through it all, or learn to embrace some attachment.
Many people possess untapped abilities and opportunities to achieve what they never dreamed of. For children, encouraging education is more effective and helps spark interest. We should encourage them to unlock their potential.
Life is a question with no exact answer; your attitude determines the final result.
Since we are living, let us live well. Sometimes we lose much for small things; don't be too petty or fixate on pride. To be indifferent to trivialities is a form of openness and freedom. Distance can be frightening because we don't know if someone misses us or has forgotten us.
Spiritual emptiness cannot be filled by any material things.
Maintaining contact is key to building and sustaining a network. Those without social skills are like ships on land, never reaching the ocean of life.
Setbacks are both the threshold and the stepping stone to success.
