The practice of calming boiling thoughts and remaining in a state of tranquility is called 'Samatha'; 'Vipassana' is the process of realizing the true nature of the mind. Whether practicing 'Samatha' or 'Vipassana,' the key is learning how to settle the mind—keeping it relaxed, open, and natural. The true essence of meditation is not to achieve a state of no-thought, but to no longer be disturbed by thoughts.
Believe deeply in the law of cause and effect: Good deeds bring good results, and evil deeds bring evil results. Sometimes the consequences are not immediate, simply because the time has not yet come. When encountering jealousy, slander, or even harm from others, I choose not to retaliate. I understand that 'man reaps what he sows' and that natural karma exists without my intervention. I only feel pity for those with heavy karmic obstacles and shallow roots of virtue, and I feel regret that I cannot help them.
Vanity and pride are two distinct concepts often mistaken for each other. Pride relates to how we view ourselves, while vanity relates to how we want others to view us. A proud person is not necessarily vain.
To live is to withstand lies and deception, let go of promises and attachments, and eventually mask your tears with a smile. It is better to run and stumble many times than to walk a lifetime in rigid conformity.
A fish cannot muddy the ocean, mist cannot crush a mountain, and thunder cannot shake a hill. No matter how long a deer's neck is, it cannot rise above its head. No matter how long one's toes are, they cannot exceed the foot. A human's actions, no matter how fast, can never outpace their thoughts.
On life's journey, one inevitably encounters unpleasantness. Learn to regulate yourself; find time to hike in the countryside or walk through fields. Gaze at the vast sky and feel the clarity and brightness of the mountains.
Ultimately, everything we do is simply a way of learning how to be human.
