Do not easily give up what belongs to you; what has already been lost can be kept as a precious memory.
Chanting Buddha's name requires true faith and sincere wishes. One must maintain respect and sincerity, listen attentively, develop the aspiration to save all living beings, refrain from killing and protect life, practice vegetarianism, avoid all evil and do all good. One should constantly reflect on oneself, immediately eliminate any arising negative thoughts, and expand every kind thought of goodness. Even if one cannot fully accomplish these things, one must never abandon the intention. In daily life, always keep a kind heart, speak kind words, and do good deeds as a way to cultivate both body and mind. By practicing Buddha's name in this way, one can become a true disciple of Buddha.
Friends are those people in whose presence you dare to be your true self.
Having enough wealth is sufficient; do not place too much importance on fame and fortune. Being healthy and safe is enough; enjoy life with happiness and peace. Romance and sweetness are wonderful, but what matters more is cherishing life with a sincere heart. An ordinary and peaceful life is not emptiness. Being able to live a happy and fulfilling lifetime is a rare form of completeness.
Encounters do not have to happen in the season of blooming prosperity. Such moments may carry more youthfulness and haste. Through the long and challenging years, the true nature of humanity may gradually fade, and the beauty of first encounters may slowly lose its original brilliance, leaving behind a touch of sadness. External glamour eventually fades under the pressure of life, unable to hold the confusion that has accumulated deep within the heart, turning the initial affection into a quiet sorrow.
Life is like a dream, and time is without mercy. Looking back suddenly, we realize that living is ultimately a state of mind. Whether poor or wealthy, whether gaining or losing, everything eventually becomes like passing clouds. No matter yesterday, today, or tomorrow, the ability to see things clearly and remain open-minded makes every day a beautiful day.
