You can discover that a quiet night as calm as still water is truly beautiful.
Then, on such a late night, I vaguely seem to feel a little breath and a little restlessness deep inside my heart. Sitting alone, I begin to let my thoughts wander.
Traveling thousands of miles to burn incense is not as good as sitting peacefully at home and reciting Buddha's name. Worshiping misguided teachers is not as good as honoring parents and reciting Buddha's name. Making many harmful companions is not as good as remaining alone in purity and reciting Buddha's name. Seeking blessings for the next life is not as good as creating good fortune in the present and reciting Buddha's name. Making wishes for protection is not as good as repenting and renewing oneself while reciting Buddha's name. Studying texts of external paths is not as good as sincerely reciting Buddha's name even without knowing a single word. Speaking recklessly about Zen principles is not as good as honestly observing precepts and reciting Buddha's name. Seeking supernatural powers from spirits and ghosts is not as good as having true faith in cause and effect and reciting Buddha's name.
After being together for a long time, conflicts are unavoidable. Some couples argue every day but remain together year after year. Although they quarrel often, they still cannot leave each other. Some couples never argue, and everyone admires their sweetness, yet they separate quickly. Arguments can also be a form of intense communication. Those who are willing to stay and argue are often those who still care deeply. On the other hand, constant patience and suppression may gradually become a ticking time bomb, eventually exploding and destroying the entire relationship in an instant.
Do not be impatient when facing difficulties. Do not rush to conclusions, especially when making decisions out of anger. Learn to put yourself in others' positions, turn major issues into minor ones and minor issues into simple ones, handle complicated matters as simply as possible, and never make simple things unnecessarily complicated.
I am working hard to become your pride.
If you want others to treat you in a certain way, you should first treat others that way.
