The philosophy of Zen is like a clear stream in the human world, characterized by emptiness, openness, breadth, and brightness.
People often say, "Wealth does not last three generations." One reason for this is that descendants from affluent families often fail to appreciate the hard work their ancestors put into accumulating their fortune, leading to reckless spending. To truly possess wealth, one must respect money. Only then can one understand its role without being enslaved by it. Life is like a parable; its value lies not in its length, but in its content.
Not all dreams need to be noble. Any aspiration that elevates life and realizes self-worth qualifies as a dream. Walking the path you choose fills you with strength and determination; doing what you love makes life fulfilling and your conscience at ease. Only when you are self-reliant, free, and spontaneous can your life be honest, joyful, and happy.
It is better to blame yourself than to blame others, and it is better to forgive others than to forgive yourself.
One of the most pitiful aspects of human nature is that we always dream of a wondrous rose garden on the horizon, failing to appreciate the roses blooming in our window today. Doing the right thing is more important than doing things right.
Life is simply being born and then living on. There are two types of lonely people: those who understand everything and those who understand nothing. Don't be angry; let's not take things personally against the world.
Only when you are rich in spirit can you perceive the richness of the world; only when you are kind can you see the beauty of society; only when you are upright can you feel the joy of life; only when you succeed can you appreciate the grandeur of existence. When feeling down, eat a piece of candy and remind yourself that life is sweet.
Every day, smile at yourself in the mirror three times. Before bed, thank yourself for your day. No matter what happens, be kind to yourself first. Life always has a bright future, just as spring always follows the changing seasons. Remain calm and patient; all that is destined to come will arrive.
When fools choose stupidity as their standard, it is their ironic contribution to human society. When flatterers refine flattery into a classic, it is their absurd consolation for their own lives.
The more you desperately want something, the further it moves away; the more you let go, the closer it gets. When you truly stop forcing it, everything you need comes to you.
