Life is fleeting and precious. We should cherish our bodhi bodies, the vessels of our souls, and reflect deeply on the meaning of existence. Life is not merely about seeking standard answers or solving problems; it is about enjoying a joyful life. Every ounce of trouble in life requires a measure of Zen mind to dissolve and redeem.
Letting go means abandoning the mind of discrimination, right and wrong, gain and loss, and attachment. All things in the universe can be utilized by me, but none belong to me. We must discard all attachments, maintain a detached and clear mind, and let go of greed, anger, and ignorance. We should neither be despairing about the suffering of life nor be obsessed with its joys.
Among the easiest things in the world, procrastinating time is often the least effortful.
The greatest evil in life is to enjoy discussing others' faults; the greatest foolishness is to dislike hearing about one's own mistakes.
A sincere handshake or an inadvertent smile can yield precious connections in life, like diamonds. As the saying goes, "If you give roses to others, the scent remains on your hand." Kind words warm the winter for three months, while harsh words wound like the heat of June. The furious gaze of Vajra is not as effective as the gentle brows of Bodhisattva. Learn to appreciate and respect others. A person should have the capacity of the sea to absorb all rivers and the dignity of a cliff standing a thousand fathoms high. With both feet on the ground, one can create waves; with one shoulder, one can bear the sorrows of ancient and modern times. Remain unmoved by honor or disgrace, watching the clouds roll and unroll in the sky; remain unshaken by wealth or poverty, observing the flowers blooming and falling in the courtyard. Life is full of hardships, but treading over the roughs is the true spring and autumn of one's existence.
True success is when you wake up and, regardless of where you are or how old you are, you spring out of bed immediately. You can't wait to engage in the work you love, believe in, and have the talent to do. This work is greater and more sacred than you are.
If you cannot command yourself, you must be commanded by others.
