“Lotuses Have leaves that a drop of water cannot cling to Likewise, those who can attain Nirvana will have the minds That Subtle Defilement cannot stay in them
This phrase means setting the main goal of life as good and positive, with stable foundations and an optimistic future for this life time and others
Parents have to teach children who the bhikkhus are: The word “Phra Sangha” is combined by 2 words: “Phra” means great and “Sangha” (pronounced Song) means group
Being successful 100 times can’t guarantee that the 101 st time will be also be successful. It’s because the heart of success is “being careful.”
The mast difficult work in the world is to cultivate right view. Therefore, whoever cultivates this right view, to us is deserved of the highest respect from us throughout our entire lives.
People who have only material things in their lives without good friends or good people around them will not be completely secure and successful.
We are taught to respect others so that they treat us with respect in return. Used in this way, the word ‘respect’ is not different from the word ‘tolerance’ or ‘avoiding prejudice’
The nature of dung on the tail of a pig is to accumulate with the passing of the days, making it increasingly difficult for the pig to find happiness in its daily life
Some people think there shouldn’t be any resolution when making merit, because it is as if one is greedy or one expects something in return. I don’t know how to correct this misunderstanding.
Bad shows create bad pictures and memories in our minds. Bad shows can generate anger, greed, and delusion in our minds. Bad words and bad deeds come from bad thoughts. Bad thoughts come from bad pictures in our minds.
