yesterday is a memory -
- tomorrow but a dream
our reality
is the present moment.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
better
than trying to control others
is trying to control oneself
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
understand just as dew refreshes
the wilting flower,
tenderness restores
the grieving heart.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
contentment
is not the fulfilment of what we want
rather the appreciation of what we have
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
when we are
kind and generous to others
we will receive
thoughtfulness and love
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
the generous person gives
not just what they have
but of who they are
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
understand things as they really are
do not mistake
the reflection of the moon in the water
for the moon
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
to listen
and to be listened to
is the way to
understanding and peace
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
happiness lies in the smile,
not in the object
that inspired the smile.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
gentleness is the companion of joy
tenderness of compassion
serenity of wisdom
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
may all beings
become messengers of peace
in times of chaos and of conflict,
may they
become the calm voice of reason
in times of anguish and of anger
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
peace within
creates beauty without
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
