only when we are at peace
with ourselves,
will we be able to live
peacefully
with others.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Tag Archives: Amitabha
Weekly Teaching
just as a rock
remains unmoved by a storm,
those who are wise
are unmoved by jealousy and pride.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
a line drawn on water
vanishes in an instant.
our lives are like that line on the water.
life is short.
do not waste it.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
the awakened person
still showers all with loving-kindness
and understanding
even when
cast out by relatives
scorned by friends
rejected by colleagues
ignored by strangers.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
the mind of the buddha is
clear and unencumbered
and brings perfect joy.
that of unawakened beings is
clouded and obstructed
and immersed in suffering.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
one who is liberated
thinks what he wishes
and does not think
any thought he does not wish to.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
the mind
swayed by external conditions
is swept this way and that
by emotions
and loses self-control.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
the end of the path is
no birth
no ageing
no sickness
no death
it is sublime
liberation.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
understand
the true nature of form.
understand
the true nature of formlessness.
attach to neither.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
there are four things conducive
to the uncovering of wisdom:
association with those who are virtuous
hearing wise and true teachings
listening well and deeply
practicing sincerely.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
one
who is calm in the face of chaos,
content among the desirous,
peaceful among the violent,
is awakening.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
may all beings
savor the nectar of loving-kindness
to overcome thoughts of controlling others,
bring forth serenity and the insight
to find happiness and harmony.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
