sincerity in helping someone
is not accompanied
by the thought
“i am sincere”
nor followed by the thought
“i have done”.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Tag Archives: Generosity
Weekly Teaching
with absolute sincerity
a few choice words
a simple act
a gentle smile
will ease apprehension
will dissolve sadness
and alleviate suffering.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
in the service of others,
one places another’s wishes and welfare
before one’s own comfort
and personal preferences.
ideally, there is
no thought of like or dislike,
no feelings of superiority or pride,
no thought of self-benefit.
only the wish to help others.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
life is impermanent.
when others need help
do not hesitate
do not waste time
just help.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
transform… anger with patience.
transform… evil with good.
transform… the miserly with generosity.
transform… the liar with truth.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
even the smallest gift,
given from the
unselfish and caring heart,
is a gift of great love.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
with greed comes
animosity, ignorance, pride,
thoughts of self-benefit and discontent.
with generosity comes
loving-kindness, wisdom, humility,
thoughts of all others and great joy.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
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