greed
is wanting things
to occur as we wish.
anger
arises when we fail
to obtain what we want.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Tag Archives: Learning
Weekly Teaching
a lute’s strings tightly strung will break
strings loosely strung will not play
with balance, comes a pleasing sound.
just as with a lute
serenity is found when one’s life is
properly balanced.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
most of the time,
we do not get what we desire.
some of the time,
this can be very fortunate.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
why become angry
when we fail to control others,
when we cannot control ourselves?
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
once the thought arises
the word is spoken,
and the deed is done.
the thought
the word
the deed
will live on and impact others long after
we have ceased
thinking
speaking
doing.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
counteract greed with contentment.
if something new
comes our way,
be content
if it passes us by,
be content.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
when there are no thoughts
of giving to others,
of having offered,
of sacrifices made,
we are advancing
towards awakening.
”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
the just person is one
who does not arbitrarily
pass judgement,
but thinks deeply and
judges impartially.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
a drop of rain
falls gently on a leaf and slowly rolls off.
it does not have thoughts of like or dislike.
it does not attach.
likewise,
our minds should see everything clearly,
without differentiation
without attaching.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
do not be angry with yourself
because of your failure.
do not be envious of others
because of their success.
by not losing oneself
in frustration over what happens
one will live fully every moment.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
