what matters is that we act with
sincerity,
respect,
honesty.
do so, others will treat us
likewise.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Tag Archives: Respect
Weekly Teaching
all beings fear death
all beings tremble at violence.
all beings yearn for safety and comfort.
put yourself in the place of another
can you then
threaten any being or
harm any being?
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
ego
self-importance
keep us
from forgiving others
from forgiving ourselves;
pride
arrogance
keep us
from making peace with others
from making peace with ourselves.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
to reach others
use soft but honest words
and have a kind
and sincere
expression on your face.
”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
whatever suffering there is in this world,
it all arises from
desiring only myself to be happy.
whatever joy there is in this world,
it all arises from
desiring to share my happiness with everyone.
”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
Weekly Teaching
listen to others
nonjudgmentally and impartially,
without thoughts of condemnation,
self interest,
evaluation.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
equanimity is viewing
those we love
and those we hate
and wanting both to be happy.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
do not ask
who has caused me to suffer
but
who i can help
to be free of suffering.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
right concentration
is focusing our attention
on what we choose
without being distracted.
it is the absence of worries,
doubts, and drowsiness.
it is a state of joy and ease.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
Weekly Teaching
right mindfulness
is the state
in which we are aware
of everything that arises in our mind,
but we do so
nonjudgmentally
and without interpretation.
”path to peace” – venerable wuling
