◉ We need to accord with people because this is the only way we can help them. As we do this we feel joyful over their accomplishments.
◉ When we encounter a situation which one who wishes us ill use wisdom to resolve it. If they wish to harm us remember that this is simply Cause and Effect at work. If we calmly accept the effect, this will end the negative affinity. Otherwise it will continue and become even more severe.
◉ Everything we encounter is affinity, everything is constantly changing.
◉ It is easier to form an animosity than to dissolve one. How do we do this? Willingly endure the consequences and do not get upset over them. We should instead feel gratitude for they have helped us to dissolve a karmic debt. This is true wisdom.
◉ Good roots mean understanding and achievement. Good fortune and virtues mean practice and achievement.
◉ In this world, when we do not get what we wish, it is because the thoughts and actions of our innumerable lifetimes have been improper.
◉ The merits of Buddhas are the same, only their affinities are different. The vows and affinities of Buddha Amitabha exceed those of other Buddhas. We also need to establish many Dharma affinities to help teach as many sentient beings as possible.
◉ Decreasing our greed, anger and ignorance and increasing our good roots is the foundation of all our achievements.
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Source Of Information:
《To Understand Buddhism》, by Venerable Master Chin Kung, translated by Silent Voices, distributed by: Persatuan Penganut Agama Buddha Amitabha Malaysia, 90 & 92, Jalan Pahang, Gombak, 53000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.)
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