Master Xingyun talks about life

You can have no knowledge, but you can't be a man. It's hard to be a man. In today's society, people have to have facial expressions, voice and smile to be human. Those who know how to be grateful will be rich. A nod, a smile and an initiative to help others are infinite grace.

When we look at each other with a smile, that smile is shining; When we praise and listen to each other's heart, the praise is luminous; When we stretch out our hands to support each other, the warm grip will shine; When we listen attentively, the ears shine in each other's feelings. Because of the heart, ordinary people can also have a shining life.

People who are greedy and foolish never know how to use time and space, or even miss time and space. Only those who know how to benefit others and others can grasp the infinite space and time. Time should be saved, feelings should also be saved, desire should be saved, life should be saved, all thoughts and actions should be properly controlled, and we should not indulge. Only those who know how to use time and space can.

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On diligence

The wooden fish in Buddhism's magic tools is made of wood into the shape of a fish. When chanting sutras, it strikes the head of the fish, which means that the fish has a special habit. Whether swimming in the water or still, they keep their eyes open without rest. Buddhism takes its progressive characteristics and strikes the wooden fish to encourage practitioners to work hard and not slack off. In addition, the scripture of Pu Xian's police chants "When the day is over, life will also decrease, such as less water fish. What's your pleasure? The public should

Talking

The eye cannot see itself, the nose cannot smell itself, the tongue cannot lick itself, the hand cannot hold itself, but the ear can hear its voice. Therefore, a man should "speak carefully to cultivate his virtue". Excessive food can be eaten, and excessive words cannot be said. A wise man thinks before he speaks, a foolish man thinks after he speaks.

Talk about making friends

A gentleman regards the Tao as his friend, while a villain regards the benefit as his friend. No matter when, people can't live without friends. Therefore, "to a friend who is knowledgeable, he can read strange books and different aspirations; to a friend who is elegant, he can read poems and essays of the wise; to a friend who is humorous, he can read legends; and to a friend who is prudent, he can read the Sage Sutra." Wealth is not a permanent friend, but friends are permanent wealth.

Talking about getting along

In the modern society, people should give benefits to others. They are useful people. Don't be useless. Don't worry about gains and losses. Don't be jealous. Keep your own duties and work with ease. Merging yourself with the public and getting along equally is the way to do things.

On love

In the world, the most difficult thing to do is to let go of what you like and what you don't like. Therefore, how can we be happy and independent when the thoughts of love and hatred hold our hearts? If we can give up what we love, accept the disobedience, and then achieve no love and no hatred, just as the Heart Sutra says: "Stay away from the inverted dream, Nirvana after all", then is it true? Kung Fu.

On Vow and Aspiration

It is because of ambition that we can achieve great things; Because he has great aspiration and ambition, he can achieve something. The source of strength depends on heart. We often say that encouragement will increase strength, confidence building will increase strength, hope for the future will increase strength, and engaging in interesting things will have strength. Buddhists should experience power in Buddhism and Zen.

Talking about potential

Human potential is like energy hidden in the sea bottom, buried in the mountains, which needs to be developed to show. To develop potential, first of all, we must affirm the value of life. Each of us has unlimited value in life. Don't think that we have only five feet or six feet of body. How many abilities can we have? How much can we do? In fact, life has infinite value. Even a small civilian can turn the world around

On management

"If a person can treat a stranger with the heart of the dead, he will be lenient in his material; if a person can treat the old with the heart of the first acquaintance, he will be forgiven for his blame."

Talking about time

"When you sit in the daytime, cherish the shade; when you sit at night, cherish the lamp; when you meet words, cherish the mouth; when you encounter problems, cherish the heart." When you are free, cherish the busy moment; when you are busy, cherish the idle moment.

On career planning

In the past, for example, yesterday died, today? Such as living today. A person's life should be constantly updated, especially in the adjustment of his body and mind. He should know how to plan his life, make a plan for the next day, a plan for a month, a plan for a year, a plan for his life, and make a wish for himself.

On Wealth

According to Jing Yun, it is not necessarily ours to accumulate and save money, but if we use it to plant a blessing field, we will enjoy it endlessly, and we will get a lot if we are willing to give. It is stingy to hold money too tightly; It is improper to waste too much and not know how to control. It is the best outlook on life to earn when you earn, to give up when you are willing, and to use appropriately when you come and go.

About the author

Master Xingyun (Shi Xingyun 1927 -), commonly known as Li Guoshen, was born on July 22 of the lunar calendar. He was originally from Jiangdu, Jiangsu Province, China. His followers often call him Master Xingyun, the 48th generation successor of the Linji orthodox school. Master Xingyun joined the Chinese Kuomintang after coming to Taiwan from the mainland of China. He once served as the party affairs adviser of the Kuomintang and the standing committee member of the Kuomintang Central Committee. Master Xingyun is the founder of Foguang Mountain and the first, second and third abbot of Foguang Mountain Temple.
The master promoted "human Buddhism", regarded himself as a "human being", and carried forward many ideas of joy and integration, integration and coexistence, respect and tolerance, equality and peace. In 1991, he established the "International Buddha Light Association", which was promoted as the president of the Association, and practiced his ideal of "Buddha light shines on three thousand worlds, and Dharma water flows on five continents". Master has made great contributions to the institutionalization, modernization, humanization and internationalization of Buddhism!
Since 1970, we have successively set up nurseries, Foguang Jingshe, Charity Foundation, Yunshui Hospital, Foguang Clinic, assisted the Kaohsiung County Government to open apartments for the elderly, and set up dozens of Foguang Middle School, Primary School and Foguang Hospital in mainland China with the Fuhui Foundation to raise children and provide for the aged, and help the weak and the poor.
In 1977, the "Foguang Tripitaka Compilation Committee" was established to compile the "Foguang Tripitaka" and "Foguang Dictionary", and published the "Vernacular Edition of Chinese Buddhist Classic Treasures", and compiled the "Foguang Textbook", "Foguang Yishu", "Foguang Prayer Text", etc. In 2000, he founded the first daily newspaper of Buddhism, Human Happiness Daily, and in 2001, he issued the bimonthly paper journal of Pumen Journal; At the same time, the "Fazang Library" was set up to collect the nearly 100 year cross-strait Buddhist master's and doctoral dissertations and the compilation of Chinese literary classics around the world, integrating 100 volumes of "Chinese Buddhist Academic Dictionary" and "Chinese Buddhist Cultural Theory".
In 2006, Xilai University officially became a member of the Western Association of American Universities (wasc), the first university in the United States founded by Chinese and awarded this honor. On January 13, 2010, Master Xingyun won the Lifetime Honor Award of "Chinese Cultural Figures".
Xingyun has written dozens of books such as "The Biography of Sakyamuni Buddha", "Xingyun Chanhua", "The Series of Books between Mystery and Enlightenment", and has translated them into more than ten languages, including English, Japanese, German, French, Western, Korean, Thai, Portuguese, etc. Zeng was the editor in chief of Buddhism publications such as Life, Today's Buddhism, and Jueshi.

Other works of the mage

Biography of Sakyamuni Buddha
Master Xingyun, with a reverent and solemn heart, wrote about the process of the Buddha's life's vicissitudes into Tao, about the deep compassion, compassion and wisdom of the Buddha, and guided readers to deeply think about the teachings of the Buddha and move towards a bright road of liberation.
"Xingyun Zen Talk"
Master Xingyun selected 200 Zen cases, reinterpreted the new ideas of Zen from the perspective of modern people, and helped you learn from the flexible and humorous wisdom of Zen master at any time to live a full and comfortable life in the uncertain years.
The Art of Giving up
In 1993, I went to Nanhua Temple in South Africa to preside over the tonsure ceremony. Since 70% of the local people are black, many black people converted to Buddhism, including 10 black people who want to become monks.
Biography of the Ten Great Disciples of Buddha
Ket, the ten disciples of the Buddha: Shachi connected to saying Funa, Xukong Zhan talked about Katsuda, Nalu Tianyan Boli Jie, Ananda heard more about Tantra.
Master Xingyun's Life Happiness Class: Relaxation
123 life happiness lessons, the source of comfortable and confident life; The great master of Buddhism cleared the pass and revealed the great wisdom of the world. Get rid of greed, hatred and delusion, cultivate good karma and carry all things.

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