Jing Si Aphorisms 靜思語

With broadmindedness, one would not hurt others. With pure simple mindset, one would not feel hurt. 

- by Master Cheng Yen

Jing Si Aphorisms 靜思語

Enhance our sense of gratitude, then we would be less suspicious in mind. 

- by Master Cheng Yen

Jing Si Aphorisms 靜思語

To set free from afflication and feel at ease, we must learn to be broadminded and accomodating.

- by Master Cheng Yen

Jing Si Aphorisms 靜思語

With pure and untainted love - the giver seeks nothing in return, and the receiver has no greed; both giver and receiver are free of afflictions. 

- by Master Cheng Yen

Jing Si Aphorisms 靜思語

Being a benefactor of mankind is indeed a self cultivation of our own blessings.

- by Master Cheng Yen

Jing Si Aphorisms 靜思語

Never begrudge others, but to carefully make self-contemplation. 

- by Master Cheng Yen

Jing Si Aphorisms 靜思語

Let us not be led by external influences but be the master of our mind. This is Samadhi, the power of concetration. 

- by Master Cheng Yen

Jing Si Aphorisms 靜思語

To have a warm and happy family, we should nurture a heart of joy and shower our family with blessings. 

- by Master Cheng Yen

Jing Si Aphorisms 靜思語

The past is gone; the future is unknown. Seize the present. Now is the time.

- by Master Cheng Yen

Jing Si Aphorisms 靜思語

Suffering is caused by endless desire; the desire that creates bad karma. 

- by Master Cheng Yen

Jing Si Aphorisms 靜思語

The process of spiritual cultivation is to nurture virtue and rectify conduct and behaviour.

- by Master Cheng Yen

Jing Si Aphorisms 靜思語

The expressions on our face and the tone of our voice all communicate to others. So smile and speak softly; preserve a gentle attitude.

- by Master Cheng Yen

Jing Si Aphorisms 靜思語

A snobbish person is not only unhappy but will make others feel miserable.

- by Master Cheng Yen