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The Teachings of Dharma Master Cheng Yen

Let us appreciate, be grateful,and repay the love of ourparents.


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To be filial is in fact the mostrewarding thing in life.


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How can we repay the grace of our

parents? By appreciating ourparents feelings and expectationsand in turn cherishing ourselves andliving with self-respect.


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When our parents lecture us, let usbe amiable and not resistant orantagonistic.


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Not making our parents worry iswhat it means to be a good son ordaughter.


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Two things should never wait: doinggood deeds and being good to ourparents.


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Cherishing our life is the way torepay our parents grace. Givingof ourselves is the way to express

our gratitude.


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Giving time to our parents isabout spending time with themwith joy, not merely out of asense of duty.


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Be grateful to your parents and to

all sentient beings, every day. Ineverything you do, never disappointthem.


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Having gratitude can help us

dissolve our inner afflictionsand waken our compassion.


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Kind words are like pure lotus

flowers. Mean words are likepoisonous snakes.


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If we work with a joyful heart, no

matter how tiring and demandingthe task is, we will be rewardedwith a sense of bliss and joy.

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Every achievement grows out

of the seed of determination.


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Continue even when it is hard

to go on, release even when itis hard to let go, endure evenwhen it is hard to bear; this is

how we build our character.


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Let not criticism dampen ourmotivation.


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Appreciate a compliment and

face unkind words withunderstanding.


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With more gratitude, we will

have fewer misgivings.


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When life is safe and smooth, we can

easily lose our direction. Yet even asmall setback or misfortune canawaken our conscience, and nurturethe seeds of kindness.


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Seize every opportunity to do

good, for once it passes, it islost; try as we may, it will be toolate.


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How can we expect to

accomplish the big things if wedont do the little things?


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Let every day be filled with

hope by concretely working forthe good of society each andevery moment.


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Because seeing virtue in others

is in itself a virtue, inappreciating others, we in factdignify ourselves.


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When we are irritated by others,

it is actually because we are stilllacking in graciousness.


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Remain soft-spoken and

forgiving, even when reason ison your side.


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If we have a bad temper and a

sharp tongue, we cannot beconsidered a good person evenif we have a good heart.


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Be forgiving towards others,

be discreet in your speech.


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Only those who respect

themselves have the courage tobe humble.


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Be forgiving and less critical of

others, but be strict andobjective in examining ourselves.


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Anger is punishing oneself for themistakes of others.


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Do not ask for less responsibility

to be free and relaxed ask formore strength.


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Never lose courage. Never lose

faith. Nothing in this world isimpossible when you aredetermined.

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Do not underestimate yourself,everyone has unlimited potential.

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What is to be feared is not the

long distance to our goals butrather, not moving forward evenone step.


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A true leader leads with

sincerity and hard work, not justcompetence and skill alone.


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We need to overcome

difficulties, not be overcome bythem.


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We start to slacken the minute

we find excuses for ourselves.


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Be clear and complete when you

talk and listen. Do not pick onesentence here, and one sentencethere; or you may by accident

intensely hurt someone.


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Take up good deeds and let go

of hard feelings. In helpingothers to fulfill their goal, wetoo gain.


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Happiness is not about how

much we possess but how littlewe bicker over trivialities.


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The more we do, the more we

gain in blessings and wisdom.So in doing less we lose out onmuch.

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Believe in yourself, but do not

be attached to your own pointof view.


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The greater our generosity, the

greater our blessings.


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To not take things in life soseriously is not a negative, resigned

attitude, it is a happy and proactiveone. It does not mean giving uphope; it is a genuine insight into the

real purpose of life.


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Fear not the making of mistakes,

but rather, the reluctance tocorrect ourselves. It is in factnot that difficult for us to

change.


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If we cannot influence other

people, just do what weourselves should do.


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Learn to develop pure andunconditional love; a love that hasno sense of gain or loss, that asksfor nothing in return. In this way wecan be free of worries.


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A love with conditions attached

would never last. Only pure,unconditional love will lastforever.


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Love is just like a cup of tea;when properly mixed, it has awonderful light aroma. If it istoo strong, it will be too bitter to

drink.


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Love is not about asking of theother person but about giving ofourselves unconditionally so thatwe can help things become

perfect and complete.


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The ability to love is a blessing.

The ability to eliminateafflictions is wisdom.


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Forgive those who unintentionally

hurt us. Do not be someone whois easily hurt by others.


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Forgiving others is a virtue, but by

always forgiving ourselves, we lostvirtue.


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To forgive others is in fact

being kind to ourselves.


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Giving with an expectation for

return brings misery.


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In this world, there is no one I

do not love, no one I do nottrust, and no one I cannotforgive.


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Giving is not the privilege of

the rich, it is the privilege ofthe sincere.


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Dont compete to be the most

intimidating; compete to be themost loving.


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To a beautiful heart, everything

appears beautiful and pleasing.


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Nothing is impossible if you

believe it is achievable.

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Nothing is impossible with

confidence, perseverance, andcourage.

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If we are easily distracted and

do not pay full attention to thetask at hand, it will be difficultto accomplish anything.

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Practice mindfulness in your

daily life. A mind free ofwandering thoughts developsinner strength.

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Practice mindfulness in your

daily life. A mind free ofwandering thoughts developsinner strength.

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