Friendship has the power to heal. Right! A friend can save us even though there were times when we made a lot of mistakes. Even though we have fallen into the pit of suffering, our friends can pull us out of that pit. In Buddhism, the word Compassion is love derived from Maitri and Karuna (Sanskrit). Maitri is Word, Karuna is Bi. Which Maitri is derived from Mitra, which means…
Right speech is a magical method that we can use to defuse the bomb inside that person. Defuse the bomb so that we have security, and let that person also have security, also be happier. Not saying is a practice of love Buddhism There is a method called pure speech. Pure speech means not speaking, making the crater do not erupt. Although there is fire in us, we do not…
Have you ever noticed how much children, even the very young, can enjoy silence? There is something very relaxing about it. In Plum Village, children of all ages can eat together and walk together in silence with great enjoyment. Sometimes when we think of silence, we think of restriction, coercion, like having a dictator who cuts off all freedom of speech or an adult lecturing that “children should listen, not…
Talking or being silent must all be in the right place, at the right time, with the right person and only used when absolutely necessary. Words can be swords, but unused swords are kept in a sheath… Talking or being silent must all be in the right place, at the right time, with the right person and only used when absolutely necessary. Words can be swords, but unused swords are…
When people ask a question that we hastily answer, it may not be right speech. When people ask a question and we sit still and don’t answer, it could be right speech. Because there are questions that should not be answered. That silence is the thunderous silence of the Serpent Catcher. Just being silent is eloquent enough to show the other person the truth. Especially when the questions are meant…
In the midst of the Covid-19 epidemic that has been raging in Saigon for the past few weeks, people seem to be more “wary” with each other, it can be said to “create distance” to survive. Silence – is what we need right now, literally and figuratively… The sucker of the abyss is a deep hole that cannot be measured by distance. People who have fallen down the cliff, getting…
The book “Giving the Predestined” is likened to a string connecting us back to the stillness of the soul through short but concise philosophies. These philosophies inadvertently become the entrance to the souls of those who are destined to be received. Read ‘Smooth as the sun’ for peace of mind in the midst of a difficult life Cover of the book “Giving the Predecessor”. Different from other genres of books…
There is an old saying: “Anger is instinct, anger control is bravery”. People in the moment of anger will have no reason and say words that hurt others. Anger is the fire of ignorance, the fire of ignorance destroys the forest of merit Our biggest mistake is to bring bad habits and negative emotions to those around us, the more loved ones are, the more vulnerable they are. Everything is…