What is the treasure of youth? It is struggle; it is hard work. Unless you struggle, you cannot become truly strong. Those who fight hard during their youth will have nothing to fear when the time comes to put the finishing touches on their lives. They will possess a great state of life that towers strong and unshakable. In Buddhism, we call this the state of Buddhahood, which nothing can undermine or destroy. It is a state of mind enjoyed by invincible champions of life.
In the final analysis, the live of those who lead a self-centered existence, merely doing as they please and avoiding difficulties, lack direction just like an airplane that is flying off course. Not only do such people fail to become happy themselves, but they actually destroy the happiness of others.
Showing posts with label happiness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label happiness. Show all posts
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Sensei's daily encouragement 07.13.10
The glory we enjoy in a dream vanishes without a trace when we awaken. When an illusion disappears, nothing is left of its joy except a sense of emptiness, like that which one feels when finally sobering from a state of drunkenness. The joy of Buddhahood, however, is profound, indestructible and everlasting.
Don't look to others; look to yourself. If you make yours a meaningful life of which you can say with calm objectivity, "It was good. It was full of triumph," then you have lived a glorious life. The person with such a strong character is a happy person.
Don't look to others; look to yourself. If you make yours a meaningful life of which you can say with calm objectivity, "It was good. It was full of triumph," then you have lived a glorious life. The person with such a strong character is a happy person.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Sensei's daily encouragement 07.09.10
Even in times of hardship, the important thing is for each of us to determine that we are the star, protagonist and hero of our lives and keep moving forward. Putting ourselves down and shrinking back from the obstacles looming before us spell certain defeat. Through making ourselves strong and developing our state of life, we can definitely find a way through. As long as we uphold the Mystic Law throughout our lives, we can break through any impasse and surmount any obstacle. We will also be able to lead all those who are suffering to happiness.
Looking to others will not help. True happiness and victory are found in creating our own goals, working towards them and attaining them - and in being satisfied with our achievements and having no regrets.
Looking to others will not help. True happiness and victory are found in creating our own goals, working towards them and attaining them - and in being satisfied with our achievements and having no regrets.
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