The Buddha says:
I am the Buddha,
and I know the truth.
I will guide you
through this world of ignorance and darkness.
The Buddha is the enlightened one, capable of enlightening others. He thoroughly understands the truth of the universe. He comprehends the physics, psychology, and physiology of all living beings.
The Buddha also taught others these truths, so that later generations of disciples could continue to receive his teachings. They have been handed down to this day.
Therefore, the Buddha is a great sage whose wisdom far surpasses that of ordinary people.
The Buddha also taught others these truths, so that later generations of disciples could continue to receive his teachings. They have been handed down to this day.
Therefore, the Buddha is a great sage whose wisdom far surpasses that of ordinary people.
My mother was killed in an auto accident. The young man who was responsible refused to meet my family, and instead had his parents come apologize for him. I’m so furious that I want to sue him.
Dharma Master Cheng Yen: “If you can forgive him and even help him learn from his mistake, wouldn’t that be more meaningful? I understand that that young man drinks too much. You can take this opportunity to get him to stop drinking. This way you may help not only him, but also his whole family. Isn’t this the kind of meaningful work your mother did all her life?”
Translated by E. E. Ho and W. L. Rathje; drawings by Tsai Chih-chung; coloring by May E. Gu
