Sunday, September 12, 2021

GET RESPONSIBILITY. Our sufferings or sorrows are of our own making, not inherited calamities or ancestral sins left by our forefathers, or returned from the afterlife to haunt us, as many people do. notion. There is also no reward or punishment from a supreme almighty who has the right to judge our sins. It is the law of cause and effect that is the most fair, accurate, impartial and reasonable judge for the behavior of each human being. The law of cause and effect automatically operates in a sophisticated and strict manner right in the act of creating each person, so it is impossible to avoid responsibility for one's own life, must know to recognize the pros and cons, right and wrong. , good and evil in each of their own actions, not blaming anyone else even if it is God. It is easy to blame others or external conditions, but in fact, when we act like that, we inadvertently bring more troubles and create more enemies for ourselves. As the old saying goes: "The petty man always seeks to criticize others, the middle man rebukes himself, and the great man neither blames himself nor blames others". Therefore, as wise we have to solve our own private problems without blaming anyone else. Moreover, when facing an adversity or being bothered by someone, we need to be calm and lucid to observe, listen, and reflect in order to see the cause-and-effect relationship of the event, from We learn about ourselves and the world around us. If we discover the cause of our mistake, we are responsible for apologizing, compensation and need to self-correct so as not to cause further damage to themselves and others. If the cause is from the outside, then we have to be even more calm, lucid and patient to find out the reason for the misunderstanding. Patience, calmness, insight and tolerance are the most effective manners applied by the sages from ancient times to the past to overcome all obstacles on the way of life. And oftentimes it was through these qualities that they tamed the most dangerous enemies. When we are hurt, we often react hostilely because we are so narcissistic and self-protective that we forget that maybe the person who caused the harm has a situation worthy of love and understanding. Circumstances, level of awareness, greed, selfishness, anger or just a bit of honor, a little misunderstanding that the other person has no control over and has not hesitated to hurt us. Actually, We ourselves sometimes do not have self-control and have acted like that, but we rarely see our own fault, only worrying about finding the fault of the other party. In the Dhammapada, the Buddha taught that: "Don't look at people's mistakes, don't see what they did or didn't do. Just look back at what you have done and what you haven't done." Since very few people achieve perfect perfection, anyone can make mistakes, whether intentionally or unintentionally. If it is true that "Humanity is not ten perfect", then are we completely faultless? And so why do we not try to correct our mistakes but criticize others? If everyone knew how to cultivate themselves, correct themselves, and accept responsibility for all their actions and not blame others, the world would become peaceful, peaceful, without chaos, disputes, and no jealousy. hatred, enmity. But, as the Buddha taught: "It's easy to look at people's faults, but it's really hard to see our own faults," so people often criticize and criticize others rather than reflecting to self-criticize. It's actually a form of evasion of responsibility. Why don't we have the courage to admit our mistakes and take responsibility for the consequences of them. Sometimes we come across people who try to take advantage of our tolerance and patience, and at times a condescending attitude can be seen as cowardly. We should not be discouraged or upset because of this, because if our conscience is clear and our attitude is righteous, we must be praised by good and intelligent people. In fact, it is the aggressive person who is weak, and the person who gives in always has a strong soul. What is important is the right action, not the praise and criticism. Besides, the Buddha taught that: "There is never a person who is completely praised or completely criticized, whether in the past, present or forever. forever after". And he continued: "As a solid rock mountain is not shaken by the wind, so words of praise or slander cannot move the wise." We do not dare to compare ourselves with the sages, but if we always try to live patiently, calmly and wisely, we can also overcome ourselves and overcome the opponents in life. If an adversary disturbs us, it is an opportunity for us to test our intellectual ability, morality, patience, and humility to be tolerant and tolerant. On the contrary, if we also behave like fools by accumulating resentment, trying to take revenge, then it turns out that we lower ourselves to the same level or inferiority as that madman. What is the use of education and moral knowledge when we do not know how to behave appropriately? It is because we see others acting crazy and sinful that we should not step in their wrong footsteps. That's why the ancients said: "The sage ant is peaceful, the sage ant is self-aware" (Seeing good people should learn, seeing bad people should examine themselves). Moreover, there is no saint who has never made mistakes, and there is no one who makes mistakes forever, so even if we are bad people, we should be understanding, loving and generous or at least we should be patient. to create opportunities for them to improve, rather than to seek to isolate or eliminate them. Improving bad people is like a physician who treats diseases that are easy to recur. It is necessary to be patient and lenient. The Buddha set a good example for us when he used the virtues of calm, patience, tolerance, compassion, truthfulness, wisdom, etc. to transform the yaksha Alāvaka, the robber general Angulimāla, the Cincā woman, the dragon king Nandopananda or Brahma Baka... Therefore, we should think that the more adversities there are, the more opportunities we have to perform the perfection on the path of self-realization, enlightenment. Among us are many people of goodwill, never harming others, but sometimes they are still criticized and still face some difficulties in life even though they always help others. So they think: If good meets evil, evil meets evil, why do good deeds face difficulties and our charitable actions are still criticized? The Buddha taught that: "When we do favors, we should not ask for something in return", moreover, not all recipients are grateful and grateful. There is nothing more beautiful than a benefactor who does not expect to be reciprocated. If we can do that, we will never feel sad or disappointed when we are ungrateful. However, one day, whether we like it or not, we will surely reap the results we deserve from the good deeds we have done, just as the ancients said: "Good is rewarded with good, Evil is rewarded with evil; when it is weak, it is unrevealed when the gods are unique", that is, good causes will result in good results, evil causes will result in bad results, the reason why it has not yet blossomed is not at the right time. On the other hand, the good deeds we are doing are like a newly planted tree that has not yet come to fruition, and the unhappiness that we suffer now is the result of certain unwholesome causes that we have created in the past. many past lives. If we know that past karma is bearing bad fruit in the present, we should courageously and calmly accept our responsibility. That righteous attitude neutralizes the opposing force that makes us unable to endure stress and relieves the pressure of afflictions. At the same time, do not create any other unwholesome causes for future consequences. Through such understanding we can easily overcome all obstacles to continue on the path of merit. The Buddha taught: "Happy are we living without hatred among the haters, among the haters we live without enmity. Happy we live diligently among the weak, among the weak, among the weak. We live diligently." In real life, no one is completely free from anxiety, unless we become perfect. However, If we understand the nature of life, do not discontent, complain, do not worry and fear, but courageously accept the consequences of our actions, suffering will not only no longer make us corrupt, but also help us reach a life of truth - beauty - goodness. In difficult situations, but still remain calm and lucid. Solve any problem without appearing confused. When mistakes are ready to accept responsibility, that is the true style of the sages. Faced with difficulties, but still remain calm and lucid. Solve all problems without appearing confused. When mistakes are ready to accept responsibility, that is the true style of the sages. In difficult situations, but still remain calm and lucid. Solve any problem without appearing confused. When mistakes are ready to accept responsibility, that is the true style of the sages.END=NAM MO SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).BUDDHIST DHARMA WHEEL GOLDEN MONASTERY.VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.13/9/2021.VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMAN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH.

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