Author: Shen Shián
A class participant asked on how to rid competitive jealousy. My answer is… Always do your best to outdo your…
A Bodhisattva does not think of competing with another Bodhisattva. They just inspire each other to strive on, to embody…
Advice to class participant, who claimed of need to ‘scold’ at work: ‘Do what you need at work, but don’t…
There will not be conflicting directions, if you follow your heart, as motivated by universal compassion (of Bodhicitta), AND your…
A truth as a fantastic book title: YOU are the placebo. To be more accurate: YOU are YOUR placebo.
Betterment and transcendence arise from improvement, which is the stretching of possible limits. Do take risks but reasonably calculated ones!
Would add that bravery (勇猛) powered by compassion (慈悲) and wisdom (智慧) is what leads to freedom (liberation) of one…
May all accept truth, especially when it shocks us, to swiftly align us to reality!
The Buddha-to-be cutting off his princely hair to express renouncing of worldly attachments for the sake of seeking the path…
Guan(shi)yin Bodhisattva, the true multi-tasker, with countless skilful means expressed through countless outstretched hands of perfect compassion guided by perfect…
Like a 3D comic strip from top down, depicting the Buddha’s return to Earth from Tavatimsa heaven.
Daruma doll before and after. What is your main ‘eye’ or vision to fulfill? May it be the worthiest possible…
Who are you, if not yourself? Who are you, if you are yourself? What is your name? But are you…
So simple, so true, so easily missed and forgotten. Thus this reminder here. #sslittleblackclassics
Message to a schooling class participant: ‘It’s very important to come to Dharma classes on time, as you might miss…
This quote might be ‘natural’ for many humans, but it is not the point. The key point is that we…
Sam & Sara #454: Bitchiness Sara: Do I look bitchy? Sam: When bitching! Sara: You too! Sam: Fair enough! This’ll…
Weak twisted reasoning in a liner in ‘The Magnificent Seven (2016)’, when the robber baron said of those he bullied…
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