Tag: diligence

菩萨可期望不可绝望。 菩萨可希望不可失望。 Bodhisattvas can hope and not become hopeless. Bodhisattvas can hope but not become disappointed. – Stonepeace | Get…

Sam & Sara #396: Easiness Sam: The back of this pot is hard to wash! Sara: Is your back easy…

Super Short Story (185): Romantic Diehard She was speechlessly touched when despite his passing away three years ago, she still…

From ‘Young Blood’, as covered by Birdy… Lyrics: We’re only young and naive still We require certain skills The mood…

Super Short Story (153): Wallet He keeps a second wallet at home, for topping up his outdoor wallet. He calls…

Sam & Sara #379 Sam: I’m not good enough! Sara: Since you know this and are concerned, you’re already good…

In the trailer of ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, this was uttered – ‘Everything will be alright in the end….

The below are common questions that some Dharma students might have, based on hypothetical scenarios: Q: What if a family member…

It is sad, but true, that some teachers (monastics or laity), having gathered some fame and status, become less active…

As a Buddhst, should you avoid all evil? Of course! As a Buddhist, should you do all good? Of course! As a Buddhist,…

Question: Sometimes, I feel tired and worried. Despite diligence in Dharma learning, I seem to still be in the darkness…

In ‘Pride of Baghdad’ by Brian K. Vaughan and Nikko Henrichon, this posed question is central to the story –…

A Tit for a Tat (302) Tit: How do you know there are enough clues, to use reasoning to solve…

Question: Bother to catch the mistakes about Buddhism in the article at ___________? Answer: You know… if i spend my…

True Happiness arises only with Right Effort based on realistic optimism. – Stonepeace A hungry father decided to abandon his…

A fool, even though he is associated with a wise man all his life, does not understand the Dhamma, just…

A student asked a Zen Master, ‘If I work very hard, how long will it take for me to realise…

A Tit for a Tat (145) Tit: Hey! I could do that! Tat: Yes – but there’s a difference. Tit:…

Most importantly, instead of focusing on complaining or fearing that others pull down our socks (e.g. denigrate Buddhism), is that…

An extended reply sent to someone who wishes to attend this course, but am unable to do it in full:…