Tag: diligence
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…
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:…
The notion of Buddhas retiring forever after manifesting parinirvana once is ridiculous as they have endless compassion. They are the…
When friends tell me their various reasons for being ‘unable’ to be full vegans, despite ‘knowing’ its rationale, I reply…
Since we inadvertently kill some beings in daily life, such as accidentally stepping on ants, does it mean it is…
From ‘Essex County’ by Jeff Lemire, ‘You know, there are only two ways to be completely alone in this world…
In ‘The Waiting Place’ by Sean Kelley McKeever, Scott says, ‘Do you know what new year’s day is? It’s just…
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