What are the characteristics of a refined mind?
The refined mind is clear, bright, and free from defilements. To refine one’s mind is not easy because one has to work against the temptations thrown up by the mental defilements.
The Essence of Human Reformation
When we consider the subject of reforming human nature, the subject of this book, we mean the transformation process from the untrained to the well-trained mind.
The Noble Truth of Suffering :10. Exposure to hateful things
The Buddha characterized this form of suffering as the sort of cloudedness of mind, grief and melancholy which result from cloudedness of mind
The method of keeping the goals of life strong :
By being reasonable, practical and by keeping a strong faith and belief; believe in what you know is correct and good
Skill in knowledge
“Since the time when we were born we have found ourselves surrounded
Ways to Accumulate Merits in Everyday Life
We have to hurry when it comes to accumulating merits, so that they will act as provisions for our next lives
Primitive Belief
People have to face a mixture of happiness and suffering throughout their lives. It is likely that the proportion of suffering usually exceeds happiness.
The Benefits of Merits
1. Cleanses and purifies our mind and speech 2. Brings happiness, progress and further advancements
The Blessings: a guide to preaching
The preaching of the Buddhist monks, especially from respectful monks who are well-known in preaching people
Way to Mix with The Wise:
To learn the maximum about good and bad from such good influences, we should look for opportunities to associate with them
