World Peace and Harmony: An Inspiration from Water
We all know that 70% of our body is made of water. From Dr. Emoto’s experiment, we understand the idea that if we have a virtuous thought, water will respond positively. Therefore, if all the cells in our body are virtuous, our body will stay healthy. There is no need to take any medicine even though we are ill. The unhealthy cells will automatically gradually recover from illness. If we have an evil thought, a selfish mind, an arrogant thought, then the water will respond negatively and directly influence our body. This inspiration elaborates well on the idea that “All phenomena arise from our minds. Our environment changes according to our mind.”
BUDDHISM IS AN EDUCATION
The teachings of Confucius, Mencius, and Mahayana Buddhism are based on the principle of “loving-kindness.”
Confucius, Mencius, and Mahayana Buddhism teach us that we should respect one another.
Speeches
Ven. Master Chin Kung’s speeches To keep our mind pure and at peace is like keeping a pond clean and undisturbed.
Buddhism
Buddhism is a most virtuous and perfect education directed
by the Buddha towards all sentient beings in the universe.
Confucianism
Traditional Chinese Culture
Saints and Sages’ Education that Inspires “Wisdom, Benevolence, and Courage”
One Humanity Many Faiths
The universe and we share the same root and that all creations and we are one entity.
DEW OF WISDOM
Buddhism is an education, not a religion. We do not worship the Buddha, we respect him as a teacher. His teachings enable us to escape from suffering and attain happiness. – Venerable Master Chin Kung
The riches and honors
The riches and honors you enjoy in this life are results of the good you did in the previous life. If you did not do good in the previous life, then do it now.
All science and technology
All science and technology comes from mankind’s wisdom. Without the wisdom to be pure, equal, and benevolent, advanced science could be used as a tool for exterminating mankind.
Real truth, virtue and beauty
Real truth, virtue and beauty lie in a heart of purity, fairness, and freedom from hypocrisy and wickedness. It has no greed, stubbornness, obsession, arrogance or doubt.
Thrift, Contentment, Simplicity & Benevolence
Thrift can cure poverty; contentment can cure greed, simplicity can cure uneasiness, and benevolence can cure crabbiness.
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Making Correct Response
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Social Customs
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