Habitual disturbing emotions are hard to stop through counteractions. Armed with antidotes, the guards of mindfulness and mental alertness destroy disturbing emotions like attachment as soon as they arise. This is the practice of Bodhisattvas. Habitual disturbing... read more
Harsh words disturb the minds of others and cause deterioration in a Bodhisattva’s conduct. Therefore, give up harsh words which are unpleasant to others. This is the practice of Bodhisattvas. Harsh words are motivated by harmful thoughts to put others down or... read more
Reward and respect cause us to quarrel and make hearing, thinking, and meditating decline. For this reason, give up attachment to the households of friends, relations, and benefactors. This is the practice of Bodhisattvas. Most monastics are supported due to the... read more
If through the influence of disturbing emotions, you point out the faults of another Bodhisattva, you are diminished, so do not mention the faults of those who have entered the Great Vehicle. This is the practice of Bodhisattvas. We create very strong karma with... read more
If you do not examine your errors, you may look like a practitioner but not act as one. Therefore, always examine your errors, and rid yourself of them. This is the practice of Bodhisattvas. What keeps us clean, clear and straight on the path? It is so easy for... read more
