
It is important to be content with our lives. We shouldn’t demand excessively. As long as we have all the necessities where we have sufficient food, clothing, etc., we should be happy about it.
For his entire life, Buddha Shakyamuni had never forgotten the intent to liberate sentient beings from suffering. As the followers of the Buddha, we assume the same concern and duty.
Should “I” be an inherent existence, what is the basis of “I”? Is it the body or consciousness?
Along with the distraction from the internet and cellphone, we are becoming more confused than ever. It is hard to remain calm in that state, let alone to concentrate one-pointedly.
Our lives are so occupied that we lose ourselves in the five poisons (greed, aversion, ignorance, doubt, and pride). At the same time, we are exhausting our merits.