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.
As time progresses, information systems are becoming more efficient and convenient at an unprecedented rate. The barriers among countries are lessened.
As we’ve chosen the path of monasticism, we must ask ourselves every day, "How did I spend my day today? Have my afflictions and greediness lessened?
Student: It seems that the flu is coming back again, what practices could we do to dedicate?
As time progresses, we must reflect on the relation between the modern age and Buddhism. Should Buddhism tag along with time or vice versa?