Good Quotes

The people who always try to repay the old favor will live in peace, and will not do evil things. Many other ethics will follow.

We need to educate our juniors to take high responsibility. They should enthusiastically contribute whatever is useful to life. They should never shift responsibility onto others. They don't need to do good due to a call. They do good for others because they love to do that and because they find themselves responsible. People who are filled with morality find opportunities to benefit others.

"I would work to rebuild our respectable lifestyle and national traditions. Every family should live in harmony and loyalty. Every school must take good care of their students diligently and thoughtfully." Government officials should be upright and dedicated. The people should be patriotic. People all over the world come to Vietnam not only for fun but also to learn about Vietnamese culture and lifestyle."

A person who makes a living by cheating others must have been blessed from the past. They lie, yet many still trust them. Maybe his past karma made him choose this path innately. He only needs to act and talk charmingly enough to get money from those around him. He does not need to work hard. Day by day, he gets addicted to cheating.

Once stepping on the path to seek virtue, we must not stop half way. We have to cultivate ourselves towards the ultimate holiness. In order to attain that ultimate goal, we must overcome obstacles. Claiming credits is one of these obstacles. It only brings self-praise and pride. We have to practice letting go of our credits. Offering them to the universe, and we just wish to be a tiny piece of dust flying away on a windy afternoon.

Any girl who is well educated on chastity will have a peaceful mind. They do not have to worry about their past, thus do not feel self-pity and shameful. Therefore, the mother's responsibility for her daughter is very important. She should help her daughter go through the complicated period of a young girl.

Many old people can remember a lot of things happening a long time ago, and even on their deathbed, they can still pass the teachings and wisdom on to their descendants. If we do a survey of their family, we can see those old people, most of the time, lived with a strong sense of gratitude to others. And what is gratitude? It means to appreciate the kindness and favors of the past.

Explore Questions 46–50 in Buddhism for Beginners, covering Right Livelihood, ethical living, choosing the right meditation method, and the fundamental principles of meditation practice.