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January 2018
Tzu Chi Stem Cells Center Celebrates 30th Anniversary
“After receiving a bone marrow transplant, every drop of blood and every blood cell in my body carries the love of Tzu Chi and the love of the bone marrow donor.”
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Jing Si Aphorisms
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2005
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The Power of the Heart: A Collection of Teachings
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2013
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Life Economics
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2014
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Mirror of the Heart: The Power of Mindfulness
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The Path to Truth: For the Modern-day Bodhisattva Practitioner
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2015
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The Thirty-Seven Principles of Enlightenment
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2014
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From Austerity to Prosperity
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Jing Si Aphorisms, Volume One
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2014
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Dharma as Water, Volume One: A Commentary on the Compassionate Samadhi Water Repentance
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2014
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Jing Si Aphorisms
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“Cultivating True Beauty
Physical beauty
that comes from keeping up appearances
can only be maintained temporarily,
but beauty that takes
authenticity and sincerity as its foundation
is timeless and eternal.
Whether we are young or old,
if people give rise to joy upon seeing us,
then this is true beauty.
So, if we want to embody true beauty,
we must first cultivate purity and wisdom
in our hearts.
Only the beauty that emanates
from the truth and goodness of our hearts
can be called true beauty.”
― Mirror of the Heart: The Power of Mindfulness
Physical beauty
that comes from keeping up appearances
can only be maintained temporarily,
but beauty that takes
authenticity and sincerity as its foundation
is timeless and eternal.
Whether we are young or old,
if people give rise to joy upon seeing us,
then this is true beauty.
So, if we want to embody true beauty,
we must first cultivate purity and wisdom
in our hearts.
Only the beauty that emanates
from the truth and goodness of our hearts
can be called true beauty.”
― Mirror of the Heart: The Power of Mindfulness
“Life is just like climbing a mountain.
Once we reach the top,
it is time to come back down.
Knowing that life is like this,
that we are born and then we die,
we must ask ourselves
if we are truly using our potential fully.”
― Being at Peace: Lessons on Living and Dying
Once we reach the top,
it is time to come back down.
Knowing that life is like this,
that we are born and then we die,
we must ask ourselves
if we are truly using our potential fully.”
― Being at Peace: Lessons on Living and Dying
“We are connected like one big family.
Therefore, love each other
during peaceful times
and help each other
when calamities strike.”
― Jing Si Aphorisms Volume Three
Therefore, love each other
during peaceful times
and help each other
when calamities strike.”
― Jing Si Aphorisms Volume Three
“◎The Ultimate Truth of Blessings
If, while doing good deeds and creating blessings, we can keep a pure mindset and not ask for anything in return, we will be free of attachments and will feel free and at ease. By always having a mindset of willingness to help, we will always feel peaceful, and our spiritual aspirations will not regress.
When people are in pain or sorrow, they need comfort and care. Our care recipients are often unable to help even themselves; those that have the opportunity to help others are the most blessed! Those who are fortunate need to give themselves blessings and avoid thinking that they lack the extra energy to help others. We should always maintain thoughts of goodness and keep a heart of gratitude. If we can know our blessings, cherish our blessings, and create more blessings, we are truly giving ourselves blessings.
We should always bless both ourselves and others, and also accept others’ blessings. Blessings come from love. Those who love will receive great blessings and will surely overcome all difficulties on the road of life.”
― Prayers of the Heart
If, while doing good deeds and creating blessings, we can keep a pure mindset and not ask for anything in return, we will be free of attachments and will feel free and at ease. By always having a mindset of willingness to help, we will always feel peaceful, and our spiritual aspirations will not regress.
When people are in pain or sorrow, they need comfort and care. Our care recipients are often unable to help even themselves; those that have the opportunity to help others are the most blessed! Those who are fortunate need to give themselves blessings and avoid thinking that they lack the extra energy to help others. We should always maintain thoughts of goodness and keep a heart of gratitude. If we can know our blessings, cherish our blessings, and create more blessings, we are truly giving ourselves blessings.
We should always bless both ourselves and others, and also accept others’ blessings. Blessings come from love. Those who love will receive great blessings and will surely overcome all difficulties on the road of life.”
― Prayers of the Heart
“When society is peaceful and safe, it is a blessing for people.
When the earth is peaceful and safe, it is a blessing for all beings.”
― Jing Si Aphorisms: The Fundamentals of Virtue. Pillars of World Peace
When the earth is peaceful and safe, it is a blessing for all beings.”
― Jing Si Aphorisms: The Fundamentals of Virtue. Pillars of World Peace
“Q: “Since we don’t know if there will be a tomorrow, why do we need to work hard today?”
A: “Our understanding of impermanence should not make us pessimistic, but should rather make us more engaged! Because of the impermanence of life, we must actively seize every moment. We must not create bad karma; instead, we should make good use of our time to do things in earnest.”
― Infinite Teachings, Infinite Meanings
A: “Our understanding of impermanence should not make us pessimistic, but should rather make us more engaged! Because of the impermanence of life, we must actively seize every moment. We must not create bad karma; instead, we should make good use of our time to do things in earnest.”
― Infinite Teachings, Infinite Meanings
“Dr. Goodall: I am really grateful for the support of people. This inspires me to continue with my work. I believe that with like-minded people working together, the Earth will be restored to its original state of purity and vitality.
Master Cheng Yen: We really ought to have confidence in human beings. Although humans have damaged the environment, we must be confident that humans can also save the Earth. I hope people with the same vision can join together to raise the awareness of environmental protection and save the Earth.”
― Friends from Afar: Conversations with Dharma Master Cheng Yen
Master Cheng Yen: We really ought to have confidence in human beings. Although humans have damaged the environment, we must be confident that humans can also save the Earth. I hope people with the same vision can join together to raise the awareness of environmental protection and save the Earth.”
― Friends from Afar: Conversations with Dharma Master Cheng Yen
