“We must learn to live with praise and criticism so as not to suffer from them. We take praise and criticism as motivation to move forward. When people praise us, we should reflect on ourselves to avoid hubris, which could cause our failure. When people criticize us, we should also reflect on ourselves to draw lessons and gain experience from it. Then, we will strengthen our inner power and live more resiliently." ー Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh
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So how do we get rid of perturbation? Cogitating will help us eliminate most of them. Wоrrуing without deep thinking results in suffering.
“Life is like the ocean. Each of us is on our own boat in this vast ocean of life and we need to steer it towards the destination we set. The goal of normal people is to achieve success, get wealth, and fulfill worldly desires, whereas the goal of monastics and Buddhists is to reach enlightenment and liberation”. — Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh
"...We should cultivate good virtues and habits, such as studying and practicing the Buddha's Dharma; cultivating the three virtues of respect, obedience, and gratitude; giving, making offerings, and doing good deeds; being resigned. All of these qualities will never be lost"
By taking refuge in the Three Jewels, Buddhists have taken their first step on the path to attain full enlightenment of the Buddhas.
I would like to advise you to cultivate honesty and sincerity. There might be some dishonesty inside us, but we have to determine to defeat it, so we will become more trustworthy and sincere people.
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If you think, act, and speak with good intention in every moment, you can attain a peaceful mind. Such is the core value of Buddhism, to guide sentient beings to happiness and a more fulfilled life.
For a Buddhist, it is important to maintain right thoughts and awareness in every action. To achieve that, one needs to practice meditation. It is an essential part of Buddhist practice and the key to attaining mindfulness.
To seek refuge in the Three Jewels - the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha, is the greatest fortune one can encounter in their lifetime. It helps us steer clear of bad paths and guides us to true liberation from suffering of life.
Ba Vang Pagoda is a great learning environment for Buddhists everywhere. There, you can study under the guidance of Abbot Thich Truc Thai Minh, an endearing and admirable teacher to many Buddhists. If you're on the path to furthering your Buddhist study, come and join us!
If you are new to Buddhism, feel free to reach out to us. We are here to help you take your first step in your Dharma journey - where you can learn to live a happier, more satisfying life.
