Where does suffering lie in life?
Explore this by going into the suffering
Only by mindfully reflecting upon how sensations cause suffering
Can we understand the truth of suffering
When I was 48, my eyesight began deteriorating, and I'd come lie down here after meals.
I was like this for 2 years.
In our journey in life, we sometimes encounter great obstacles.
So, we must seize the opportunity while we can to carefully observe everything around us (to learn life's truths)
When we speak, we should say what we mean.
In taking action, we must do what is right.
To do that, we must keep our hearts bright & clear at all times and not let a single deluded thought cloud our heart and mind.
The main reason the Buddha came to this world was to lead us to realization of the Truth.
He wanted to awaken the Buddha-nature inherent in all living beings so that our inner eye could be opened and see the suffering empty nature, and impermanence of life.
The man we saw in the footage just now is Mr. Wang Zhong-chi
Though life was hard when he was growing up, he managed to start up his own business.
But when he was not yet 30, he developed diabetes, and as a result of that, he developed retinopathy and his eyesight got worse and worse.
(In the same year that he lost his eyesight) he had to close his business because a company reneged on its loans to him.
At the time, he developed depression and kept wanting to take his own life.
In fact, at the time, he had already know about Tzu Chi for nearly 20 years.
He was a donating member and donated regularly.
(but didn't take part in Tzu Chi's work)
However, during this time, his health, career, and emotional state had all undergone great changes.
So, he gradually became more and more ill-tempered always verbally abusing his family.
With Tzu Chi commissioners trying to give guidance, his wife was gradually able to see past things and wanted to dedicate herself to Tzu Chi
However, her husband could not accept this.
My life was already involved with Tzu Chi at the time
But I tried to stop her.
I said, "I need more help than anyone"
"(Why are you going off to help others?)"
His wife wanted to dedicate more time to Tzu Chi but he would find ways to stop her.
So, his wife kept caring for him trying to think of ways for him to truly come to accept Tzu Chi. (and take part in Tzu Chi)
In 2006, he heard a speech given by the mouth-painter Xie Kun-shan which deeply affected him as he saw how Mr. Xie had faced worse adversities earlier in life than he had because Mr. Xie was struck by.
His lost both his arms and his right leg.
Despite it all, he is still able to be so happy and is a very accomplished artist.
He has even traveled worldwide under the invitation of Tzu Chi volunteers to give inspirational talks in many countries about his own life experiences.
Mr. Xie's story touched him.
He wondered to himself:
"Isn't he also suffering as well?"
Pondering on the issue of suffering, he came to realize (what life was really about)
So, although his eyesight is slowly deteriorating, his inner eye is seeing more clearly every day.
After getting to know Tzu Chi, I stopped blaming my misfortunes on everyone.
So, I ought to thank her.
She brought me to Tzu Chi and led me along the way.
And as I walked along, my path in life which started off narrow became broader and broader.
So, he has now become very radiant and cheerful.
In order to become a masseur, he commuted from
In class, he came to know a Mr.Li.
Mr.Li used to be a police officer who had everything going for him.
But a car accident left him blind in both eyes.
He had endured much hardship as his wife had left him and he had to take his son with him to move back home with his parents.
He also thought he could learn the skill to become a masseur.
That's where they met each other.
A- tze. Long time no see.
Yes, long time no see.
I've finished making the flag for you.
When I was making it, I didn't write "vision impaired"
I wrote "massages by busy people"
("Busy" and "blind" are homonyms in Chinese)
Alright
Do you get it?
Can you see me?
Have we ever seen each other before?
Us two?
Yes
Not up till now
We won't see each other in the future either.
Yes
Because we can't see
No, we can't
We were classmates for a year.
Brother Zhong-chi helped me through all my hard times
He'd guide and counsel me on the train after calss.
He served as my eyes for a year.
His wit and humor on the train brought me a lot of laughter and made me forget the helplessness of being shrouded in darkness.
(So, both of them have gone through much hardship)
Such is the suffering, empty nature, and impermanence of life.
Mr. Huang has come to realize this and understands that his suffering is a result of the spiritual ignorance and delusion that he has accumulated over time.
So now, he has opened up his heart and mind.
He has gained insight into life's truths, and moreover, has truly entered the Bodhisattva Path.
Walking the path, he now realizes that this path actually brings him much joy every day as he is able to serve others every day and share the Dharma with others every day.
Indeed, his impaired physical condition conveys to others life's truths as his condition shows people the suffering, empty nature& impermanence of life.
His body is a testimony to these principles.
He also diligently studies the 37 Principles of Enlightenment.
He recited and memorized the verse adaptations and then contemplated the truths contained within.
So, he was able to realize these truths and can in turn guide others.
Look at his change.
So, with willpower, we can overcome all difficulties.
Everyone, we must take in the Buddha's teachings and put them into practice.
The Buddha's teachings can cleanse our mind of delusion and ignorance so that we will be able to return to our pure true nature, the Buddha-nature.
It's truly not difficult to achieve.
Looking at the world around us, we see there is truly much suffering.
Take
See, more and more people in
Everyone, in this world when disasters strike, be they man-made or natural or when both happen together, people not only suffer spiritually but also have to endure the pain of hunger.
The suffering is beyond what words can describe.
All around the world, there are disasters occurring every day.
At the beginning of December,
People there truly have endured much suffering
Indeed, there are many disasters occurring throughout the world.
Such is the suffering, empty nature & impermanence of life.
Our world is now in decay and that's because of the negative karma that living beings have collectively built up.
Everyone, as I share with you almost every day people's greed and extravagant lifestyle.
(are at the roots of these disasters we see)
So, we truly have to discipline ourselves.
(and mindfully contemplate, realize, and practice) what the Buddha teaches us about life's truths.
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苦空無常契真義
開示悟入見佛慧
心眼淨澈滌無明
體現妙法同事度
慈濟志工王仲箎是一位糖尿病患，因為視網膜病變導致失明。在志工的陪伴下，他不但走出低潮，還活出尊嚴與價值；今年他正式授證，在大林醫院擔任醫療志工，證嚴上人藉由他的故事，勉勵大家要學會用心看世界。
因為糖尿病引發視網膜病變，王仲箎的視力從此幾乎看不見。儘管認同慈濟助人理念，卻在太太積極投入慈濟後，相當不諒解，覺得自己比別人更需要太太的陪伴。一場口足畫家謝坤山的分享，卻觸動了他，激起他的鬥志，不再自怨自艾。
儘管只剩下一眼微弱視力，王仲箎走出黑暗，學習按摩作為一技之長。除了經常到仁愛之家為老人服務之外，今年他正式授證，開始到大林醫院擔任醫療志工，發揮良能，用自己的按摩專長，幫助病人解除病苦。
洗滌了心中無明，啟發清澄的智慧。心念的轉變，讓王仲箎找回單純與善良的本性，
打開心眼，踏入慈濟人間菩薩道，人生，依然彩色豐富。
2008/12/12
Regards, Jenny
Today's Jing Si Aphorisms: Treasure each and every moment to share one's love and serve society through concrete action.
今日靜思語: 珍惜每一分.每一秒,踏踏實實為社會付出愛
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