One day, a Buddhist monk

Author: Ma Mingbo
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Even if you are a monk for just one day, you must follow the initial vow you made, approach everything with a calm mind, and do your duty. Rise when it's time to rise, rest when it's time to rest, maintain a peaceful state of mind—neither impatient nor lazy—and steadily move forward step by step in purity and joy. It's difficult to achieve selflessness because people are too attached to themselves. Relying on others for reminders is ultimately external circumstances. Enlightenment is a matter of self-cultivation; it requires a mind that is awake. In all your actions—walking, standing, sitting, and lying—observing yourself is what matters most. Life is a journey. As you walk along the path, you cannot use your brief life to move the huge stones that obstruct your progress, but you can choose to go around them. This book expresses insights from Zen, tea, life, and the world, exploring the meaning of life. It not only inspires people to wish for goodness but also allows readers to gain enlightenment and reflect on themselves through a light and enjoyable read, bringing a refreshing reading experience and space for contemplation to busy urban dwellers.
Being a monk for a day is not just about ringing a bell for a day. Even if you are a monk for just one day, you must follow the initial vow you made, approach everything with a calm mind, and do your duty. Rise when it's time to rise, rest when it's time to rest, maintain a peaceful state of mind—neither impatient nor lazy—and steadily move forward step by step in purity and joy. This book expresses insights from Zen, tea, life, and the world, exploring the meaning of life. It not only inspires people to wish for goodness but also allows readers to gain enlightenment and reflect on themselves through a light and enjoyable read, bringing a refreshing reading experience and space for contemplation to busy urban dwellers.