Wisdom from Chinese Literary and Buddhist Classics
365 Days for Travelers
8/2: SIX POINTS OF REVERENT HARMONY
Venerable Master Hsing Yun (1927 - , Fo Guang Shan)English translation: Zhi Yue
Physical harmony through living together:
Live happily without infringing upon the rights of others.
Verbal harmony through avoiding disputes:
Speak caring and loving words without arguing with others.
Mental harmony through shared happiness:
Extend our wishes by sharing the same spiritual path.
Moral harmony through sharing the same precepts:
Everyone is equal before the law.
Harmony in view through sharing the same understanding:
Establish common understanding to unite different perspectives.
Economic harmony through sharing things equally:
Have a balanced distribution of benefits.
── from Renjian Fojiao Yulu
(Record of Teachings on Humanistic Buddhism)
NOTE: The Six Points of Reverent Harmony pave the way to getting along with
others well. By understanding that everyone is mutually dependent and through
fostering the strength of teamwork, harmony without dispute can be achieved in
all situations for a happy and peaceful society.
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Language
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and convey a bright view,
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and convey fragrant thought,
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and convey clear ideas.
Dharma Instruments
Venerable Master Hsing Yun grants voices to the objects of daily monastic life to tell their stories in this collection of first-person narratives.
Sutras Chanting
The Medicine Buddha SutraMedicine Buddha, the Buddha of healing in Chinese Buddhism, is believed to cure all suffering (both physical and mental) of sentient beings. The Medicine Buddha Sutra is commonly chanted and recited in Buddhist monasteries, and the Medicine Buddha’s twelve great vows are widely praised.
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