Aphorisms

Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai, Hsihu, Formosa,
August 18, 1991 (Originally in Chinese)

The more we spiritual practitioners look inward, the better we will be. Within us are our virtuous quality, supreme wisdom, and greatest power. If we turn outward, the power and concentration of our wisdom will be dispersed.

 

Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai, Hsihu, Formosa,
January 12, 1992 (Originally in Chinese)

Do not lose your original Self or personal demeanor for the sake of anyone. Only in this way can we be original, genuine, and natural. We'll be charismatic, lovely and beautiful. It is not good to imitate anyone.


Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai, Hsihu, Formosa,
June 13, 1991 (Originally in Chinese)3

Usually, even if we know our past mistakes, we do not have the power to repent. If we can truly repent, however, our karmic hindrances will be erased. We must really practice spiritually in order to repent. Therefore, we still have to meditate.


Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai, Hsihu, Formosa,
June 28, 1991 (Originally in Chinese)

Spiritual practitioners can transcend the atmosphere of cause and effect and karmic hindrances, so we can feel more relaxed. Therefore, the more we practice, the happier and smoother our lives will be. Because we have escaped from the process of karmic hindrances, it can no longer get hold of us, for we are above it.


Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai, Singapore,
March 8, 1993 (Originally in English) Videotape No. 327

If we are intelligent, we may have a high social status in society, or a high position in the country or among the people on earth. But if we have wisdom, we can attain Heaven even while on earth.

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