Author: Venerable Guan Cheng

Translated by Andrew Yang As a rule, human beings want to have a happy life, and in Parts I and II, we have discussed the reasons why, in order to … Continued

Translated by Andrew Yang As was discussed in Part I, if one’s purpose in life is to seek happiness, then possessing wealth, reputation, power or status may not suffice. Similarly, … Continued

Translated by Andrew Yang Some friends wonder about their purpose in life. Absolutely, most people work hard every day to eke out a living securing food, clothing, shelter and the … Continued

Translated by Andrew Yang A middle-aged reader once remarked, “I feel depressed and miserable. I work hard for my family and my job. I am busy all day to get … Continued

Translated by Andrew Yang Many Buddhists, Tantric or otherwise, routinely chant Om Mani Padme Hum, the Six-syllable Brilliant Mantra in Sanskrit. The Chinese transliteration of the mantra becomes Om Ma Ni … Continued

Translated by Andrew Yang “Human life is a pure fantasy. Indeed, in a worldly encounter, who is meeting whom? Prior to my first breath, who was I? And upon my … Continued

Translated by Andrew Yang The pastoral lyric from the Tang dynasty (618–907) is known for portraying simple, rustic life and nature. It reminds people of the kind of leisure, harmony … Continued

Translated by Andrew Yang Those who live in cities cramped with high-rises may not get to see the moon even when it is bright and full. Being accustomed to the … Continued

Translated by Andrew Yang The Dharma is infinitely profound. A novice practitioner, faced with an immense body of the Tripitaka written sometimes in abstruse language, finds it challenging to grasp … Continued

Translated by Andrew Yang It is true what ordinary people care about the most is themselves and their own destiny. Some think their life is dreadful and blame it on … Continued