To many, death is a taboo. It's something dirty and unfortunate if it happens. Many would have pessimistic view when a topic about death is discussed. There's even possibilities of being scolded for just talking about death. In fact, death is just a part of an inevitable process in our lives. We're bound to face death the moment we're born to this world. Death is a condition for suffering, especially when we're not prepared for it. There's no way we can escape death and gain immortality, until the deathlessness is achieved. So, what for getting so indulge with something that would subject to decay? What for wasting time being angry with others, having resentment towards others and yet poisoning our minds? What for regretting the past and worrying the future when we still have the now-moments to take care of?
True indeed! There's no time for us to regret on our wrongdoings in the past. We're still putujhanas, we're still worldly beings. We still have ignorance and flaws that make us subject to errors and mistakes unknowingly. It's okay for others to critic, admonish and judge us, as that's how the society works in reality. But most importantly, we need to look after ourselves. Admit it if we've done mistakes, then learn from there and carry on. Let us not seek others' faults, things left done or undone by them, but consider our own deeds, those done and left undone (Dhp 50). There's also no time for us to worry what's going to happen in the future. At many times, we're too used to putting expectations, ending up with disappointments. Why not we just put our expectations aside and enjoy the process? In this way, we wouldn't be so stressed up, anxiously demanding for the expected results.
Many are too indulge with their own virtual realities up to a stage where the true reality is being ignored. Many are habitual in judging books by their cover despite being advised and reminded. Instead taking the effort to clarify and understand, many chose not to know, but instead to remain ignorant and blindfolded. Its time for us to stop and ponder whether we're thinking, talking or acting heedlessly. Are we mindful of what's happening around us? Are we aware who had appeared around us?
Vayadhammā sankhārā, appamādena sampādethā! "All conditions are subject to change, strive with diligence!" That was the last reminder by the Blessed One to His disciples upon passing into Mahaparinibbāna. I've made it into my life motto. Up until my very last breath, I aspire to live a life with all the good values and wholesomeness. I believe, by living in such manner, I could just smile and go when my time comes.
True indeed! There's no time for us to get so indulge with something that one day would bring us dissatisfaction. Sabbe sankhara anicca! All things are subjected to impermanence and changes. Instead of being so indulged and attached, learn to see them as how the things really are. If its not affordable, then find another one which is affordable and yet serve the same purpose. If its spoiled or broken, then just get it repaired. If its no longer repairable, the get a new one if necessary. There's no use crying over a spilled milk. Be contented on what we have and refrain from being jealous of what others have but we don't have.
True indeed! There's no time for us to store grudges and implant ill-will on others. While we're cursing others for being bad, we're actually drinking the poison of misery, we're eliminating happiness which we always wish for. "He abused me, he beat me, he defeated me, he robbed me," in those who harbour such thoughts, hatred is not appeased (Dhp 3). If fact, we should be forgiving, we should harbour the thought of loving-kindness and compassion. In this world full of unsatisfactoriness, it's normal that we're subjected to conflicts, arguments and wrongdoings of others. Don't harm ourselves, but instead love ourselves more by being a forgiving person. Hatred never cease through hatred, but through love alone they cease. This is an eternal law (Dhp 5). Instead of leaving traces of resentment, why not we leave behind a culture of wholesomeness for others to appreciate and emulate? Wouldn't that help to induce a harmonious community?
Many are too indulge with their own virtual realities up to a stage where the true reality is being ignored. Many are habitual in judging books by their cover despite being advised and reminded. Instead taking the effort to clarify and understand, many chose not to know, but instead to remain ignorant and blindfolded. Its time for us to stop and ponder whether we're thinking, talking or acting heedlessly. Are we mindful of what's happening around us? Are we aware who had appeared around us?
Vayadhammā sankhārā, appamādena sampādethā! "All conditions are subject to change, strive with diligence!" That was the last reminder by the Blessed One to His disciples upon passing into Mahaparinibbāna. I've made it into my life motto. Up until my very last breath, I aspire to live a life with all the good values and wholesomeness. I believe, by living in such manner, I could just smile and go when my time comes.
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