The Buddha says:
All things are only formed by the causes that were
planted before and the conditions that exist now.
Therefore we say that nothing is real.
However, all things have in fact been formed by their
causes and conditions.
Therefore we say that nothing is unreal.
A sutra says:
"is there really life?
is there really death?
the truth is that we are in an eternal cycle of birth and
death,
death and birth.
therefore, death is the beginning of life and birth is
the starting point for death.
Master Cheng Yen, how is it that you have moved so many
people's hearts?
Everyone has a heart that wants to do good for
humanity. If people can develop a common cause and
identify themselves with a good deed, then they will all
naturally join hands and work together. |