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STILL THOUGHTS
The Cartoon Version
Translated by E. E. Ho and W.L. Rathje
Drawings by Tsai Chih-chung; coloring by May E. Gu

The Buddha says:

There are reasons for the suffering of all living beings.

There are also ways for all living beings to attain enlightenment.

All things come and go according to their karma.

 
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How come people suffer? It's not because they're poor. Most people actually suffer because they have money.

How come rich people suffer? It's because of their attitudes--they actually get themselves all tied up.

Because they cling to things in this world, they are afraid to lose the money they already have. They are always anxious and have little peace of mind.

 

Master, take care of your health. Don't work too hard for Tzu Chi.

Life is short and ever-changing. Idle people do not necessarily live longer lives. Religious people focus on their spiritual life, not on their physical life.