Master Cheng Yen often says, "When you walk, rest, sit and lie down, I only ask you to act quietly. If you can't even do this, how can you talk about spiritual formation?"

People in the Abode of Still Thoughts emphasize the importance of good health, so bowls and chopsticks are always boiled and sterilized. One day, a novice was a little careless and rattled some bowls. Embarrassed, she at once apologized to Master Te Jung. " I didn't hear anything," Master Te Jung said. "I didn't hear anything bad and I didn't miss anything good. What a blessing!"