STILL THOUGHTS
THE CARTOON VERSION

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If you want to know the causes you planted in the past,you just need to look at what is happening to you now.

If you want to know what effects you will have in the future,you only need to look at what you are doing now.

91b.jpg (24885 bytes)A "cause" is a very tiny seed. An "effect" is a very big fruit.

Our minds are like seeds. If you want to see what kind of fruit you will have now, you only have to find out what kind of seed you planted before.

Therefore, you must always be on guard and pay close attention to everything you think and do.



Master Cheng Yen, how did your teacher, Venerable Master Yin Shun, influence you the most?

With his virtuous character and pure mind. He is extremely knowledgeable and yet he does not care about fame or fortune. He is a perfect example of a monk who excels in both virtue and knowledge.

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