Calm and composed, accumulating strength to unleash (Hong Teng Si Hai, embracing the future)

The heart is the master of a person and has great power,

Therefore, we should pay attention to our thoughts and feelings at all times.

We come into contact with many people every day,

In frequent interactions,

It is inevitable that we will have friction or conflict with others,

Or be influenced by external things that affect our state of mind,

This is one of the common troubles of modern people.

To maintain a peaceful heart,

Is a profound knowledge and not easy to achieve.

When we climb a high mountain or stand by the sea,

The vast scenery opens our hearts,

At this moment, the troubles of the world,

Will disappear without a trace.

Therefore, some say:

The bigger the heart, the bigger the world.

Our heart,

If it can be as open as the fields, oceans, and sky,

It can contain infinite things,

And enjoy the freedom of life even more.

"A closed heart is suffering, a broad mind can turn suffering into joy."

Zen particularly emphasizes the three words "ordinary mind."

The so-called ordinary mind refers to

Our clear understanding of the right and wrong, good and bad, beautiful and ugly in the environment,

Seeing all phenomena clearly, but not being affected at all,

Even in such an environment, one will not dance to the tune of external circumstances,

And will not be swayed by various situations in the environment.

Once a person has determination, they are not easily shaken by external circumstances.

They can maintain physical and mental stability, and see their own situation very clearly,

Regarding what can be done and what cannot be done;

What should be done and what should not be done, they are also very clear,

This is wisdom.

To keep the heart clear and stable, do not let the heart follow the environment,

"Following the environment" means losing one's mastery,

Always being influenced by the dynamics of the environment,

In other words, when situations arise,

The heart should not be immediately moved by the current environment.

The simplest method is,

To observe the feeling of breath entering and exiting through the nostrils,

Or observe the feelings within,

As long as attention is placed on the sensations of the body,

The mood will settle down.

In fact, a troubled heart is not necessarily all bad,

In fact, it is the foundation of a clear heart.

Because, for those with good roots, when encountering troubles,

They feel this is a kind of trouble,

Hoping to transform it into a peaceful and clear heart,

At this time, the troubled heart becomes a kind of assistance.

So,If one understands how to handle problems with wisdom and compassion,

The heart will not often be knotted, but can be clear and free.

No matter what situation one is in,

One can maintain a calm, stable, autonomous, and free state of mind.

Close your eyes and think carefully,

Have you messed up many things because of a restless heart?

Are you often influenced by the environment and others?

Do you often get angry over trivial matters and not forgive yourself?

"Not being able to let go of others in the heart is a lack of compassion;

Not being able to let go of oneself in the heart is a lack of wisdom.