【Description】
Water is gentle yet powerful. It can appear in various forms and is everywhere. When we help others, can our compassion be like water? What can we learn from the many qualities of water?
This short video will broaden your mind and inspire you.
【You will learn】
- The many qualities of water
【Featured aphorisms】
- Be brave enough to help others, but be mindful of your methods.
- If you believe in the value of helping others, and if your faith is firm, a way to help will always arise.
【Content】
What is wonderful about water is it remains water all the time, despite taking many different forms. Right? In cold weather, it turns into ice and snow, decorating the cold winter. In hot weather, it is liquid.
What can block water? It can only be blocked partially; nothing can totally block water. If it is put in bottles, it will evaporate gradually. The whole breaks up into parts. Some are unable to help others, because they want to start with 300 people. I would rather you start with one. It is important not to lose your spirit while under external pressure. If you do, the opportunity to accumulate merit is destroyed.
So don’t stop practicing the Buddha’s compassion, whatever the circumstances. Many have done very well. They must have had the courage to help many people. However, correct methods must be used. The most important thing is to have strong faith. Correct methods will arise from strong faith.
It is like water flowing through mountains; flowing to lower places, it becomes extremely powerful. Where there are mountains, there are valleys. In deep valleys, water gathers its strength and power. Water generates power and supports life. Just imagine how powerful.
What can block water? Nothing. When the Yellow River flows, can we block it? No. You can’t block it completely, only partially. Your compassion should be the same; so should your faith.