On January 31, 2026, Grandmaster JinBodhi held a live broadcast to address a topic of vital importance to quality of life—“Choosing the Right Partner.”
Through two true love stories, he revealed that many of the pains in relationships aren’t due to a lack of sincerity or effort, but because the wrong person was chosen from the very start.
Does feeling moved mean lasting happiness? Is marrying someone wealthy really an easier path? When passion fades, what sustains a marriage?
If you’re currently confused about love or marriage, this compassionate guidance may help you choose the right person with whom to spend the rest of your life.
【You will learn】
- Key mindsets for understanding romantic relationships
- Information on the 2026 first incense-offering
【Featured aphorisms】
- Marriage is about finding a life partner.
- The secret to lasting marriage is a heart of gratitude.
- The principles of marriage are often the same as those of friendship.
- In love, focus on the kindness in the other’s heart.
Case 1: Why Did Three Relationships End in Heartbreak?
At 32, she had experienced three deeply emotional relationships, but each ended at a crossroads.
One was lost to career choices, one faded with time, and in the last, she discovered that romantic connections can be deceiving.
Was it misfortune in love, or was she heading in the wrong direction from the beginning?
Thanks to Grandmaster JinBodhi’s advice, she finally understood that the problem wasn’t just with her partners.
☆About the feeling of“being moved”
When Passion Fades, What Sustains a Marriage?
Many enter marriage because of that initial spark—only to become disappointed in the grind of daily life.
When passion fades, what really keeps a marriage going?
According to Grandmaster JinBodhi, marriage isn’t about finding “the most dazzling person,” but about choosing someone you can walk through life with—a true life partner.
If you’re feeling uncertain or stuck in your marriage, this perspective may help you redefine what love truly means.
Case 2: Karen’s Two Love Stories
At 35, she had achieved career success, but her love life kept hitting walls.
In her first relationship, she broke up with a kind boyfriend because of his low income.
In her second, a long-distance relationship, her partner seemed ideal—yet constant calls from other women raised suspicion.
Was she being too picky? Or had the right person just not come along yet?
How should she adjust her mindset to find someone truly compatible?
Does Marrying a Rich Partner Make Things Easier?
Does marrying a wealthy partner guarantee a worry-free life?
According to Grandmaster JinBodhi, you experience a truly wonderful life by building it with the right person, facing challenges side by side and growing together; it’s through effort and companionship that life becomes exciting.
So, what kind of partner can make you a better person?
The Key to Lasting Love: Gratitude and Responsibility Beyond Romance
Is love only about passion and romance?
In fact, deep love goes beyond emotion—it includes familial devotion, responsibility, and gratitude.
Take the story of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma: It was their mutual dedication and protection that carried them through hardship.
So, how can we sustain lifelong love? The answer may completely reshape how you see love.
☆“The Way of Marriage Is the Way of Friendship”
The Golden Rule for Choosing a Partner: What Is “Inner Beauty”?
Grandmaster JinBodhi reminds us that the most important trait in a life partner is “inner beauty”—a beautiful and kind heart.
This includes:
- Not harming living beings, not lying, not trying to flatter others. A kind person is blessed. Even if life seems ordinary, their good heart can bring about positive change.
- Treating others with sincerity, not boasting, and not harming others for personal gain.
- Not being excessively selfish or self-centered.
※ Grandmaster JinBodhi teaches that when you partner with a kind person, your relationship will lead to good fortune, lasting love, and a life of grounded happiness.
Bodhi Meditation College | 2026 Year of the Fiery Horse & Red Goat: First Incense-Offering for Auspicious Protection
The Year of the Fiery Horse and Red Goat is an extraordinary one. We hope everyone will be safe and well each day.
For those born in the four major conflict zodiac signs (Rat, Ox, Rabbit, and Horse), this year especially calls for protective blessings.
You’re warmly invited to make light-offerings along with the first incense-offering to bring peace and fortune into your life.
How to Offer First Incense
- Commence:
Available now—log in to the Bodhi Meditation College website to make your offering.
- Deadline:
North America (Vancouver): Feb. 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Lunar New Year’s Eve)
Asia (Taipei): Feb. 17, 2026, at 3:59 PM (Lunar New Year – Day 1)
Tier 1 First Incense – USD $888
Effects: Eliminates disasters and obstacles, brings longevity, dispels evil, and attains perfect auspiciousness.
Gift: Tai Sui Pacifying Light-Offering (Value: USD $99)
Tier 2 First Incense – USD $280
Effects: Removes obstacles, attracts wealth and charm, and brings success.
Tier 3 First Incense – USD $8
Effects: Eliminates misfortune, brings safety, ensures a smooth life, and attracts auspiciousness.
Further Reading: How Can I Get Married?