[Maṅgala Saying]Learn From the Buddha’s Expression
The most fundamental principle among the skills of the Buddha while he preached, is truthfulness and to see things as they really are, bringing about true benefits.
When the Buddha denied the unwholesomeness, he would put forth the idea of wholesomeness, giving people a direction and a way out.
When the Buddha mentioned suffering and the causes of suffering, he also had with him, the cessation of suffering (objective) and the way of cessation of suffering (method).
He brought out the problems but at the same time pointed out hope that can be realized.
The root cause of problems can be solved and there is hope for a solution (cause).
When we learn correctly, our mind will be bright. We will then not deny everything blindly and forget about the more important constructive contribution.
When both people with positive energy and negative energy face difficulties, the difference lies in whether the person can bring to others positive power.
The Buddha did not only preach about suffering, he preached about the cessation of suffering too.
Hence, the endeavour of the Buddha’s disciples will be positive, joyful and enriching, no matter how hard they are.