Before thinking of undertaking the affairs of the world, it would be great if we first restrain and protect ourselves and not add on problems to our family, relatives, teachers, friends, society, country and the world.

Are self-restraint and self-protection so difficult?

It’s merely five precepts.

Stop doing things that hurt.

Pursue wholesome and beneficial matters.

Purify our mind.

These were taught by all the Buddhas.

If humans are self-centred, they would think of their gains and losses and could not bear with even a little grievance.

It’s not difficult to make ourselves better. If we think that everyone will die one day and that everything will pass, our mind will be broader.

When we have the affinity to meet people, we should think of how we can leave behind wholesome causes and conditions, irregardless of how many conflicts we have experienced. Causes and conditions arise and cease. There is nothing to hold on to, but there are opportunities to make good use of them.

May people in the world mutually encourage one another.

I send my well wishes to those who are suffering and lost!