Let Go & Pick Up

Apr. 19 | We only need to let go of the three poisons of greed, hatred and delusion. We only need to pick up the three cures of generosity, compassion and wisdom. - Stonepeace

Giving Up

Oct. 24 | Never ever give up what is wholesome. Always swiftly give up what is unwholesome. - Stonepeace

Should I Stay Or Go?

Sep. 19 | Question: I’m married and with grown children. Recently, I have a strong wish to leave them, so as to better focus on Dharma learning and practice, but hesitate due to uncertainty of how my family will react. Do you have any advice? Answer: Is...

The Intention Of Renunciation

Aug. 2 | True renunciation is to let go of attachment, aversion and delusion; not anything else. - Stonepeace The Buddha does not demand that everyone leave the household life for the monastery [to further facilitate spiritual cultivation] or ask his followers...

Was The Buddha-To-Be Heartless Or ‘Heartful’?

Jul. 19 | Whenever action is possible, the true measure of compassion is a true measure of action. - Stonepeace Not infrequently, the Buddha-to-be, as Prince Siddhartha, is mistaken to be a heartless husband, father and son, due to his unannounced great departure...

What Is The Best Gift?

Jun. 27 | Question: What should I give a friend who is about to ordain to be a monk? Answer: I think it’s best to ask him directly what he needs! Question: Isn’t someone who is renouncing more likely already prepared, and less likely to ask for anything?...

Four Attachments

May. 19 | If you have attachment to this life, you are not a spiritual person. If you have attachment to the world of existence, you do not have renunciation. If you have attachment to your own purpose, you do not have the thought of enlightenment. If grasping...