Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

glad and destroy envy in himself.
Even if others should abuse or strike him, the
bodhisattva takes no notice.
Mr. Chen poured more water on our Chinese tea
and then said by way of illustration, "In Tibetan
monasteries they do not make tea like this!
Enormous cauldrons of water are boiled and kept
boiling, being replenished by buckets of ice-cold
snow-water. But so fierce is the heat that the cold
water instantly becomes hot and boils with the rest.
So it is with a bodhisattva strong in patience. His
warmth of compassion is such that no amount of
cruel knocks and unkind words can upset him."
There is much inexpensive merit to be gained in this
world. An old man may see youngsters dancing and go
and dance with them—they may be delighted that he
can also enjoy himself in this way. Really such a thing
is only a little action and yet there is much merit from it
since others are pleased.
Always truly sympathize with others' losses and
sufferings. In this way one takes their sufferings from
them. Always readily excuse them when they do wrong.
Always think, "Others can do better than I can myself,"
and speak and act with this firm conviction. This is real
inward and outward humility. Always wish that they
may get grace from the Buddhas and attain
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