Facts of life

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One day when talking to a friend in need Monkey said:

“Rain will always be rain, and it nourishes both flowers and weed.

A life without pain and suffering can never be complete. 

Sadness and pain can be an rich source for insight and strength.

Learn to live and prosper with those facts of life."

Mtfbwy

Fugen

Putting things first

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One day when out walking, monkey spoke to one of the animals:

The trouble with Western Buddhism is that it puts intellectual studies and meditation first.The question is, where does that leave Saddha (faith), Dana (giving) and sila (ethics)?

Mtfbwy

Fugen

A permanent change

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One evening by the fire Monkey spoke to the animals:

”Buddhism is not a quick fix that you just apply quickly when something goes wrong.If you do it correctly it will change your life permanently.”

Mtfbwy
Fugen

Looking and seeing

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One evening by the fire Monkey spoke to the animals:

“There is a difference between looking and actually seeing. 

Be mindful of the gap.”

Mtfbwy

Fugen

remember to dare to be bored

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One evening by the fire Monkey spoke to the animals:

“Let each moment display itself. 

Don’t plan to much. 

Remember to dare to be bored.”

Mtfbwy

Fugen

You can't plan happiness

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One day when speaking to one of the animals, Monkey said:

“You can’t plan happiness in your life, just get ready to gratefully/gracefully accept it when it comes. Its not so dependent on what life gives you but rather how you manage to use what you get.”

Mtfbwy

Fugen

The secret behind gratefulness

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One evening by the fire Monkey spoke to the animals:

“The secret behind gratefulness is the ability to be amazed/surprised at lifes little miracles.”

Mtfbwy

Fugen