Rain scatters plum petals; Weeping stains the earth. One can only take shelter And wait for clearing. Ming-Dao Deng More Quotes by Ming-Dao Deng More Quotes From Ming-Dao Deng Trees in winter lose their leaves. Some trees may even fall during storms, but most stand patiently and bear their fortune. Ming-Dao Deng wintertreefall Reject labels. Reject identities. Reject conformity. Reject convention. Reject definitions. Reject names. Ming-Dao Deng labelsidentitynames Once you have seen the face of God, you see the same face on everyone you meet. Ming-Dao Deng same-facefaces Do you want to know how spirituality works? Breathe. Ming-Dao Deng spiritualitybreathewant By being receptive, we can avail ourselves of the spiritual wealth available to us. By being open, we can receive things beyond what we ourselves might imagine. Ming-Dao Deng wealthspiritualmight The appreciation of life does not require wealth or plenty. It requires only gratitude for the beauty of the world. Ming-Dao Deng gratitudedoeappreciation Cooperation with others. Perception, experience, tenacity. Know when to lead and when to follow. Ming-Dao Deng cooperationperceptionleadership if i dont want to be known, i cannot be known.the best actor can divide role from self.the best liar can divide truth from falsity. Ming-Dao Deng rolesselfliars Young people need compassion and guidance, not obscure mysticism. Here are some guidelines for young people: Remember that you are always your own person. Do not surrender your mind, heart, or body to any person. Never compromise your dignity for any reason. Maintain your health with sound diet, hygiene, exercise, and clean living. Don’t engage in drugs or drinking. Money is never more important than your body and mind, but you must work and support yourself. Never depend on others for your livelihood. Ming-Dao Deng drinkingexerciseheart Self-discipline leads to higher spiritual states only if practiced with under- standing. The clearer the goal, the greater the result. Ming-Dao Deng disciplineselfspiritual Even on the road to hell, flowers can make you smile. Ming-Dao Deng make-you-smilesmileflower It is said that if one chooses to pray to a rock with enough devotion, even that rock will come alive. Ming-Dao Deng rocksaliveprayer The idea that each of us can be directly spiritual is radical. Most religions are based not on teaching adherents to be directly spiritual, but in persuading them to trust in the intercession of ministers or priests. The problem with this approach is that we cannot gain access to spirituality except through the medium of a fallible human being. If we want to see Tao, we need only open our eyes and trust what we see. Ming-Dao Deng eyeteachingspiritual If you have a good idea, use it so that you will not only accomplish something, but so that you can make room for new ones to flow into you. Ming-Dao Deng useroomsideas We may be floating on Tao, but there is nothing wrong with steering. If Tao is like a river, it is certainly good to know where the rocks are. Ming-Dao Deng rocksfloatingrivers Grappling with fate is like meeting an expert wrestler: to escape, you have to accept the fall when you are thrown. The only thing that counts is whether you get back up. Ming-Dao Deng fatewrestlingfall Build your life brick upon brick, Ming-Dao Deng bricksmotivationallooks A funeral is for those left behind. Sometimes, one wonders if the weeping is more out of fear for ourselves than it is sympathy for the deceased. Ming-Dao Deng funeralfearsometimes A moving door hinge never corrodes. Flowing water never grows stagnant. Ming-Dao Deng doorswatermoving Knowing the steps to create living growth: that is art. Ming-Dao Deng knowinglifeart
