Quote of the day - Jul 21st

Whatever you do, make sure there is an intention to benefit others in one way or another. If your mind is not tensed, not too expectant, but gentle and full of faith, Kuan Yin’s energy will flow through you very easily. There is no need to strive to be good, to be in a state of prayers the whole day through, or to forsake the world and live in isolation. Many who have become ascetics have not had any divine experiences; the only satisfaction they feel is the belief that they are holier than others and closer to the Truth.
On the other hand, those who practise the highest methods have no interest in striving to be good and wise, nor do they need to sever all ties with the world or spend the whole day in constant prayers trying to perceive the Truth. Instead, they live naturally and harmoniously with others, rejoicing in others’ happiness and remaining deeply concerned with the miseries of the world so that they are ever ready to lend a helping hand. Such are the ones who have developed the Bodhisattva nature, and Kuan Shih Yin will be with them.
20-Feb-1986 (1)