The Laws of Great Enlightenment

Enlightenment is neither a sudden nor spontaneous state of being. Okawa explains that enlightenment must be worked on and maintained throughout one's lifetime. Okawa also criticises the "sudden enlightenment" of…
The Laws of Great Enlightenment

Experience

It is worthwhile to try and achieve a turnaround in the time that remains to you. Do your…

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Experience

Equanimity

If forgiveness of sin were part of the modern work ethic, we would aptly regard mistakes as valuable…

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Equanimity

Mercy

Failure, insult and scorn can inspire major turning points in life; however, once utility is exhausted, these thoughts…

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Mercy

Challenge

When facing a challenge, consider the situation calmly and fight with all the talents available to you. Your…

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Challenge

Forgiveness

The people you dislike may well have changed with the passage of time. Even if someone may have…

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Forgiveness

Imperfection

While we are the children of Buddha and God, we are imperfect. Bear your imperfection and nurture a…

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Imperfection

Opportunity

It is impossible to live as a perfect being in spiritual terms. You must endure many difficulties that…

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Opportunity

Self-reflection

Do not consider your life is over just because you have failed once. This kind of thinking is…

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Self-reflection

Perfectionism

No one who claims to be a perfectionist is actually living a perfect life. All they do is…

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Perfectionism