Hadith

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Raise your head, for there are deities three feet above—what is there to deceive? Longevity protects life and cherishes all beings—what is there to kill?

A lifetime is cultivated through one's efforts—what is there to seek? His family is wealthy, determined by past lives—what is there to envy

Today, one knows not the affairs of tomorrow—what is there to grieve about; in this life, one suffers for the deeds of the past—what is there to blame

Do not honor parents but honor the world—what is to be respected; gamblers have no future—what is to be played with

After death, one cannot take a single penny with them; who can guarantee a life free of troubles

What becomes of a three-inch meal—what is there to crave; the rights and wrongs are ultimately clear—what is there to argue about

Wealth and honor are but fleeting flowers before our eyes—what is there to be proud of? Once impermanence strikes, all is lost—what is there to be busy about?

Mending the torn to shield against the cold and warmth, then resting—what is it to display; Exhausting all falsehoods to deplete the blessings of a lifetime—what is it to lie

In this world, it is rare to find a reason to smile—what is the point of suffering? Cleverness often leads to mistakes—what is the point of being skillful?

Each generation has its own blessings, so why worry? When will the cycle of vengeance come to an end, so what should we resolve?

The flowing clouds borrow the sacred teachings of the Living Buddha, and present them to all readers

Siblings share the same blood—what is there to quarrel about? Managing a household with diligence and frugality surpasses relying on others—what is there to indulge in?

Gaining a small advantage may lead to greater losses—what is the point of greed; deceiving others brings misfortune, while being generous brings blessings—what is the point of divination

How can one not have their moment of fortune—what is the rush? The affairs of the world are like a game of chess—what does it matter?

The fields cultivated by predecessors are harvested by successors—what is gained; the cave lies in the heart, not in the mountains—what is planned