2013.12.07 Water Repentance: The Ten Fetters (Part 5)
posted Dec 4, 2013, 7:01 AM by Seminar Coordinator
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updated Dec 4, 2013, 7:02 AM
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The Ten Fetters (Part 5)
Discussion Topics
We begin with the tale of the monk and rooster who could not tell time and woke everyone at odd hours to cause turmoil and anger. Master tells us this story to teach us about how volunteers may do the same... If we are calm, then
we are very reasonable. But if we are angry, we reject all reason. Some
commissioners often go back to their homes and say, "Master taught me this
and that, so I will treat you well." But when things are not going well,
they lose their tempers. Then, if the husband asks, "What did Master teach
you?" the wife answers, "I am taking the day off!" Your thoughts? (LOL)
This situation is very common. What is our goal in Tzu Chi? If one person is
slightly off, like that rooster, they create a great commotion, which leads to
widespread comments and gossip. We should know how to teach such a person. We can
turn their bad habits into a lesson for ourselves. We should try to patiently
influence and teach them, so our group can improve together. To achieve group
diligence, we must first control our anger. Can you see how Master is telling us that the REACTION to someone that causes disturbance is more important than the disturbance itself? Is this a new way of thinking about how to work in a group for our society? Your thoughts?
"Everyone, everything
is a matter of habit. Habits can be changed. We must be very mindful and
correct our bad habits. If we can do so, we make progress in our practice. We
must be diligent around other people. We must be understanding of others' lack
of training and the existence of residual habits. We must be understanding and
forgiving. We must not be angry toward others, or try to cover up our mistakes
in front of them. Otherwise, it is our great loss." How is this our loss? What happens when we don't follow the above in our lives? What is it that we lose do you think?
2013.12.07 WATER REPENTANCE THE TEN FETTERS (PART 5)
2013.12.07 WATER REPENTAN... THE TEN FETTERS (PART 5)
