“All phenomenon in the universe can change anytime and we should
learn the nature of water. That is not to be too rigid and learn to blend into
our environments and nourish all beings.”
- Master Jin Bodhi
“世界上的事物随时都在变化， 学习水的精神，让自己的姿态别太僵硬， 能够如水般融合和滋养万物。”
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金菩提禅师
Commentary by Jerome:
Water moulds into the shape of any container you pour it into.
Similarly, do not be stuck down on your rigid views. If things do not go your
way, step back and look at the big picture. Is there something you are missing
out? Are you wrong? We should learn to blend into whatever life situations that
arise. We should act to work with others harmoniously and for their benefit.
More information available at:
1) Master Jin Bodhi Facebook
2) Official Bodhi Meditation Website
Author:
Jerome is a Buddhist practitioner that has learnt from Theravada, Mahayana and Tibetan traditions and is still learning! He first learnt meditation and Dharma from Theravadan monks and practitioners in the lineage of the Arahant Venerable Amatha Gavesi Maha Thero from Sri Lankaramaya Buddhist temple in Singapore. Then, he completed a Diploma in Buddhism from the Buddhist and Pali College in 2016. He also learnt from Zen Master Wu Jue Miao Tian (85th Zen Patriach) from the LingJi lineage in Taiwan in 2014 - 2015. Subsequently, he learnt from Garchen Rinpoche from the Drigar Thubten Dargye Ling tradition (Tibetan) and attended annual Om Mani Padme Hum and Om Ami Dewa Hrih retreats from 2015 till date. Currently, he is a disciple of Master Jin Bodhi (Mahayana) from Bodhi Meditation in Singapore and is an active volunteer there. Master Jin Bodhi is his main Dharma teacher. Jerome feels that Buddhism is not a religion but is a practical way to reduce our life's problems. The essence of Buddhism is not in the books or sutras but in the way we apply it into our lives. Having understood some aspects of Buddha's teaching, he wants to give back to the society and hopes to share his insights with everyone who has the affinity with him.
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