What is a true aspiration?

Aspirations are not born of momentary impulse, but of lasting persistence and effort.

- Meditation Master Jin Bodhi

愿非一时冲动，而是长久的坚持与付出。

- 金菩提禅师

Commentary by Jerome:

A true aspiration is one that comes from the bottom of your heart. One that you are convinced you will not live your life in vain while doing it. One that you are passionate about. One that you will persist through and break your head through all the obstacles ahead. That is true aspiration.

The highest aspiration is one that brings benefits to others and oneself. The highest aspiration is bodhicitta. Why? Helping people out of suffering always bring dharmic bliss and happiness to oneself. Not only will you receive the gratitude from the people you helped, the entire universe and celestial realms will support you. How will you tire out? Impossible.

More information available at:

1) Master Jin Bodhi Facebook

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2) Official Bodhi Meditation Website

http://puti.org

http://putihome.org

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.