Buddhism

In the pages of Collection of Rain Blossoms we find a gentle teaching about yuanrong—the art of harmony and balance. It reminds us that life, like a circle, must be steady from every side. When the heart is round and fair, it flows easily with others, letting go of burdens and grudges until it feels clear and light. True practice, the teaching says, is like digestion: only when we work through our worries can the heart remain calm in both smooth days and hard ones.

In Collection of Rain Blossoms, the teaching on leniency (ráo 饒) is followed by a deeper step: empathy (shù 恕). If leniency is about forgiving the faults of others, empathy goes further—it asks us to place ourselves in their position and to act with the same care we would hope for ourselves. This next section opens that door, showing how empathy carries the spirit of self-reflection and true compassion into every part of life.

This chapter from Collection of Rain Blossoms reveals that true faith is not in outer forms, but in the purity of heart. The Buddha is not far away—He lives within us. When we live with honesty, kindness, and deep respect, our lives begin to shine.

In this teaching from the Collection of Rain Blossoms, the meaning of long life, early death, poverty, and success is turned gently on its head. Through vivid examples and clear wisdom, it shows that these are only shifting measures of the worldly mind. True wealth and longevity come not from years or riches, but from the calm, steady life of the heart — a life “unmoved within,” where health, strength, and peace naturally flourish.

In this teaching from the Collection of Rain Blossoms, the wall between “self” and “others” is gently taken down, revealing that true harmony begins when we see all beings as one. It reminds us that fame and wealth are illusions, and that living with “no self and no others” brings a quiet joy to everyday life.

From the Collection of Rain Blossoms comes a quiet but powerful teaching: before you can guide others or shape the world, you must first steady your own heart. It speaks of gathering the mind, taming restless thoughts, and finding the strength to endure what others cannot—showing that true influence begins within.