Buddhism

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.

In Collection of Rain Blossoms, there is a gentle teaching that begins with a simple phrase—“wait a moment.” At first, it sounds like nothing more than common advice, yet within it lies the key to patience, clarity, and peace. When life stirs up trouble or emotions rise like a tide, this pause becomes a quiet harbor, saving us from rash choices and revealing the truth in its own time.

In the Collection of Rain Blossoms, even a street scene can carry deep meaning. Hearing a leader call to his students, “Stand straight! Turn around! Start walking!” the old monk sees a lesson for the Buddhist path — to stop, to turn from wrongdoing, and to take the first step toward goodness.