How I came to follow the Buddha’s Path
As we travel the journey of life, we are bound to encounter
darkness and many unexpected difficulties. However, darkness
is not eternal and difficulties are sure to be overcome in the
end. We who are born into the human realm must rely upon
our human existence to progress towards a higher and brighter
realm. We must preserve the health and harmony of our minds
and bodies. We must be rational, warm and faithful, and not
fall into empty despair. Thus, religious faith is necessary.
Anyone who has no faith or lack of faith in religion is
easily frustrated and tends to reject themselves. They often
reside in a state of melancholy and despair. Such a person may
descend into a state of mind where he mistreats others, suffers
severely from hysteria, or commits suicide. Human life which
has become evil and corrupt is indeed fearful! This is
especially so in these modern times. Human minds are forever
pursuing greater riches and material assets. There is emptiness
within their hearts. They lack purpose in life. Moral virtues
too, have become more and more attenuated. Religion which
sets out to heal the hearts of human being is clearly more
needed today than ever before.
From:
https://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/miao_yun.pdf
