gratitude

Have We Grown?

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Have We Grown?

English | Have We Grown? When we truly grow, gratitude naturally arises from within. This growth fuels deep reverence and devotion to the Three Jewels. If we find ourselves lacking in growth, we should feel a sense of shame and redouble our efforts to take refuge, for it is the bedrock of the Buddhist Dharma.French … Read more

C.S. Lewis: “Suffering is the sculptor’s chisel that shapes us into better beings.”

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C.S. Lewis: "Suffering is the sculptor's chisel that shapes us into better beings."

In times of poverty, with empty pockets, dwindling food on the table, and bills piling up, we all feel the heavy pressure. Life suddenly seems to turn gray, and at night we toss and turn, repeatedly calculating how to get through tomorrow. As a child, living in a bare house with my family crammed into … Read more