Sunday, December 13, 2009

True Happiness

Thay said that it is possible to be happy in the present moment. If we look deeply, we will be able to see that we have enough conditions to be happy. We can celebrate life now. Happiness is in the "here and now".

True happiness comes from inside of us. It is a state of mind. It depends on the way we look at things and the way we respond to situations.

There are many conditions in us and around us that we can be happy about.  We can start with appreciating and valuing what we have.....a pair of eyes to see, a loving family and supportive friends, a job, a safe country to live in etc.

We often cannot recognize them because of the way we look at things and the way we respond to them. If we are stuck with not valuing what we have and instead yearn for fame, power or other better conditions, we will continue to suffer. We will not be able to enjoy the present moment and our well-being will be compromised.

Source: Teachings by Thay at Plum Village in Jul 2009
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About Me

I was borned into a Taoist family and have been a Buddhist since my school days. However, the real turning point is in the year 2000 when I renewed my refuge in the 3 Jewels with Kangyurwa Khensur Rinpoche and received extensive teachings overseas as well as those organized by Amitabha Buddhist Centre over the years. My teachers include His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, Kangyurwa Khensur Rinpoche, Choden Rinpoche, Khen Rinpoche Lama Lhundrup, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Thay Thich Nhat Nanh and Geshe Chonyi. Since then, my love for Dharma knowledge and passion for understanding reality has grown. Losang Tenkyong which in Tibetan, means spreading or preserving the Dharma is my refuge name. Wonderous Service of the Heart is the name given to me by Plum Village, basing on my aspirations to truly benefit others.