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A Moment, A Lifetime - Between Ignorance and Enlightenment 3 (Between Ignorance and Enlightenment)
A Moment A Lifetime Between Ignorance and Enlightenment 3 - Between Ignorance and Enlightenment Author:Venerable Master Hsing Yun, Venerable Miao Hsi (Translator), Cherry Lai (Translator) In the essay from which the title of this book was taken, Venerable Master Hsing Yun considers the importance of pausing a moment to reflect. Buddhists are taught that, before they act, they should consider the consequences of their actions. That reflection takes just a moment, but the consequences of our actions can last a lifetime. Hard work, ... more »he suggests, is only for a moment; but the results are for a lifetime. An unintentional word can bring serious long-term consequences; but a well-spoken word can change a life for the better. In this sense, then, a moment which we usually think of a short amount of time contains within it a lifetime of consequence. As a result, the Master reminds us that we must pay careful attention to the effect of a moment in anything we do. The essays in the book cover a wide variety of subjects, including further reflections on the effect we have on others; the relationship between the past, present, and future; and the importance of right mindfulness in living a successful life. Despite this seeming diversity, this common thread runs throughout the book: now, in this very moment, we have the power to make decisions with favorable and enduring effects.« less