Wisdom Note

Words of Wisdom from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim (법륜스님)

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Chasing Happiness

Chasing Happiness

If you go after happiness because you are currently unhappy, you will be chasing happiness for the rest of your...

Happiness

Happiness

Happiness will not fall from the sky onto your path. When you focus on the present and do your best,...

Enlightenment

Enlightenment

Enlightenment is not living according to your destiny; It is changing your destiny. Illustration by Maseol

Fail

Fail

It is okay to fail. Don’t be afraid to move forward just because it might result in some bruised feelings....

Gratitude

Gratitude

Be grateful you are alive and have a job. When you are content with your life, you become a special...

Being an adult

Being an adult

An adult should be able to take care of themselves and the people around them. Are you an adult now?...

Starving Children

Starving Children

"I can take care of my own life. Buddha, please take care of the children who are dying of starvation...

One day at a time

One day at a time

"Let's change just one day at a time" Accomplishing something every day with a light heart is like water drops...

Becoming an adult

Becoming an adult

It’s simple to become an adult. Wake up earlier than your mom and prepare breakfast for your parents, wash the...