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Forgive to Allow the Light of Wholesome Relationships to Shine Through
Illustrator: Liou Jian-jr (劉建志) Being falsely accused, slandered, deceived, or betrayed … Everyone has had the experience of being mistreated or hurt. Be it an unexpected accident or a malicious attack, the person who undergoes it not only suffers at the moment, but might also be traumatized by it. It is common for people going through these to feel angry and seek a chance for revenge. However, when the poison of anger and hatred arises in our mind, flows through our entire bo...
Forgiveness: Protecting the Spiritual Environment by Cleansing the Poison of Aversion
Being attentive to health, people nowadays consciously detoxify their bodies. But what about the three mental poisons of greed, aversion, and ignorance? Do we hold grudges after being harmed, thereby disturbing our own peace of mind as well as that of those around us? Forgiveness is one way to heal and cleanse the poison of aversion. As our mental health improves, favorable conditions for wholesome relationships will naturally follow. Original Chinese text by editorial team of Humanity M...
[Cases Studies] Using Wisdom to Turn Things AroundForgiveness Brings Forth the Light of Wholesome Relationships
Everyone has been harmed by others, whether intentionally or not. Sometimes, it is just minor friction, while other times, it leaves physical and mental trauma. It is commonly believed that our wounds will heal as long as the other party changes and apologizes. However, true healing actually begins when we take the initiative to change our perspectives, allowing ourselves to move forward in life. When painful situations arise, how can we use wisdom to shift our perspectives, letting go of res...
[Introduction: Psychological Analysis] Forgiveness: Unraveling the Countless Knots in the Heart
Original Chinese text by Hsu Tsuei-gu (許翠谷) Illustrator: Su Li-ka (蘇力卡) Repeated betrayals by business partners that result in losses amounting to tens of millions; being abandoned by one's biological mother; a partner's constant cheating; and bullying by peers … A life that seems calm on the surface can hide countless wounds – real pains we're often reluctant to face. How can we ease such overwhelming anger and sorrow? Does a wounded heart have a chan...
[Measures] Practice Forgiveness - Ven. Guo Dong on Practicing Forgiveness
Original Chinese text by editorial team of Humanity Magazine Practice 1: Relax to Create Space in the Mind for Reconciliation Illustrator: Su Li-ka (蘇力卡) If we don't know how to relax, it is not easy to create space in our minds for reconciliation, either for ourselves or for others. That's why Master Sheng Yen often shared the "Five-Minute Sitting Practice" on various occasions. I. First, adjust your whole body posture to feel comfortable. Re...