We all want to be good,but it’s not easy.If we have compassion in our heart and our actions come from that compassion,it is impossible for us to harm other living beings.Since we have compassion for others,our actions benefit rather than harm them.
First of all,remember that there is not one living being who wants to receive harm—not even one.Even if we cannot benefit others,at least we should not harm them.If we act in this way,we will give happiness to others,and we will also certainly obtain happiness for ourselves.
It is very important to have a generous,compassionate mind.Without a generous mind,a compassionate heart,no matter how wealthy we are,there is no mental peace in our daily life.Our problems become even greater than before we became wealthy.Our mind becomes more dissatisfied,with more worry and fear.We have more enemies and tend to harm others.
Nothing in life is more important than this good heart.Mountains of gold or diamonds cannot compare with the value of this good heart.Among all our activities,our enjoyment of food,clothing and places,this good heart is the first thing we have to consider.We have to take care to generate compassion within our heart.
If we have a good heart,we experience much happiness and relaxation.We have no reason to feel angry or jealous.When we speak,sweet words come out.Even our face is happy and smiling.At night we go to bed with a happy mind and have a very comfortable sleep,without any worries.