H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Wan Ko Yeshe
Norbu’s
Selected Philosophical Sayings About Worldly Matters
(This is a translation of
H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Wan Ko Yeshe Norbu’s philosophical sayings about
worldly matters originally written in Chinese.)
I.
A
person is established in character only when he truly knows himself. Why? It is
difficult for a person to be aware of his own flaws, just as he cannot see his
own back, though it is in plain sight of other people. It is quite natural for
a person to hide his own flaws, but overdoing it will alienate the person from
those around him. When the person realizes this and feels ashamed, he turns to
seek knowledge and adhere to moral integrity so as to establish his own
character and win the respect and support of other people.
Brief
Commentary
One
must know oneself before one can truly be a human being. What is the rationale
behind this? Why must we know ourselves before we can truly call ourselves a
human being? Although we all consider ourselves as human beings right now, the
conduct of many of us is worse than that of animals. The essential character of
some people cannot even be called the essential character of a true human
being, because a lot of us fail to understand ourselves. Only by understanding
ourselves can we truly be a human being. We generally cannot see our own
mistakes. Even if we see our own shortcomings, we forgive them. It is difficult
to understand ourselves because we all hold our own individual internal
principles and stubbornness. It is just like the fact that we cannot see our
own backside. No matter how hard we try, we cannot lean our head back far
enough to see our backside, but others can see it very easily and clearly. It
is the same with our mistakes and shortcomings. We cannot see them, but
outsiders can see them from every angle without us knowing it. So to make
others like us, we have to hide our mistakes and conceal our flaws. It is human
nature. Some people try too hard to hide their mistakes or flaws. Their
strenuous and fierce efforts are excessive. In the long run, no one wants to be
with them or work with them. People feel they are too selfish, too negative. If
we can acknowledge our inadequacies, understand our mistakes and shortcomings,
and try to acquire knowledge with a humble mind, then our ways will naturally
comport with ethical standards. You can then become a true human being. When
people witness your behavior and state of mind, they will naturally respect you
and help you willingly. Therefore, by knowing yourself, you will be able to
successfully develop yourself. By successfully developing yourself, you will
then receive respect and support, and everything in the world will then be
complete.
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