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What Are We Really So Busy For?

We have to work hard to insure our own future prospects by achieving merit and virtue, as a way to take responsibility for the past and the future. In addition, we have to work hard to help and benefit all the myriad sentient beings in the universe by using our wisdom and compassion.
 
 
 
 
 

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Why there are so many Buddhas, bodhisattvas and deities in Buddhism?

Buddhism is atheistic. Buddhahood is achieved by sentient beings, a bodhisattva assists Buddhas in liberating beings, and deities protect the Three Jewels so the Dharma may be promoted. 

Feeling grateful and feeling thankful

By turning obstacles into fostering forces and transforming unfavorable situations into favorable ones, we are able to grow in wisdom and compassion.