1. What are the ancient proverbs and verses about reflecting on mistakes when you have made them? Buddhist mantras
Confession means revealing past mistakes, while repentance means correcting and not making them.
The most advanced formless repentance - "The Sixth Patriarch's Altar Sutra"
Now I teach you the formless repentance. The crime of destroying three lives. Make the three karmas pure. Good knowledge. Everyone follows my words. Said for a moment. Disciple etc. Think about it in the past, think about it now and think about it in the future. Never be tainted by stupidity. All the bad karma, foolishness and other sins in the past. All repent. May it be destroyed for a time. Never rise again. Disciple etc. Think about it in the past, think about it now and think about it in the future. Don't be fooled by your thoughts. All the bad karma, deception and other sins in the past. All repent. May it be destroyed for a time. Never rise again. Disciple etc. Think about it in the past, think about it now and think about it in the future. Nian Nian is not infected by jealousy. All the bad karma, jealousy and other sins in the past. All repent. May it be destroyed for a time. Never rise again. Good knowledge. The above is to repent for Wuxiang. Why is it called confession? What's the name of regret? Confessor. Confess his past mistakes. All the bad karma of the past. Sins such as foolishness, deception, jealousy, etc. All confess. Never rise again. It's called confession. The penitent. Regret the consequences. From now on. All bad karma. Sins such as foolishness, deception, jealousy, etc. Now I have awakened. All are broken forever. Never again. It's called regret. That’s why it’s called repentance. Ordinary people are ignorant. I only know how to confess my past mistakes. Don't regret what happened afterward. Because of no regrets. The former guilt will never be extinguished. After another comes another. The former guilt will never be extinguished. Then life comes again. What a confession.
The sins of cultivating blessings, wishing to eliminate sins, and gaining blessings in future generations are still there
But sincere repentance should be done in the heart to eliminate sins and the name of one's own nature
Suddenly realizing the Mahayana, true repentance, elimination of evils, and righteous conduct means nothing. Sin
Studying the Tao and always contemplating one's own nature means that one is of the same type as all Buddhas
My ancestor only taught this method to universally wish to see the same nature
If you want When you come to find the dharma body and leave all dharma images, wash your heart
Strive to see yourself, and don’t think about it for the rest of your life
If you realize the Mahayana, you can see your nature, put your palms together respectfully and pray 2. Reflection of the ancients Later, he realized his fault
The story of asking for forgiveness
During the Warring States Period, the State of Zhao had a resourceful senior official Lin Xiangru and a brave general Lian Po. One year, King Qin invited King Zhao to meet him in Mianchi. At the banquet, King Qin invited King Zhao to play the harp. King Zhao played a song.
Lin Xiangru, who was accompanying him, thought that he must win back face for King Zhao, so he picked up a vat, walked to King Qin and said, "Your Majesty is good at Qin music. Please give me a blow to entertain you." Under Lin Xiangru's pressure, King Qin reluctantly struck the vat. The ministers of the Qin State were so angry that they shouted: "Please ask the State of Zhao to cede fifteen cities as a gift to the King of Qin!" Lin Xiangru also shouted: "Please the State of Qin to cede the capital Xianyang as a gift to the King of Zhao!" Can take advantage of it. Afterwards, King Zhao made Lin Xiangru a senior official.
Lian Po was very unconvinced. He said to people: "I have gone through life and death and made many military exploits, but Lin Xiangru only relied on his sharp tongue to become the official above me. If you meet me, I must humiliate him face to face." After hearing this, Lin Xiangru tolerated everything and pretended to be sick at home during the court days to avoid quarreling with Lian Po.
One day, Lin Xiangru went out and saw Lian Po's carriage approaching from a distance. He ordered his servant to turn the carriage around to avoid Lian Po. People around him said he was too timid. Lin Xiangru smiled and asked everyone: "Which do you think is more powerful, General Lian or King Qin?" Everyone said in unison: "Of course King Qin is more powerful." Lin Xiangru said again: "I dare to Qin State scolded the King of Qin in public, so how could he be afraid of General Lian? But I thought that the reason why Qin Dynasty did not dare to invade Zhao was because of the two of us. If the two of us fought, the enemy would take advantage of it. I can't forget it. The safety of the country is in danger!"
These words reached Lian Po's ears. Lian Po was very ashamed, so he went to Lin Xiangru's house with his bare back and carrying thorns on his back to plead guilty.
Self-reflection
During the Xia Dynasty, a rebellious prince named Youhu led an invasion. Xia Yu sent his son Boqi to resist, but Boqi was defeated
< p> His subordinates were very unconvinced and asked to continue the attack, but Bo Qi said: "No need, I have more soldiers than him, and the land is bigger than him, but he was defeated. This must be because my moral character is not as good as his, and my method of leading troops is not as good as his. From today on, I will definitely
work hard to make things right.
From then on, Bo Qi got up very early every day to work, with simple food and simple clothes, and
simple clothes. He looked after the people, appointed talented people, and respected people with moral character. A year later, the Youhu family knew about it. Instead of
daring to invade again, they surrendered voluntarily.
Enlightenment:
When encountering failure or setbacks, if you can be like Bo Qi and be willing to humbly review yourself and correct your shortcomings immediately, then
Then the final success must belong to you.
The story of cutting hair and taking the first place:
In ancient times, when Cao Cao's officers and soldiers passed through the wheat fields, they all dismounted, held the wheat stalks with their hands, and carefully stepped across the wheat fields, one after another, each other, Passing through the wheat field, no one dared to trample on the wheat.
When the common people saw it, all of them praised him. Some looked at the backs of the officers and soldiers and even knelt on the ground to thank them. Cao Cao was riding his horse and was walking. Suddenly, a bird flew up in the field and frightened his horse. His horse suddenly jumped into the field and trampled a wheat field. He asked the law enforcement officer to convict him, but the law enforcement officer refused. Cao Cao was about to commit suicide with his sword, but everyone stopped him. So, he cut off his hair with a sword and said: "Then, I will cut off my hair and replace it with my head."
"Sima Guang Police Pillow Inspirational"
Sima Guang He was a child who loved to play and sleep. For this reason, he was often punished by his teacher and ridiculed by his peers. Under his teacher's earnest instruction, he was determined to get rid of his bad habit of sleeping. In order to get up early, he drank a full glass of water before going to bed. He was full of water, but he didn't wake up in the morning, but wet the bed. So the clever Sima Guang made a warning pillow out of garden wood. When he turned over in the morning, his head fell on the bed board, and he woke up naturally. From then on, he got up early every day to study. , persevered, and finally became a knowledgeable great writer who wrote "Zi Zhi Tong Jian". 3. What are the famous ancient Chinese sayings about self-reflection?
1. Therefore, if wood is supported by a rope, it will be straight, and if metal is sharpened, it will be beneficial.
——From the Pre-Qin Dynasty: Xun Kuang's "Xunzi Encouraging Learning" Vernacular interpretation: Therefore, wood can be straightened by measuring it with an ink line, and metal products such as swords can become sharp by grinding them on a whetstone. Gentleman If he studies extensively and checks and reflects on himself several times a day, he will be wise and clear and his behavior will be faultless. 2. Zengzi said: "I have to examine myself three times today: Have I been unfaithful in my plans for others? Have I not trusted my friends in my dealings? Have I not been accustomed to teaching?" ——From "The Analects of Confucius·Xueer" by Confucius in the Spring and Autumn Period Vernacular interpretation: Zengzi said: " I reflect on myself many times every day: Have I done my best when doing things for others? Have I been honest in my interactions with friends? Have I reviewed the knowledge taught by my teacher on time? "Confucius said: "When you see a good person, think about it, and when you see a bad person, you should reflect on yourself. "
——From "The Analects of Confucius: Li Ren" by Confucius in the Spring and Autumn Period. Vernacular interpretation: Confucius said: When you see a person with virtue or talent, you should learn from him. When you see a person without virtue, your heart will change. You should reflect on whether you have made the same mistakes as him. 4. Confucius said: "When three people walk together, they must have my teacher.
Choose those who are good and follow them, and those who are not good and change them." - from the Spring and Autumn Period Confucius' "The Analects of Confucius·Shuer" vernacular interpretation : Several people were walking together, and one of them must be my teacher. Choose their good points and learn from them. If you have any bad points in them, correct them.
5. Confucius said: "Seeing good is like falling short, and seeing bad is like exploring the soup. I have seen his people, and I have heard his words. I live in seclusion to pursue my aspirations, and I practice righteousness to achieve my path. I have heard his words, but I have not seen his person."
——From "The Analects of Confucius: Ji Shi Chapter" by Confucius in the Spring and Autumn Period Vernacular interpretation: Confucius said: "When you see good deeds, you worry about not being able to achieve them. When you see unkind actions, you run away as if you are putting your hand in boiling water. I have seen such people and heard such words.
Preserve your ambitions by hiding from the world. Carry out your opinions according to righteousness. I have heard this saying, but I have never seen such a person.
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