Table of Content: HOW TO RAISE A RESILIENT KID: I AM NOT RIGHT BUT THAT’S OK
If you only read quotes of the Buddha on the internet, most of them are not really coming from him. However, that doesn’t mean these are falsehoods; neither are these the truths. These quotes are mostly invented by Buddhists based on the teaching of Buddha. It is never out of ill intention, but to share what they understood and help radiate the loving kindness energy of the Buddha. Many of these are really helpful to bring happiness and reduce suffering of the people who read them. Of course, misunderstanding could also result.
Many people like to pick words out of an essay and interpret them out of the original context. If you really want to understand the original message, you must read the original essay.
There is no shortcut to Enlightenment. You must learn the Way of the Buddha AND walk the path. After that, you will have no more suffering. The Truth cannot be told, simply because there is no way to say it. One can only experience it himself/herself by following the path. Whatever the Buddha said was neither the Truth nor falsehood. He was simply pointing the direction; you must not mistaken his finger as the Way.
Many Buddha quotes on the internet have the soothing effect to reduce the emotional suffering of Buddhists. It is like a pain killer which reduces the symptom but not curing the illness. That doesn’t mean it is not useful or necessary; don’t be quick to judge what is right and what is wrong. However, a better approach is of course to eradicate the root of the illness and get the permanent relief. All suffering are mind manifestations. It is all in the brain. If you don’t control it, it will control you. You must watch your mind.
RESILIENT KID 