The Buddhist Perspective on Cause and Condition
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minor. Do not pass up the opportunity to<br />
perform a virtuous deed just because it is<br />
small.” A simple kind thought can save<br />
countless lives <strong>and</strong> build boundless virtue.<br />
4. Educate Others—We can use knowledge <strong>and</strong><br />
know-how to cultivate favorable c<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong>s<br />
with others. Each day, there are over 180,000<br />
teachers in Taiwan patiently teaching <strong>and</strong><br />
passing <strong>on</strong> their knowledge to the younger<br />
generati<strong>on</strong>s. <str<strong>on</strong>g>The</str<strong>on</strong>g>y are instrumental in promoting<br />
the nati<strong>on</strong>al intellect <strong>and</strong> catalyzing<br />
growth. You show some<strong>on</strong>e a minor skill; it<br />
can be his/her means for future survival. You<br />
teach others a word of wisdom; it can influence<br />
his/her entire life <strong>and</strong> serve as the<br />
guiding principle of how he/she deals with<br />
others.<br />
5. Lend a Helping H<strong>and</strong>—We can gain much<br />
respect if we accommodate others. <str<strong>on</strong>g>The</str<strong>on</strong>g> traffic<br />
officer helping an elderly pers<strong>on</strong> to cross<br />
the street becomes a model civil servant. <str<strong>on</strong>g>The</str<strong>on</strong>g><br />
sales representative who kindly helps shoppers<br />
find what they need can make the customers’<br />
shopping experience a real pleasure.<br />
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