Luang Por Liem: The Ways of the Peaceful - Wat Pah Nanachat

knowledge of how to improve things so that they become
beneficial. This is what we need to try, and, being a part of the
religion’s human potential each individual plays a role in
maintaining it, both on the material and the human side of the
religion.
Now, being in a position to do things and to take on
responsibilities, we should be aware of the importance of having
such an opportunity. We have the opportunity, so we try to protect
it – for our own sake. We need to make the most of our
opportunities. As concerns the support of the laypeople: they are
ready. Even if they aren’t able to give material support, they will
still encourage us mentally. In any case they will give their
appreciation. So we try to do our duty. Don’t be somebody who is
weak.
So I’d like to express my appreciation for all of you living in
different places doing your duty in line with the teachings of our
venerated teachers and the Dhamma-Vinaya. Don’t do the things
you do merely following your wishes. This isn’t good. One should
seek the counsel of others. We have many friends in the Dhamma
living together with us. At least, we shouldn’t do things in a rush.
Rather act in reasonable way. Then things won’t go to ruin and we
will be pleased with what we have done. What we have done will
be in line with the Dhamma and the vinaya. Our monasteries,
once they are built up completely, will be conducive for practice,
and we won’t have problems, or be frustrated or burdened with
too many worries. Everything will feel cool and tranquil, and
we’ll be in a position where we are accepted by society.
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