Having the Attitude to Help

Having the Attitude to Help

Date Posted:
November 2013

Advice given to a center that was having difficulties with a person staying there.

Of course I understand the young person’s situation and character. If the center can help that person, then that’s good—having the attitude to help and using any difficulties to develop the mind in Dharma, to grow one's own mind in a very positive way.

The world thinks mostly in only one way, so we need to be open to learning new ways; to think differently and not always put ourselves first. Buddha practiced the six paramitas for three countless eons and made tremendous sacrifices for others, and in this way achieved enlightenment.