Jing Si Aphorism - Inspirational Wisdom by Dharma Master Cheng Yen

Because seeing virtue in others
is in itself a virtue,
in appreciating others,
we in fact dignify ourselves.

Material object were meant to be
tools for us to use.
Yet, lacking wisdom,
we are perpetually discontent,
and we thus become
enslaved by the material objects.

How bitter life is
when we have desires.
Our demands on others
bring endless misery.

If we can
reduce our desires,
there is nothing
really worth
getting upset about.

One who is content
is immensely broadhearted.
A broadhearted person
will not be
in dispute with others
over any matter.