Pure Mountain Tao

Many times people equate being blessed with material well-being, meaning one has many possessions. This is not the case. Often instead of you owning the possessions, the possessions wind up owning you! You work hard to get them and then often have to work harder to keep them or upgrade them. Blessings are not tied [...]

Have compassion for all sentient beings causing them no unnecessary hurt nor needless harm.
Refrain from needless competitiveness, from contriving for self-advantage and from subjugating others.
When accepting authority over others know also that you accept responsibility for their wellbeing.
Value true friendship and fulfill your obligations rather than striving with egotistical motive.
Seek liberation from the negative [...]