“Do not hastily react”—it is essential to clearly comprehend this phrase that one should never act with haste.A Chinese proverb states, “He who cannot play the fool is not a wise man.” In essence, we must learn humility and not act with shrewd arrogance and haughtiness. Some people in this world can be quite clever and are apt to habitually react towards matters in a rather impulsive manner, which is a root cause for the unceasing cycle of rebirth. When we begin to learn and practice the Dharma, we must allow our reactions to slow down and be cognizant of our actions until the mind becomes serene with clarity. The more we vividly understand our minds, the more we will become our own masters. In general, we have a natural tendency to merely react towards thoughts and not mastering the mind. In order to master our minds, it is imperative that we diligently practice being observant and slowing down our reactions, which are keys to cultivation. If a practitioner succeeds in this endeavor, others will feel a sense of serenity and purity within that person. At the same time, the practitioner will also manifest compassion and wisdom from this cultivation. Hence, all Buddhists should strive to “slowly walk and arrive quickly,” but do not hurry since “safety is number one.”
Slowly Walk Quikly Arrive
“Do not hastily react”—it is essential to clearly comprehend this phrase that one should never act with haste.A Chinese proverb states, “He who cannot play the fool is not a wise man.” In essence, we must learn humility and not act with shrewd arrogance and haughtiness. Some people in this world can be quite clever and are apt to habitually react towards matters in a rather impulsive manner, which is a root cause for the unceasing cycle of rebirth. When we begin to learn and practice the Dharma, we must allow our reactions to slow down and be cognizant of our actions until the mind becomes serene with clarity. The more we vividly understand our minds, the more we will become our own masters. In general, we have a natural tendency to merely react towards thoughts and not mastering the mind. In order to master our minds, it is imperative that we diligently practice being observant and slowing down our reactions, which are keys to cultivation. If a practitioner succeeds in this endeavor, others will feel a sense of serenity and purity within that person. At the same time, the practitioner will also manifest compassion and wisdom from this cultivation. Hence, all Buddhists should strive to “slowly walk and arrive quickly,” but do not hurry since “safety is number one.”