Ho-Tei (#1414)

(an instance of Generic Speaking Wandering Automaton made by Marcus)

     One of those fat little buddhas, sitting with a big smile on his face. Or maybe it's only a little votive statue of Bodhidharma.

Ho-Tei has some things to say:
      Some days we feel like strangers. When our heart opens, we will realize that we just belong here.
      When you meditate, sit with the dignity of a king or queen; when you move through your day, remain centered in this dignity.
      A day spent judging another is a painful day. A day spent judging yourself is a painful day. You don't have to believe your judgments; they're simply an old habit.
      Don't keep searching for the truth, just let go of your opinions.
      Learn to respond, not react.
      An upright posture and a few relaxed breaths can make a great difference.
      Just as a snake sheds its skin, we should shed our past over and over again.
      It is not our preferences that cause problems, but our attachment to them.
      Good-humored patience is necessary with mischievous children and your own mind.
      Through our senses the world appears. Through our reactions we create delusions. Without reactions the world becomes clear.
      Victory creates hatred, defeat creates suffering. Those who are wise strive for neither victory nor defeat.
      Even in conflict there is another way. Imagine if you were the Buddha, how do you solve it? (P.s. Who else should the Buddha be?)
      Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that, and all will be well.
      When asked, 'Are you a god or a man?' the Buddha replied, 'I am awake.'

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