"Does life have a purpose?" "What is the meaning of human life?" More than 2,500 years ago, Shakyamuni Buddha had the same question and began to explore the source of human suffering and the true path to happiness.
Is there happiness in life that will never betray oneself and is worth pursuing throughout life without regrets? This book uses the wise words of Sakyamuni Buddha, the quotations of Shinran Sage, the Japanese Buddhist master and founder of Jodo Shinshu, and the interpretation of life by countless writers and thinkers, to answer these propositions about human life that confuse us - "To enjoy freedom in an unfree world, this 'unobstructed way' is the ultimate goal that everyone pursues."
For this reason, no matter how much pain we encounter, we must live tenaciously until we achieve this goal.
Reader comments
This book touched me very much. It uses simple stories and profound philosophy to explore the meaning of life. The views in the book made me understand that no matter how many difficulties we encounter in life, we must live strong. As the book says, things are unpredictable and a good life may collapse easily, but we cannot lose hope because of this. I like the characters in the book who face life bravely. They give me great encouragement. This is a book worth reading, it will make you think more about life.
Why do people live? What is happiness? Where does life come from? Where does death go? Read more philosophy and Buddhist books, learn to think independently, and improve your cognition, so that you can live up to this life.
I want to see what the purpose of life can be. I am also curious about eternal happiness and want to get it. I've read in other books that if there's something you want to work towards throughout your life, that's your purpose in life, eternal happiness. It seems that this is what this book is about. I am a student who is about to graduate, but I don't feel like I have learned anything in school. I am not even sure if anyone will want me if I go out. I want to read this book to know and begin to find the purpose of life.
When the purpose of life is understood, all pain will have meaning;
When you live for this purpose, all your efforts will be rewarded.
When to pursue meaning
As soon as the breath stops, it is the next life;
This life will never come back.
If you don't realize your life purpose now, when will you wait?
The only chance is now, not hoping for the next life or looking forward to heaven after death.
Darkness of Ignorance
The darkness of ignorance means that people cannot see clearly the impermanence and selflessness of the nature of life due to ignorance, and fall into greed, anger and delusion due to obsession, resulting in continuous pain and confusion.
The darkness of ignorance is not stupidity, but a double covering of cognition and mind;
This makes people neither know why they are alive, nor can they see how to live meaningfully;
In the end, they exhaust themselves in the pursuit of false goals of wealth and status.
[Answer from Master Qinluan]
The purpose of life is not to avoid suffering and pursue experiences like happiness, but to stray into the darkness of ignorance and break through the darkness to gain happiness.
Taking utilitarian goals as the meaning of life often leads to deeper emptiness when these goals are achieved.
The real meaning comes from cutting off the source of suffering - the darkness of ignorance, and gaining the joy of life that is truly good as a human being.
The freedom of the mind after ignorance is eliminated, no longer bound by obsessions, no longer defeated by suffering, and creating one's own meaning of life in connection with others and acceptance of oneself. This is the ultimate answer to "why people live".
Life is hard! We live to transcend pain. If we overcome pain and find our true nature, we will no longer suffer. Cut off worries, cut off ignorance, and let go of all kinds of discrimination, and you will stay away from pain and find happiness.
How can there be any darkness of ignorance that can break away all pain? It's all just obsession in the heart. Breaking away from pain is the source of pain, allowing pain to exist and live with pain. Once you want to get rid of it, you also have to admit the existence of pain.
Sounds good! It has great educational and guiding significance, lighting up a light on the confused road of life.
I don't understand the Buddhist part. Life must have a purpose. Having a purpose means meaning. Just understand this.
The first time I read it, I didn't really understand why I live?
A book that makes you calm down and think.
When you and I accidentally see this book and want to read it, this is fate, which means that we want to escape the "darkness of ignorance" in our hearts.
👌, The words are meaningful and the reading is rewarding.
The world is so beautiful, life is an experience, look inward and live a good life! This is the meaning of life.
It's beautiful, it's so beautiful, it touches people's hearts and guides their souls. Thank you for meeting me. Cheers to the author💪💪💪
Life is the starting point towards death, and kindness is the station along the way. I hope to build more stations, and I can see far and wide at a glance...
Good book worth recommending and listening to! 🌹🌹🌹🌹
It's so beautiful, take a look below
This book is worth reading
Not bad. Read, read, write and write. Let's take a look.
Good book, worth reading
The title of the book is special. What is the true meaning of life? Sometimes I am awake, sometimes I am busy. But most of them are busy
The former talked about life and death, and the latter talked about Buddhas and demons. So how to get rid of the darkness of ignorance? ?
Inspirational and very helpful in my life
To sum up the meaning of life, why live? This is the answer that most people want to know, how to choose between depression and positivity.
Very good, some language is very alarming
Empathize with others, light up your heart, and awaken yourself!
With profound writing style and wise vision, the author quotes scriptures and explains why people are alive every word. It makes people feel so convinced when they read it that they can't bear to put it down.
It explains the meaning of life and is in line with the impetuous people in today's society! Selfish desires prevail! A pure heart from a person who is in great pain.
The wording and outlook on life are different and innovative, which makes people enlightened.
This book touched me very much. It uses simple stories and profound philosophy to explore the meaning of life. The views in the book made me understand that no matter how many difficulties we encounter in life, we must live strong. As the book says, things are unpredictable and a good life may collapse easily, but we cannot lose hope because of this. I like the characters in the book who face life bravely. They give me great encouragement. This is a book worth reading, it will make you think more about life.
Why do people live? What is happiness? Where does life come from? Where does death go? Read more philosophy and Buddhist books, learn to think independently, and improve your cognition, so that you can live up to this life.
I want to see what the purpose of life can be. I am also curious about eternal happiness and want to get it. I've read in other books that if there's something you want to work towards throughout your life, that's your purpose in life, eternal happiness. It seems that this is what this book is about. I am a student who is about to graduate, but I don't feel like I have learned anything in school. I am not even sure if anyone will want me if I go out. I want to read this book to know and begin to find the purpose of life.
When the purpose of life is understood, all pain will have meaning; When you live for this purpose, all your efforts will be rewarded. When to pursue meaning As soon as the breath stops, it is the next life; This life will never come back. If you don't realize your life purpose now, when will you wait? The only chance is now, not hoping for the next life or looking forward to heaven after death. Darkness of Ignorance The darkness of ignorance means that people cannot see clearly the impermanence and selflessness of the nature of life due to ignorance, and fall into greed, anger and delusion due to obsession, resulting in continuous pain and confusion. The darkness of ignorance is not stupidity, but a double covering of cognition and mind; This makes people neither know why they are alive, nor can they see how to live meaningfully; In the end, they exhaust themselves in the pursuit of false goals of wealth and status. [Answer from Master Qinluan] The purpose of life is not to avoid suffering and pursue experiences like happiness, but to stray into the darkness of ignorance and break through the darkness to gain happiness. Taking utilitarian goals as the meaning of life often leads to deeper emptiness when these goals are achieved. The real meaning comes from cutting off the source of suffering - the darkness of ignorance, and gaining the joy of life that is truly good as a human being. The freedom of the mind after ignorance is eliminated, no longer bound by obsessions, no longer defeated by suffering, and creating one's own meaning of life in connection with others and acceptance of oneself. This is the ultimate answer to "why people live".
Life is hard! We live to transcend pain. If we overcome pain and find our true nature, we will no longer suffer. Cut off worries, cut off ignorance, and let go of all kinds of discrimination, and you will stay away from pain and find happiness.
How can there be any darkness of ignorance that can break away all pain? It's all just obsession in the heart. Breaking away from pain is the source of pain, allowing pain to exist and live with pain. Once you want to get rid of it, you also have to admit the existence of pain.
Sounds good! It has great educational and guiding significance, lighting up a light on the confused road of life.
I don't understand the Buddhist part. Life must have a purpose. Having a purpose means meaning. Just understand this.
The first time I read it, I didn't really understand why I live?
A book that makes you calm down and think. When you and I accidentally see this book and want to read it, this is fate, which means that we want to escape the "darkness of ignorance" in our hearts.
👌, The words are meaningful and the reading is rewarding.
The world is so beautiful, life is an experience, look inward and live a good life! This is the meaning of life.
It's beautiful, it's so beautiful, it touches people's hearts and guides their souls. Thank you for meeting me. Cheers to the author💪💪💪
Life is the starting point towards death, and kindness is the station along the way. I hope to build more stations, and I can see far and wide at a glance...
Good book worth recommending and listening to! 🌹🌹🌹🌹
It's so beautiful, take a look below
This book is worth reading
Not bad. Read, read, write and write. Let's take a look.
Good book, worth reading
The title of the book is special. What is the true meaning of life? Sometimes I am awake, sometimes I am busy. But most of them are busy
The former talked about life and death, and the latter talked about Buddhas and demons. So how to get rid of the darkness of ignorance? ?
Inspirational and very helpful in my life
To sum up the meaning of life, why live? This is the answer that most people want to know, how to choose between depression and positivity.
Very good, some language is very alarming
Empathize with others, light up your heart, and awaken yourself!
With profound writing style and wise vision, the author quotes scriptures and explains why people are alive every word. It makes people feel so convinced when they read it that they can't bear to put it down.
It explains the meaning of life and is in line with the impetuous people in today's society! Selfish desires prevail! A pure heart from a person who is in great pain.
The wording and outlook on life are different and innovative, which makes people enlightened.