LIVING TO BRING JOY TO OTHERS
A revered Teacher once taught us:
"Make sure that the people around you never feel sad. Take this as a motto for your life, letting it dwell deep within your heart. Never let anyone feel sad because of you—not even for a moment, for any reason.”
The Teacher said, when you see someone feeling sad, don’t turn away. Go closer, listen with empathy, and find a way to comfort and uplift them so their heart feels lighter and their sorrow eases. And if you can bring someone a small joy—even just a greeting, a smile, or a kind gesture—never forget to do it. What may seem small to you could be a great warmth to someone else.
The Teacher shared a very simple story: “I have thousands of contacts on my phone. Once, by chance, it reminded me of someone’s birthday. I don’t even remember when I set it up this way, but whenever the reminder pops up, I never ignore it. I always send a short message—just a single line—but I believe it makes them happy. If there’s no reminder, meaning I haven’t saved that date, then I let it go—we can’t reach everyone. But for those we can, we should. Don’t miss even one person if you can bring them a little joy.”
The Teacher also reminded us: “When you have a chance to make someone happy, don’t miss it. Don’t think you’re too tired, too busy, or that it’s too small to matter. Even when you’re tired, still try to do it—bringing joy to others is what makes life truly meaningful. Remember that: life is meant to make others happy.”
In this life, what matters most is not how much wealth or fame we have, but how many hearts feel peace and joy when they’re around us. Sometimes, just a simple greeting, a short message, or a smile is enough to warm someone’s heart. It is in these seemingly small things that love and the spirit of life are gently nurtured each day. #Religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,