― Shih Cheng Yen, Jing Si Aphorisms: The Fundamentals of Virtue. Pillars of World Peace

We humans are the most intelligent of all animals. We have the power to relieve suffering and provide a safe haven for everything else. Let’s all eat vegetarian and encourage others to do the same. Together, we can create a cleaner Earth, help people have better health, and nurture kindness in everyone’s heart.

This document contains a collection of sayings and aphorisms from Master Cheng Yen about virtues such as gratitude, kindness, wisdom, and overcoming suffering. Some of the key ideas expressed are: 1) To appreciate others is to respect yourself, and true goodness comes from helping others without hesitation.

Master Cheng Yen’s Jing Si Aphorisms books transcend racial and religious barriers. They promote heart-to-heart dialogues. Through the efforts of Tzu Chi volunteers, they have reached schools, businesses, government agencies, armed barracks, stores and every corner of communities.

"Jing-Si Aphorisms are words compiled from dialogues between Master Cheng Yen and her disciples or visitors. Written in short verses, the aphorisms are guidelines which are being practiced by the Master. They are easy to comprehend and practice and have been translated into dozens of languages and promoted in every corner of the world."