Attributes arise from the heart; to break these characteristics, you must do good and accumulate virtues from within, creating connections through benevolent actions.
"Master, can I follow your way of life in the future?"
"What do you want to practice?"
Without hesitation, Jiaomei said, "Buddhism."
"What is Buddha?"
Furrowing her brows, Jiaomei pondered, "Buddhism can make people forget all troubles and take me to the Western Paradise World."
Ming Jing shook her head, "That is avoidance."
Jiaomei asked, "Then how can one practice and reach the state of mindfulness as you have, Master?"
"Continual self-discipline, unwavering focus, uphold precepts, do good, make vows, foster the aspiration to achieve enlightenment."
