When people's hearts turn to good things

People come to worship Buddha's relics at Quan Su Pagoda, Hanoi

Witnessing the patient queue of people for hours, even overnight, regardless of rain or shine at Quan Su, Tam Chuc, Bai Dinh pagodas..., we can see the widespread influence of the relic worship event. Some people only had a few dozen minutes in the day, but still tried to come, then quietly left with regret before their turn. In the sea of ​​people, the image of old people walking slowly being helped step by step, wheelchairs being gently lifted by volunteer hands or a path being opened with just a look and a nod of the head to give way... touched people's hearts. Bottles of cool water were passed around under the early summer sun. Fragile paper fans gently swayed, carrying the coolness of kindness enough to soothe the sweat, and emotions that seemed to have dried up in the hustle and bustle of life.

The Buddha's relics are a symbol of profound historical and spiritual significance, not a magical object that can bring good luck, but a reminder of lasting human values. The important thing that a great man leaves behind is not his appearance, but his philosophy of life: live honestly, do not cause suffering to yourself and others, that is a miracle.

The Buddha taught, “Light your own torch and walk.” Peace does not come from the outside, but from a pure heart and responsible behavior. Viewed in this way, worshiping the treasure is an opportunity for each person to reflect on themselves. The greatest value of the event does not lie in the ritual or the external form, but in the stirring and awakening within each individual. Regardless of what religion you follow or not, you can still practice simple things: live a good life, do not do bad things, and help others within your ability.

The so-called blessings or luck actually come from nothing other than each person's own actions and attitudes. There is no need to bow many times, nor to make large offerings; the most meaningful thing is how we behave in our daily lives: knowing how to love, knowing how to listen, knowing how to stop before doing wrong things. When people live a good life, society will be more peaceful, which is what any culture or moral tradition strives for.

Millions of people have come together to worship the treasure in recent days. Not everyone may fully understand the profound philosophy behind it, but most of them feel a positive energy, urging them to live more kindly, more tolerantly, and to think more about others. In today's world full of worries and chaos, moments like these are truly precious. Not because of their sacred mystery, but because they evoke the inherent kindness in each person.

Wing Chun

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/khi-long-nguoi-huong-ve-dieu-tot-dep-post796666.html