Future is also nothing other than dreaming best;
It will be good if learning the past as lessons helps our present activities;
It will also be good if dreaming best for the future helps our present activities;
Learn the past; do not miss it for maturity of wisdom;
Dream best for the future but not be influenced by the dream;
Present is the most important and practical;
‘There is no time like the present’.
Do right now. It will make you the best.
I have met so many westerners who are interested in Buddhist philosophy in my Mahagandhayon monastery for over 18 years as I was appointed to be in charge of foreigners who want to learn Buddhist philosophy and meditation. I have also guided some foreigners who want to learn Buddhist philosophy and meditation. I have also guided some foreigners who want to practice mediation in my monastery so far.
Then, I think you will be interested in the book, ‘Buddhism and Democracy’ I wrote. The reason why I wrote this book is that I found Buddhism is like democracy in the way it instructed. I have said a number of times that Buddhism is not like a religion that guides people how to believe in a certain God but Buddhism is more like philosophy that guides how to understand real life and how to live in real world. It is also a kind of lesson to learn how to apply in daily life. It can also go with democratic system harmoniously and peacefully. This is the reason why I wrote this book.
Why does Buddhism come with democracy? I strongly believe that Buddhism embraces democratic values and scientific philosophy after I have studied and practiced for many years. Buddhism is even like a sort of medicine that can kill stresses and strains of public life. This is the reason why I love Buddhism so much and practice it as good as possible. I also try to share my understanding and knowledge on Buddhism with people. I even try to share rich Buddhist philosophy with world by writing books, including this one ‘Buddhism and Democracy’.