2026年10月25日

A Testimony to the Truth and Reality of the Buddha Dharma

In September 2015, our Master, wishing to encourage his disciples to respectfully listen to the Dharma discourses of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, establish right understanding and right views, and diligently cultivate themselves so that they might attain accomplishment and liberation at an early date, organized a program called “The Practice of Right Understanding and Right Views.” Participants were required to listen to one Dharma discourse each day for a period of six months. We immediately signed up for the program and also encouraged other Dharma brothers and sisters to participate so that we could support and remind one another to remain diligent in our practice.

On the evening of Friday, September 11, I took my “Dharma-Listening Record Sheet” and went to the home of Dharma Sister Huimin. As I approached the covered walkway in front of her home, I accidentally missed a step and fell. My right knee was injured and bleeding, and I also strained my lower back. Xiangjun’s mother, who was there at the time, immediately helped me up. That evening, I did not feel much physical discomfort. However, the following morning, the pain in my lower back was so severe that I could hardly get up.

After washing up, I was unable to sit on the sofa as I normally did to listen to the Dharma. Instead, I had to sit on the floor and lean against the sofa. After respectfully listening to two Dharma discourses, however, the pain in my lower back unexpectedly disappeared. I was able to stand up naturally, and the wound on my knee had almost vanished as well.

That afternoon, Xiangjun’s mother came to visit me. When she saw my condition, she was amazed and exclaimed, “This is incredible! Then I want to come and listen to the Dharma too.”

I had originally been worried that I would not be able to travel to the Buddhist center in Tainan on Sunday as scheduled to receive a Dharma transmission from my Master. I am deeply grateful for the blessings and protection of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, all Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Mahasattvas of the ten directions, and my Master.

Every day, when we listened to the Dharma at seven o’clock in the morning and again in the afternoon, two spotted doves would fly to our balcony and remain there quietly, listening together with us to the Dharma discourses of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. They neither made noise nor caused any disturbance. After the Dharma discourse ended, we would feed them, and over time they became unafraid of people.

Every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., a number of diligent Dharma brothers and sisters would come regularly to the Jili Dharma-Listening Center, regardless of wind or rain, to respectfully listen to the Dharma discourses. We would also share with one another our experiences, insights, and reflections gained through cultivating ourselves and learning Buddhism.

The Dharma brothers and sisters understood that cultivating bodhi merit includes diligently introducing people to the Dharma and helping guide them to listen to the Dharma, cultivate themselves, and learn Buddhism. Their children, relatives, and friends noticed that after they began listening to the Dharma and cultivating themselves, they had learned to practice patience and forbearance, their complexions had improved, and they had also become healthier. As a result, new people gradually began joining us in listening to the Dharma, cultivating themselves, and learning Buddhism.

Seeing the joy that came from the transformation and growth of these Dharma brothers and sisters made me realize that I should work even harder to sow the seeds of bodhi far and wide, so that more relatives and friends may have the opportunity to hear and learn the true Buddha Dharma.

I feel profoundly fortunate in this lifetime to have the opportunity to hear the magnificent Buddha Dharma of Namo H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and to follow my Master in cultivating myself and learning Buddhism. This has made my life fuller, richer, and more meaningful.

Buddhist Disciple Liyu
With palms joined in reverence

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Did My Child’s Gaming Spark a “Family War”? The Experience That Reshaped My Approach to Parenting

Did My Child’s Gaming Spark a “Family War”? The Experience That Reshaped My Approach to Parenting

From time to time, we come across news stories online about mothers who become so stressed while helping their children with homework that they develop health problems, fathers who become so angry while tutoring their children that they suffer heart attacks, and parents whose efforts to supervise homework end up triggering a full-blown “family battle.”

Without exaggeration, I recently experienced a “family war” of my own. It truly brought to mind the saying: “When there’s no homework, mother and child are loving and harmonious; once homework begins, the whole household is thrown into chaos!”

Due to local COVID-19 prevention measures, the school notified students that classes would be conducted online from home. On the first day, my son followed his teacher’s instructions very well. By the second day, however, he had begun doing as he pleased. Before finishing his homework, he started playing video games and did not submit his assignment until 10 p.m.

When I saw the teacher’s message reminding him to turn in his homework, my anger immediately flared up. I raised my voice and scolded my son, “Why can’t you be more responsible? Do you know how much I trust you? Is this how you’re going to deal with your homework?!”

He immediately raised his voice in return and protested, “Why do you have to control everything? As long as I finish my homework that day, it should be fine!”

How dare he yell at me like that? It seemed utterly disrespectful! I was deeply hurt and extremely angry. In a moment of impulse, I slapped him and took away his phone. My son cried and made a scene, throwing the whole household into turmoil. When I tried to speak with him again, he slammed the door, locked it, and refused to let me come near him.

For a moment, I did not know what to do. Almost without realizing it, I went to the Buddhist altar, opened a Buddhist book, and began reading respectfully. I came across this teaching by Namo H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III:

“When someone criticizes or slanders you, there must be some mistakes you have made in handling things inappropriately, or at least you have failed to win people’s approval and respect for what you did. What you must do in this case is to make full criticism of yourself.”

This means that whenever someone criticizes or slanders you, you should carefully reflect upon yourself and recognize that there must be something you have done wrong, because people do not accuse others entirely without cause.

In our interactions with others or when handling various matters, conflicts may inevitably arise for many different reasons. Perhaps something in our words or actions has offended or wronged the other person, or perhaps our attitude has made them feel that they have been treated unfairly. At the very least, we have failed to gain their recognition, respect, or admiration. In other words, we have failed to earn their goodwill toward us.

This alone shows that we are not yet perfect and that there are shortcomings on our part. Therefore, we should sincerely examine ourselves from within, recognize our own faults, and engage in more self-criticism and self-reflection.

The more I read, the more ashamed I felt, and gradually my mind became calm again. It was certainly wrong for my son to become absorbed in video games to the point that they interfered with his studies, but my own mistake was even greater. I should not have lost my temper, much less hit him. Violence cannot solve problems. I should treat my son as an equal and communicate with him more. Resorting to physical force would only intensify the conflict and make him even more rebellious.

How could my words and actions that day reflect those of a loving mother? How could they reflect the conduct of someone cultivating herself?

As I thought about this, I became deeply remorseful. At that moment, my entire approach to parenting was reshaped. I realized that I should not use parental authority to suppress my son. Instead, I needed to communicate with him on an equal footing.

Afterward, I changed my attitude and spoke with my son calmly. I took the initiative to apologize to him, acknowledged my mistake, and promised that I would no longer resort to violence. When problems arose, we would communicate with each other instead.

At the same time, we reached an agreement: he could use his phone, but only after completing his homework and provided that he had enough free time. He could play games for no more than half an hour a day. My son accepted these conditions.

At last, the conflict was resolved. Our “family war” came to an end, and we made peace with each other.

My son’s “rebelliousness” taught me a valuable lesson. It prompted me to reflect on myself and correct my attitude. It also led me to think more deeply: Life is filled with ups and downs, favorable and adverse circumstances. Greed, anger, ignorance, attachment, joy, sorrow, and all kinds of emotions accompany us along the way. What should we do so that we can withstand the tests and trials of life?

Look Inward Rather Than Seeking Outward

In the past, whenever conflicts arose between me and my family members, colleagues, or classmates, I habitually blamed others. I failed to recognize my own faults and always believed that I was right.

Yet when one finger points at another person, the other fingers point back at oneself.

Looking back, I realized how often I had complained. I had complained that my parents favored my brother and did not care enough about me. I had complained that my husband made reckless decisions and accumulated debts, leaving me constantly worried and anxious. I had complained that my son was playful and disobedient. I had complained that my family failed to appreciate everything I did for them.

But complaining, blaming, and becoming angry only make matters worse; they do not solve the actual problem. Ultimately, the better approach is to examine matters from the perspective of cause and effect, analyze the situation, uncover the root of the problem, and find a way to resolve it.

Strengthen Our Vows and Resolve to Fulfill Them

Afflictive hindrances are among the great obstacles we face. They arise from karmic forces rooted in beginningless ignorance. When the power of our vows arises, it can overcome the force of karma.

If we do not have the great vow and determination to attain liberation in this lifetime, do we really want to continue wandering through the six realms of reincarnation in our next life? We may never again encounter the wonderful Dharma conditions that we have in this lifetime.

Since we have already had the opportunity in this lifetime to hear the True Dharma and learn and practice Buddhism, we should follow the teachings and put them into practice, relinquish our attachments, and no longer allow ourselves to be swept away by the Eight Winds—gain and loss, defamation and praise, acclaim and ridicule, suffering and pleasure.

We must cultivate ourselves amid the circumstances we encounter, sincerely and steadfastly fulfill our vows, and resolve to bring them to completion. This serves as a compass guiding us forward.

The Family Is Our Training Ground

The path of cultivation is like a difficult journey, and I too am a traveler upon it.

Cultivation is reflected in every thought that arises in our minds, every movement we make, every word we speak, and every way in which we interact with people and handle matters. It is reflected in whether we have truly learned from the Buddha’s thoughts, speech, and conduct and whether we actually put what we have learned into practice in our daily lives.

The family is our training ground.

A happy family does not come from constantly thinking about how to change the other person. Rather, it comes from continually examining our own shortcomings, correcting them, improving ourselves, and becoming better people—while also bringing comfort and happiness to those around us.

I believe that a heart filled with gratitude and appreciation for the affinities we share will bring greater joy, ease, and peace to both ourselves and our families.

Written by: Haohe
Edited by: Sayi / Bodhizi

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Exhibition of Master Wan Ko Yee’s Amazing Achievements in the Form of World-Class Treasures

Exhibition of Master Wan Ko Yee’s Amazing Achievements in the Form of World-Class Treasures

The Explanation of the Buddha’s Title – “H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III”

On April 3, 2008, a solemn and dignified first-publishing ceremony of a fact-recording book entitled H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, which published jointly by the World Buddhism Publishing LLC and the World Dharma Voice, Inc., was held at the Library of the Congress of the United States. The book was also formally accepted into the collection of the Library of the Congress of the United States. Only since that time, did people in the world know that Master Wan Ko Yee, who had been broadly respected by the great masses and who had also been known as Great Dharma King Yangwo Yeshe Norbu, had been recognized by the world’s leaders, regent dharma kings, and great rinpoches of Buddhism through official documents as the third incarnation of Dorje Chang Buddha, who is the primordial Sambhogakaya Buddha of the universe. The Buddha’s name is H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III. Since then, people began to address His Holiness the Buddha by “Namo[1] Dorje Chang Buddha III.” This is similar to the situation that Sakyamuni Buddha’s name was Prince Siddhartha Gotama before attaining Buddhahood. However, after Sakyamuni Buddha had attained Buddhahood, His title changed to “Namo Sakyamuni Buddha.” That is why we now address His Holiness the Buddha as “H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III.”

In particular, on December 12, 2012, the Senate Resolution No. 614 of the United States Congress officially used “His Holiness” in the name addressing Dorje Chang Buddha III (That is to say, “H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III.”) Since then, the title and status of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III has been definitive by nature. And, as a matter of fact, “Dorje Chang Buddha III” is a name used legally in governmental and official legislative documents. Therefore, the previously used respected name and titles such as “Wan Ko Yee,” Great Master, and Great Dharma King no longer exist.

However, the news below was published before the Buddha’s title of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III was publicly announced. At that time, people did not know about the true status of His Holiness the Buddha. Therefore, to respect the true history, we still kept the names used before the title of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III was legitimately determined in republishing this news. However, all must clearly know that the only legitimate name of His Holiness the Buddha is H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and all other names used before the legitimate determination no longer exist.

ASIAN JOURNAL

NEWS FEBRUARY 17-23, 2006 VOL5 – ISSUE 7

Exhibition of Master Wan Ko Yee’s Amazing Achievements in the Form of World-Class Treasures

Mystic, wondrous, noble, and enchanting!

A mysterious art which is recognized as a precious treasure from heaven appears in the world for the first time!

On February 5-27, 2006, the Master Wan Ko Yee International Cultural Institute hold an exhibition of the World-Class Treasures created by Master Wan Ko Yee (Dharma King Yangwo Yisinubu Wan Ko). Regarded by all as enchanting and precious treasures from another dimension, this art appears in the world for the first time. The Organization of American States, which represents 34 countries, sponsored a special exhibition of Master Wan Ko Yee’s work for ambassadors and dignitaries. Now you can see this mysterious and wondrous art. It is praised as “Treasures from Heaven.” This exhibit displays superb, extraordinary art, profound knowledge, holy virtue and more from another realm. Admission is free.

A rare exhibit of Master Wan Ko Yee's world-class art, literary accomplishments, and innovations hold from February 5 through 27, 2006 at 1822 Eddy Street, San Francisco, California.

The exhibition showcases more than 200 pieces of the Master's artwork in 18 categories. This represents only a small portion of Master Wan Ko Yee's outstanding accomplishments. The exhibition features Yun sculptures, Chinese paintings, western paintings, art frames, jade plates, three-dimensional pictures, calligraphy, poetry, and literature, along with the latest application of the master's designs in ceramic, enamel, glass, and other mediums for use in beautifying the domestic and work environment. These tiles, wall hangings, transparent panels, etc. are unbelievably beautiful and highly original, surpassing the elegance of materials found in the Louvre Museum in Paris or the luxury hotels of Las Vegas. These are suitable for the most elegant homes, up-scale restaurants, fashionable hotels, sophisticated offices, or other places to create a noble and enhanced quality of life. Master Yee wants to make his enlightened view of a world of incredible beauty available to everyone.

Master Wan Ko Yee, who currently resides in the United States, is known as Dharma King Yangwo Yisinubu Wan Ko. Over 2,000 Buddhist leaders from thirty three countries and 416 organizations, recognized Master Yee as a Dharma King and "Authentic Buddhism Master." it is difficult to find another person in this world who has succeeded in gaining the high state of virtue and realization that Maser Yee has attained. It is precisely due to his unfathomable Buddha-dharma realization that the Master has acquired erudition and penetrating understanding of the laws that govern the growth and change of everything in the universe. He has thereby attained the highest achievements in various fields, such as religion, literature, philosophy, painting, calligraphy, sculpture, and application of color. No one in history can match such achievements.

He is a master of art of outstanding international fame. The Chinese paintings of Master Wan Ko Yee were sold at auction at the highest prices for paintings by any living artist in Southeast Asia, going for over two million US dollars each. With the appearance of Yun Sculpture, created by the Master for humanity, all splendid pearls, jades, and gemstones become pale in comparison, like the stars in the sky being outshined by a clear moon. The Yun sculpture created by the Master is an art with indescribable beauty and appears in the world for the first time. Its beauty surpasses that of any natural pearls, jades or precious gemstones. No precious stone in this world can compare with the mystery and resplendence of Yun sculptures. Some of you might consider this an overstatement, but when you see the beautiful and wondrous artwork, you will be surprised, enchanted, and see that this is not an exaggeration.

The organization of American States, which represents 34 countries, sponsored a special exhibition featuring part of Master Wan Ko Yee’s work for ambassadors and dignitaries. The artwork was recognized by all as a precious treasure from heaven. The Master is also the only artist awarded the position of "Fellow" by the Royal Academy of Arts in the London in the Academy’s over two hundred year history. As you can see, this is not an ordinary artist, nor is this an ordinary exhibition.

The frames and jade-like plates created by Master Wan Ko Yee can be described as “embodying the essence of Nature yet surpassing the craftsmanship of Nature.” The frames of the Master cannot be limited to the concept of frames. They also are a particular kind of extremely exquisite and precious art. They vividly reproduce the superlative craftsmanship seen in the creation of everything in Nature yet embody what is refined rather than coarse, amplifying the ephemeral or unostentatious beauty of precious natural beings in life to the perfect zenith of art.

The appearance of Master Yee’s uniquely beautiful, unfathomably mysterious, and holy works of art have shattered mankind’s long-held understanding of artistic creations. The astonishing beauty of his artistic creations stirs once soul. His mysterious artistic masterpieces are the natural crystallization of his various astonishing talents, the natural outflow of his limitless Buddha-dharma wisdom and compassion. They also represent his very high moral achievement and the highest expression of kindness, generosity, and selflessness. It is the Master’s compassionate desire that everyone be able to attain this level as well. What you see in this exhibit is superb extraordinary art, profound knowledge, holy virtue, and more, truly from another realm.

The exhibition is free to the public.

Location: 1822 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

415-673-2311

Time: February 5-27, 2006

Monday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday-Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Master Wan Ko Yee International Culture Institute.
CONTACT: Zhaxi Zhuoma Rinpoche (Cell Phone: 626-394-4699)
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PHONE: 626-281-6378
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His magnificent accomplishments openly serve as a model for others; his many honors stir the world

The Explanation of the Buddha’s Title – “H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III”

In particular, on December 12, 2012, the Senate Resolution No. 614 of the United States Congress officially used “His Holiness” in the name addressing Dorje Chang Buddha III (That is to say, “H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III.”) Since then, the title and status of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III has been definitive by nature. And, as a matter of fact, “Dorje Chang Buddha III” is a name used legally in governmental and official legislative documents. Therefore, the previously used respected name and titles such as “Wan Ko Yee,” Great Master, and Great Dharma King no longer exist.

March 25 - 27,2000

TALBA

His magnificent accomplishments openly serve as a model for others; his many honors stir the world

THE GOVERNMENT of the State of California and the government of the City of San Francisco each declared March 8th as Master Wan Ko Yee Day. On March 13th the government of the City of San Francisco again expressed its highest respects for Master Wan Ko Yee's special accomplishments by conferring upon him more honors.

These newest honors were conferred based upon the Master's position as the foremost Buddhist Master in the entire world and his tremendous achievements in the areas of art, ethics, scholarship and science.

In 1994 the Master was awarded the title of "Distinguished International Master” by the World Poets and Culture Congress, an organization composed of members from forty-eight different countries and regions. This title is conferred upon only one person in the world and is on the same level of honor as a head of state. The Distinguished International Master Certificate was signed by Juan Antonio Samaranch, the then President of the International Olympic Committee. The formal resolution conferring upon the Master such title was announced in Hungary on September 15,1994 and formal written notification was sent to the State Council of the People's Republic of China and other government organs.

The central government of China built a museum in honor of the Master in the Master's hometown. In the entire history of China, this was the first museum ever built in the government of China in honor of someone who is still alive. The Master Wan Ko Yee Museum is a huge structure similar to an imperial palace and is divided into seven different sections.

The Master is extraordinarily accomplished in Chinese painting and calligraphy and has laid the groundwork for bringing Chinese paintings to the international forum. He has won the highest respect of the Chinese and American people for having raised the level of culture and morality in the world, for his efforts in philosophy, for his contributions in advancing the cultural exchange between China and the United States, and for being a model of ethical conduct.

Thus, after the head of the City Council of San Francisco and ten City Council members held a meeting, they decided to jointly sign and confer upon Master Wan Ko Yee (H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III) a certificate of honor for his special accomplishments. The city government of San Francisco also declared the Master an honorary citizen of San Francisco in order to express their great admiration for him.

What is most unusual is that Master Wan Ko Yee (H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III) is not in the United States to accept these distinctive honors. Nevertheless, his great learning, high ethics and magnificent accomplishments cannot be covered up. He has been repeatedly honored by various organizations throughout the United States such as the world Buddhism Association, the Tibetan Buddhism Association of America, the World Buddhism Jenn Fa Association Assembly, and the American League of Colleges and Universities which is composed of more than eighty colleges and universities.

All of this shows that Master Wan Ko Yee (H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III) is a man of tremendous virtue, the likes of whom are rarely seen in the history of mankind. People all over the world admire and emulate him.

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The More Accomplished a Person Is, the More They Embrace “Deep-Well Thinking”

The More Accomplished a Person Is, the More They Embrace “Deep-Well Thinking”

Many people have heard of the “10,000-Hour Rule,” which suggests that to become an expert in a particular field, a person needs at least 10,000 hours of practice. In other words, if you work eight hours a day, five days a week, it will take at least five years to become an expert in a particular field. If you devote three hours a day to effective learning, accumulating more than 1,000 hours a year, you may become a highly skilled professional in that field after ten years.

Success does not come from grand declarations but from persistent, down-to-earth effort and unwavering perseverance. An indispensable part of this process is the self-discipline practiced day after day.

The renowned French thinker and writer Romain Rolland once said, “Rather than spending a great deal of time and energy digging many shallow wells, it is better to devote the same time and energy to digging one deep well.”

Learning to settle one’s mind, remain focused, and cultivate deep expertise in one’s chosen field is among the rarest and most valuable abilities a person can possess.

What Romain Rolland described is essentially “deep-well thinking.” Imagine digging a well in search of water. If you give up and move to another location every time you fail to find water, you may end up digging many shallow wells without ever reaching a water source. Would it not be better to concentrate your efforts on digging one well, persevering until you finally reach water?

After all, everyone’s time and energy are limited. If you want to achieve success in a particular area, you must commit yourself to that field, cultivate your expertise, and strive to become an expert. You should not constantly imagine that the grass is greener elsewhere, nor should you be halfhearted in your efforts or give up easily. Only by thoroughly understanding the essence of what we do can we develop genuine confidence, accumulate substantial knowledge and ability, and eventually achieve remarkable results.

Yet many people today are too restless and impatient. Whatever they attempt, they hesitate, worry excessively about what lies ahead, and constantly doubt themselves. They are unwilling to put in the necessary effort, and as a result, many things remain unfinished or unsuccessful. They confine themselves to a narrow world of their own making, accomplish little, and ultimately complain about the unfairness of society rather than reflecting upon their own shortcomings.

There is no such thing as a free lunch, nor is there any success that comes without effort. Every meaningful achievement must be earned through one’s own hard work and perseverance.

Zeng Guofan, a prominent figure of the late Qing Dynasty, taught his children that three qualities are essential to learning: first, aspiration; second, knowledge and insight; and third, perseverance.

We can apply this principle to our daily lives as well. Once we have established a clear goal, we should act with determination, remain firm in our convictions, and persevere in our efforts. We will then discover that accomplishing something well is not necessarily as difficult as we once imagined.

Namo H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III imparted in Philosophical Sayings About Worldly Matters:

“No pains, no gains. Hard work never goes unrewarded for it always leads to gains. Pain is gain in disguise.”

This means that all happiness and blessings are obtained through diligent and arduous effort; they do not simply fall from the sky.

To accomplish anything worthwhile, we must strive for it with diligence. Such effort naturally involves fatigue and hardship, and we may even encounter setbacks, difficulties, and suffering along the way. However, as long as we do not retreat, but continue moving forward, overcoming obstacles and striving toward our goals, the hardship we endure will ultimately give rise to the happiness of accomplishment.

This is why the ancients said that blessings arise from hardship. After enduring difficulties, blessings naturally follow.

The phrase “This is perfectly clear” emphasizes that the law of cause and effect is never mistaken. Happiness must be earned through one’s own diligent labor and perseverance. There are absolutely no shortcuts. This is a truth that is perfectly clear and unmistakable.

Indeed, this is precisely what we observe in real life. The famous and accomplished people we see and hear about have all devoted tremendous effort and hard work behind the scenes before achieving success.

Take the American swimmer Michael Phelps, for example. In addition to his natural physical advantages, including his exceptionally long arms and legs, he reportedly trained for eight hours a day throughout the year, maintaining this demanding routine for five or six years. Through such extraordinary dedication, he achieved the remarkable feat of winning eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympic Games.

Similarly, Warren Buffett, widely known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates have devoted countless hours—far exceeding 10,000—to thinking, researching, and putting their knowledge into practice within their respective fields. Combined with their keen market insight and business judgment, these sustained efforts contributed to their extraordinary achievements.

When we understand the saying, “Ten years of sharpening a sword for the moment its brilliance is revealed,” we also come to appreciate the power of concentration, diligent learning, and continuous self-improvement.

As the ancient saying goes:

“Without accumulating small steps, one cannot travel a thousand miles; without gathering small streams, rivers and seas cannot be formed.”

Whatever we aspire to accomplish, as long as we follow the right path and pursue our goals with unwavering determination and persistent effort, we can trust that our time and dedication will not be wasted, and that our achievements will eventually come to fruition.

Written by: Zai Lu Shang
Edited by: Yuese

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