This pamphlet caught my eyes one day in a Buddhist group cultivation session which I attend regularly. It was displayed among many other Buddhism publications on the table for free circulation. It drew my attention not because of its delicate cover design but the subtitle “GUIDE TO A HAPPY LIFE”. I said to myself silently “Gee, hope this guide does bring happiness to me.”
I turned to the introduction page of this pamphlet and read “Confucius believed that moral principles, virtues and discipline should be the very first lesson taught to a child, and that children should practice them daily.” That means a happy life can only be achieved if the foundation of being a good child is carefully laid at a young age. So this is a book teaching children to become a good people when they grow up. But the subtitle “GUIDE TO A HAPPY LIFE” sounds that it is a set of guides applies to people of all age.
Indeed this set of guides should be followed fully in order to guarantee a happy life. Why? Because the learning outcome found in a child can only be excellent if the parents and people surrounding this child are leading good examples. Therefore, this book is not just created to teach the children but also the adults. It is understandable to me that the happiest parents are those whose children are behaving and performing nicely. A child with good behaviour learns other subjects more efficiently. A student with good learning efficiency achieves life goals more easily. Thus, each step of their life is getting good influence from this set of guides set out by the ancient sages, and this brings about long lasting happiness to all the parents, children and people concerned. Isn’t this logical?
It is not just logical, it really works. Recently Master Chin Kung made an experiment in teaching this book to the children and interested adults in a small town called Tangchi in Anhui Province. He anticipated a notable result to be achieved from this experiment in 3 years; however, a good result emerged in half a year instead. He said this result proved that people are educable. This town has a lot of moving stories now. The crime rate obviously drops. Children are polite. Their learning records improve. And adults are leading good example. The leaders of other cities are seeking for this kind of education to be delivered to their residents.
A happy life is what everyone looking for throughout their life. Recently I heard a lot of news from Radio Live about tragedies caused by gambling, party pill and alcohol. Nowadays we tend to choose any method that brings instant effect. It is fair to do so. But the result tells us there is no bargain in getting happiness. The deluded happy feeling only lasts a few hours and perhaps ends up with a lot of trouble. For the sake of creating a happy society, why don’t we get this educational pamphlet a try? If it is promoted and carried out properly, it should generate a good outcome in one year.
This pamphlet is accessible following the link below. It is published in bilingual format, and is welcomed to download for free circulation. Amitofohttp://www.amtb.org.tw/pdf/hz32-05.pdf
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