The Teacher Of Teachers

I appreciate deeply how difficult it is to be a teacher since I became one. I now understand how much love and patience one has to give to teach groups of innocent children, until they grow up and understand things in life.

In the course of teaching children, I have also learned my own lessons. Unwittingly, the children reminded me to be humble, at ease, happy, etc. Not being very good at showing my feelings, I look just like a "miserable Buddha" at a glance. My students always reminded me, "Teacher, you have to smile more often! You look better when you smile!"

Master has also told us to be cheerful at all times and to make a happy atmosphere for others. Gradually, I have learned to put down my position and blend in with the students, to listen to what they have to say, and to deal with everything in a humorous way.

In the past, whenever I was troubled by the students' problems, I always avoided facing the true causes of the problems and put the blame on myself for not putting enough effort into meditation.

Nowadays, I reflect upon myself. Apart from feeling that I have not done well enough in my meditation, I also take out the treasure that I always take with me - Master's book of aphorisms. I read it and look for the wisdom within to solve the problem.

Once, I opened the book at random, and on that page it said, "We can be good in our spiritual practice, but we still need to be skilful at handling matters in this world." I suddenly felt so ashamed. I came to realize that I did not put my heart into solving a problem, in finding a good way to deal with it; but only complained and kept running away from it. Like timely rain, Master's words dissolved and enlightened me - this stubborn stone.

I gradually learned not to complain during work; to accept all my lessons gladly and to seize every opportunity to learn. In order to teach the children well, I vigilantly and constantly remind myself to set a good example. At the same time, I also deeply appreciate the toil You undergo, Master. You offer immeasurable love and patience to each of Your children while they are growing up. You are my best example!

Whenever my students point at master's photograph on my desk and asked me, "Who is this?" I always reply proudly, "This is the Teacher of teachers!"