A note before reading
This library is based on Master Shengyuan’s personal experiences and reflections on spiritual practice. They may not apply to everyone’s circumstances. It is important to distinguish everyday life from spiritual practice, and science from metaphysical beliefs. Use your own judgment and read with care. If you have questions, you are welcome to discuss them.
Bringing Understanding into Family Life
Follow the stages in order. Articles still awaiting English translation remain in the Chinese edition.
Stage 1 · Settle Your Own Emotions First
5 of 5 articles available in English
- When emotions arise, how can I first understand myself?
- How can I handle anger and resentment?
- Why do I still feel hurt after the outside provocation has stopped?
- How can I stay positive without passing negativity on to others?
- How can inner steadiness and changing perspective be practiced in daily life?
Stage 2 · Understand Children and Repair the Parent-Child Relationship
6 of 6 articles available in English
- How should I respond when children cry, protest or say the opposite of what they mean?
- What if parents feel caring but children do not feel cared for?
- How can concern for children avoid becoming control and emotional blackmail?
- How can you repair a relationship after neglecting your child's feelings?
- What should parents practice themselves if they want children to learn well?
- Why should education and learning be nurtured from childhood?
Stage 3 · Let Children Grow and Practice Letting Go
3 of 3 articles available in English
Stage 4 · Life with a Partner and Your Own Choices
6 of 6 articles available in English
- How can I understand my choices when a relationship is troubled?
- How can we settle ourselves when afraid of having no relationship?
- How can partners communicate well during conflict?
- How can I face letting go and separation when a relationship cannot continue?
- Why face your own answer before seeking relationship advice or divination?
- Will devotional mountain prostrations make an ex-partner return?
Stage 5 · Balance Care, Filial Duty and Spiritual Practice
9 of 9 articles available in English
- Does caring for parents constitute all spiritual practice?
- What if caring for family is becoming more than I can bear?
- Must practitioners have weak family ties? How can practice and family relationships be balanced?
- How can I communicate with family who do not accept spiritual practice?
- Does spiritual practice require becoming a monastic, eating vegetarian food, or giving up family life?
- Can spiritual practice let me escape problems with work, family, and life?
- How can we preserve New Year intentions while getting along with family who view customs differently?
- How can I adjust if I care greatly about clients but often forget my own family?
- What if my family supports my practice but is less active than I am?
Stage 6 · Face Loss and Unfinished Feelings
4 of 4 articles available in English