– Chan Master Wu Jue Miao Tian
For students, taking exams is a challenge. In our life journey, we face various challenges — from the environment, relationships, and obligations. If you can overcome those challenges, you will gain strength and experience. But first you must have the will of overcoming.
The essence of Chan is balance. Its realization in the world is harmony and peace. Its realization in an individual is calmness and equanimity. Maintaining a calm and peaceful mindset enhances one’s ability in learning, as when the mind is calm, it can easily pick up knowledge from the readings. Solving homework problems becomes easier and more efficient. Therefore, if you want to have good results in your final exams, try to first practice on a peaceful mindset. The calmness and peacefulness will lead to a clearer and more focused mind which will help you prepare the exams.
A calm and peaceful mind is free from worry and stress. With no worries, your mind is at its best state. On the contrary, a restless and anxious mind creates stress. And stress creates disruption. Disruption occupies the space in your mind that could have been used for studying. How can you be well-prepared for the finals then?
Therefore, try to maintain a calm and peaceful mind, even in a hectic time. The busier you are, the calmer you should be. In any circumstances, you should try to remain calm especially when feeling considerable anxiety or stress. This calmness or equanimity is cultivated through Chan practice. Everyone can cultivate it through Chan practice.
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