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If you want good fruit, sleep on it
果報は寝て待て (Kahou wa nete mate; “For good fortune, sleep, wait.”) Definition: Good fortune will come of its own accord, in its own time, so it’s best to prepare and patiently wait for it rather than fretting or trying to force … Continue reading
Posted in Japanese, Kotowaza
Tagged Buddhism, karma, Kefukigusa, patience, working and waiting, 寝て待て, 果報, 毛吹草
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Three men CAN keep a secret
…if they’re tzaddikim and the secret is hidden helpfulness 陰徳陽報 in.toku.you.hou Literally: yin/negative/shadow/secret – virtue – yang/positive/sunlight – reward Alternately: Performing acts of benevolence and charity in secret will nonetheless benefit the doer. It’s tempting to publicize one’s good deeds … Continue reading
Posted in Japanese, Yojijukugo
Tagged モーシェ・ベン=マイモーン, ラムバム, cause and effect, 陰徳, 陽報, Huainanzi, karma, secret charity, 淮南子
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The law of cause and fruit
Continuing the theme from Sunday’s kotowaza…. 因果応報 in.ga.ou.hou Literally: cause – fruit / reward – answer – news / reward Alternately: The law of karma. What goes around comes around. What returns to you is good or ill depending on … Continue reading
Posted in Japanese, Yojijukugo
Tagged Buddhism, Journey to the West, karma, Nihon Ryoiki, what goes around comes around, Xuanzang, 因果, 応報
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