The world of Tzu Chi March 2021 (Vol.132)

55 TZU CHI 132 irror of the Heart By Master Cheng Yen Drawing by Lee Wee Chong Our Bodies Are Not Ours to Own * Extracted from "Mirror of the Heart". othing in this world truly belongs to us, not even our bodies. We only have the right to use them; we do not have ownership over them. We should learn to see birth, aging, illness and death as natural parts of life. Illness is nothing to be afraid of; what is truly frightening is when our minds are unable to remain at peace. In facing illness, whether we suffer or remain joyful depends only on our minds. N