The document discusses the nature of human beings and happiness. It argues that humans are a combination of body and mind. Happiness is our purpose in life as it gives us hope to survive. True happiness comes from living according to universal moral ethics of compassion for others, which transforms the mind from negative to positive states and brings benefits rather than suffering. The key is developing conviction in interdependence and practicing compassion through qualities like kindness, care, and forgiveness.

1. Universal Reality : Interdependence
Moral Ethics
Ignorance Wisdom
(Care for the happiness of yourself only) (Care for the happiness of others)
Self-centered mind : Reason (Altruism) :
*Attachment *Compassion
*Arrogance *Warm-heart
*Greed…etc. *Gentleness…etc.
Destructive emotion : Calm mind :
*Anger, Hatred *Peace of mind
Mind *Jealousy
*Fear, Sorrow…etc.
*Friendship
*Cooperation…etc.
Flow
Negative motivation Positive motivation
Negative karma Positive karma
Negative consequence Benefit
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2. Contents
1. What are human beings?
2. What is life?
3. What is happiness?
4. What is the law of mind?
5. How to transform our mind
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3. 1. What are human beings?
Action
Speech
Karma
Body
Thought (Motivation)
Instinct & Emotion [Transformed]
Reason (Compassion)
Mind
Emotion
Instinct
Human Spirit
Structure
Smile
Controller
Human beings are the combination of ‘Body’ & ‘Mind’.
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4. 2. What is life?
1. Our future is not guaranteed.
2. That’s why we need ‘Hope’ for our
survival.
3. ‘Hope’ means ‘Happiness’.
4. Therefore, ‘Happiness’ is our
purpose of life.
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5. 3. What is happiness?
1. ‘Physical comfort’ & ‘Mental comfort’
2. ‘Sensorial level satisfaction & ‘Mental
level satisfaction’
3. ‘Material or Economic value’ & ‘Spiritual
or Inner value’
4. ‘External beauty’ & ‘Inner beauty’
5. ‘Appearance’ & ‘Reality’
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6. 4. What is the law of mind?
Reality : Interdependence
Ignorance Wisdom
(Care for the happiness of yourself only) (Care for the happiness of others)
Self-centered mind : Reason (Altruism) :
*Attachment *Compassion
*Arrogance *Warm-heart
*Greed…etc. *Gentleness…etc.
Destructive emotion : Calm mind :
*Anger, Hatred *Peace of mind
Mind *Jealousy
*Fear, Sorrow…etc.
*Friendship
*Cooperation…etc.
Flow
Negative motivation Positive motivation
Negative karma Positive karma
Negative consequence Benefit
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7. 5. How to transform our mind
1. Conviction of the ultimate reality of
‘Interdependence’
2. Practice of ‘Compassion’
[Compassion : Reason : Universal Moral Ethics] :
Compassion, Warm-heart, Gentleness, Kindness, Care,
Sincerity, Honesty, Self-confidence, Trust, Respect,
Appreciation, Modesty, Self-discipline, Patience, Tolerance,
Forgiveness, Sympathy, Empathy, Generosity, Non-
violence…etc.
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