One’s appearance is the manifestation of one’s mind, this illustrates that many people have obscurations, which can be detected from one’s appearance. The majority of people’s obscurations come from evil deeds committed in previous lives and this life, such as killing, having a wrong view and so forth. Shakyamuni Buddha taught many teachings which can purify obscurations. Among these methods, the Buddha repeatedly stressed to the future followers: one needs to endeavour to purify one’s obscurations: Of all the practices of generosity, the foremost is to refrain from killing, and engage in life release.

~Depicted from LUMINOUS WISDOM BOOK SERIES