he entire teachings of Buddhism explain just four words: "enlighten yourself, enlighten others." Every positive or negative fate, personal or social, results only from the root of our minds being good or bad. The mind’s root is as equally responsible for global catastrophe as it is for worldwide peace. Because the roots of our minds have such power to create bliss or anguish for ourselves and for everyone else, it is extremely important that we examine the very first impulse of our intentions to see what really motivates us. Then, we need to eradicate all our negative motives, moment by moment, until they completely vanish. To create only positive intents in the roots of our minds, there are four actions we must do

• repent misdeeds
• cultivate Self
• do good
• transfer merit