Mechanism # 3 : Abstention from the Six Roads to Ruin

Those who have refined minds can foresee that resources in this world are limited. They try to share their incomes with other people in the society, nation, and the world for the benefit of each individual as just as possible.

The 38 Ways to Happiness :- Not Leaving one's Work Undone (1)

The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Fourth Group of Blessings. Blessing Fourteen :- Not Leaving one''s Work Undone.

The Virtuous must see the harm of the Six Roads to Ruin

The Six Roads to Ruin [apayamukha] mean specifically the six forms of behaviour which lead to the inadvertent erosion of our wealth.

Mechanism # 2: Abstention from the Four Forms of Bias

Bias may occur whenever two persons are together. If we are not careful, bias can start from our mind. It will never happen if we have responsibility for our own human dignity because the true cause of bias is the untrained mind.

The 38 Ways to Happiness :- Cherishing our husband or wife (1)

The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Fourth Group of Blessings. Blessing Thirteen :- Cherishing our husband or wife.

The Harm of Mental Defilements

The Lord Buddha stresses that the three categories of defilement: greed, hatred and delusion are like usurpers in the mind. They darken our minds and obstruct us from enlightenment.

Husband Should Cherish His Wife

The western direction, or the direction behind us, represents the relationships we have with others as a result of marrying them i.e. our spouse.

Teachers Should Make Sure...

Teachers need to keep in mind that we are important role models for children in our society. If we are good role models, children will look at us, follow us, and respect us.

Lying, Do We Need to Do It

Some people tell lies for many reasons; to make them feel grand, to fit into groups or to allay fears of getting into trouble and of disappointing someone.

Benefits of Meditation for Your Mind

I am a son in a Chinese family. My family owned a trading company. My family was never interested in Buddhism or meditation. We never went to any temple, never hung an amulet and never prayed at a spiritual shrine.