The benefits from studying on True Friend characteristics
“…the wise man [pandita] knows four kinds of True Friends well. They are: The Helpful Friend [upakaraka], the Constant Friend [samanasukhadukkha]
Conclusions
Our Human Environment in the Six Directions includes those who are the most influential in our lives
The Origin of the Singalovada Sutta
Once upon a time, there was young man named Singala who was extremely arrogant. Singala did not listen to his parents’ advice despite the fact they were already enlightened beings-thus he had no idea of right or wrong.
Noone can prosper in a social vacuum
…he regarded the people around us as an important factor contributing to one’s prosperity or deterioration. Working alone, one cannot be successful
The 38 Ways to Happiness :- Generosity (5)
The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Fifth Group of Blessings. Blessing Fifteen :- Generosity.
The 38 Ways to Happiness :- Cherishing our husband or wife (3)
The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Fourth Group of Blessings. Blessing Thirteen :- Cherishing our husband or wife.
The 38 Ways to Happiness :- Cherishing our husband or wife (1)
Dhamma Listening To The Occasion.
Dhamma listening to fit the occasion is listening to Lord Buddha’s teachings on the proper occasion.
Conclusion: The Characteristics of a Virtuous One
It was due to the great compassion of the Lord Buddha that he deigned to teach Noble Discipline, not only for monks, but for householders too, in the form of Noble Self-Discipline for Householders [gihivinaya], as a guideline for achieving happiness in life and developing society.
Target Character Trait # 1: Responsibility for ones own human dignity
The first three defilements of actions are physical evil action. The fourth is verbal evil action. The fourth is verbal evil action.
