The Benefits of Having Done Good Deeds in the Past

1. We will have everything we need and never lack anything

Applying knowledge Skillfully

“When we plant a mango tree to satisfy our appetite or getting rich depends on the fruit the tree will give

The Noble Truth of Suffering : 9. Bemonaing [upayassa dukkha]

The Buddha characterized this form of suffering as the sort of grief that comes from loss of a loved relative, loss of honour or influence

The method of keeping the goals of life strong :

By being reasonable, practical and by keeping a strong faith and belief; believe in what you know is correct and good

The Fruits of Merit are Not a Miracle

Those people who are habitually pessimistic, angry, greedy, etc, always attract negative things to themselves

Overview : 2. The Path of Self-Mortification

According to the Buddha, the practice of self-mortification [attakilamathanuyoga] is fruitless

The Process of Engendering Responsibility

The problem is that no person is a perfect exemplar of all the qualities of a True Friend. It is therefore necessary to have tactical friendship starting with those around us

Mixing with the Wise

Who is a Wise Person? 1. A wise person is someone who knows the difference between good and bad

1.The Parent-Child Relationship # 4

Having them taught the arts and sciences: Education is the gateway to knowledge and wisdom for a child

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