Generosity # 1

“A tree that yields fruit and shade not only will be called a beneficial tree, it will receive great care

The Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering # 5

What is the true meaning of ‘insight’ [vipassana] meditation? In fact insight is insightful vision or seeing things according to their true nature, seeing them thoroughly from every perspective.

Moderation

How does the moderation concern with meditation?

The Fruits of Merit are Not a Miracle

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

Skilled Speech

Speaking skillfully refers to giving full consideration prior to our speaking. In is important to say anything that makes others feel good and creates positive reactions.

The 38 Ways to Happiness :- Abstaining from Unwholesomeness (4)

The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Sixth Group of Blessings. Blessing Nineteen :- Abstaining from Unwholesomeness.

Code of Good Conduct #1

A sword without a scabbard or a hand-grenade without a safety catch can bring as more danger as benefit to the user because there is no way of controlling them

Characteristics of Those who are not skillful in Knowledge

They enjoy praising themselves, love compliments; pay increasing attention and care to their appearance

What does ‘Building good foundations for life’ mean?

This phrase means setting the main goal of life as good and positive, with stable foundations and an optimistic future for this life time and others

Fruits of Merit

This benefit takes effects very quickly. Once we do good things, our mind becomes purer. We do not have to wait until the next life, but it occurs in our mind instantly.