ซีรีย์ Meditation for Peace

Differences between the Wise and the skillful in knowledge

The Wise are those who perform good deeds and display positive behaviour.Regardless of their level of knowledge

Types of Knowledge of Those Who Gain skillfulness in knowledge

Refers to fully understanding the topics we are learning. For example

Characteristics of Those Who Are skillful in knowledge

Have a good memory and understand the issues. Those who have bad memories are due to drinking alcohol in their past lives. Therefore

Characteristics of Those who are not skillful in Knowledge

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

Ways for People to Gain skillfulness in knowledge

Be intelligent and only learn what is necessary for whole some spiritual and worldly development.

Warnings : Skill in Knowledge

If the knowledge we possess can only be used in the world and not in the Dhamma, there will always be an increased risk for us to take the wrong steps

The Benefits of Being Skillful in knowledge

1. Can rely on oneself 2. Become a respectable leader

Applying knowledge Skillfully

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

What is skillfulness in Application

Skillfulness in application refers to the application of knowledge and the individuals who can apply that knowledge fruitfully

Three Categories of skillful Application

Is to be skilled in vocational fields including: design, sculpture, mechanics, photography, etc

Six Components of Skillful Application

1. Do things with precision 2. Give value to resources and raw materials

Characteristics of People who Are Skillful in Application of knowledge

We have to believe that what we do is right and beneficial. We have to be committed so we gain the correct outcomes

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

Code of Good Conduct #2

Precepts refer to the regularity and normality of what humans should do. They are the basic disciplines in the Dhamma and distinguish humans from animals

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.