Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta: The Sermon : 2. Self-Mortification [attakilamathanuyoga]

This is the practice of self-denial or self-mortification which is a non-Buddhist practice. It is one of many practices favoured by non-Buddhist ascetics such as Niganthas

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 :- Artfulness in Speech (3)

The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Third Group of Blessings. Blessing Ten :- Artfulness in Speech.

Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta: The Sermon#3

This is the practice of self-denial or self-mortification-which is a non-Buddhist practice. It is one of many practices favoured by non-Buddhist ascetics such as Niganthas

There are two types of fool:

If we are determined enough, we can decide to ‘keep away’ from foolish people

Patience # 1

The word patience came from “kunti”, which means you can still maintain your normal life with the conflict of desirable and undesirable things

Ways in which we can help our self not to mix with fools:

Be continually aware of not behaving with negative actions or speech however minor, as there is always a risk that they can lead to bigger things if we are not careful

Abstaining from Unwholesomeness # 1

“Before we dress up beautifully, we need to shower off all the dirt. So as before we purify the mind for a higher virtue, we need to abstain from all kinds of unwholesomeness

Contentment # 2

People like to have power because those who have power can control others. When those who would like to have power do not get power, they get discontent

Many single men today believe that sleeping with prostitutes and that they are not being unfaithful to anybody. These ladies have consented to the activity. Is this thinking right or wrong?

Many single men today believe that sleeping with prostitutes does not go against the third Buddhist precept, which is to avoid adultery. This is because they feel that they are not being unfaithful to anybody. These ladies have consented to the activity. Is this thinking right or wrong?