Core Value # 4: That good & bad actions have karmic results

This fourth sort of core value implies that a person takes responsibility for the effects towards themselves and others of their own actions, It implies thaat a person assumes that the law of cause and effect is in force in their lives.

Why Does Effort have to be made to Refine the Mind?

There are various reasons that cause our minds to be clouded. There are both internal and external factors.

Carefulness In All Dhamma.

The nature of a mind is always thinking and wandering. Normally one’s mind is often unconscious and indulges in the five sensual pleasures namely: forms, odors, sounds and tangible objects that usually tempt one to do bad deeds with his/her body, speech and mind.

There are two types of a wise:

The external wise one is an individual who behaves well, follows strong moral and ethical principles and uses their wisdom in everyday life.

False Friendship 4: The One Who Leads You Down the Road to Ruin

Basically, the one who leads you down the road to ruin likes persuading you to do bad, unnecessary, or useless things.

Associating with Bad Friends

Bad friends lead us to bad lives. And many bad lives lead to irresponsible behavior, and irresponsibility often ruins the ethical economy in our society.

The Easiest Cause of Ruin is Following False Friends

When I was in high school, there was a semester when I spent time with friends who felt that smoking was fine, skipping classes was fun, going to bars or night clubs was great (we were younger than 18 at that time), and not listening to parents’ advice was cool.

What do we mean when we say ‘Associating or Mixing with a Fool’?

It can mean spending time with them at school, at work, when studying, as friends, in chat rooms, by texts

A Person Who is wise:

Is grateful to those who have helped them in the past.

Endurance.

“khanti” means Endurance, referring to maintaining our normal condition of mind and body when affected with something unpleasant or dissatisfying.