Mein ElternHaus...
Brahmins, for example, esteem only their family lineage of descent, and aside from (their interest in) the Vedas and magic formulae they feel no need to attain enlightenment, and they firmly uphold the tradition of their ancestors that bear no relation to Buddhas teaching. Likewise (some people) are proud of their family or paternal or maternal lineage, they try to strengthen their position as much as possible and, engaging in wordly affairs and politics as if these were the holy Dharma they are completely engrossed in distractions and material things without the slightest reliance in the wisdom obtained through study, reflection and meditation.
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And, regarding the characteristics of virtuous companions:
Intelligent, of pleasing appearance, clean,
Of noble family, devoted to the Dharma,
Courageous, fearless, with senses under control.
Kindly spoken, generous and compassionate,
Able to endure hunger, thirst and suffering,
Not (wont to) honouring Brahmins and other deities,
Skilful, humble and never neglecting to repay a kindness,
With faith in The Three Jewels: (such) should be one's companion.
:o))):
(Among the qualities listed), 'of pleasing appearence' means not afflicted by a grave illness. If they do not have all qualities, then they should have half, a quarter or at least an eight of them. The qualities that ensue from following such a companion are immeasurable. By emulating their behaviour we too will develop all the virtuous Dharmas and will move far from the wrong path. By explaining to us what to accept and what to reject they will be a great help in following our teacher and in recalling to our mind what we have forgotten of the (teacher's) teachings.
werd' auch noch ein anderes Foto rauskramen... ;o)))
da ist es... Villa FriedrichsRuh...
Sylt... sweet Sylt... unser FerienHaus... Haus SturmVogel...
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And, regarding the characteristics of virtuous companions:
Intelligent, of pleasing appearance, clean,
Of noble family, devoted to the Dharma,
Courageous, fearless, with senses under control.
Kindly spoken, generous and compassionate,
Able to endure hunger, thirst and suffering,
Not (wont to) honouring Brahmins and other deities,
Skilful, humble and never neglecting to repay a kindness,
With faith in The Three Jewels: (such) should be one's companion.
:o))):
(Among the qualities listed), 'of pleasing appearence' means not afflicted by a grave illness. If they do not have all qualities, then they should have half, a quarter or at least an eight of them. The qualities that ensue from following such a companion are immeasurable. By emulating their behaviour we too will develop all the virtuous Dharmas and will move far from the wrong path. By explaining to us what to accept and what to reject they will be a great help in following our teacher and in recalling to our mind what we have forgotten of the (teacher's) teachings.
werd' auch noch ein anderes Foto rauskramen... ;o)))
da ist es... Villa FriedrichsRuh...
Sylt... sweet Sylt... unser FerienHaus... Haus SturmVogel...
Belleeer - 2010-10-15 19:19
den vielen klugen worten
hallo, alles liebe!
Ein liebes *Hallo* zurück... ;o)))
Dass Du in Bezug auf mich irrst und geirrt hast
und die klugen Worte... das ist ja schon lange
klar... ;o)
Irren istMACHT lustig...
ES ist der WAHRE Weg... grins...
macht loslassend...
es lebe zudem der NarrIn...
die Häuser sind allerdings...