The ways to Recognize a Wise person:

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The ways to Recognize a Wise person:

 

 

smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs and stealing.

 

A wise person will behave in the following ways:

 

1. They will support others to do the right thing and encourage them to reject negative habits e.g. smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs and stealing. They might keep you on the right side of the law.

 

2. They will encourage others to think positively, do good deeds and keep the precepts, meditate, pray before bedtime, take their studies seriously and be generous.

 

3. They wouldn’t abandon you if you are down on your luck, and just knowing such a friend will be there for you, in good and bad times is reassuring.

 

4. In Buddhism such a friend has a special name, a good friend or kalyanamitta, or a true friend patirupamitta.

 

5. They will not interfere with other people’s business and will onluy offer advice or reflection, if invited to do so.

 

 

do good deeds and keep the precepts, meditate, pray before bedtime

 

6. They will act with good intention at all times, as they are positive role models for the encouragement of performing good deeds.

 

7. They support good habits including; being polite, punctual, tidy and hard working.

 

8. A wise person will only do that which reflects the integrity of their beliefs; they intensely loathe gossip and the spreading of rumours.

 

9. A wise person gladly accepts the advice and feedback of others and is willing to listen.

 

10. A wise person does not feel a loss of dignity if the person giving the comments should be different to them in many ways, but feels a sense of ease if the remarks are pertinent to their self improvement.

 

11. A wise person remains calm and steady if someone gets angry or aggressive with them.

 

12. A wise person displays honour and integrity in upholding the disicipline and regulations of the organizations they are involved with or represent. They acknowledge that discipline is crucial for the advancement and harmony of the organization and community.

 

 

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