1. A long life because one did not kill in the past 2. Freedom from illness because one did not treat animals badly or cause them distress
At the end of the Lord Buddha’s sermon, kondanna, the leader of the ‘Group of Five’, became a Stream-Enterer [sotapana]
“A bodhi tree that grows up in a pot will have life, but its growth will be hindered by the space that is available for it to grow in the pot
Do not worship objects or persons who are not worth to be worshipped. It will lead us astray and make us believe in what is wrong
Physical Token of Respect This refers to a gift that is used as a way for us to express our respect to our parents
Recall the Four Target Character Traits which will assist a person in absorbing the Positive Core Values necessary for reforming human nature and the quality of society, namely
A wise person knows what is right and wrong and conducts their life accordingly.
If we are determined enough, we can decide to ‘keep away’ from foolish people
Sometimes it can be quiet hard to recognize a fool, as on the surface they may seem just like us, they seem okay, they have a crowd of friends, families and go to school or work
Having them taught the arts and sciences: Education is the gateway to knowledge and wisdom for a child
