The first three defilements of actions are physical evil action. The fourth is verbal evil action. The fourth is verbal evil action.
Absolutely all human beings are sentenced to die. If a prisoner, who is going to be put to death, goes to his/her execution with joy, they would also be accused of insanity.
When it is time for a tree abundant with water, soil and air to bear fruits but it doesn’t, it eventually must be cut down or destroyed.
The Middle Way [majjhima patipada] is a path of practice that avoids the extremes of either sensual indulgence or self-mortification
We have to work for our living. Those who have good jobs and keep doing good work need to work hard. In order to keep working hard, we have to be patient.
A good neighborhood is essential for living in peace. If our neighborhoods are noisy, dangerous, hot, do not have trees, and are crowded, we will not live in physical peace.
The Buddha divided this category of suffering into two parts material disappointment and abstract disappointment
1. Can rely on oneself 2. Become a respectable leader
The Buddha characterized this form of suffering as that which produces tears of anguish whenever we are unable to give up our attachment to something
The Artistry Behind Preaching the Four Noble Truths In the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta as in his other sermons