We should be in a place that is in a good geographical location. In terms of geography the altitude of the land should not be too low or too high
Choose a location that is appropriate and thriving. It should be easy to find good schools, appropriate employment and a good location for building a house and so on
In conclusion it can be said that the real reform that is needed to transform society for the better is reform of our own and others’ human nature
An appropriate area and location means a good environment that is not poisonous (non-toxic) to either physical and/or mental health
Within the Buddhist community, temples are recognized as a centre for moral training. Another way of viewing this is that temple is a place that teaches people to be ‘human’
“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
A school that is a kalyanamitra School can be a school of any levels, whether it be primary, secondary
To have continue right views in any situation.
The word ‘kalyanamitra’ means good friend. A good friend must have all the Seven Characteristics described previously
The way Buddhists worship the Lord Buddha is by bowing. But those who bow can be placed on three categories
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
In this chapter we will not only meet the word’ Good Friend’ [kalyanamitra] in addition to the ‘True Friend’
Before inventing the measures to protect the society from the great disaster and to correct it, one must fathom the true root of the disaster
Physical Token of Respect This refers to a gift that is used as a way for us to express our respect to our parents
Physical Respect Regardless of whether we are sitting, walking, or sleeping, we should pay respect when being in front of images or statues representing those worthy of respect
If an employer and an employee are undisciplined and do not cherish harmony in the workplace according to the teachings of the Six Directions
Persons worthy of respect are those who perform good deeds as if their lives depend on it and their goodness should be remembered by us
We are taught to respect others so that they treat us with respect in return. Used in this way, the word ‘respect’ is not different from the word ‘tolerance’ or ‘avoiding prejudice’
If a person does not cherish his or her friends according to the duties described in the Six Directions, the harm that will come to them can be concluded on three levels
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