The Power of Austerity in Buddhism
…in one’s life, it must begin with the three major principles in Buddhism: to avoid bad deeds, to do good deeds, and to purify the mind. If one can completely pursue them, passage to Nibbana is open to him."
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…onsciousness and restraint from desires. The three principles of Buddhism—avoiding bad deeds, doing good deeds, and purifying the mind—are essential for achieving Nibbana. The importance of collective austerity…