Meditation for Peace
Meditation for Peace
Living
In A Suitable Location
A
Bodhi tree or a Ficus planted in good soil can grow up equivalent to 10-20 wah
in height, but if planted in a small pitcher it can only become a “Bonsai”
(dwarf tree). Even if the planted tree lasts limited to 25 centimeters).
Likewise
with regards to human beings for instance: a capable intelligent man who lives
in an improper surrounding and without support
from others, could accomplish nothing, no matter how intelligent he is.
“Bonsai” (dwarf tree)
According
to Buddhist Teachings, surroundings affect the progress of our life. Favorable
environments do not only support the improvement of our mind and body, but they
also contribute to the progression of our work. A favorable environment also
acts as an encouragement to continue our virtuous conduct. Suitable locations
are termed
“Patirupadesvasa,”
referred to by Lord Buddha.
What
are “Patirupadesvasa”?
2. A comfortable food supplier means a place
that has a quality food supplier who is near a marketplace, or an agricultural
area where food is produced in adequate quantities.
A comfortable place means a good location
3. A comfortable person means a place where
there are no hooligans or thieves but there are decent morally disciplined
people residing in the area, instead.
4. A Comfortable Dhamma means virtue and
appropriateness classified as two types namely:
The
worldly Type means the location where there are good schools, good educational
institutions as well as capable community leaders in the area.
The Dhamma Type means
the location where there are monks or wise men that can offer fine Dhamma
teachings. This also refers to an area where Buddhist teachings can be
widespread throughout the population, and where people can perform Dana (making
merit by practicing generosity), observe precepts, listen to Dhamma sermons and
practice meditation on a daily basis.
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