What causes suffering?
Let go of expectations, greed, and craving because they cause unhappiness. This does not mean be reclusive and be irresponsible. Still need to do my best and put 100% effort into what I am doing. Do not let negative emotions which arise from ignorance, greed, expectations, or craving control me. That would be a dangerous way to live or behave as they are negative consequences to negative action.
Do good. Don't do evil. Purify the mind. Don't even expect good things to happen by doing good and vice versa. Expectations results in unhappiness and disappointment. Let go...
Harmony / everyone is interconnected. Everything is capable if we work together. I wouldn't have the things I have right now if it weren't for everyone's effort to say make my clothes, work for the electric company, or work at WalMart. Everyone is related and interconnected. We share the same planet and resources! There is no you or I. There is just one. Allow us to no longer experience loneliness and alienation.
Impermanance - nothing remains the same
Action Steps
A. Practice Moral Discipline
- no killing (also harming others)
- stealing
- sexual, or sensual misconduct
- lying
- taking intoxicants
B. Meditative Concentration
- focus on what we are doing in the moment (not just siting) : avoid distractions
- no distractions, worries, doubts, drowsiness, discrimination, or attachments
- remain unaffected by our environment and maintain a calm, undisturbed mind
- this state will bring joy and a sense of ease
- eventually, allow us to see things as they truly are
- does nor attache to thoughts. Mind not pulled in many direction (not self-mastery)
- allow us to make less mistakes
- frustration diminish allowing us to be happier
- no fear or worries
C. Intuitive Wisdom
- insightful knowing and understanding
- arises from within us when our minds are clear and calm
Resource: Awaken to the Buddha Within by Ven. Wuling
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