Rules by Buddha Comforts never come in search of human beings. But suffering pursues the man wherever he goes. A human being born in such a world has difficulty, in eliminating the misery he already has and prevent getting caught in further suffering; acquire the comforts he has never experienced and keep hold on to the comforts he already has; and be reborn in a better plane of existence after death. To accomplish these five issues, one should follow lot of instructions.They are called rules. The Buddha has preached a set of such rules to follow for one’s benefit, in this world and the world after death. Following these rules not only benefit one, but others too. Though this set of ‘Rules of Buddha’ are absolute and perfect, they are not grouped properly in one place in the Pali Canon, but scattered all over. Therefore, most people haven’t got the chance to make use of them to their advantage. For this reason, we have decided to group some of the very important out of them and put forward to our faithful readers for their benefit, in segments. 1) A person needs a brain (wisdom) or an education to live properly in this world. Those who have none of them act like blind buffalos, in the society. (Gandhara Jathaka) 2) A person, even if born unintelligent, but acquires wisdom by learning under an educator, behaves suitably and composedly in the world. (Gandhara Jathaka) 3) All Buddhas advise to refrain from doing sinful deeds, acquire merit & purify one’s mind. (Deegha Nikaya, Mahapadana Sutta) 4) For success, one should have the greatest wealth, good health; follow righteous customs; follow the advice of the nobles; be educated; behave according to the teachings of Buddha and be active. (Aththassadwara Jathaka) 5), 6),7) A layman should observe eight points for the benefit of his present life and the life after death. They are: Perseverance in whatever one does; being able to carry out one’s affairs suitably and without delay; leading a life of equal earning & expenditure; protect the wealth one has; being virtuous; being liberal and having the wisdom to clear the path to a better life after death. (Anguththara Nikaya, Attakha Nipatha) 8) The person who is noble and has wisdom glows among the people akin to a blazing fire on top of a mountain. The person who makes an effort without worrying and harassing others, accumulates wealth like a growing anthill; akin to a bee who takes honey without harming the flowers and creates beehives. (Deegha Nikaya, Sigala Sutta) 9), 10) The person who earns should divide his earnings into four portions. One portion is for his use, two portions should be utilized in his business and the other portion should be kept for an emergency. Those who act likewise always maintain the friendship with others. (Deegha Nikaya, Sigala Sutta)
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