Suhadamittā Good-hearted friends Cattāro’me gahapatiputta mittā suhadā veditabbā: – upakāro mitto suhado veditabbo, – samānasukhadukkho mitto suhado veditabbo, – atthakkhāyī mitto suhado veditabbo, – anukampako mitto suhado veditabbo. “Young man, be aware of these four good-hearted friends: – the helper, – the friend who endures in good times and bad, …
All Seek Blessings All Seek Happiness … but where & how? Health is the most precious gain and contentment the greatest wealth. A trustworthy person is the best kinsman, Nibbana the highest bliss. Ārogyaparamā lābhā santuṭṭhiparamaṃ dhanaṃ Vissāsaparamā ñātī nibbāṇaparamaṃ sukhaṃ. – Dhammapada Verse 204 ~ o ~ How do …
Digha Nikaya 31 Sigalovada Sutta: The Discourse to Sigala Avoid evil ways The Buddha first describes fourteen evil ways that should be avoided by a householder. The Buddha enumerates these evil ways to be avoided as: the four defilements of action: taking life (panatipato) stealing (adinnadanam) sexual misconduct (kamesu micchacaro) …
A Buddhist Perspective by Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda The Buddha’s Advice to a Couple I. THE WIFE In advising women about their role in married life, the Buddha appreciated that the peace and harmony of a home rested largely on a woman. His advice was realistic and practical when …