check it out wisely
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GREED? ANGER? DELUSION?
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When one receives some bits of teaching,
how would he know the advice is wise in living one's life?
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“TheCharter
OfFree
Inquiry”
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Do not go upon what has been acquired by
repeated hearing ,
nor upon tradition ,
nor upon rumor ,
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nor upon what is in a scripture, nor upon surmise ,nor upon an axiom ,
nor upon specious reasoning,
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nor upon a bias towards a notion that has been pondered over ,
nor upon another's seeming ability ,nor upon the consideration, ‘The monk is our teacher’.
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Kalamas, when you yourselves know: "These things are good; these things are not
blamable; these things are praised by the wise; undertaken and observed, these things
lead to benefit and happiness”, enter on and abide in them.
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One should think and reflect carefully whether the bits of teaching
or advice given are in line with the following:
The Teaching / Advice….
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1 Should not go against the findings of Science, Medicine, Psychology and other
proven areas of human knowledge.
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2 Should be logical and reasonable and not cause negative consequences.
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3 Helps to cut one’s endless greed, attachment
and craving for things
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4 Helps reduce one’s anger, ill-will, enmity and hatred
towards others
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5 Lessens one’s conceit, ego and delusion
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6 Helps one to improve in his harmonious relationship
with others
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7 Helps one to be more patient, tolerant and understanding
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8 Steers one to greater clarity of the mind through better mindfulness
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9 Leads one to grow in love, kindness and compassion for the
less fortunate ones
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10 Enables one to live with more contentment in the mind
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Guides one to live a more peaceful life
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The End
‘May there beHappiness,Peace andFreedom
in the Mind’
With Metta,Bro. Oh Teik Bin