What was that advice the Buddha gave on making choices?

lotuspadma

Or perhaps it was Ajahn Brahm. It was like conditions to met in other to make a good choice. It went something like this: you need to make sure no one will get hurt as the result of your choosing, and... I don't remember the other condition. Does anyone know what I'm talking about?

sova

Here are some excellent quotes, with commentary that is pretty nice. I did not read the whole thing before linking it here, but the quotes/excerpts I did skim are all very good.

http://ronnyeo.wordpress.com/2009/08/23/of-buddhism-and-the-philosophy-of-decision-making/

I don't know if it's what you meant, and it seems like you're after a specific quote, but don't get hung up on a single goal or using the current moment as a means-to-an-end, as it is all there is

To enjoy a taste from the vine of truth..

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment ~Buddha

May your life be full of bliss and light.

lotuspadma

@sova Thanks, that was an interesting read. I actually remembered the other part. It says you have to see if your potential choosing gets you closer to the goal (Nibbana) or not. Don't quite remember the source yet, though...

sova

Ah, @lotuspadma, good recollection! Action that leads closer or farther from Awakening, yes.

You may enjoy this read
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/thanissaro/freedomfrombuddhanature.html

And meditate on karma, or causal chains. I am no guru, but the timing seems appropriate.

lotuspadma

Thanks a lot, @sova. That was insightful, and different from what I've been reading. This makes more sense, I think. Oh, and karma is usually on my mind. What I'm lacking is taking a wholesome course of action more often...