Worthy, Wise and Virtuous...

samahita

Friends:

Worthy, Wise and Virtuous:



The Blessed Buddha once said:
Utthanako analaso,
Apadasu na vedhati,
Acchinnavutti medhavi,
Tadiso labhate yasam.
Digha Nikaya III 273

Worthy, wise and virtuous:
Who is energetic and not indolent,
In misfortune unshaken,
Flawless in manner and intelligent,
Such one will honour gain.



On the Enthusiastic Energy (viriya):
http://What-Buddha-Said.net/drops/IV/Energy_as_Way_to_Force.htm
http://What-Buddha-Said.net/drops/III/The_Ability_of_Energy.htm
http://What-Buddha-Said.net/drops/III/The_Origin_of_Energy.htm
http://What-Buddha-Said.net/drops/Enthusiastic_is_Energy.htm



Worthy, Wise and Virtuous...

Those of flawless noble behaviour will honour gain!
http://What-Buddha-Said.net/drops/IV/Intelligent_and_Energetice.htm

Dennis1

Thank you. I love this Paramita. It is a stalwart companion through life.
The Buddha also said " The Bodhisattva stands on nothing' so gaining honor is not necessarily the object of Bodhicitta-the Bodhi mind. I think the idea of honor arises as an inspiration that leads us to care for others. Energy is a necessity. Best, Dennis

samahita

Right: Gaining honor is in itself not a Buddhist goal. Why not?
Craving for praise and fame is often a cause for suffering...

David

Thanks for sharing that.

Beautifully put together.

Jeffrey

@Samahita, very nice teaching. I like these bite size pieces, because with the super long threads I often get dumped in the same spot in the middle of the post and have to see the same material over again or scroll down forever. Nice work

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