bodom wrote:Im not sure why you seem to think I am endorsing this type of practice over the practice as taught by the Buddha.
I made a generalised statement. It was not meant to be the final word on anything. I was going off of JC's post and posted something I thought was relevant to the direction the thread was taking. You asked for info regarding the phrase so I posted a link. I didn't write it nor do I adhere to it.
Thank you, Bodom, for the clarification. No, I did not think you chose that wrong "practice" over the Buddh's Teachings.
Let's drop the issue for now. My apology for mishandling it.
Truly yours,
Tep
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A soup spoon does not know the taste of the soup. A dhamma spoon does not know the taste of the Dhamma!
Liberation is the inevitable fruit of the path and is bound to blossom forth when there is steady and persistent practice. The only requirements for reaching the final goal are two: to start and to continue. If these requirements are met there is no doubt the goal will be attained. This is the Dhamma, the undeviating law.
Not in hopes of material gain
does he take on the training;
when without material gain
he isn't upset.
... he isn't upset. But in this context, should we understand money as a difficulty that can damage to our spiritual development? until we "aren't upset" without coins...
Not in hopes of material gain
does he take on the training;
when without material gain
he isn't upset.
... he isn't upset. But in this context, should we understand money as a difficulty that can damage to our spiritual development? until we "aren't upset" without coins...
Hi, Dharma Atma -
[Ha ha ! That is pretty amusing.]
It is true that 100% of householders [worldling, puthujjana] who are without "coins" (and bills, or a fat checkbook) are easily upset. But in the sutta context, as I understand it, the term 'material gain' means monk robe, alms food, medicine and other accessories that ease the monkhood difficulties.
Tep
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A soup spoon does not know the taste of the soup. A dhamma spoon does not know the taste of the Dhamma!
Not in hopes of material gain
does he take on the training;
when without material gain
he isn't upset.
... he isn't upset. But in this context, should we understand money as a difficulty that can damage to our spiritual development? until we "aren't upset" without coins...
a person isn't supposed to take on the training (IE become a monk) for some sort of reward, this is wrong motivation, the goal is not to be a rich monk or a famous teacher.
in lay terms i would suppose one isn't supposed to give to monks and temples in hopes of having answered prayers.
สัพเพ สัตตา สุขีตา โหนตุ
the mountain may be heavy in and of itself, but if you're not trying to carry it it's not heavy to you- Ajaan Suwat