Actions that Ensure Success

Definition of the highest blessingsSo I have heard: One time the Buddha dwelt near Savatthi, in the monastery Anathapindika Jeta Forest. On a beautiful night, came the gods with a brilliant light that illuminated the entire Jeta Forest.He went to the Buddha, giving respect, and stood on one side and said to the Buddha in the following verse:1. Many gods and men, for want of prosperity, have reflected on what the act of promising success. Explain whether the act was the highest that guarantee success? 1 (258)
The Buddha:2. Not associating with people who are dumb, but, along with the wise, and saluting those who deserve dihormat. That's the ultimate act that guarantees success. (259)3. Living in an appropriate environment, have done many meritorious actions in the past, and lead yourself in the right direction: it is the highest act that guarantees success. (260)4. Having a good education, skilled all-round, have an appreciation of art, has a well-trained discipline and pleasant speech he said: it is the highest act that guarantees success. (261)5. Endorsing the father and mother, keeping a good son and wife, and have jobs that are peaceful, free of contradiction: it is the highest act that guarantees success. (262)

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Be Wise: Bhikkhu Indaguno

Be Wise


Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato SammāsambuddhassaHi Udakaṁ nayanti nettikā, usukārā namayanti tejanaṁDāruṁ namayanti tacchakā, hontu Damayanti PanditaWater channels drain water maker, handyman arrow straightening arrows, carpenters bend wood; the wise control themselves.

(Dhammapada, VI: 5)In the present life, it is very difficult to find a wise person and the person who can become role models for mankind, because now people tend to seek material wealth rather than spiritual wealth.
According KBBI, wise to have meaning: 1) always using her mind, wise, sharp mind, 2) clever and careful when facing difficulties.While in grammar Pali, a wise man called Pandita. The wise man should at least be able to solve his problems, whether about work, family, and others. As Buddhists, we should condition the policy appears in us.

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The Frog's Pray

by Anthony de Mello SJ
BEWARE
The priest announced that Jesus Christ himself would come inChurch next Sunday. Race came in drovesto see him. Everyone hopes he willpreach, but he just smiled, when introducedand said: "Congratulations." Every person willing to accept him forovernight, especially the priest, but he refused politely. Hesaid, he wanted to stay overnight at the church. It is reasonable,they all thought.
He disappeared the next day, before the church door opened.And, it's horror, the priest and people find churchruins. Written everywhere on the walls of one wordALERT. No part churches missed, doors andwindows, pillars and pulpit, altar. Even in Scripture inabove standard: ALERT. Strikeout-painted with large letters andsmall, with pencils and pens and paint in various colors.Everywhere the eye could see, people can read. "Caution,"alert. Beware, caution, alert, alert.
Annoying. Make angry. Screwed. Tickle.Scary. They are presumed to be aware of what? That's notsay. Just to say, caution. The first impulse people wantremove each of these ex-fouling, it penghojatan. Theyrestrained to do so, simply because the idea that Jesusalone does deed.
Now the mysterious word began to seep in thinking ALERTpeople, every time they enter the church. They began to alertfor the Scripture, until they can take advantagefrom the book, without so fanatical. They're so vigilant againstsacrament, so they sanctified without falling infutility. The priest began to be aware of the power overpeople, then he can help without a master. And everypeople become aware of the religion, which makes people withoutbecome conscious hypocrite. They are so wary of LawChurch, then became obedient to the law, but compassionateagainst the weak. They began to be aware of the prayer, untilthey stopped relying on ourselves. They evenalert to their understanding of God, thenthey recognize him also beyond the limits of narrownessChurch itself.
Now they even write the word haram is at the doorentered the church and if you pass in the night. Yousee it glittering in the church in light of fluorescent lampscolorful.
DISCRETION RAMA
In a village in India, there lived a very weaverpious. Throughout the day he uttered the name of God, andpeople secretly believe him. Each time the resultsweaving had enough, he went to the market for

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Sariputta Practice the exercise a monk

Sariputta Majesty said: 1. I've never seen, yet all people ever heard of a teacher with such a sweet speech came down from heaven Tusita to the middle of many people. (955) 2. Humans who have a vision, then emerge - as he really is - for human nature and the gods. And after uncover all the darkness, he reaches happiness. (956) 3. Here in the crowd, I come begging, to ask the Buddha who have no attachment, a teacher without a gimmick that has come into the world. (957) 4-5. Monks who are not interested in the world will find a quiet place to live under, trees, in caves in the mountains; danger does exist for him who rejoice in a variety of places to stay like this?Bhikkhu it will not flinch in a quiet place of residence. (938-9) 6. How much danger in this world that must be addressed by the monks who lived alone, who stepped into nature without death?(960) 7. Do the words, whether the objects in this world, whether the virtue and practice of a monk who passionately? (961) 8. With concentrated, thoughtful and vigilance, training whether he should live so that he can eliminate ketidakmurniannya itself like a silversmith eliminating useless substances from silver? (962)
The Buddha said: 9. O, Sariputta, unto the sick of the world, who delight in solitude, and want the perfect enlightenment in accordance with Truth, I'll tell you what has been kuwujudkan. (963) 10. Bhikkhu a wise, attentive and roam within the limitations, one not afraid of the five danger, [which] flies bully and all the other flies, snakes, humans who have evil intentions or animals. (964) 11. He does not fear the heretics, even when he had seen the danger. In addition, he is looking good, will conquer other dangers as well. (965) 12. He could withstand the cold and excessive heat, even if he has to bear the pain and hunger. Because often exposed to such things, and for not-married, then try as hard as possible! (966) 

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Corn, Soybeans May Rise as Adverse Weather Threatens World Crop

Corn and soybeans may rise this week as adverse weather in the U.S., China, Europe and Canada threatens world production amid increasing demand for food, livestock feed and fuel made from the crops.

Twenty-three of 33 traders and analysts surveyed from Tokyo to Chicago on April 29 said corn will rise, and 20 of 34 respondents forecast a gain for soybeans. Last week on the Chicago Board of Trade, corn futures for July delivery rose 1.6 percent to $7.565 a bushel, and soybean futures for July delivery advanced 0.3 percent to $13.94 a bushel.

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