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| − | It is the Dhama [[realm]] which we are most familiar with. In this [[realm]], we have both [[happiness]] and [[suffering]]. It is a {{Wiki|material}} [[world]], and the [[mind]] [[activities]] are always connected with the {{Wiki|principles}} of [[matter]]. [[Joy]] and [[happiness]] are limited as freedom is also limited by the [[body]] and other [[sensual]] organs of a man. On the other hand, [[suffering]] can be the main [[cause]] or [[condition]] to allow man to possess a kind [[heart]], thus to pursue the [[Buddhist]] Way. In this [[respect]], [[Human]] [[Path]] is better than [[Deva]] [[Path]]. | + | It is the [[Dhama]] [[realm]] which we are most familiar with. In this [[realm]], we have both [[happiness]] and [[suffering]]. It is a {{Wiki|material}} [[world]], and the [[mind]] [[activities]] are always connected with the {{Wiki|principles}} of [[matter]]. [[Joy]] and [[happiness]] are limited as freedom is also limited by the [[body]] and other [[sensual]] {{Wiki|organs}} of a man. On the other hand, [[suffering]] can be the main [[cause]] or [[condition]] to allow man to possess a kind [[heart]], thus to pursue the [[Buddhist]] Way. In this [[respect]], [[Human]] [[Path]] is better than [[Deva]] [[Path]]. |
Actually, even if one wants to be [[reborn]] as a [[human]], it is not that simple. At the minimum, one has to observe the [[Five Precepts]] in [[order]] to be [[reborn]] as [[human]]. The [[Five Precepts]] are: | Actually, even if one wants to be [[reborn]] as a [[human]], it is not that simple. At the minimum, one has to observe the [[Five Precepts]] in [[order]] to be [[reborn]] as [[human]]. The [[Five Precepts]] are: | ||
| − | # Avoid killing. One has to have [[compassion]] for all kinds of [[animals]] and birds. One should [[love]] them and {{Wiki|protect}} them from {{Wiki|being}} killed; | + | # Avoid {{Wiki|killing}}. One has to have [[compassion]] for all kinds of [[animals]] and birds. One should [[love]] them and {{Wiki|protect}} them from {{Wiki|being}} killed; |
| − | #Avoid [[stealing]]. One should not steal or take by force even something as small as a blade of grass or a [[flower]], without the consent of the owner. [[Love]] thyself and be honest; | + | #Avoid [[stealing]]. One should not steal or take by force even something as small as a blade of grass or a [[flower]], without the consent of the [[owner]]. [[Love]] thyself and be honest; |
| − | #Avoid illicit sex. Practice monogamy. All those who act against [[propriety]] and abandon themselves to carnal [[pleasures]] are considered to indulge in illicit sex, | + | #Avoid illicit {{Wiki|sex}}. Practice [[monogamy]]. All those who act against [[propriety]] and abandon themselves to carnal [[pleasures]] are considered to indulge in illicit {{Wiki|sex}}, |
| − | #Avoid lying. If one distorts [[Truth]] or confuses justice with injustice, these also constitute lying; | + | #Avoid {{Wiki|lying}}. If one distorts [[Truth]] or confuses justice with injustice, these also constitute {{Wiki|lying}}; |
#Avoid [[intoxicants]]. It is acceptable to use wine as a [[medicine]]. Otherwise, if one drinks and gets drunk, it becomes a major source of [[evil]]. Therefore, it is better to stay away from [[intoxicants]] in [[order]] to avoid causing [[evil]]. | #Avoid [[intoxicants]]. It is acceptable to use wine as a [[medicine]]. Otherwise, if one drinks and gets drunk, it becomes a major source of [[evil]]. Therefore, it is better to stay away from [[intoxicants]] in [[order]] to avoid causing [[evil]]. | ||
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Revision as of 04:49, 23 March 2016
It is the Dhama realm which we are most familiar with. In this realm, we have both happiness and suffering. It is a material world, and the mind activities are always connected with the principles of matter. Joy and happiness are limited as freedom is also limited by the body and other sensual organs of a man. On the other hand, suffering can be the main cause or condition to allow man to possess a kind heart, thus to pursue the Buddhist Way. In this respect, Human Path is better than Deva Path.
Actually, even if one wants to be reborn as a human, it is not that simple. At the minimum, one has to observe the Five Precepts in order to be reborn as human. The Five Precepts are:
- Avoid killing. One has to have compassion for all kinds of animals and birds. One should love them and protect them from being killed;
- Avoid stealing. One should not steal or take by force even something as small as a blade of grass or a flower, without the consent of the owner. Love thyself and be honest;
- Avoid illicit sex. Practice monogamy. All those who act against propriety and abandon themselves to carnal pleasures are considered to indulge in illicit sex,
- Avoid lying. If one distorts Truth or confuses justice with injustice, these also constitute lying;
- Avoid intoxicants. It is acceptable to use wine as a medicine. Otherwise, if one drinks and gets drunk, it becomes a major source of evil. Therefore, it is better to stay away from intoxicants in order to avoid causing evil.
