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GREED? ANGER? DELUSION?

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When one receives some bits of teaching,

how would he know the advice is wise in living one's life?

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“TheCharter

OfFree

Inquiry”

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Do not go upon what has been acquired by

repeated hearing ,

nor upon tradition ,

nor upon rumor ,

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nor upon what is in a scripture, nor upon surmise ,nor upon an axiom ,

nor upon specious reasoning,

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nor upon a bias towards a notion that has been pondered over ,

nor upon another's seeming ability ,nor upon the consideration, ‘The monk is our teacher’.

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Kalamas, when you yourselves know: "These things are good; these things are not

blamable; these things are praised by the wise; undertaken and observed, these things

lead to benefit and happiness”, enter on and abide in them.

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One should think and reflect carefully whether the bits of teaching

or advice given are in line with the following:

The Teaching / Advice….

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1 Should not go against the findings of Science, Medicine, Psychology and other

proven areas of human knowledge.

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2 Should be logical and reasonable and not cause negative consequences.

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3 Helps to cut one’s endless greed, attachment

and craving for things

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4 Helps reduce one’s anger, ill-will, enmity and hatred

towards others

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5 Lessens one’s conceit, ego and delusion

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6 Helps one to improve in his harmonious relationship

with others

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7 Helps one to be more patient, tolerant and understanding

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8 Steers one to greater clarity of the mind through better mindfulness

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9 Leads one to grow in love, kindness and compassion for the

less fortunate ones

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10 Enables one to live with more contentment in the mind

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Guides one to live a more peaceful life

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The End

‘May there beHappiness,Peace andFreedom

in the Mind’

With Metta,Bro. Oh Teik Bin