Some Idealistic principles.

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Do not look for faults in others, but look for faults in
yourself, and purge them like bad blood.
Do not contemplate your own good qualities, but
contemplate the good qualities of others, and
respect everyone as a servant would.

- Atisha, Great Indian teacher.


'A person who is aware of his own faults is indeed wise.'

- Buddha


Quotes taken from 'Heart of Wisdom, the essential wisdom teachings of Buddha' by Geshe Kelsang Gyasto (I recomend this book for anyone interested in Buddhism)



I say if the world lived according to these simple principles it would be a much nicer place..
What do you think? I hope these words are worth your consideration.
 
A lot of servent don't respect their masters. A lot of servants would like to kill their masters.

Also a person who is aware of their own faults isn't wise...a person who is aware of these faults and vows to improve them is wise.

Just knowing you're fucked up is half the trouble.
 
Originally posted by SoLiDUS
If everyone lived according to the Golden Rule, we'd be a happy
bunch...
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"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

You've got to be joking.
 
in the real world, a rule that exibits a large percentage of accuracy can be adopted. exceptions to the rule will be dealt with when they occur.
i do not see any problem

Buddha's teachings lean heavily in the direction of seeing only the best in others and the worst in yourself.

show me
 
The Golden Rule

IMO, there's nothing wrong with it. If we forced something foreign, like the Second Ammendment, upon the people of Baghdad, would we want them to do the reverse to us, force something upon us equally as foreign? No we wouldn't. And if the majority doesn't like it then it shouldn't happen.

I still see nothing wrong with adhering to this principle, and I try to do it as often as possible.
 
Originally posted by Fraggle Rocker
Buddha's teachings lean heavily in the direction of seeing only the best in others and the worst in yourself. That blinds you to half of the world.
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Not really. Buddhism (particularly Tibetan Buddhism) teaches one to take all suffering and blame upon one's self and to give away all praise and happiness. This is a mental exercise. It is not done to debase the self but to foster compassion for all other beings, to lift us out of our own suffering by concerning ourselves with the suffering of others, to foster humility and compassion; key virtues in Buddhism.

~Raithere
 
Fraggle Rocker
If you don't contemplate your own good qualities, then you don't put yourself in a position to exploit them for the betterment of the world. If you don't contemplate the bad qualities of others, then you don't put yourself in a position to: 1) help them improve; 2) protect third parties against the weakness and evil in others; 3) create a society in which each person can maximize the benefits of his own good qualities and minimize the damage done by his worst.
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This is not neccesarily true in accordance with the nature of my statement, because IF everyone lived in the way I stated balance would be naturaly accheived. Everyone is trying to make them selves better and looking at how everyone else is good and constantly improving.

However 'Idealistic' is far from synonymous with 'Realistic'. So all we realy can do is apply such principles to ourselves, including these that you yourself have wisely stated.


sargentlard
a person who is aware of their own faults isn't wise...a person who is aware of these faults and vows to improve them is wise.
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Yes. :) And this is implied.


Buddhism (particularly Tibetan Buddhism) teaches one to take all suffering and blame upon one's self and to give away all praise and happiness. This is a mental exercise. It is not done to debase the self but to foster compassion for all other beings, to lift us out of our own suffering by concerning ourselves with the suffering of others, to foster humility and compassion; key virtues in Buddhism.
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Very true, it is a mental exercise. And if it were golbaly applied the world would be a much nicer place.



Peace and Compassion to all.;)
 
How long does a message last?

'A person who is aware of his own faults is indeed wise.'
- Buddha
HI:
There are lots of messages like the one you mentioned. Look at what Solomon -peace be upon him- says in Proverbs: The fear of the LORD is the beggining of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. proverb 9:10. Mohammad the prophet of muslims - peace be upon him- says in Koran: Then anyone who has done an atom`s weight of good, see it. And anyone who has done an atom`s weight of evil, sahll see it. Sura 99
And Ali, the first Imam of Shiites _ may his soul rest in peace- says: The price of a man is what he praises.
In every culture we can find sayings that would be helpful for us. The important thing is HOW LONG DOES A MESSAGE LAST?
Here I send a heartful of regards and wishes to all Buddhists of the world. He is one of the best teachers human beings have ever seen coming to this planet of ours. thanks.
 
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