Tuesday, 20. May 2008
Daily Readings from the Word of the Buddha
For over two millennium the discourses of the Buddha have nourished the spiritual lives of millions of people. This interactive movie contains extracts from some of these discourses selected from the Pali Tipitaka and also from some post-canonical writings. It is presented so that one extract can be read and reflected upon each day of the year, it is an excellent companion for anyone trying to apply the Buddha's gentle message to their daily life.

Daily Readings from the Word of the Buddha by BuddhaNet.


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For today:

    Vacchagotta said to the Lord: "I have heard it said that you, good Gotama, say that charity should only be given to you, not to others, to your followers, not to the followers of other teachers. Those who say this, are they representing your opinion without distorting it? Do they speak according to your teaching? For indeed, good Gotama, I am anxious not to mis­represent you."

    The Lord said: "Vaccha, those who say this are not of my opinion, they misrepresent me by saying what is not true. Truly, whoever discourages another from giving charity hinders in three ways. What three? He hinders the giver from acquiring good, he hinders the receiver from getting the charity, and he has already ruined himself through his meanness."
Category: Poetry & Inspirations




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