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SECTION TWO

Steering Life to Its Objectives

A. Three levels of objectives. One should conduct one’s life so as to attain the three levels of objectives (attha) as follows:

Level 1: diññhadhammikattha, i.e. the temporal objective or present benefit

A) Enjoying good health, physical fitness, freedom from maladies, and longevity.

B) Having work and income, having honest livelihood, and being economically self-reliant.

C) Having good status, and gaining the respect of society.

D) Having a happy family, establishing a good reputation of one’s family.

All the four objectives above should be righteously achieved and

utilized for the sake of oneself and others.


Level 2: samparàyikattha, i.e. the spiritual objective or further benefit.

A) Being endowed with warmth, deep appreciation and happiness; being not lonesome or unfirm; having an ideal to adhere to so as to be strong with faith.

B) Being proud of a clean life, of having done only wholesome deeds with virtue.

C) Being gratified in a worthwhile life, in having always done what is beneficial with sacrifice.

D) Being courageous and confident to resolve problems as well as conduct one’s life and duties with wisdom.

E) Being secure and confident in having a guarantee for the future life in consequence of having done only good deeds.

 

Level 3: paramattha, i.e. the highest objective or greatest benefit:

A) Having a secure, peaceful and stable mind, unshaken even when affected by the ways of the world or confronted with vicissitudes or changes.

B) Not being so distressed by clinging or attachment as to feel disappointed or sorrowful; having a mind that is relieved, clear, buoyant and free.

C) Being refreshed, cheerful, not sullen or depressed; being radiant and free from suffering; enjoying genuine bliss.

D) Being well aware of causes and conditions and acting accordingly; leading a life that is impeccable and bright; conducting oneself with wisdom.

One who is able to attain from the second level of benefit upwards is known as a wise man (paõóita).


Buddhist Discipline - Buddhist of the Leading Type

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