Dear Dhamma Friends:
Last updated on
2014/2558
9
8
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a full moon day;
Lay Buddhist, unlike the Monks (Bhikkhu's and
Bhikkhuni's) , have heavy
responsibility: to support the family members, then to support the order of
Sanghas with four requisites (alms food, robes, medicine and
shelters-Monastery)。 He must earn a living and out of his savings, he must
support the sanghas and to perpetuate the Buddha dispensation。 Thus, Lay
Buddhist could not set up his goal to attain Nibbana in this very life, like the
sanghas who are doing it following the Noble
Eightfold Path - on a full-time。
Lay Buddhist must have a different path to follow -
Dana-Sila-Bhavana。 Lay Buddhists are
not homeless like ascetic Monks。 he must ear for a living and he is the only one
who could support all three : family, Sanghas and the Sasana。 He could never be
practicing meditation like Sanghas。 he must go out and earn to fulfill his
responsibility。 It is important for the Lay Buddhist what his clear vision and
goal while working towards the ultimate goal of Nibbana。
While we do charity (Dana), we need to know how we posture our mind, Saddha and
Cetana in doing the offering。
Ananta Metta。
Maung Paw
