Dhamma for Lifestyle (1)

A Fool

The Buddha advised not to associate with fools. Person with the following characteristics is a fool. 

• Being angry without any reason; 

This anger makes enemy at present life and leads to Apaya after death.

• Being inconsistent without advantage;

It means wasting of time and experience of one's life.

• Being nosy without objective;

Only creates hatred. 

• Because of ignorance believing stranger too much;

Losing one's, family's and organization's dignities will be the consequence.

• Befriending with enemy;

Thus, extending hatred.

Precisely, having mindfulness in every aspects is the way to be a wise person.

Reference: 
Jotika, U (Pakhokku Airport Sayadaw). The discourse “Analysis of Sotappana”. Sydney: 2011.  

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