Compass for the Heart

"The compass will always show you the right direction, so you will stop relying on your own guesses. Like this, wherever you are, you have this sense that shows you the truth." - Ajahn Chah


This blog is solely for SPBS Dhamma Sharing... Get random Dhamma readings from "!!Surprise Reading!!" under the 'Links' Section...

31 August, 2009

What holds people together?

These are the qualities that help hold together a family — or any community.

"There are these four grounds for the bonds of fellowship. Which four?
Generosity: Giving, not selfish, magnanimous, open-handed
Kind words: Speaking of what is helpful and beneficial, out of care and concern.
Beneficial help: Offer any kind of help that actually make things/situation better. Useful solutions.
Consistency: There is fairness in treatment(Not bias). Sharing similar or common view.(Consistency in idea and believes).

Anguttara Nikaya 4.32, Sangaha Sutta

Of all the frangrances - sandal, tagara, blue lotus & jasmine - the fragance of virtue is by far the sweetest.
- Dhammapada, Chapter 4, Verse 55.