Buddhism attitudes towards Wealth & Poverty
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- Created on: 08-04-15 13:15
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- Buddhism attitudes towards Wealth & Poverty
- Right livelihood means that making money should not determine ones employment.
- Businesses should be run on the principles of metta & karuna
- Nothing is wrong with being rich & successful - what matters is how the money is acquired & how it is used.
- Gambling breaches the First & Fifth Precepts
- Gambling is motivated by greed, so it effects karma
- Riches make a man foolish - The foolish can't handle the wealth & stay true to their religion
- Danna = charity - Those with more riches should give more as they have necessities to live (non-materialistic)
- Wealth is acceptable if it promotes the well-being of the community & society
- In our world today everyone is looking for self-happiness; if you wish to be happy then care for others. This brings lasting happiness - Dalai Llama
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