A PowerPoint Presentation for reflection upon Ageing -- the changes that take place and what a wise man would do in living his life.

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Attitude and Action of The Ignorant and The Wise
The Ignorant The Wise
Indulges in things that
pertain to the body / 5
Senses
Knows the importance
and practices of
mind development

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The Ignorant The Wise
Does very little Dana
or reaching-out work
to the needy. Selfish.
Helps, serves and
does a lot of Dana.
Open-hearted.

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The Ignorant The Wise
Leads an immoral life.
Does not follow the
Precepts.
Practices morality
well. Follows the moral
Precepts.

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The Ignorant The Wise
No religious or spiritual
life. Materialistic.
No mind Purification.
Spiritual. Prays, chants,
listens to Dhamma.
Meditates.

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The Ignorant The Wise
Endless pursuits of
food for pleasures and
delights.
Moderation in eating.
Simplicity. Not
attached to food.

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The Ignorant The Wise
Constantly titillates his
5 senses. Does not
still his mind.
Restrains his 5 Senses.
Practices Samatha to
still the mind.

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We are all made up of
MIND + BODY
When there is birth,
there will be
growth, ageing,
sickness and death.

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Upon death, the spirit or soul leaves the body. The body
will decay and disintegrate into the 4 Elements.
The Soul/Spirit/Mind survives and leaves on.
So wise ones prepare the spirit/soul/mind for the afterlife.

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AGEING
Ageing as time goes on
With ageing comes loss of beauty and vigour.

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AGEING
Ageing as time goes on
With ageing comes loss of energy,
vitality and cognition.

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AGEING
Ageing as time goes on
With ageing comes more body ills, aches and pains.

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AGEING
Ageing as time goes on
With ageing comes weakening of the body systems.

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To prepare for the inevitable happening of ageing,
sickness and death, wise ones practice
ardently, diligently and mindfully
THE NOBLE 8-FOLD PATH
from the earliest age possible.
In this way, their minds will be more calm, happy and
peaceful as life continues on and on
until Enlightenment is attained.
The End
With Metta,
Bro. Oh Teik Bin