The Qualities and Practices of true Buddhists. For Reflection in following the true teachings of the Buddha

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1 The Burning ‘Buddhists’
They think that
burning joss
sticks and
other paper
paraphernalia
is a MUST!

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1 The Burning ‘Buddhists’
Oh!
How much
have they
harmed
Mother
Nature!
Oh! The
smoke is
choking
me.

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2 The Wesak ‘Buddhists’
These ‘once-a-year’ ‘Buddhists throng Temples,
Societies & Associations to take part in rites and
rituals they don’t understand.

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2 The Wesak ‘Buddhists’
Are such ‘Buddhists’ practicing
to reduce their
GREED, HATRED and DELUSION?

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3 The Intellectual ‘Buddhists’
These ‘Buddhists’
are like ‘Walking
Encyclopedias’ with
their ‘Intellectual
Dhamma’.
Little do they
practice the
Dhamma.

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3 The Intellectual ‘Buddhists’
Such ‘Buddhists’
hardly practice Dana
(Charity),
Sila (Morality)
and
Bhavana (Spiritual
and Mental
Cultivation)

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4 The Ceremonies ‘Buddhists’
Such people are caught up in lots of
devotional rites, rituals and ceremonies.

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4 The Ceremonies ‘Buddhists’
When will such people ever learn,
understand, practice and realize the
Sublime Teachings of The Buddha?

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5 The Social ‘Buddhists’
Such people are more interested
in socializing and having fun
rather than learning the Dhamma.

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5 The Social ‘Buddhists’
Do such ‘Buddhists’ have a hidden business,
political or ‘romantic’ agenda when they visit
temples and Dhamma Centers?

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6 The Deity ‘Buddhists’
Such ‘Buddhists’ regard the Buddha or
Kuan Yin as another deity to pray to
and ask for favors.

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6 The Deity ‘Buddhists’
When will such people learn that Buddhists
are NOT ‘Deity Worshippers’ but followers of
Buddha’s Teachings?

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7 The Crisis Times ‘Buddhists’
Such ‘Buddhists’ only pray and appeal to
Buddha or Kuan Yin or the Four-Face Buddha
in times of trouble, problems and danger.

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7 The Crisis Times ‘Buddhists’
When will such ‘Buddhists’ realize that
Blessings come NOT through Prayers but
understanding and
practicing the Dhamma well?

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8 The Preaching ‘Buddhists’
Such ‘Buddhists’ do a lot
of talking, suggesting,
ordering and comanding.
They project themselves
as ‘Dhamma Experts’ but
they hardly practice the
Dhamma.

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8 The Preaching ‘Buddhists’
Such ‘Buddhists’ must
walk the talk. They may be
intelligent and
knowledgeable but lack
compassion and wisdom.

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9 The Cultish ‘Buddhists’
Such deluded ‘Buddhists’ are led astray
by cult leaders. The lack of Dhamma
realization causes them to become
victims of cult groups.

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9 The Cultish ‘Buddhists’
When will such ‘Buddhists’ realize that they
must only follow the Dhamma-Vinaya as the
True Teacher? The Buddha said, “He who
sees the Dhamma sees Me.”

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Goes to the uddha for Refuge
Learns and nderstands the Dhamma
Goes to the hamma for Refuge
Shows great iligence in Dhamma Practice
Cultivates good armony within and without
Strives to develop nsight through Mindfulness
Goes to the angha for Refuge
Follows the 5 raining Rules with dedication
WhatisaTrueBuddhist?WhatisaTrueBuddhist?
A True Buddhist …A True Buddhist …

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A True Buddhist…
Takes Refuge in The Triple Gem

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A True Buddhist…
Accepts The Buddha
as the highest ideal
in life.
He strives to develop
the noble qualities of
the Buddha
Refuge in the
Buddha

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A True Buddhist…
Refuge in
The Dhamma
Learns,
understands,
practices
and realizes
the Dhamma
on his way to
Enlightenment.

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A True Buddhist…
Refuge in the Sangha
Is in the
Community of
true monks, nuns
and Dhamma
practitioners as
he walks The
Buddha-Dhamma
Path.

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A True Buddhist…
Observes
The 5 Precepts Of
* No Killing
* No Stealing
* No Sexual Misconduct
* No Lying
* No Intoxicants

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A True Buddhist…
Strives on with
diligence,
determination
and dedication in
Dhamma
Practice.

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A True Buddhist…
Goes about his life
cultivating Peace
within himself and
living in harmony
with others and the
environment.

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A True Buddhist…
Trains the mind.
He or she cultivates the mind so that it is
imbued with loving-kindness, compassion,
altruistic joy and equanimity.

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A True Buddhist…
Trains his mind (Bhavana or mental cultivation).
He practices Meditation to purify his mind
and ultimately attain Enlightenment.

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Goes to the uddha for Refuge
Learns and nderstands the Dhamma
Goes to the hamma for Refuge
Shows great iligence in Dhamma Practice
Cultivates good armony within and without
Strives to develop nsight through Mindfulness
Goes to the angha for Refuge
Follows the 5 raining Rules with dedication
WhatisaTrueBuddhist?WhatisaTrueBuddhist?
A True Buddhist …A True Buddhist …

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The End
With Metta, Bro. Oh Teik Bin
Do strive on diligently
in the Dhamma
and attain the Peace
and Bliss of Nibbana