20 rules for a lifelong training
25/10/2009 - postado por curaloucura
Foi me passado de um blog de cerimônia do chá, mas acredito que é tão universal que vale para todos nós
http://sweetpersimmon1.blogspot.com/2009/09/twenty-rules-for-lifelong-training.html
1-Never lie.
2-Never forget to be grateful to one’s Lord.
3-Never forget to be grateful to one’s parents.
4-Never forget to be grateful to one’s teachers.
5-Never forget to be grateful to one’s fellow human beings.
6-Do nothing to offend gods, buddhas and one’s elders.
7-Do not begrudge small children.
8-Do not burden others with your own troubles.
9-There is no place for anger or rage in the Way.
10-Do not rejoice in the misfortune of others.
11-Do your best to do what is best.
12-Do not turn your back on others and only think of yourself.
13-When you eat, think of the hard work of the farmers who grew the food. Never be wasteful of plants, trees, earth or stones.
14-Do not dress up in fine clothes, or waste time on superficial appearance.
15-Always behave properly with good manners.
16-Always treat everyone like an honored guest.
17-To overcome ignorance, learn from as many people as possible.
18-Do not study and practice the arts just to make a name for yourself.
19-Human beings have good and bad points. Do not dismiss or laugh at anyone.
20-Strive to behave well but keep good actions hidden and do not seek the praise of others.
