The Buddha Says 18 ...

Do not follow a life of evil;

do not live heedlessly;

do not have false views;

do not value worldly things.

In this way one can get rid of suffering.

Dhammapada XIII 167

Reflection

* The wise live a life of good and and righteousness based on : No killing; No stealing; No sexual misconduct; No lying; No intoxicants.

* A life of heedlessness, unmindfulness will inevitably lead one to more pain, sorrow and suffering.

* Living a life of delusion ... feeding and satisfying the 'Ego', the 'self', 'I' and the 'Mine' is the root cause of suffering. Realization of Anatta or 'Non-self' leads one to happiness, peace and liberation.

* Worldly things are impermanent and have no inherent value. Attaching and clinging to them causes one to spin in the wheel of suffering life.

With Metta,

Bro. Oh Teik Bin