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The Wealth Man Sudatta. Buddhahood Made Easy. Caring For Others, Sharing With Others. Life is elastic It can shrink to a tiny prison of selfishness It can expand to embrace the entire universe. Becoming A Buddha Easily. Be sensitive to the causes of other’s fundamental suffering
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The Wealth Man Sudatta Buddhahood Made Easy
Caring For Others, Sharing With Others • Life is elastic • It can shrink to a tiny prison of selfishness • It can expand to embrace the entire universe
Becoming A Buddha Easily • Be sensitive to the causes of other’s fundamental suffering • Sensitivity to other’s suffering is a hallmark of compassion. • Selfless dedication to others welfare • The process of challenging our selfish ego. • Does not mean sacrificing our own happiness for the sake of others.
Teaching The Art Of Happiness • The Four Sufferings • Birth, Aging, Sickness and Death. • The Four Additional Sufferings • Parting from those who one loves • Meeting with those whom one hates • Not able to obtain what one desires • One’s various physical & mental elements that change constantly.
Art Of Happiness (continued) • Helping other bear the weight of their life • Teaching others Buddhism for lasting happiness • Respecting other’s karmic responsibility • Guiding others to strengthening their life
Making Offerings With Sincerity • Three kinds of offerings • Offering of goods • The necessary materials for the functions of the Buddhist community • Offering of the Law • Teaching others about Buddhism • Offering of fearlessness • Helping other overcome their fears and inspire them with courage.