Buddha's Teachings on Becoming Rich and Money - Don't be surprised!

Buddha's Teachings on Becoming Rich and Money - Don't be surprised!
Buddha on Politics, Economics, and Statecraft…
This podcast outlines doctrinal Buddhist political and economic theory including its notions about interstate relations, which are based on its unique understanding of the nature of reality.Some audiences may be surprised to hear that there exists a theory of politics in Buddha’s teachings. But in fact, Buddha spoke extensively about politics, contrary to the assertion of Max Weber who famously asserted that Buddhism was “a specifically a-political and anti-political status religion.” Although the overriding goal of Buddha’s teachings is the liberation of individuals from pervasive suffering, Buddha considered politics as important, not so much for its intrinsic value, but because it created an external environment that can facilitate or impede an individual’s pursuit of happiness, defined as spiritual advancement and achievement of wisdom about the true nature of oneself and the world. Although best understood as an extension of his teachings on human liberation, Buddha was also an original social and a significant political philosopher. Buddha’s social teachings parallel modern democratic thought, mixed market economics, and cosmopolitan internationalism in the West. This chapter outlines Buddha’s political and economic theory, including his thoughts about statecraft and the possibilities for international order.
Two misunderstandings
The topic of “Buddha and Social Reform” is addressed only when the following two misunderstandings or contradictions are satisfactorily answered and explained.
The Buddha advocated a life of renunciation, living without family ties, in solitude, separated from the bustling society. How, then, can the Buddha be concerned with social reform? Moreover, the current society, filled with rampant desires, extreme cruelty, and deceit, how can such a society accept a religion that promotes detachment, peace, compassion, and honesty?
Indeed, Buddhism promotes a monastic life, a life of virtue, and the Buddha is the epitome of this holy lifestyle, elegantly expressed in the following verse:
“A bowl that feeds a thousand homes,
A journey of ten thousand miles,
For the great cause of life and death,
Teaching through the seasons.”
The Buddha advocated a life free from family attachments, solitary, and pure, which is most conducive for spiritual training, ideal for cultivating social warriors-enlightened and ethical enough to educate beings and build society. The Buddha never intended to train monks merely to decorate monasteries or to be worshipped as idols by followers but to train messengers of the Tathāgata, traveling far and wide, to promote a lifestyle of liberating happiness, as he commanded the first 59 Arahants he trained:
“Go forth, O monks, for the benefit of the many, for the happiness of the many, out of compassion for the world, for the good, welfare, and happiness of gods and men.” (Vinaya Pitaka).
Furthermore, the monastic life or religious life not only facilitates personal intellectual and spiritual development but also practically aids others, the society, and humanity at large. A householder with family responsibilities finds it difficult to dedicate their life to serving the nation and society due to familial obligations. In contrast, a monk, free from familial and secular influences, can devote their life to serving society and humanity. Therefore, throughout history, Buddhist monasteries have not only been centers for spiritual and moral training but also forges for social, cultural, and political warriors.

[@chatreechanpitak1712]

Buddhism is not a religion. It is the truth of everything beyond the universe, space and time.

[@orlandocuadra2125]

Happy Saturday!

[@ElmerTan-ut4qn]

If people would to ask, what's the purpose of learning Buddhism?
Buddha's Teachings is to help one breaks through delusion and be awakened.
The purpose of breaking through delusion and being awakened is to leave sufferings and attain happiness.
Leave sufferings means right now, not in future.
Learn now, and immediately put into use, one will leave sufferings and attain happiness immediately.
If one cannot leave sufferings now, what is the point of learning?
Also, who would dare to believe in the future rewards?
Buddha's Teachings is very practical.
Learn and immediately apply the teachings and instantly can feel the benefits. Like our lungs taking in the oxygen. It is alive and breathing.
True teachings means immediately one can feels the effect and the changes.

[@ieltslessonsjo]

I was once a Christian, and Buddhism gives me more inner peace and tranquility making my life lighter and happier.

[@noself7889]

Same here, I also practice elements of Taoism. Both have brought me peace. Best of luck on your path! ☸️☯️☸️

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So grad to see and hear this narrative for our universal language. Thank you so much sir🙏🙏🙏

[@lisanguyen2397]

So glad I found this channel, very transparent informative

[@dorjerabten]

Very clear explained ❤

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I think this channel is wonderful!:)

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🙏💐🙏

[@saddha1]

1) The Buddha never asked kings to destroy armies but keep them well trained in Dhamma. This is the army of Chakkavati kings. Trained in Dhamma, they never have to kill since they are wise in all strategy.
A true Dhamma general would look at the root cause of enemies and try to change them.
A great example would be the war between Ajatshatru and King Pasenadi.
King Pasenadi always deposed of Ajatshatru with his army with minimal casualty.
2) there are 2 Eightfold Paths taught by Buddha, one for householders which centers around creation and usage of merit and one for monastics to transcend the material realm.

[@johncraftenworth7847]

if you want peace, PREPARE FOR WAR. Sun Zu - The Art of War

[@ElmerTan-ut4qn]

Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, heaven or king of underworld have no control over our fate.
Fate in this lifetime is determined by the cause one planted in the previous lifetimes.
Thus, one will either experience the sufferings or happiness in this lifetime.
However, our thoughts, speech and behaviour, resulting in good or bad karma, can change our fate.
Practicing giving is not discarding but gaining.
It is actually a way to earn interest and even more secure than that of a bank.
Banks can go bankrupt.
The value of money may deprecate.
However, the value within the acts of sincere giving will not diminish.
One who knows how to use their intelligence for the benefit of others is called wisdom.
🙏🙏🙏Amituofo

[@Hereweare75]

I would love to see a video on how wokeism and politics isn't a part of Buddhism like how most of the American neo-Buddhism has made it out to be. From what I have read the Buddha says to stay way from this because this is maya.

[@Buddhason5599]

Buddha does not allow monks to talk about politics in many chapters.

[@bkkwalk3549]

Give some examples which chapters.

[@bkkwalk3549]

Buddha never thought to become rich.

[@supremeplustv1892]

Basis of Budhism is reincarnation and law of karma . Necessity of Budhism is impermanence , sufferings and concept of no soul

[@boonraypipatchol7295]

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