Master Jun Hong Lu’s
Buddhism In Plain Terms (Radio Program)
Volume 2 Chapter 12
(An Excerpt)
DESIRE IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL
Master Jun Hong Lu: While living in this world, we must bear in mind that, “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you”. Why do we get others to do the things that we are not willing to get our hands dirty doing? What gives rise to scattered thoughts? It all boils down to our desires.
Desires lead to the formation of thoughts, and thoughts generate actions. That’s also how it works for the evil nature of the killing, stealing and lust. Be it killing animals to satisfy one’s taste buds, stealing for personal use and pleasure-seeking, or harbouring lustful thoughts, they are all unwholesome.
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