‘THE NINE REFRAINMENTS IN LIFE’ WHEN DEALING WITH PEOPLE, MATTERS AND IN TAKING CARE OF OUR HEALTH
3. Refrain from excessive pursuance of personal gains
Third, refrain from excessive pursuance of personal gains. Greed is like a dry well in the desert, capable of absorbing all rainwater, but will never use its privilege to offer convenience to others.
Therefore, as Buddhist practitioners, you should tell yourselves, “I should neither indulge in the four cardinal vices (wine, sex, avarice and temper), nor should I engage in love affairs”.
Desire nothing, be carefree, maintain a contented mind, and always let nature take its course. Only then can we achieve the true purpose of learning Buddhism and return to our true nature.
Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting, Paris, France, 5 September 2019