Buddhism allows us to ask for great wealth
By scheng1
@scheng1 (24650)
Singapore
May 21, 2017 5:35am CST
Many people thought that it is wrong to ask for great wealth because their religious teachers say so.
I just learnt that this is not true in Buddhism. The Buddhism text teaches us about the way to get great wealth in this life or in the future.
In Buddhism, there are 3 types of giving (generosity).
The first is giving of material goods. Give money, get more money in the future. This starts a cycle of wealth.
While Buddhism teaches about destiny, it also teaches us to change the destiny.
A poor person can start by giving 10 cents, when he becomes better off financially, he can increase the amount donating with sincere heart.
The second giving is of knowledge (or as the Buddhists say to spread Dharma). This takes place by printing books and sharing knowledge free of charge.
The result is that we gain knowledge and insight.
The third giving is that of giving life or protection. This leads to the practice of freeing captured animals or animals destined to be killed as meat.
It also means to become vegetarian.
This leads to health and longevity.
Exploring the three types of generosity included in the far-reaching attitude of generosity.
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8 responses
@crossbones27 (48417)
• Mojave, California
21 May 17
Actually, Buddhism is one of the only religions I like. Like the meditative aspect to it, So many people tell me I need to meditate for my rage, but would never ask for wealth. Seems counterproductive, seems hypocritical. Sure, would want the basics but not more compared to others, why because I pray to god and they do not. Makes no sense.Never did get why we have to punish people who think different than us, unless they are trying to harm us. Most could not harm us even if they tried.
The wealth thing frustrates me and no real Buddhist would never ask for such a thing. That is not why they did it and that is not what they would want their religion to be about. They re peaceful people who just wants the best for all.
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@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
21 May 17
Actually Christianity also teaches the same thing, but the idiots today refuse to believe in it.
The ancient faithfuls were all very rich people, because wealth is a blessing from God.
Buddhists are more opened about this.
If you have great wealth, longevity in this life, that means you have done something good in this life or past life.
If you want to get rich, just remember about the three generosity.
One good thing about Buddhism is that it is not strictly a religion with a central deity.
Buddhas are teachers leading the path.
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@crossbones27 (48417)
• Mojave, California
21 May 17
@scheng1 Sounds like something man would write. [em]rofl There is also more than one way to be rich and one thing they always say about religion. Always up to interpretation. The rich people I see are no zen, very few are most are the opposite and why I always respected Buddist, but like you say maybe a Christian, Jewish, and Catholic thing, now a Muslim Thing because they do the same, just in an older style.
All sold their souls but will always respects taking your own path and teaching.
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@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
21 May 17
@crossbones27 Buddhism mentions that we want wealth, we have to give first, and that will bring wealth to us.
Karmic action means that we cannot reap something that we do not sow.
Christianity, Judaism and Islam teach differently.
The old testament mentions that wealth is a blessing by God. It is not that Abraham or Job or any of the ancient faithfuls work for it.
It is given to them as a blessing.
That is the fundamental difference, not that asking for great wealth is wrong.
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@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
23 May 17
Buddhism is not strictly a religion.
The core teaching is that all actions have a reactions.
If you see the bad people do bad things, and yet are happy, the reason is that in their past lives, they had done a lot of good, so they are enjoying happiness.
But due to their bad deeds now, they are going to suffer later on in life or in next life.
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@Nawsheen (28644)
• Mauritius
21 May 17
Buddhism has always inspired me. There is so much to this religion. I remember watching this BBC documentary on Buddha. I am really liking this part about knowledge. Knowledge is not something that we must hide. Everyone must benefit from it
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@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
23 May 17
One thing about Buddhism is that it does not teach that there is a god who punishes people.
The teaching is that everything we do will have a reaction, and when we suffer, it is due to our karma in past lives, or bad karma in our present life.
Actually Buddhism does not have such practices as incense sticks or whatever. However, it allows us to use any form of practices in our cultures, such as candles, and incense sticks.
it teaches us to be generous by offering simple things such as a glass of water.
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@prashu228 (37526)
• India
21 May 17
That's great to hear . Buddhism is one of the great religions of the world.
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@shivamani10 (11038)
• Hyderabad, India
21 May 17
I like Buddhism. I like their principles and especially the non-violence.
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@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
21 May 17
Buddhism puts us in charge of our current life and future lives through karmic actions.
There is no such thing as a God to punish or reward us.
Whatever happens to us is the result of actions in past lives or actions that we have done years ago.
That is the good thing about Buddhism.
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@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
21 May 17
@YrNemo Not really. Remember that Buddhism teaching is that you give, then you get.
The more you get, the more you can give.
The ultra rich can build hospitals, build schools and donate big money to benefit more people.
There is no such thing as too wealthy since you can always find something you can do with money in order to help more people.
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too anything is always bad, even in happiness!)
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
21 May 17
Now I understand the three ways of generosity: giving material things; knowledge and protection.
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@spaceseed (2843)
• India
23 May 17
thanks for shareing ....................I never thought I will get such a treasure on mylot
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