LIVING OF DHARMA.

At the time of the Buddha in the world, he is a very intelligent student and ingenuity. One day, the Buddha was preaching he suddenly stood up and turned to the monks and asked: "Hey Shariputra, I believe this is reasonable?" - The venerable Shariputra said, "No, O Buddha, I do not believe this." And then immediately praise the Buddha: "It is good, this Shariputra, the genius who is very smart. A smart person is never ready to believe anything, he will listen with open mind, and considering the facts of the matter before deciding to believe or not believe. "Buddha is a shining example of the epitome of a teacher. What the venerable Shariputra said is true, he simply said to his true feelings. Some people think that, when we say that we do not believe the point of the master's teachings, that as an insult to him, should they be afraid to say things like that. They are silent and only concur. Through the story, the Buddha has sent us a message that Buddhists must have wisdom, to consider carefully before you believe any thing. Do not be conservative, intolerant of his social position, we can learn at any object, even in small babies.
Have a look at our feelings, we will see the popular pretext to like or dislike thought it was ironic. People often talk of social memory and thinking, Buddhism requires people to recognize true. And so, to explain the truth to the people to accept is not an easy task. Therefore, to understand Buddhism is difficult. If we understand the Dhamma, we will practice without having to wait to become a monk, although the religious life very convenient to practice.
, but if we are bound by family and other responsibilities, how can it be practiced? Many people think that the form can not lay Buddhist practice. That is completely wrong idea. Even with that position, profession, as teachers, doctors, maids ... It is also possible to practice right in every moment of life, it's like everyone's breath. I am aware that the eyes, ears, nose ... My feelings are. Mind enjoy bouncing ideas, we know it's interesting idea; unpleasant feeling arises when we recognize them immediately ...
I can find happiness somewhere in this world? Maybe we do not expect people to behave well with me for a lifetime star? That is not possible. Be aware that life is simple, we must know the truth of it. Buddha lived in this world and not somewhere else. He had been married, but he has realized the limitations and constraints of it. So why do we still doubts about the ability of laypeople to practice?
Many people come just to hear the lecture only, meaning they do not really listen to, who they are chatting about everywhere, people are cigars Tobacco ... Listen law in the mood "when the teacher finished it? ..." how can that result?
value of Buddhism is not in books but in life experiences of each individual. If we know within our dharma, we see the truth.
happiness and peace exists even in this life. Must search by practicing constantly present in every moment, in any social position, you will definitely feel the sweet taste of Dharma - life. Ajahn Chah ("Living Dhamma" ). END=VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY THICH CHAN TANH.MHDT.WORLD VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ORDER=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUNS=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.8/7/2013.NAM MO SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).