I. Some advantages of taking precepts include practicing and reinforcing the principles of the Eightfold Path; providing focus and directions fr all who wish to follow the Buddhist path, and to provide a moral code and discipline for trainees.
II. Under no circumstances should any of the precepts be taken lightly. If there is doubt that any of the precepts cannot be kept, vows to keep the precepts should not be taken. It is a form of self betrayal to vow to keep the precepts, knowing they will not be kept. Expulsion from the sangha is possible for the four grave offences: sexual intercourse, stealing, killing another human being, and claiming attainment the trainee does not really posses. Breaking other rules can be atoned for.
III. The meaning of homeless brothers preaching to everyone and to wake up sleeping people is the mission and purpose of the homeless brother practice. The ultimate goal is to awaken interest in enlightenment.
Nancy Anderson
aka "Lotus"
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"Don't ask what the world needs.
Ask what makes you come alive,
and go do it.
Because what the world needs
is people who have come alive."
-- Howard Thurman
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"Don't ask what the world needs.
Ask what makes you come alive,
and go do it.
Because what the world needs
is people who have come alive."
-- Howard Thurman
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