Buddhism Course

Lesson 14

1. The distinct advantage to taking precepts is that you have a set path for part of your practice, that will guide you along what many believe to be most of the original teachings of the Buddha. These precepts, either just the 10 or the other hundreds, also show an inner dedication to following the Dharma, and to living a life of compassion and to attain enlightenment.

2. No, all of the 10 are the basis, or the beginning, of a path to dedicated ordination, or at the very least, a laypersons path to enlightenment. These precepts are rather universal, and most if not all, are common to other religions in the world.

3. A homeless brother is a person who has shunned and given up all of their relationships to the world, either socially or more, to follow the Dharma. The mention of awakening sleeping people, is a reference to teaching the Dharma, either through words or deeds or a combination of both, to help others achieve enlightenment, and to attain merit and positive karma.

Rev. Mark J. Larose

"We are all streams of water

.....flowing into the same river." 

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