Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Friends: These 6 Things Uniting in Harmony are to be Remembered : The Blessed Buddha once said:These six things are to be remembered in order to Unite any Community in Harmony:Which six? 1: Friendly Behaviour (metta-kaya-kamma=friendly bodily action) both in public and in private.2: Friendly Speech (metta-vaci-kamma=friendly verbal action) both in public and in private.3: Friendly Thought (metta-mano-kamma=friendly mental action) both in public and in private.4: Sharing of Gains (sadharana-bhogi=common wealth) even down to any single lump of food.5: Moral Harmony (sila-samannagato=uniform morality) all respect the same ethical rules.6: Harmony in Views (ditthi-samannagato=uniform attitude) all share the same general views. These 6 things are to be considered & remembered both for individual & social Harmony... Source (edited extract): The Numerical Sayings of the Buddha. Anguttara Nikaya. The Book of Sixes 11: To be Remembered... [iII: 288-9] PS: Please include the word Samahita in any comment, since then will my automatic mail filters pick it up and I will see it & respond!! Bhikkhu Samahita, Sri Lanka. Friendship is the Greatest ... Let there be Calm & Free Bliss !!! http://What-Buddha-Said.net Buddha-Direct What_Buddha_Said Dhamma-Questions sent to my email are quite Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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