Religion teaches a person

June 30, 2014

Religion teaches a person how to calm down the senses and make the heart and mind peaceful. The secret of calming down the senses is to eliminate desire which is the root of our disturbances. It is very important for us to have contentment. The more people crave for their property, the more they have to suffer. Property does not give happiness to man. Most of the rich people in the world today are suffering from numerous physical and mental problems. With all the money they have, they cannot buy a solution to their problems. Yet, the poorest men who have learnt to have contentment may enjoy their lives far more than the richest people do. As one rhyme goes:

'Some have too much and yet do crave I have little and seek no more; They are but poor though much more they have And I am rich with little store. They poor, I rich, they beg, I give; They lack, I have; they pine, I live.' Searching for a purpose in life The aim in life varies among individuals. An artist may aim to paint masterpieces that will live long after he is gone. A scientist may want to discover some laws, formulate a new theory, or invent a new machine. A politician may wish to become a prime minister or a president. A young executive may aim to be a managing director of multinational company. However, when you ask the artist, scientist, politician and the young executive why they aim such, they will reply that these achievements will give them a purpose in life and make them happy. Everyone aims for happiness in life, yet experience shows time and again that its attainment is so elusive. 

~Ven. Dr. K Sri Dhammananda 

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  2. Reply  

    Uday Joshi

    July 1, 2014

    “Every One In This
    Beautiful World Has
    An Individual Name.
    ” But, V All Together Have A
    Common Name
    Called
    “F R I E N D S”
    In Our Beautiful Hearts.
    Good Morning my dear Friend

  3. Reply  

    S. R. Singh

    July 1, 2014

    Very True. I know it from my personal experience. There is nothing like contentment.
    New definition of rich is, "THE PERSON WHO NEEDS THE LEAST; NOT THE PERSON WHO HAS THE MOST."

  9. Reply  

    Uday Joshi

    July 1, 2014

    Thank you very much dear friend have a nice day

  10. Reply  

    Reena Verma

    July 1, 2014

    Good morning Dear Sos, I think the feeling of contentment is a state of mind & does not depend on material wealth or lack of it, anybody who achieves it is the wealthiest person

  11. Reply  

    Stephen Waterhouse

    July 1, 2014

    So true.  Me and my wife just moved into a beautiful apartment that has one fatal flaw, no washer or dryer!  So now we slog it all to a down at the heel laundromat in the Hispanic section of town, and I frankly love being around people who just seem more normal to me and not all full of themselves (i.e. my rich coworkers and friends!).

  22. Reply  

    Jayesh Thakkar

    July 1, 2014

    The greatest purpose of life is to follow the religion of humanity. Have a wonderful day ahead Jendhamuni Sos.

  36. Reply  

    Yuri Venzor

    July 1, 2014

    You guys want to be my friends please :'( :'( :'( :'(

  37. Reply  

    Yuri Venzor

    July 1, 2014

    I am going to sleep good night tex you tomorrow :,-(

  39. Reply  

    Edith Odiawo

    July 1, 2014

    Am so greatful that am fixing ma eyes on tha Lord

  44. Reply  

    Steve Anderson

    July 1, 2014

    "Religion teaches a person how to calm down the senses and make the heart and mind peaceful."  I think it depends on the religion.

  50. Reply  

    lynne ward

    July 1, 2014

    What a load of bullshit,,,
    Why keep on trying,he's here with me,!
    the woman who he really loves and wants,
    To be with,
    Can't you see that ? D
    if he wanted to be with you , he would be,
    Me &him are real not fake ,
    You have been used,old,and are only hanging on because you made suck a fuckup of your own life,an marriage so pissoff and stay out of ours !

  64. Reply  

    Darren Koopman

    July 1, 2014

    Hey dear..glad to hear from you..remember always thinking of you and yes love you

  69. Reply  

    Venuz Japson

    July 1, 2014

    actually there's no religion can save us only ourselves for being a good samaritans thats the single way going to the path of salvation

  70. Reply  

    Nichodemus Balat

    July 1, 2014

    Being content, is all there is to being human. How much can my heart crave for in material things, bless your heart my friend.

  72. Reply  

    Venuz Japson

    July 1, 2014

    how are you Nichodemus?its my first time here to sent any comment.

  74. Reply  

    Nichodemus Balat

    July 1, 2014

    +Venuz Japson bless your heart, this world is so small your dreams can only be shared, so be content and be considerate and be human. Long live humanity!

  75. Reply  

    Nichodemus Balat

    July 1, 2014

    Jon Bon Jovi sang, 'Keep the faith'. If you think you're somewhere close,
    hey, straighten up, keep the faith, nothing more powerful than faith. Love
    You live.

  79. Reply  

    Mario Hernandez

    July 1, 2014

    Love it that why I'm following Jesus Christ not only because he is my saviour if not for all security that he brings in spite that difficult times that we are living….OUR SAVIOUR and.ETERNAL FATHER

  80. Reply  

    Josiel Mosehle

    July 1, 2014

    Hello Jendhamuni Sos!
    Thank u for what your quote. I liked every single sentence in it. Religion was made to teach all the people even today but is written very long time ago and talk about people we don't know but we were taught everything we read, we must turn it around as if is us, so, if i take this one may be one or two loads can fall off my shoulders, i like it, thanks.

  82. Reply  

    Loveandjoy Andhappiness

    July 1, 2014

    Peaceful.  I think Sheryl Crow summed it up in that song …. "It's not having what you want, but wanting what you've got."  Very wise for pop.

  95. Reply  

    Ron W

    July 1, 2014

    people ,places , and things.

  104. Reply  

    Criz Rolando

    July 3, 2014

    Good am. Maybe try to be a good samaritan you can achieved the full happyniest n life….criz r.kwt.

  105. Reply  

    Criz Rolando

    July 3, 2014

    I think religion teaches aperson in a good direction…if he or she follows gods well…c.r.kwt.

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