What is lacking in the world today

July 18, 2013

What is lacking in the world today is loving-kindness or goodwill

'The way to develop love is through thinking out the evils of hate, and the advantages of non-hate; through thinking out according to actuality, according to karma, that really there is none to hate, that hate is a foolish way of feeling which breeds more and more darkness, that obstructs right understanding. Hate restricts; love release. Hatred strangles; love enfranchises. Hatred brings remorse; love brings peace. Hatred agitates; love quietens, stills, calms. Hatred divides; love unites. Hatred hardens; love softens. Hatred hinders; love helps. And thus through a correct study and appreciation of the effects of hatred and the benefits of love, should one develop love.'

Material gain in itself can never bring lasting happiness and peace. Peace must first be established in man's own heart before he can bring peace to others and to the world at large. The real way to achieve peace is to follow the advice given by religious teachers.

In order to practise loving-kindness, one must first practise the Noble Principle of non-violence and must always be ready to overcome selfishness and to show the correct path to others. The fighting is not to be done with the physical body, because the wickedness of man is not in his body but in his mind. Non-violence is a more effective weapon to fight against evil than retaliation. The very nature of retaliation is to increase wickedness.

Source: http://www.budsas.org/
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  7. Reply  

    Pieter Hibma

    July 18, 2013

    Even in the military hate is a silly emotion, respecting a foe is a prerequisite to success . Logistics can be used for victory. Saleh al Hadin better known as Saladin took Jerusalem by using his ample supplies to aid his opponents to return home. Hate would have prevented this victory.

  10. Reply  

    Sharan Thapar

    July 18, 2013

    Very nice post n story…thankq 4 sharing frnd…(-:

  15. Reply  

    Pilar Allen

    July 18, 2013

    Feelings like love, kindnesses and compassion as well as hate, anger and revenge are free to get, and free to give. It's up to us to make it happen. Are we ready?

  21. Reply  

    savita patole

    July 19, 2013

    jendhamuni mam!ur thought and msg is impressive for all the people!not only for circled people thanks a lot!have a good day!

  22. Reply  

    johnny conner

    July 19, 2013

    Thank you, friend Jendhamuni. Please keep posting things like this to meditate on each day and refresh our minds.

  28. Reply  

    Rana Singh

    July 19, 2013

    Wonderful word about Loving-kindness +Jendhamuni Sos
    For all of us, love can be the natural state of our own being; naturally at peace, naturally connected, because this becomes the reflection of who we simply are.

  31. Reply  

    Neng Oga

    July 19, 2013

    I love rose…thank you for nice photo.

  33. Reply  

    Chandra Pederson

    July 19, 2013

    I think the answer to your question is the lack of communication and trust/honesty

  37. Reply  

    Shirley Moore

    July 19, 2013

    Beautiful a d the roses look so soft and delicate. ..like some poeple…its hard to live in a harsh world.♡♡♡ bless and hugs….

  40. Reply  

    Kirti Sharma

    July 19, 2013

    Everyone wants love but few wants to give love….

  42. Reply  

    Melinda Blanken

    July 19, 2013

    Without Jesus we can do nothing . We are flesh we were born into sin because of Adam and Eve. it takes the Word of God in our hearts and our thoughts our mind of how we are to be and that's only done because Jesus went to the cross and shed his blood so all could be saved some people call it born again. That is true we are born again because we've had a new way of thinking. We have the mind of Christ which , is not evil who done all that was good.

  43. Reply  

    Melinda Blanken

    July 19, 2013

    I I have been married for 35 years . I love my husband as much as I can through my thoughts and my heart and my will. I've never love my husband and til I made Jesus Lord of my life. You can only love so much in the natural. but when you have the love of God in you flowing through you it's so different. You do not want to get even you will forgive. When I get angry to the point where I say things that i shouldn't. I have . Learned not to say things back for revenge
    Everybody wants love but people don't know how to give it. Pride makes it all about you what's in it for you, me myself and I. that's why love is not shared because if you don't give it you can't receive it. The Bible says you reap what you sow. what is being shown? What are you focusing on? what is your thoughts? what is your words? what is your attitude? what is your actions

  53. Reply  

    Dana Clough

    July 19, 2013

    Super deep you are an amazing person. Thanks for the knowledge 😉 have a great day too please

  56. Reply  

    Charstean Nicholson

    July 19, 2013

    My favorite flower is yellow roses. Before my husband died we promised each other that if there was a way we would let each other know we were alright by showing them to the other in the place where we lived. I'm looking and waiting.

  59. Reply  

    Dana Clough

    July 19, 2013

    Where do you live beautiful lady? Wish I knew what you looked like 🙂 I know you are breath taking though

  61. Reply  

    Mohibbur Rahman

    July 19, 2013

    My dear sister+Jendhamuni Sos every human is fighting in its self war of goodness and badness,if he won him self he won the world,if he loses he loses the world,love is positive energy and hatred is negative,love is universal and hatred is personal,love is identity of humanity and hatred is identity of evil,love teaches us respect,honor,kindness and prevail peace.flower is symbol of love and yours notes is direction of love,both are beautiful as yours heart,thanks.

  63. Reply  

    Mandisa Nxumalo

    July 19, 2013

    wow! those are very nice words, only if this was on national television it would have changed many lives…thanks

  64. Reply  

    Rob Robinson

    July 19, 2013

    Hi JS, I agree 100% wit the above words, I kno them 2 b true, thanx 4 sharing such important knowledge, I'm sure there's people who if they just took sum time 2 ponder the words, they would not look bak, but it's harder 4 sum, especially arrogant people or those who r letting past traumas get the bettr of them, wen th@ sort of study could help em 2 achieve peace of mind, take care my fren 🙂

  73. Reply  

    Mandisa Nxumalo

    July 19, 2013

    if only these words were on the sky so that the whole would read them, many lives would have change, not ony myne…thanks

  77. Reply  

    charity lawson

    July 19, 2013

    Witout love,we cn do nothing,love endures all nd conquer all

  85. Reply  

    Alanzo Hart

    July 19, 2013

    You so no the ball with love we will be able to move on

  90. Reply  

    tricia ford

    July 19, 2013

    Lets spread love, kindness and goodwill. I love you all sweet people.

  92. Reply  

    Bonface Ounga

    July 19, 2013

    amen sis definately u tought my heart.actually love tat is true does nothing false.Romans 12:9 .let love be without hypocrisy.

  93. Reply  

    Bonface Ounga

    July 19, 2013

    amen sis definately u tought my heart.actually love tat is true does nothing false.Romans 12:9 .let love be without hypocrisy.

  108. Reply  

    chel c

    July 19, 2013

    What's lacking in the world today is pure love. Purity and discipline.ü

  109. Reply  

    Perla Barreda

    July 19, 2013

    In my opinion the world is perfect. Sure there's a lot we can fix but if there's still things like this, than I think we'll be okay.

  110. Reply  

    Gloria Flores

    July 19, 2013

    So soft , so lovely, so inspirational, thanks for sharing!

  121. Reply  

    pskumar

    July 22, 2013

    yes.you are right dearest jendhamuni..

  123. Reply  

    charity lawson

    July 22, 2013

    Wht is love,love is God,if u hav lov in u nd does nt love God thn dere is no love .it ws d love of God dat made him sacrifice his only begotten son.love is all abt sacrifice.

  127. Reply  

    Shamsudeen Shamsu

    July 24, 2013

    Hi im indian kerala badiyadka wark kuwait im nambar cating free call yani save nambar 0096597856368

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