In one
of the Buddhist Tripitaka stories, the Bodhisatta said:
'The
fool may watch for lucky days,
Yet luck he shall always miss,
The luck itself is luck's own star,
What can mere stars achieve?
Lord
Buddha believed that hard work with faith in power of merit or virtue is the
luckiest star and one should not waste time by consulting stars and lucky days
in order to achieve success. To do your
best in earning merit and virtue to help own self is better than to rely on the
stars or other external sources.
All
sicknesses or difficulties owe their origin to either mental or physical
causes. Buddhists are strongly advised
against falling into the miserable pit of superstitious beliefs and allowing
the mind to be troubled by unnecessary and unfounded fears. Cultivate a strong
will-power by refusing to believe in the influence of charms. It is unwholesome
thoughts.
The
meditation practice is proven to be very helpful to clear the mind of
unwholesome thoughts. Meditation leads to the purification of the mind. A
purified mind automatically leads to a purified and healthy body. Meditation is
also good source to bring understanding to Buddha-Dhamma as well as for earning
merit too. The Buddha-Dhamma is a soothing balm to get rid of sickness of this
nature.
Any
how, in Buddhist tradition, Once in the life time of Buddhist men have to
ordain to pay back the goodness to the parents and find out the real happiness
of life.
Source : Phra Samarth Govito
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