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Vijaya Sutta: Body's Impermanence and Victory ーDon't fall for superficial attractiveness, it falls!

206.  With such a body, if anyone thinks highly of themselves or despises another—what is this but a lack of insight? Introduction Sutta-Nipada Discource of Victory (verse 193-206) expresses not only one of the main insight of the Buddhism of all but also a meaningful observation of human body itself. Worldly values which people think of highly like visual beauty or physical strength, does not actually matter. It is merely temporary existence composed of not pure materials (In other words, it can be composed of impure material things like you ). Verse 193-199 Observations on human beings as material(or physical) existence.  Side note: it is subject to the physics law. Verse 200-201 Observations on human beings as social existence(interactions between the others). Verse 202-206 Conclusions. Monks who follow the teachings of the Buddha understand it. Google Gemini Conversation on Discourse of Victory  here The Vijaya Sutta (Discourse on Victory), found in the Sutta Nipata...
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The Buddhism acoordance with worldly lordsーVimalakīrtinirdeśa Chap.2 - Vimalakīrti, what kind of man is he

 Introduction Vimalakīrtinirdeśa Chap.2  is spent to describe the character of Vimalakīrti  - mostly compliments and admirations. A successful businessman as well as enthusiastic patron, well-trained practitioner and skillful teacher of the Buddhism. Key insights Interestingly, he is described as a good citizen and a competent minister of the Kingdom, well-obedient to not only the Buddist-teachings but also to worldly rules. vkn 2.4  (He is) Advocate of righteousness. Assistants for the old, the middle-aged, and the young for following the ways of the world. Engaged in all worldly dealings, but not desirous of gain or enjoyment. And seen in all courtyards and crossroads for the discipline of all sentient beings. And one who is involved in state affairs for the sake of protection. And seen in the lectures on hearing all the Dharma, for turning people away from Hīnayāna, encouraging them in the Mahāyāna. And he goes to all the script-houses for the child's matura...
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