Definition of Evil.VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH. Each ethical system has its own list of types of unwholesome conduct, based on different ideas about what is acceptable and unacceptable. Rule-based civil and religious systems derive from the supreme government, head of state, or some form of legislation. When we don't follow the rules, we are guilty, and need to be punished; when we obey the rules, we will be rewarded either in heaven, or in this life, in a safe and harmonious society. Humanitarian systems focus on not harming others, but this also matters, because we can always judge what is actually harmful or beneficial to others.? For example, yelling at someone can hurt their feelings, but it can also help them avoid danger. Buddhist ethics emphasizes refraining from self-destructive behavior, especially those that will harm us in the long run. If we yell at someone who is frantically trying to pass our car on the road, it can make us feel better for a while, but it also messes with our mind and energy, causing us to lose consciousness. go calm. When yelling becomes a habit, we won't be able to endure any inconvenience without getting upset; this will take a toll not only on your relationship with others, but also on your own health. On the other hand, when our behavior is motivated by genuine concern for others, with compassion and understanding, we naturally won't scream, even if we automatically feel like shouting. will tolerate letting the other person pass his car. As a result, the other person is happy, and we also benefit, because we remain calm and at peace, with a good mood. I won't suppress the urge to scream and end up resentful. Instead, we will see that everyone wants to get to the finish line as soon as possible, understanding that it is futile and pointless to try to turn their journey into a car race. Buddhism defines destructive behavior as acting impulsively, under the influence of afflictive emotions and negative habits. We cannot properly distinguish between what is harmful and what is beneficial, simply because we do not know what is best, or perhaps we do, but lack self-control. The main afflictions are greed and hatred, plus ignorance of the consequences of the way we act, speak, and think, when they are controlled by these troubling emotions. Plus, we often don't have any sense of self-worth, so we don't care how we behave. We have the attitude anyway, when nothing really matters, except for a few superficial things like how I dress, what my hair looks like, and who my friends are. We certainly don't care how our behavior reflects on our entire generation, or on our gender, race, nationality, religion, or whatever group we identify with. with them. We lack dignity and self-respect. Traditional List Of The Ten Evils There are many acts of body, speech, and mind that are destructive. Buddhism identifies the ten most harmful things. They are harmful because they almost always arise from afflictive emotions, without shame or embarrassment, and without caring. They stem from deeply ingrained habits, and as a result, they reinforce our negative tendencies. In the long run, unhappiness leads to an unhappy life, as we continue to create problems for ourselves. There are three types of negative bodily behavior : Stealing other people's lives - from another human to the tiniest insect. As a result there is no tolerance for anything unpleasant; our immediate reaction to something we don't like is to attack and destroy it; We are often involved in conflicts. Taking what has not been given - stealing, not returning something we have borrowed, using things that belong to others without permission, etc. As a result we always feel poor and become victim; no one lends me anything; relations with others are primarily based on mutual exploitation. Engage in inappropriate sexual behavior - rape, adultery, incest, etc. As a result, our sexual relationships are mostly short-term, with us and our partner just objectifying each other; We are drawn to vulgar things. There are four types of negative verbal behavior : Lying - intentionally saying things that are not true, causing misunderstandings to others, etc. As a result, no one believes or believes what we say, and we also do not believe what others say. ; We can't see the difference between reality and what we make up. Dividing speech - saying bad things about others, causing them to break up, or making their enmity or discord worse. As a result, my friendship won't last, because my friends will suspect that I also say bad things about them behind their back; We will lack close friends, so we feel isolated and lonely. Harsh talk - say things that hurt others. As a result, other people don't like me and avoid communicating with me; even when I'm around, other people don't feel comfortable, and often say nasty things to me; We will be isolated and lonely. Meaningless chatter – wasting your and others' time with nonsense; interrupting others with their nonsense while they are doing something positive. As a result, no one takes them seriously; one cannot sustain attention in any task without looking at the cell phone every few minutes; can't do anything meaningful. There are three ways of thinking that are destructive: Greedy thinking - out of jealousy, always thinking about how to get something or a quality that someone else has, or even better, outdo them. As a result, we are never secure or happy, because we are always tormented by negative thoughts about other people's achievements. Thinking with malice - thinking and figuring out how to hurt someone, or how to get back at them, for something they said or did. As a result, we never feel safe or relaxed; We live in constant paranoia and fear, fearing that others are also conspiring against us. Contradictory thinking - not only thinking stubbornly about what is contrary to what is right and correct, but internally arguing with those who disagree with him, and demeaning them aggressively. As a result, I became even more withdrawn, completely refusing to accept any helpful suggestions or advice; my heart is also not open to others, always thinking about myself and thinking that I am always right; I will perpetuate ignorance and stupidity. Regardless of one's religion or belief, refraining from these ten behaviors is appropriate for anyone who wants to lead a happier life. The Ten Broader Categories of Evil The Ten Evils outline ten broad types of behavior that we should avoid doing. You need to think about your behavior and its consequences as broadly as possible. Here are a few examples to think about, but I'm sure each of us can add to this list. Taking another's life - beating or rough treatment of others, neglecting to help others with a chore when they need help, walking too fast with the sick or elderly, causing any physical harm, including environmental pollution and smoking near non-smokers, especially children. Taking what hasn't been given – downloading illegal material from the internet, stealing documents, cheating, evading taxes, invading other people's privacy, and even tasting food from a spouse or friend's plate without asking permission. Inappropriate sexual behavior – sexually harassing someone, ignoring your partner's needs during intercourse, showing too little or too much affection. Lie - deceive someone about your true feelings, or your intentions in relation to them. Speak divisively - criticize something that is positive or morally neutral regarding someone, or what they are planning to do, and discourage them from participating in it. Speaking harshly - yelling at others, speaking in an aggressive tone, speaking in an unkind and critical way to someone, when they are emotionally vulnerable, and using rude or sarcastic language to the wrong people, or the wrong time. Said ch Uyen Crap - betray the trust of others and reveal secrets their privacy with others, write a message, or send information to others about the small things, especially during the night, posted uploading pictures and commenting on daily life gossip on social media, interrupting other people's work, not letting them finish what they are saying, and giving silly remarks, or say foolish things in serious conversation. Greedy thinking – expecting the person we are dining with at a restaurant to let us taste or drink what they ordered, and when viewing photos or reading social media posts about an enjoyable time taste, great that others have, feel sorry for me and envious, wish I could be so famous and happy. Thinking with malice - when someone says something cruel or cruel to us and we are speechless, then we think about what we should have responded to in order to hurt that person. Contradictory thinking - negative thinking, being hostile towards someone who is offering or trying to help me do something I feel I can handle on my own, and thinking that someone is as stupid as I am. Like, when they try to improve themselves in an area that's not harmful, but is something we don't care about, or think it doesn't matter. Acting Negatively To Yourself The way we treat ourselves can be as negative as when we engage in behavior that is directed at others. To lead a happier life, we need to recognize these negative habits and work to correct them. Again, the ten negative ways of acting suggest the kinds of behavior that we need to stop. Taking another's life - mistreating yourself by working too hard, eating poorly, not exercising, or not getting enough sleep. Take what has not been given - waste money on trivial things, or appear stingy or cheap when spending on yourself, when you can afford it, no need to be miserly. Inappropriate sexual behavior - engaging in sexual behavior that could endanger health, or pollute the mind with pornography. Lying - lying to yourself about your feelings or motivations. Saying divisively - speaking in a harsh way, like complaining all the time, so other people feel uncomfortable around you, and will avoid you. Speaking harshly – insulting yourself. Small talk - talking indiscriminately about your private affairs, about your doubts or worries, or wasting hours looking at social media, playing thoughtless video games, or watch the internet. Greedy thinking - thinking about how to outdo yourself, because you're a perfectionist. Thinking with malice - thinking with guilt about how horrible I am, that I don't deserve to be happy. Contradictory thinking - thinking that you are stupid for trying to improve yourself, or to help others. How to Deal with Negative Habits As we begin to consider all the negative ways we have behaved in the past, it's important to avoid feeling negative about ourselves. Instead of being paralyzed by guilt, we should admit that what we do is because we are ignorant and naive about the impact our behavior has had, because we are driven by our emotions. afflictions, not because we are inherently evil. We feel sorry for the things we've done, wish it hadn't happened, but realize we can't change the past. What happened is in the past, but now, we can be determined to do our best not to repeat the behavior. We then reaffirm the positive direction we are trying to integrate into our lives, and strive to engage in constructive, compassionate behavior as much as possible. Then we start to slow down our response to other people and events we encounter, so we can capture the empty space between the times when we want to create habitual negative actions. , and when I actually act on it. We will use that time to decide what will be helpful and what will be harmful, helping us to refrain from acting, saying or thinking anything negative. As the great Indian Buddhist master Shantideva suggested, "Be as inert as a log." We can do the same, but with understanding, compassion, and respect for ourselves and others. Not that suppressing anything just makes you anxious and stressed. With wisdom and compassion, we will dispel negative energy, motivating us to do or say something that we will regret later. Summary When we refrain from negative behavior, it not only benefits others, but ultimately, benefits ourselves as well. When we see that it is our own behavior that is the cause of our unhappiness, we naturally will—in fact, rejoice in avoiding destructive and negative habits and actions. When we don't strengthen these habits, our relationships with others will improve and become more genuine, while we will feel more at peace with ourselves. If we really want peace of mind, then we need to make an effort to eliminate negative ways of acting, talking, and thinking. This will greatly improve your quality of life.END=NAM MO SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).BUDDHIST DHARMA WHEEL GOLDEN MONASTERY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.25/10/2021.