WASH & EASY CAN. Once, while the Blessed One was staying at Sàvatthi, he called to the bhikkhus: "Monks, once upon a time there was a tortoise, who was looking for food along the river one evening. From a distance, the tortoise saw the wild wolf approaching. Seeing this, the turtle immediately retracted its four legs, head and tail into the shell, lying motionless and silent. When the tortoise came to see the turtle, he thought, "When this tortoise sticks out a part, right there, I will grab it, break it, and eat it." But because the tortoise didn't stick out a part of its body, the wildcats didn't take the opportunity, got bored with the turtle and left. In the same way, monks, the Evil One is constantly in a position to stalk you with the thought: "It is very likely that I will seize the opportunity to catch it from the eye ... from the tongue ... or from the mind". Therefore, bhikkhus, live up to the senses. When you live upholding the six senses, the time when the Evil One gets bored with you and will leave, fails to seize the opportunity, as a wildcat is to a tortoise. DISCLAIMER: In nature, every living thing wants to survive and develop, forcing that organism to find its own self-defense mechanism. Each species has a different defense method. Although the turtle is slow and clumsy, it has an extremely strong shell. Retracting the limbs, head and tail into the shell is an effective defense of this species. Therefore, despite having sharp fangs and sharp claws, he was helpless and had to leave in regret because the turtle was motionless. In practice, too, the control, protection and maintenance of the six senses is a very important thing to do to preserve the precepts of a practitioner's body, wisdom and life. Because the six senses are always looking for, chasing after the six agreeable and pleasing ceilings, then from there the six consciousnesses create countless negative karma. However, upholding the six senses does not mean closing the senses. Maintenance is to be always mindful when the senses are in contact with the ceiling, so as not to be influenced by external circumstances. At the same time, the Devil is not a stranger, it is the craving, grief and unwholesome actions of oneself when the mind is not controlled, there is no mindfulness. Although the Evil One is always lurking, always looking for opportunities, but if the practitioner maintains mindfulness, alertness and immobility in the face of all circumstances, the Devil must say hello. However, you must always be vigilant because when the wild snake leaves, the turtle is not completely safe, it will return to attack the turtle at any time. In the same way, just because craving and sorrow have temporarily subsided does not mean that the Evil One has been destroyed. Therefore, effort must be made to maintain constant mindfulness, for mindfulness is the most solid foundation for keeping the six senses safe from the clutches of the Devil. , the Blessed One dwelt at Sàvatthi, at Dubbaràma, in Migàrà's castle. At that time, on the day of the precept, the Blessed One was sitting among a group of bhikkhus. Then the venerable Ananda, after the night was almost over, rose from his seat, folded his hands, and said to the Blessed One: Venerable sir, the night is near, and the assembly of bhikkhus has been sitting for a long time. World-Honored One, preach the Pātimokkha duty to a group of monks. After three explanations, the World-Honored One remained silent because there were people in the assembly who were not pure. Then Venerable Moggallana used his mind to address the mind of the entire assembly. The venerable saw an evil person, following the evil dharma, not pure, claiming to be a recluse, not following the holy life, internally corrupted, full of desires, a pile of unclean garbage sitting among a group of monks. The venerable one immediately got up from his seat, went over and invited him out. The Blessed One said: "Bhikkhus, the great sea does not harbor dead bodies. If there are dead bodies in the great sea, immediately thrown ashore or thrown on land. In the same way, bhikkhus, anyone who is an evil precept, follows evil practices, conducts an impure conduct, is not a recluse, but calls himself a monk, does not live the holy life, but claims to have a holy life, has an internal odor, contains full of lust. The Sangha did not live with him, and immediately gathered together and drove him out of the Sangha." DISCLAIMER: This Dharma talk, in addition to establishing the principle of harmony and purity of the Sangha before the slap, the Blessed One also offers a method of purification to purify the Sangha. That is not living together, isolating and even expelling the elements that are immoral, unclean, and evil from the Sangha. This is a positive measure to save and maintain harmony and purity in the Sangha. Nowadays, most of the monks do not achieve the divine eye like Venerable Moggallana, Therefore, it is impossible to distinguish who is pure and who is impure. However, as Buddha taught, corpses are never tolerated by the sea, sooner or later they are thrown ashore. Likewise, their diligence in cultivating and practicing the holy life of the Sangha will gradually expose the truth of those who violate the virtues and take advantage of the Buddhadharma. This is also the natural process of elimination in the path towards attaining liberation. In the context that the Sangha is facing many problems and challenges in the work of creating purity and harmony, if these "corpse corpses" do not quickly transform, practice the holy life to harmonize and pure together with the Sangha, it is necessary for the Sangha to move like the sea; did not accept, did not harbor, did not tolerate and threw the corpse ashore.L 3- Righteous Life Once, Venerable Sariputta was residing in Rajagaha, at Veluvana, where the squirrels are kept. Then a wandering female wanderer named Sùcimukhi came and said to the venerable Sariputta: O monk, do you eat with your face down? I eat, not looking down. So, as a monk, do you eat, raise your face? I eat, not looking up. So, as a monk, do you eat, facing the four main directions? I eat, not facing the four main directions. So, as a monk, is he eating, facing the four sub-districts? I eat, not facing the four secondary directions. So, monk, how do you eat and act? Those recluses or Brahmins who feed on wrong lives such as geography, they are called ascetics, brahmins eating with their faces down. Those ascetics or Brahmins who feed themselves on astronomical wrong lives, they are called ascetics, brahmins who eat with their heads raised. What recluses or brahmins, Feeding on wrong lives such as giving news, acting as intermediaries, they are called ascetics and brahmins who eat facing the four main directions. Those ascetics or Brahmins who feed on wrong lives such as divination, they are called ascetics and Brahmins who eat facing the four secondary directions. As for Me, I do not feed myself with wrong lives such as watching geography, astronomy, reporting, mediating, divination, and lowly occupations. I legally seek food. After I legally seek food, I use it. DISCLAIMER: People leave home with the aspiration of "discharge of wealth and poverty, sacrifice of body to seek the way", live a pure life, towards enlightenment and liberation. One of the noble meanings of a bhikkhu is a mendicant. The practice of begging for food, asking for food from every household to feed the body is the pure livelihood of Buddhist monks. According to the wisdom of the World-Honored One, begging for food is a traditional practice of the three Buddhas of the three generations and ten directions with the meaning: not coveting delicious tastes, because of destroying conceit and equal compassion. A Male stilts practice begging, in terms of self-benefit is to give up all worldly things, as a means of cultivation; in the aspect of benefit is to create merit field for sentient beings. A bhikkhu creates his own livelihood to support his body, that is a wrong life. Today, because of many different circumstances, most of the monks do not maintain the practice of begging for food, but mainly live off of pure alms. On the other hand, some bhikkhus use the means of "evil life" to teach and lead beginners into the path, more or less still have certain successes. Because sentient beings have diverse roots, the means of teaching and learning must be flexible, but the means have only an opposing nature, because of compassion, they act. Therefore, if you are not skillful in using means, you will only benefit and harm, creating wrong views by your own wrong lives. Therefore, maintaining right views, living righteous lives, practicing according to the Noble Eightfold Path for self-benefit and benefiting others is the motto and responsibility of every Buddhist child, especially those who have left home. In the Dharma One time, the Blessed One was traveling among the Kosala people, and he taught the monks: "Monks, it is considered to be lamenting in the precepts of the Noble Ones, that is, psalms. This, bhikkhus, is considered madness in the noble precepts, that is, dancing. Bhikkhus, to be considered a child in the Noble Precepts is to laugh too much to reveal all your teeth. Therefore, bhikkhus, break the bridge to the song. Let's break the bridge to go to dance. It is just enough, if the teachers are happy in accordance with the Dharma, smile to indicate that the Masters are delighted. DISCLAIMER: Working life is inherently arduous, so there is a great need for fun and healthy entertainment. Singing, dancing, parties, happy gatherings are a therapy to relax, rest, dispel fatigue. The monastic life is the same, in addition to studying, entertainment and relaxation is a very necessary necessity to enjoy life, as a foundation for purity and sublimation of the soul. The fundamental difference from the mundane is that in the form and content of the monastic entertainment, there is always silence, peace, wisdom and complete sanity. Planting flowers, watering plants, walking, drinking tea, viewing paintings, composing, praising the Blessed One, praising the happiness of liberation, etc. are the basic forms of recreational activities of the Sangha. In addition, all other types of entertainment bring wavering, loss of consciousness, scattered and lost self-control, monastics should not and should not practice. From the point of view of the Blessed One, singing and reciting sad, sentimental, and tragic love songs of the nature of "heartbreaking art" only makes the pain worse, ambition and regret piled up. lament in the precepts of the saints. Dances that are flexible, soft, graceful, fanciful and enchanting, or dances that are strong, vibrant, majestic or provocative, provocative and fiery, which move people's hearts, are of no use to those who come out. In the precepts of the Noble Ones is considered madness. Even when he's very happy, he doesn't laugh to the point of tears, crawls out and laughs, or laughs like crazy, but just smiles. Laughing must always be in awareness and mindfulness to be truly peaceful and mysterious. However, for singing and dancing to make offerings to praise the Three Jewels, Praise the Buddha's Dharma, encourage practice, and give up evil rules are worthy of praise. It is worth doing through the means of art, singing and playing to understand, love, and develop mindfulness to promote the Buddhadharma. The Buddha's son who always kept his mind mindful, balanced, not affected by joy and sorrow, and did not waver before all circumstances was the pinnacle of the art of living wisdom and wisdom. , the Blessed One was staying at Sàvatthi. Then the venerable Nanda, wearing well-dressed and well-dressed robes, painted his eyes, took a shining bowl, went to the Blessed One; After arriving, he bowed down to the Blessed One and sat down to one side. The Blessed One said to the Venerable Nanda thus: It is not worthy for you, Nanda, to be a son of a good family, who, out of faith in renunciation, abandons home and lives without family, and wears well-dressed, well-dressed robes. , paint the eye and hold the bowl of brilliance. Thus it is worthy for you, Nanda, to be a son of a good family, who, out of faith, renounces homelessness and lives without family, that is, to live in the forest, to live on alms, to live in robes, and to live in vain. expect lusts. After the lecture, the Blessed One added: I look forward to seeing; Nanda lives in the forest; wear chalk clothes; live with food; know to have thrown away; do not expect lust. Then Venerable Nanda, after a while became a monk living in the forest, eating alms food, wearing chalk clothes, did not expect desires. DISCLAIMER: It is often said, "The shirt does not make a monk, but the monk cannot do without the shirt". It seems that a monk's shirt also has many problems to discuss... For Buddhist monks, robes and bowls are very important tools, treasured, and carefully preserved like the iris of an eye, an object that is inseparable. of each bhikkhu. When the Blessed One was in the world, the robes and bowls used by the bhikkhus were contingent, donated by the householder, good and bad of all kinds. In addition, there are quite a few bhikkhus who vow to wear chalk robes, by picking up pieces of burial cloths, throwing them outside the cemetery or torn cloths in the landfill, then washing them and dyeing them to ruin their colors (no longer correct). color) and coalesce into y. However, at the time of the World Honored One as well as now, a few bhikkhus were too focused on external appearance, painted their faces, painted their robes and bowls, etc. like the venerable Nanda had done and was severely rebuked by the Blessed One. Granted, a bhikkhu, the pedagogical "teacher of gods and men" necessarily needs to be dignified. However, the true solemnity must be "dignified ie not dignified, dignified market name" (Vajrayana Sutra). The true quality of a bhikkhu is that where a dignified mind shines forth, giving off a dignified appearance even though his appearance is only an ordinary beggar (mendicant) dressed in powdered robes. Therefore, once the inner self is not really motivated to achieve purity, the outer dress is to some extent necessary but not practical. Is the fact that the venerable Nanda, after listening to the Blessed One's teachings, changed to wearing chalk robes, living a beggar life, eliminating lust, is it a valuable lesson for posterity children to reflect and imitate? 6- NO PROTECTION Once, the Blessed One was staying at Sàvatthi. At that time, there was a monk who spent too much time socializing with families. The other bhikkhus, seeing this, reminded him, "When he heard this, his mind was not happy. Then the matter was told to the Blessed One, who said: "Monks, in the past, There is a cat that stalks a mouse next to a pile of garbage and thinks: If a mouse comes out, I will catch it and eat it. Then, bhikkhus, a mouse ran out, and the cat grabbed it and swallowed it. And that mouse bit the cat's viscera. Due to that predestined condition, the cat was tortured to death or near death. In the same way, bhikkhus, here, some bhikkhus, in the morning, putting on their robes, taking their bowls, and going into the village for alms, are defenseless in body, guarded in speech, unguarded in mind, and unabiding in their thoughts. , the base does not dominate. Those bhikkhus were harmed by lust to the point of death or near death. Therefore, bhikkhus, protection of the body, protection of speech, protection of the mind, abiding by mindfulness, and control of the senses are things to be learned. DISCLAIMER: For those who are beginning to learn the Way, although they are not alienated from life, they must establish necessary safe distances. Because the karma is still deep and the worldly habits have not been cleaned, the ability to attach to the attractions in the world is very high. Therefore, in addition to the Buddha's activities, it is necessary to avoid conditions, limit contact, and spend time practicing mindfulness to cultivate and transform body and mind. We know that a solid relationship between monasticism and lay people is necessary, but beginners should not waste time studying for everyday, useless interactions and then get entangled in the temptation of fame and profit. , five sex. When the cultivation power is still weak, unable to protect oneself, and the mindfulness is not stable, greed arises, runs after the five desires and takes on suffering, which is inevitable. Like that greedy cat, because it swallowed delicious food, it suffered the disaster of being bitten by a mouse. According to the wisdom of the Blessed One, in order to abide in mindfulness, it is essential in practice to guard and control the six senses. Can speak, right where the six senses are always in contact with the ceiling in life is the most important practice "dashram". Ascension, sainthood or decadence, fall all rely on the dignified, pure or scattered, polluted of this ashram. On the other hand, avoiding the condition is also an important issue because of the dependent origination of all dharmas. Greed arises from dependent origination, except for the Arahants, who in this world has eradicated greed? Therefore, it is necessary to avoid conditions for self-control, protection and abiding. The image of a cat devouring a mouse, so the rat bites its internal organs, causing pain, writhing to death or near death is impressive, an awakening lesson for those who have not given up on lust.L 7- SIN. At one time, the Blessed One was staying at Sàvatthi, at Jetavana, and taught the monks: "Monks, there are these four types of people who exist and are present in the world. how is four? Guilty, more guilty, less guilty and not guilty. What kind of people are guilty? There are, bhikkhus, a class of people who have accomplished bodily, verbal, and mental actions that are guilty of sin. Such is the class of sinners. And what kind of people are guilty? There are, bhikkhus, a class of people who have accomplished bodily, verbal, and mental karma with many sins. Such is the type of person with many sins. What kind of people have few sins? There are, bhikkhus, a class of people who have accomplished bodily, verbal, and mental kamma, who are not guilty of many sins, but have few sins. Such is the type of person with few sins. And what kind of people are not guilty? There are, bhikkhus, a class of people who have accomplished bodily, verbal, and mental karma without sin. Such is the type of person who is not guilty. These four classes of people, monks, exist, are present in the world. DISCLAIMER: Sin is one of the basic attributes of living beings. When people are present in the world, sin is present. Even from the past, before being born, sin or karma has played a dominant role, being the main factor to shape the shape, character, and situation of each individual in the present. Therefore, humans are the inheritance of sin, their own karma and therefore, it is normal for people living in this world to be guilty. Before becoming saints, everyone is the same in that they are all guilty. Is there a difference in the level of karma, more or less sin, in this respect or that. Sins, according to the wisdom of the Blessed One, are unwholesome actions created in the actions, words and thoughts of people. Although we accept sin because the three karmas are not pure, the sin must be small and small and the most important thing is to know it yourself. While still in the state of sentient beings, knowing the limitations, One's own bad habits to strive, rise up, eliminate evil, reach perfection is paramount. Humans are making more and more sins, partly because they do not recognize evil or consider the evils that exist in the majority as normal, even many people are complacent with achievements based on their achievements. on the basis of greed. More than anyone else, the Buddha's son needs to return to himself, know all his actions in order to control, step by step master, and transform the three bad karmas of body, speech, and mind. Achieving perfection, guilt-free is a long road. The basic foundation of that path is wisdom, knowing that you are guilty, so you must first try not to create more sins and at the same time develop meditation to see that all sins come from the mind and heart. pure means three pure karma.L 8- LIVE WITH THE SECOND PEOPLE For a while, The Blessed One was staying at Sàvatthi, then the Venerable Migajala went to the Blessed One: "Living alone! Live alone!" So talked about, World-Honored One, until what is it like to live alone? And until how is living with a second person? O Migajàla, there are forms cognizable by the eye; there are sounds perceived by the ear; there are scents cognizable by the nose... there are dharmas that are perceived by the mind as pleasant, likable, related to sex, and attractive. If the bhikkhu rejoices and abides with attachment to form, sound, etc., then joy should arise. Because joy is present, desire and greed are present. Because lust is present, the hindrance is present. Bound by joy and happiness, Migajàla, a bhikkhu is called a second person living. This is how the bhikkhus live, Migajàla, even in remote locations, forests, deserted people, suitable for purity; still, still called living with a second person. Hey Migajala, there are forms cognizable by the eye; there are sounds perceived by the ear; there are scents cognizable by the nose... there are dharmas that are perceived by the mind as pleasant, likable, related to sex, and attractive. If the bhikkhu does not rejoice and dwells with attachment to form, sound, etc., that dhamma should cease with joy. Because joy is not present, sensual desire is not present. Since lust is not present, vice is not present. Not bound by the fetters of rapture, Migajàla, a bhikkhu is called one who lives alone. DISCLAIMER: The life of a person who has an upward and detached mind is, of course, living alone. He who knows how to live alone is one who reaches the pinnacle of the art of living. However, not everyone is brave enough to live alone, but most of them live alone. Living with the second person is a common thing for secular people, but it is a strange thing for monastic people. However, it is not strange because not only are we living with the second person, but we have been living with the second person… millions of millions. Because when the mind has not settled in constant mindfulness, we are still wandering, close friends with immeasurable defilements. The second person is not a stranger but is his own delusion and delusion. When the six conditions with the six sense objects, if not mindfulness immediately craving is present and binds, suffering is present, the second person exists. The second person always follows me like a shadow with a picture, infinitely faithful. Whether in the jungle, high mountains, deserted islands or in retreat, if you have not established mindfulness and your mind has not yet settled in the Dharma, you are only a lonely practitioner but not lonely because there is always a second person by your side. Mastering the six senses with full awareness is the best way to break up with the second person forever, a mate of bondage and suffering. Mastering the six senses is also mastering one's life and truly being a person who knows how to live alone, free and liberated despite the fact that life with all its various conditions is operating and continuing around us.L 9- BENEFITS KEEPING THE PRINCIPLE Once the World-Honored One was staying in Pataligàma, teaching the lay people: "Householders, there are five benefits to those who keep the precepts and live by the precepts. What is the year? Here, householders, those who observe the precepts, who live by the precepts, will have abundant wealth because they live without distraction. That is the first benefit for those who keep the precepts, live by the precepts. Again, householders, those who keep the precepts, live according to the precepts, have a good reputation and spread far and wide. That is the second benefit for those who keep the precepts, live by the precepts. Again, householders, those who keep the precepts, live according to the precepts when entering any assembly, either the Ksādāra or the Brahmin, either the householder, or the ascetic, he enters with a mind that is not afraid, not confused. That is the third benefit for those who keep the precepts, live by the precepts. Again, householders, those who keep the precepts, who live by the precepts, will die undisturbed in their hearts. That is the fourth benefit for those who keep the precepts, live by the precepts. Again, householders, those who keep the precepts, who live according to the precepts, after the breakup of the body, after death, will be reborn in a good destination, in the heavenly realm. That is the fifth benefit for those who keep the precepts, live by the precepts. DISCLAIMER: The five precepts that lay Buddhists vow to observe and uphold are the basic moral foundation for perfecting the personality of the Buddha's son. After taking refuge in the Three Jewels, Buddhists are encouraged to uphold the five precepts: Not to kill, not to steal, not to commit adultery, not to lie and not to drink alcohol in order to cultivate morality. Cultivate spirituality, build a peaceful and happy life. According to the wisdom of the Blessed One, one who fully adheres to these five ethical principles always reaps great benefits and success in life. First of all, preserving money and assets that are hard to make. Although money is not the main determinant of happiness, lack of it also causes misery on many fronts. However, due to the habit of being distracted, people often waste their wealth because of their passion for alcohol, gambling and useless spending. People who are virtuous and live according to precepts are loved, respected and respected by everyone. Not only has prestige in the community, good reputation is spread far and wide, people living with virtue are always serene and confident with themselves and everyone. They are not embarrassed, ashamed or afraid when meeting relatives, friends or going into crowded places. More important, People who lead a virtuous life at the end of their lives will die in awareness, without confusion, without regrets and regrets about the evil deeds they have done in life. Because of their serenity and purity of mind, they will be reborn in a good realm. Therefore, living ethically, with virtue to bring benefits to oneself and society in the present and in the future, is always the way of life of Buddha's children.END=NAM MO SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).WORLD VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ORDER=BUDDHIST DHARMA WHEEL GOLDEN MONASTERY= VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.18/9/2022.VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH.