Ananda said: "Friendship with what is lovely, association with what is lovely, intimacy with what is lovely--that is half of the holy life."
The Buddha responded: "Don't say that, Ananda. It's the whole not the half of the holy life. One so blessed with what is lovely will develop a right way of being, a thinking that no longer grasps at what is untrue, an aim that is concerned and ready, a contemplation that is unattached and free. Association with what is lovely is the whole of the holy life."
-Samyutta Nikaya
Peace and Love
2006-08-09 07:41:09 · 26 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Uhhh...... no......
2006-08-09 07:44:01 · answer #1 · answered by Lindsay M 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What does friendship with what is lovely have to do with a holy life? I don't get that because it leaves out the association of connection to others as well as to any deity.
Agreed that one should focus on the beauty of the world, and if you are blessed with "loveliness" and surrounded by it, you can be content and at peace. I'm not sure if that relates to anything holy...but it's a good philosophy and a pretty good way to live your life regardless....there are much worse things to believe in than that.
2006-08-09 07:49:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because Buddha did not pass the prophetic litmus test:
According to god's Confirming echo law, the Covenant seed must come through Abraham through Isaac, be born in Bethlehem as per Micah 5:2, must be born when Israel have no king in Israel and Judah; he would have to be born and temporarily depart between a time-line prophesied by Daniel; he would have to be the first fruit of the resurrection and confirm over 300 scriptures in the Torah. Since Buddha is dead, never healed anyone, never gave any prophecies, since you have to change his statues clothes in the temples in Asia every season, I am not interested in what he has to say. No offense meant--he does not pass the litmus tests that God laid down. then again, his foundation is not in Zion, but in Asia. Follow the writings of former Buddhist Monks who have studied the original writings of Buddha and found that he told his people that the messiah would come from a distant land and they should live pious lives until He arrived. Among the most learned is Thongsouay Sakdarak.
Boaz.
2006-08-09 08:00:37 · answer #3 · answered by Boaz 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, I try to live by the Golden Rule and by the following:
Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For the measure you give will be the measure you get back." (Luke 6:36-38 RSV)
Which in the end may be the same thing.
Peace and Love to you also
2006-08-09 08:10:22 · answer #4 · answered by cjmeamts 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't, Christians try to live a holy life by emulating Jesus, sadly many of us fail. The wonderful part is, if we really are sorry and ask for another chance, He gives it.
2006-08-09 07:51:17 · answer #5 · answered by Grandma Susie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philippians 4:8 (King James Version)
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Whatsoever things are lovely.
I live by this verse, Philippians 4:8 :
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
2006-08-09 08:15:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I try to live a Holy life based on what the Bible says not by what quotes strike my fancy.
2006-08-09 07:45:37 · answer #7 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To a large extent, yes, as the loveliness of which you speak is the loveliness of soul and of spirit -- right actions, true words, a heart undivided by deceit and attachments -- if I understand your meaning.
2006-08-09 07:51:24 · answer #8 · answered by Babs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Digilook: So beautiful - such pure beauty - have you presented to us. Zen and Buddhism is filled with deep truths and unspeakable beauty. Thank you.
And now there is a hush upon the world. . .
You have found a wonderful path for yourself.
2006-08-09 07:55:42 · answer #9 · answered by Lana S (1) 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope
2006-08-09 07:45:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I try to live right, treat people with respect, love family & friends, be there when needed, no I'm not perfect, far from it. We say our prays & ask God to bless everyone. This is all any of us can do.
2006-08-09 07:52:29 · answer #11 · answered by Just me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋