Dhamma by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
Whatever actions that you think about afterwards
And it brings you happiness and joy to remember
That is merit
Whatever actions you think about afterwards
That brings you unhappiness and sorrow
That’s unwholesome kamma
An undisturbed and calm mind brings about true happiness.
Buddhism is more focused on mental suffering than physical suffering
All conditioned phenomena are dukkha (unsatisfactory).
What on the surface seems like happiness is dukkha as well.
For example, we get a lot of happiness from having cute pets around.
That also means they will bring us a lot of sorrow when they die.
So living in this world
It depends on how we live in a manner that brings more happiness than suffering.
What is the difference between merit and unwholesome kamma?
Whatever has been done, if you feel comfortable reflecting on it, that’s merit
Whatever that you did, if you feel uneasy afterwards, that’s unwholesome action.
And from now on, if you want to make sure that there is more happiness than suffering in your life
Then you should make more merit, that is, to make your heart pure, calm and comfortable.
Dhamma by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
Wat Suan Mokkh Phalaram, Surat Thani
5th December, 2022
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