Reflection - Five Precepts and At Ease 自在

Recently I came to appreciate this Buddha's teaching that attachment to thing or person that are by nature impermanent brings suffering. Once you can let go, you can truly be free and at ease. no longer worrying. Because if you are constantly worrying about losing it, it only bring you suffering. What is meant for you, will always be yours. You don't have to worry about others snatching. If the thing is not meant for you, why worry about losing. It is just wasting energy and time. As a Buddhist, I strive to practise the five precepts;

1) To refrain from destroying living creatures. 

2) To refrain from taking that which is not given.

3) To refrain from sexual misconduct 

4) To refrain from incorrect speech (lying or gossiping)

5) To refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness. (Oops, I only drink wine during wedding dinner)

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If you can practise the five precepts, you will be happy. At least, it gives you peace of mind. 

I look at people who are happily married for decades are happy because they trust each others. Only trust and commitment to each others help cement happy marriage. 

Life is Uncertain. Dhamma Sharing by Ajahn Keng

In this dhamma sharing video, Ajahn Keng shared about karma and the uncertainty of life. 

This week, I experienced this uncertainty of life when my lovely pet who has been with us for the past 12 years just passed away suddenly this Saturday. He looked alright this Friday. I should do more by buying more of his favourite snacks instead of giving just dried cranberries and talked to him more. I could do better.

Life is really uncertain. Try to fulfill what your pet or loved one wants if it is not unreasonable request. Then one will not have regret. Always treat every encounter like the last cause you never know when is the last meeting.

May this merit of sharing the dhamma be dedicated to my deceased chinchilla, Ah Ji （阿吉). May he attain better rebirth.