Ven Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda - The Purpose of Life and Other Teachings, 2007

IS IT WRONG TO BE AMBITIOUS?

It is difficult to find human beings who are free from selfish motives. That is the reason why there is conflict and discrimination among human beings. Buddhism teaches us to reduce our cravings or ambition. As we are attached to the world, we want to know whether it is wrong to entertain some ambitions. Is it wrong to become successful in a worldly sense? The ideas that people develop in their minds to become successful doctors, lawyers, engineers, professors, teachers or businessmen are ambitions. Some Buddhists have asked, “If Buddhism advocates renunciation, then should Buddhists turn their backs on material Is it Wrong to Be Ambitious?

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Ven Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda - The Purpose of Life and Other Teachings, 2007

Published on Apr 6, 2021Buddhism

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From the preface: ‘’In memory of Ven. Dr K Sri Dhammananda, this book which is a compilation of some of the succinct teachings given by this well-known Venerable, is published. This book gives very clear, practical and direct advice to those who seek to achieve an understanding of their life on earth, and how to lead a noble and peaceful life amidst the contusion, murkiness, materialism and strong craving that this age heralds.’’ Contents: Preface; The Purpose of Life; The Aim & Way of Life; Is it wrong to be Ambitious?; You are Responsible. Source: https://www.kmspks.org/dharma-resources/publication/ © Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, 2007; published for free distribution only. The full terms and conditions are on pages 2 of this book.

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