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MƯỜI ĐIỀU THIỆN

Ten good deeds

(Ten virtuous acts)

I. Definition:

The ten good deeds are the ten virtuous acts caused by the body (Body Karma), the speech (Speech Karma), and the mind (Mental Karma) benefiting oneself and others in the present as well as in the future. These virtuous acts are the foundation to becoming a good, beneficial person and are the first steps towards enlightment.

II. The Ten Virtuous Acts have three main parts:

1. Body Karma: The actions concerning or in connection with the body include these: Not killing, even the tiniest creature which crawls at one's feet, not stealing, and not committing any improper sexual acts.

2. Oral Karma: The good spoken words consist of: Do not be lie, do not say harmful things, do not distort the truth, and do not set someone against someone else.

3. Mental Karma:The right, conscious thoughts consist of: Do not be greedy, do not be angry, do not be ignorant.

III. The benefits of practicing the Ten Virtuous Acts:

When practicing the ten virtuous acts, the benefits gained are as follows: One will not endure much illness, will enjoy longevity, have no nightmares, and will exterminate all past hatreds and animosities. Such person would be born into "cõi tr©i" after death, would enjoy all good things in life, gain respect from everyone, not be victimized by tricksters, and will not be frightened by anything or anyone. In practicing these good deeds, one matures spiritually to where one's mind is purified and wisdom is expanded to all levels. Due to one's integrity one will make good friends and people will listen to one. Anything one wishes will come true. Such person will have attractive physical features.

One will not experience disasters. By practicing these ten virtuous acts with all sincerity and honesty, one is a step closer to attaining enlightenment.

IV. The power of the ten virtuous acts:

1. Self-improvement: The personality and the intellect of a person are controlled by the karmas. Practicing the ten virtuous acts will completely improve one's intelligence, personality behaviors, and characters. For example, when one does not kill but instead pardon the living being, one's nature will become compassionate and wisdom is broadened.

2. Changes in Situation: Practicing these ten virtuous acts can change completely all bad situations. For example, if people do not hold grudges or stay angry at one another or anything, but instead always patiently practice good deeds, the environment around them will be peaceful. Thus, wars would not be started and people will not be killed. Therefore, the world is joyous, people live in harmony, and society is filled with love and security.

3. Re-birth Will Be in "Coi Troi": When these ten virtuous acts are practice frequently, a person will be born into "coi troi" where it is more peaceful and happier than life on earth. One will also enjoy such things as longevity, pure life, and etc...

4. The Basics to Reach Enlightenment: In the past, all Buddhas and future Buddhas, who had transcended the reincarnation cycle, practiced and used the ten virtuous acts as the foundation of their actions. These acts have the power to prevent evil actions or thoughts and to suppress any wrong doings. These acts also have the power to purify the three karmas. When the three karmas are purified, the reincarnation cycle will end and enlightenment is reached.

V. Conclusion:

The Principle of the ten virtuous acts introduces clearly and realistically the good deeds one needs to follow and practice. These principles point out that only actions--not words of the mouth --have value. These principles help a person improve his life and the lives of all beings. Therefore, the morality is increased and the society will be beautiful. Hence, a true Buddhist needs to start practicing in accordance with the principles of the ten virtuous acts to realize the true advantages of Buddhism

Trung Thiện

1.     Ðức Phật Di Lặc- Di Lac Buddha

2.     Ngài Văn Thu Sư Lợi Bồ Tát- Superior wisdom Bodhisattva

3.     Chùa Báo Quốc- Bao Quoc Pagoda

4.     Chùa Thuyền Tôn - Thuyen Ton Pagoda

5.     Lý Nhân Duyên Sanh- The Law of Causality

6.     Lý Nhân Quả- The Law of Cause and Effect

7.     Lý Luân Hồi - The Re-Birth

8.     Mười Ðiều Thiện - Ten Good Deeds

9.     An Cư Kiết Hạ - The Summer Retreat

10.  Năm Uẩn - The Five Aggregater(5 Skandhas)

11.  Lich Sử Phật Giáo Việt Nam từ Thời Ðại Du Nhập Ðến Ðời Lý  - The history of buddhism in VietNam From The Beginning to the Ly Dynasty

12.  Vua Trần Nhân Tông và Trúc Lâm Yên Tử

13.  Phù Hiệu GÐPT Việt Nam