Be aware of two kinds of action:
Actions you make that, from peace, lead you astray; and
Actions you make that, when suffering, lead to peace.
Then tell me what to do, you might say. Tell me what to avoid.
In our world, that is impossible. Just as no one can act for you, no one can wisely choose your actions.
So the first step is this: you must accept that it is through the cultivation of your own wisdom that you can reach peace. With wisdom, you can form good intentions. With courage, those intentions become deeds.
The truths leading to the end of suffering can be taught. The principles of practice can be learned from another. But because each of us is unique, it is your individual responsibility to decide how to act in light of those truths.
That said, learn what you need by reading the article below.
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