The prince who ignored all the materialistic goals and on whose guidelines Buddhism is founded - Siddhartha Gautama . Here are some erudite replies by Buddha on some simple questions. There is a lot to learn from his answers.
1: "What is the SHARPEST thing in this world?"
His people replied simultaneously: "Sword."
Answer by Buddha:
The sharpest is the " human tongue"
Because through the tongue, people easily slander people, break their heart and hurt people's feelings.
2: What has the MOST distance from us in this world?
Some replied: " Space, the moon, the sun."
Answer Buddha:
The most distant is the " Past".
Whoever we are, however rich we may be, we can NOT go back in time.
Therefore we must make good use of today & days to come.
3: What is the BIGGEST thing in this world?
Someone replied:
" Mountain, Earth, Sun.
"Answer by Buddha:
The biggest one in this world is " Lust".
Many humans become wretched due to their lusts.
All modes are justified in order to realize the dream and lust of the world.
4: "What has the MOST WEIGHT in this world?
"Someone replied:
" Steel, iron, elephant."
Answer by Buddha:
The hardest is "Promise".
It's easy to say but hard to abide by.
5: "What is LIGHTEST in this world?
"Someone replied:
" Cotton, wind, dust, leaves."
Answer by Buddha:
The lightest in the world is " Forgetting Me & Leaving Me".
Look at the people around you who are chasing wealth and position, some simply leaves Me
6: What is CLOSEST to us in this world?
Someone replied:
" Parents, Friends,Relatives."
Answer by Buddha:
The closest to us is " DEATH".
Because death is SURE and can happen any time.
7: Last question:
"What's the Easiest thing to do in this world?"
They replied:
" Eating, sleeping, hanging out"
Answer Buddha:
The easiest is
" SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE WITH OTHERS "
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