Venarable Dhammakolitha

How to live correctly?🪷 In Buddhism, living according to the Dhamma means living in a way that reduces suffering for oneself and others through ethical conduct, a mindful and collected mind, and wisdom that understands life as it truly is. Ethical conduct guides us to speak and act with honesty, compassion, and responsibility without harming others; mindfulness trains the mind to stay clear, calm, and aware instead of being driven by anger, fear, or craving; and wisdom shows that all things are impermanent, unable to fully satisfy, and not owned by a fixed “self.” When these three—virtue, mindfulness, and wisdom—come together, a person lives with clarity, kindness, and purpose, using time meaningfully and facing change and even death not with fear, but with a peaceful understanding that it is a natural transition.

Death 🪷... In Buddhism, death is not considered the end, but a transition. When the body can no longer support life, consciousness does not vanish, but continues to another existence according to karma. This ongoing process is called Samsara. 🟢 Key points: Death is natural Everything that arises eventually passes away. This is called impermanence (anicca). Death is not to be feared blindly Buddhism teaches that fear comes from not understanding. Seeing death clearly brings wisdom and calm. The quality of the mind at the moment of death matters Actions, intentions, and mental habits influence the next rebirth. Death is not the final destination The cycle continues until one attains Nibbana (Nirvana), the end of rebirth and suffering. 🔹 So, in Buddhism, death = transition, not annihilation. Famous three characteristics: Impermanence (anicca) — everything changes Unsatisfactoriness (dukkha) — nothing can fully satisfy Not-self (anatta) — nothing belongs to a permanent “me” Understanding death in this way is not depressing — it brings clarity, compassion, and responsibility for how we live now.

How to applying buddhas teaching for our life.. 🙏 *Applying the Buddha’s teachings to life means more than learning doctrine; it is the process of transforming knowledge into lived experience. Through moral discipline, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom, the Dhamma reshapes one’s thoughts, speech, and actions. It offers a balanced approach to joy and sorrow, success and failure, and teaches individuals to respond to challenges with patience, clarity, and compassion. Rather than rejecting the world, the Dhamma enriches everyday life—bringing depth to relationships, stability to emotions, and purpose to one’s journey. When integrated into daily living, it becomes a path that leads not only to inner peace, but ultimately toward liberation.