RIGHT ACTION
Reflecting Upon Bodily Action
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However the seed is
planted, in that way the fruit is gathered. Good things come from doing
good deeds, bad things come from doing bad deeds. (SN 11.10) What is the
purpose of a mirror? For the purpose of reflection. So too bodily
action is to be done with repeated reflection. (MN 61)
When you are doing an action with the body, reflect upon that same
bodily action thus: "Does this action I am doing with the body lead to
the affliction of another?" If, upon reflection, you know that it does,
then stop doing it; if you know that it does not, then continue. (MN 61)
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Mindfulness
practice involves being fully aware of what we are doing while it is
being done. It has to do with the mind being in the present moment
rather than recalling what has just happened or anticipating what will
happen next. It also includes being attentive to the ethical quality of
our actions. It is important to be aware of whether we are causing harm
or contributing to the good and to adjust our actions accordingly.
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This is a day
to reflect upon your actions as you are doing them. Be aware of the
unfolding of cause and effect as you go through the day. Notice the look
on people’s faces as you are interacting with them; notice whether
people are benefitted or hurt by what you are doing. Make the extra
effort to be conscious as you act in the world, rather than just doing
things automatically.
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Tomorrow: Abstaining from Harming Living Beings
One week from today: Reflecting upon Verbal Action
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