I f we are good at something, we should be willing to use that ability to benefit others. When we feel others are more competent than us, we should not criticize or slander them for being so. quote 8817 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 5
W hen giving and receiving, we should be clear in what we are doing. It is better to give more and receive less. quote 8816 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 5
B efore an elder, speak softly. But if our voice is too low and hard to hear, we are being improper. quote 8815 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 2
I nteracting with Others Away from Home ??? Older siblings should love and care for the younger ones; younger siblings should love and respect the older ones. Getting along well with one’s siblings is a sign of respecting one’s parents and caring that they are happy. quote 8814 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 2
W e should regard our aunts and uncles as if they were our parents, and our cousins as if they were our siblings. quote 8813 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 2
I f we are in a vehicle and see an elder whom we know passing by, we should get out and greet the person [if the situation safely allows]. We continue on our way only after the elder has left us. quote 8812 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 2
W hen meeting elders whom we know, greet them promptly and respectfully. If they do not greet us in return, respectfully stand aside. quote 8811 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 2
W hen addressing elders, do not call them by their first name. When in the presence of an elder, do not show off. quote 8810 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 2
W hen an elder is standing, do not sit. After an elder sits down, sit only when invited to do so. quote 8809 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 2
W hen an elder is asking for someone, find that person right away. If we cannot find that person, we should immediately report back and ask if we can help instead. quote 8808 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 2
W hen siblings value family ties more than possessions, resentment will not arise. When siblings are careful with their words, feelings of anger naturally dissolve. quote 8807 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 2
W hen meeting elders, walk briskly towards them; when leaving, do not do so in haste. When answering a question, look attentively at the person. quote 8806 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 2
W hen drinking, eating, walking, or sitting, let the elders do so first; younger ones follow. quote 8805 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 2
