O ur hat should be properly put on, clothing correctly buttoned, and socks and shoes neatly worn. quote 8839 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 3
W hen eating and drinking, do not be fussy. Eat only the right amount; do not overeat. quote 8838 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 3
K eep away from rowdy places. Do not be curious about things that are bad or unusual. quote 8837 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 3
W hen we get up, we should wash our face and brush our teeth. After using the toilet, we should always wash our hands. quote 8836 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 3
G et up early and go to bed at a reasonable time. Knowing how time flies, we should treasure every day. quote 8835 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 3
W alk in an unhurried manner and always stand up straight. Whether greeting friends or elders, do so properly and with respect. quote 8834 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 3
H old empty containers just as carefully as if they were full. Enter empty rooms as if they were occupied. quote 8833 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 3
I t is more important that our clothes be neat and clean than fashionable and expensive. We should wear what is suitable and appropriate for our age, and within our family’s means. quote 8832 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 3
A fter we borrow from others, we should return the items on time. Later, if we have an urgent need, we will be able to easily borrow from them again. quote 8831 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 3
A person of good character is highly respected. Respect is not based on external appearances. quote 8830 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 5
G ossiping about the wrongdoings of others is in itself wrong. When we slander another excessively, we too will suffer harm and great misfortune. quote 8829 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 5
N either flatter the rich nor despise the poor. Neither ignore old friends nor take delight in only new ones. quote 8828 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 5
I f we force others to do as we wish, they will silently rebel. But if we convince them with sound reasoning, they will happily agree without complaining. quote 8827 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 5
B y mutually encouraging one another to do good, both of us will improve our character. By not advising one another to correct our respective faults, our characters will diminish. quote 8826 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 5
W e should neither expose the shortcomings of others nor disclose their private matters. quote 8825 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 5
W hen others are busy, do not bother them. When someone is troubled, do not make things worse by talking unnecessarily. quote 8824 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 5
B efore we ask others to do something, we should first ask ourselves if we would do it. If not, then we should not ask others to do it. quote 8823 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 5
L ove all beings, for we all live under the same sky and are supported by the same earth. quote 8822 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 5
W e should repay the kindness of others; we should let go of our anger. Spend less time holding grudges and more time repaying kindness. quote 8821 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 5
I t is good to praise the virtuous actions of others. Knowing that they are being praised, people will be encouraged to do better. quote 8820 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 5
W hen we interact with people who serve us, we should act in ways that inspire respect. And while being dignified and proper is important, it is also important to be kind and generous. quote 8819 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 5
A capable person will naturally have a good reputation. People are not won over by boasting or self-praise. quote 8818 | Guidelines for Being a Good Person Guidelines for Being a Good Person, Pure Land Translation Team, Chapter 5
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
