Buddhism 2500 BY ROORY

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I do not believe that the pillars of Buddhism 2500 B.C are still followed literally. People's present and future are speeding up dramatically due to several factors. Let s talk about one of the eight-fold as an example, which is the right likelihood. The right likelihood requires from people to pursue a job that does not harm others' lives or dignity. Unfortunately, the opposite is what occurring. Employers are cheating on their employees. On the other hand, employees are stealing or harming their employers’ properties. That is not what the right likelihood asks for. People should keep their selfishness away in order to serve the public interest. In addition, they should challenge themselves to grasp the true meaning of the right likelihood.

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