- We should be patient in order to reach our achievement. As our life may be burdened by suffering, we should be patient. Furthermore, patience toward sensual desire can prevent us from sensual indulgence.
- All the Lord Buddhas have taught that Nirvana is the state of supreme bliss.
- Monks who kill or harm other living beings do not deserve to be monks.
Subsequently the Lord Buddha suggested the following moral standards:
- Abstaining from misdeeds because the Law of Karma still controls us. If we break precepts or commit bad deeds, karmic retribution will return to us either in this lifetime or during a future lifetime.
- Doing only good deeds. When the karma from good deeds bears fruit, our life will be joyful, prosperous and successful.
- Purifying our mind by practicing meditation. This is the only way that we are able to attain true happiness and Nirvana.
Finally, he recommended the conducts which his disciples should obey.
- The propagation of Buddhism should be made without insulting or making slanderous allegations against each other.
- The propagation of Buddhism should be made without assaulting or harming each other.
- Buddhists should observe the precepts. In particular, Buddhist monks must observe all 227 precepts.
- One should be content in consuming food.
- One should live in a tranquil place which is suitable for meditation practice.
- One should always practice mindfulness even when standing, walking, sitting, or sleeping.