Dharma 2: Right Action

 I was scammed in Ebay recently for 150 Euros. I got a fake perfume.

Now the first thing that came to my mind was ask the seller if the perfume real or fake is.

The seller replied that it is an original one.

I compared it side-by-side with my other perfume of the same brand. And looking at it meticulously, it truly is not real.

And I was trying hard to re-direct my emotion on what I would like to say to him.

"You have sold me a fake perfume. I understand how difficult it is right now for all of us. But I hope you see a better pespective in life. I wish you the best."

But 150 Euros is 150 Euros!!!

Honestly, I felt no anger whatsoever.

I was, of course by human nature, disappointed.

According to one of the Eightfold Paths of Buddhist Scriptures, we should be leading a life aligned with our moral principles. This means from refraining harmful actions.

I could have messaged the seller with hurtful and condescending words, give him life threats and make him pay for his foolishness.

But I would never do that. Perhaps he may have some reason(s) we do not know. His actions unlawful and unfair.

And that is life. We cannot control others. But we can control our feelings and emotions.

It is of utmost importance that we control our feelings and emotions. This is where our emotional intelligence and stability develop. Regardless of age.

We have perhaps met people in our lives where their emotional development is not at par with their biological age. Some have experienced many unpleasant memories, and some have mostly pleasant memories.

So we have to reflect each and every time. If we are doing the right action with the most minimum harm to anyone.

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo