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In a Buddhist text called the Abhidharma the Buddha uses the metaphor of a kingdom saying that each one of us is the king or queen of our own private country. As rulers we are assisted by various ministers who are there to guide us. This means that we must ensure that the various ministries are doing their jobs properly. For example . . .
Is my Minister of Health active in keeping my body at an optimal level?
Is my Minister of Religious Affairs directing me to continue spiritual evolution?
Is my Minister of Defense protecting me from associating with unwholesome individuals?
Is my Minister of Justice guiding me to act with compassion toward the less fortunate?
Is my Minister of the Environment prompting me to care skillfully for our planet?
Is my Minister of Finance enabling me to manage money properly?
Is my Minister of Education directing me toward continuous study and learning?
The Buddha, of course, is using the kingdom metaphor as a reminder to keep our minds clear and clean rather than be overwhelmed by negative thinking and harmful emotions.
Is my Minister of Health active in keeping my body at an optimal level?
Is my Minister of Religious Affairs directing me to continue spiritual evolution?
Is my Minister of Defense protecting me from associating with unwholesome individuals?
Is my Minister of Justice guiding me to act with compassion toward the less fortunate?
Is my Minister of the Environment prompting me to care skillfully for our planet?
Is my Minister of Finance enabling me to manage money properly?
Is my Minister of Education directing me toward continuous study and learning?
The Buddha, of course, is using the kingdom metaphor as a reminder to keep our minds clear and clean rather than be overwhelmed by negative thinking and harmful emotions.
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