spudtater | Why Buddhism aint so bad, really. (Reply)

[When deciding between what is right and what is wrong] do not go by:

...what has been said for many years

...what is compatible with traditional practice

...what is said in widespread news and rumors

...what is written in a book

...what logical reasoning leads you to believe

...what a philosophy says should hold true

...what is "common sense"

...what fits with your preconcieved opinions and theories

...what a person of high social or intellectual standing says

...what your guru tells you

...but if after observation and analysis you find that certain moral guidelines lead to harmony, are without blame, are praised by the wise; if, undertaken and observed, they lead to benefit and happiness, then you should abide by them.