Question 60: HOW SHOULD LAY PRACTITIONERS DEAL WITH DECEITFUL, MANIPULATIVE, AND UNSCRUPULOUS PEOPLE THEY ENCOUNTER IN LIFE?

Answer: To achieve their goals, people often use various methods, including:- Legal means: Negotiation, cooperation in accordance with the prevailing national laws.- Moral means: Words of morality and acts of kindness, good karma comes in return.- Immoral means: Manipulation, deceit, and harming others for personal gain.The greater the potential for fame or fortune, the more likely people are to resort to immoral tactics rather than following laws and moral principles. Few can resist the temptation of great wealth or power while maintaining their integrity. Thus, the pursuit of fame and fortune can reveal one's true character. Those who can resist these temptations are truly admirable.Some organizations even specialize in teaching manipulative tactics, and some individuals become highly skilled in these arts. It can be challenging to avoid their traps.Lay practitioners should develop a basic understanding of these worldly tactics for self-protection. However, we should strictly adhere to current laws and moral principles in our interactions and avoid using manipulative or deceitful methods. By upholding our integrity, we ensure a positive rebirth in future lives.Those who resort to immoral means may enjoy temporary success, but their bad karma will eventually lead to negative consequences.