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By far one of the most frustrating aspects of spirituality is the “business” or “money” aspect. There are tons of people out there trying to use spirituality to become multi-millionaires. I disagree with this totally. The entire purpose of spirituality is solidarity, oneness, sharing, collaboration, and bringing people together where we all can learn to work together as a unit. Using spiritual truth to become a millionaire is really quite outlandish, and is a direct offense against the entire purpose of the dharma.

Any money made through books, speaking, or service to the dharma should necessary be funneled directly back to an ends that can be shared by all. This means putting money into a temple, shrine, or holy place that people can visit, as well as using the money to help people in a community who are suffering materially. A person who talks spirituality but has a million dollar boat is an insult to the dharma and all it stands for. It is like preaching against alcohol and then going to a bar and getting blitzed, or really drunk. One is making a mockery of truth and endeavors toward personal and collective wellness.

So, yes, money is a reality and a part of the spiritual business, however, the way you can tell if someone is really dedicated to the dharma is how they spend any monies they have received. If they are driving around in a BMW or Mercedes while all followers or community members go without a car, then these people are capitalists using the dharma to enrich their wallets, only. They are false proponents of the dharma, and in the near future this will catch up with them. It is important that we practice humility, simplicity, and respect towards others by not being excessive ourselves. We must practice what we preach for us to be truly spiritual. This way, all business services rendered are truly considered “OK” in the eyes of the dharma masters who look down upon us all.

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