Let us try to avoid all negative actions, both those that are negative by nature and those that have been proscribed by the Buddha in connection with any vows we have taken. At the same time, let us keep foremost in our minds the intention to benefit others. For example, if allowing someone not to lose face will be the best thing for them, we should do our best to act accordingly. And all the time we should understand that we ourselves, our actions, and those who are affected by our actions are all like illusions, entirely devoid of reality.
