The Buddhist Perspective on Cause and Condition
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All of these are examples of building precious good<br />
c<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong>s with others. If you have a heart of gold,<br />
good c<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong>s will open up everywhere. I can provide<br />
you some suggesti<strong>on</strong>s <strong>on</strong> a few methods to form<br />
favorable c<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong>s with others.<br />
1. Provide M<strong>on</strong>etary Assistance—We can d<strong>on</strong>ate<br />
m<strong>on</strong>ey as a way to build good c<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong>s<br />
with others. Not <strong>on</strong>ly does it make others feel<br />
our c<strong>on</strong>cern for them, it may even save a life.<br />
For example, if there is a car accident <strong>on</strong> the<br />
road, some<strong>on</strong>e may need a coin to call for<br />
emergency assistance. If you offer a coin, the<br />
pers<strong>on</strong> can make the call. Paramedics <strong>and</strong><br />
physicians will then arrive <strong>and</strong> provide assistance<br />
to the needy victims. Your coin will<br />
have built a multitude of good c<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong>s<br />
with others.<br />
2. Give Kind Encouragement—When others<br />
are frustrated, a word of encouragement can<br />
bring them immense hope. When others are<br />
disappointed, a word of praise can give them<br />
a positive outlook <strong>on</strong> life. <str<strong>on</strong>g>The</str<strong>on</strong>g>re is a saying<br />
that, “A kind word is more valuable than the<br />
gift of royal attire; a harsh word is more se-<br />
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