materialism

Question 1

‘it is not life and wealth and…

Answer 1

…power that enslave men, but the cleaving to life and wealth and power.’
Gautama Buddha

Question 2

‘buddhism encourages positive…

Answer 2

…virtues - to be content with a simple life, detachment from materialistic concerns.’
Cush

Question 3

‘monks have few…

Answer 3

…worldly possessions in order that they are as detached as possible from worldly concerns.’
Cush

Question 4

‘riches destroy…

Answer 4

…the foolish, not those who seek the beyond. by craving for riches the foolish person destroys himself as he destroys others.’ Dhammapada