Some Traits of a Wise Person

Paro Taktshang: The Tiger's Nest

v  Makes good decision in consultation with wise people

v  Always senses responsibilities

v  Carries out responsibilities without anyone telling him/her

v  Does not require remaining and direction

v  Has good leadership qualities

v  Is not easily swayed by force of emotions

v  Is not disturbed by life’s trivial misfortunes

v  Always looks at the long-term benefit of his/her actions

v  Is not tempted by small pleasures in life

Some of Traits of a Bull Person

v  Can’t make decision by himself/herself

v  Always follows the crowd and friends mechanically

v  Can’t distinguish between a good advice and a bad advice

v  Has to be always directed, supervised and reminded

v  Responds more to sticks and threats

v  Always invites his/her own problems in life

v  Always end up being a follower

v  Lacks leadership qualities

v  Prefers short-term pleasures to long-term ones

v  Is easily overcome by emotions

v  Is easily shattered by life’s trivial misfortunes

Children with respect

v  Listen

v  Keep unkind thoughts to themselves

v  Speak kindly to teachers and others

v  Play fairly and wait their return

v  Raise their hands before talking

v  Say “please” and “thank you”

v  Clean up after themselves

v  Share

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