A: Is it not allowed for Buddhist to be rich?
B: It's OK to be rich. The thing to be avoided is being arrogant or becoming materialistic.
A: Working means we become more materialistic and ambitious in life. Is it against Buddhism?
B: Not the working, but becoming ambitious and materialistic ones.Â
A: How does Buddhism describe success?
B: We can manage our mind, body, and soul in a good balance.Â
A: Not having ambition or enough fortune might lead to laziness or passive life style. Well?
B: Buddhism teaches human to realize that everything is temporary. Don't hold anything in deep emotion.
A: What is wrong with this modern world according to Buddhism's point of view?
B: We tend to think that fame and fortune are the only measurements of success.Â