According to Buddhist teachings, if you have an unattractive appearance, you should not blame your parents. Instead, you should blame your past actions that determine your appearance.
Here are 10 negative actions that can make your appearance worse:
1. Frequent anger
2. Frequent suspicion and hatred towards others
3. Deceiving and harming others
4. Engaging in bad actions that make others unhappy
5. Lack of filial piety and respect towards parents
6. Disrespect towards the virtuous and holy
7. Seizing the possessions of holy individuals
8. Maliciously extinguishing lamps and candles in Buddhist temples
9. Insulting and looking down upon those who are not physically attractive
10. Engaging in evil actions such as killing, stealing, and sexual misconduct.
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However, there are 10 ways to enhance your appearance:
1. Avoid getting angry, not only by not showing anger outwardly but also by not harboring resentment within.
2. Donate clean clothes to charity.
3. Respect the gods and pay homage to the triple gem.
4. Take actions to beautify temple surroundings.
5. Show filial piety towards your parents, even if they treat you poorly.
6. Maintain cleanliness and protect the living environment.
7. Clean living spaces for monks and assist them with cleanliness.
8. Clean Buddhist stupas and contribute to temple maintenance.
9. Do not judge or have a negative attitude towards individuals with unattractive appearances.
10. Do not envy individuals with beautiful appearances.