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Understanding Suffering and the Noble Eightfold Path
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Understanding Suffering and the Noble Eightfold Path
2. Origin of suffering - Suffering arises from attachment to desire, craving (tanha). People themselves create this suffering by trying to cling on to worldly pleasures. 3. Cessation of suffering - Su
This text discusses the origin of suffering, which stems from attachment to desire and worldly pleasures. It highlights that suffering ceases when such attachments are released. The Noble Eightfold Pa
The Five Precepts of Buddhism
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The Five Precepts of Buddhism
THE FIVE PRECEPTS The Five Precepts consist of the following: 1. Not to kill living beings (including animals) 2. Not to steal 3. Not to commit sexual misconduct 4. Not to tell lies 5. Not to consume
The Five Precepts in Buddhism outline ethical guidelines for practitioners, emphasizing respect for life among other moral behaviors. The First Precept, which prohibits killing, is noted as the graves
Understanding the First Two Precepts of Buddhism
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Understanding the First Two Precepts of Buddhism
Benefits for keeping the First Precept—Not to Kill • You will be free from physical disability; you will have good appearance and beauty • You will have superior physical attributes and strength • You
The First Precept emphasizes the importance of not killing, which leads to various physical and mental benefits, including a long life and good health. Meanwhile, the Second Precept addresses stealing
Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
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Understanding Merit and the Law of Cause and Effect
Merit Results We benefit from merit in four levels: 1. The mind -- improving the quality and the potentiality of the mind. 2. The personality -- improving our demeanor and the way we project oursel
Merit affects our lives on four levels: mental improvement, personality enhancement, lifestyle benefits, and societal contributions. The Law of Karma states every action has a corresponding consequenc
Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
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Ten Ways to Perform Good Deeds
Powerless - being jealous in others' success; having ill will High social standing - being respectful to the virtuous; humble Low social standing - being arrogant and disrespectful to the virtuous; la
This text outlines ten good deeds that enhance merit, including acts of giving, adherence to moral precepts, and mental cultivation through meditation. It emphasizes the importance of generosity in co
The Balance of Mind and Body
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The Balance of Mind and Body
* What is a mind without a body? A ghost. * What is a body without a mind? A corpse. * The mind and body must function in good balance and harmony. - A body with healthy mind = intelligent, alert, m
The text discusses the intricate relationship between mind and body, emphasizing that both must coexist in harmony for optimal functioning. It highlights the necessity of mental care akin to physical
The Power of Meditation in Purifying the Mind
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The Power of Meditation in Purifying the Mind
When we are young, our mind is simple, innocent and relatively pure. A young mind has not yet been exposed to many mental contaminants. It is easier for the mind of a child to reach a calm and tranqui
When we are young, our minds are simple and innocent, making meditation easier. However, as we grow, life's burdens create stress and unrest. Mental impurities like greed and anger cloud our minds. Me
The Importance of Meditation for Mental and Physical Health
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The Importance of Meditation for Mental and Physical Health
When your body breaks down it becomes sick. Illness of the body only affects the inflicted individual. However, when the mind is sick, many are affected. Meditation keeps the mind and body in harmony.
Meditation plays a crucial role in maintaining both mental and physical health. While physical illness primarily affects the individual, mental illness can have broader impacts. Meditation fosters hap
HOPE for Life: A Journal to Ignite Hope
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HOPE for Life: A Journal to Ignite Hope
HOPE for life www.tltpress.com Thailand Free copy hope changes everything Vol. 01 วารสาร เพื่อจุดประกายความหวังสำหรับทุกชีวิต When we allow some time to pass, we gain greater understanding of things ป
วารสาร HOPE for Life มุ่งเน้นการจุดประกายความหวังและความเข้าใจในชีวิต ถึงแม้จะต้องใช้เวลา แต่การปล่อยให้เวลาหมุนผ่านไปจะช่วยให้เราเห็นมุมมองใหม่ๆ นอกจากนี้ วารสารนี้มี QR code ที่ให้บริการดาวน์โหลด E-
Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
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Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
Preface........................................................................................................2 1) The Story of Venerable Tissa........................................................
This collection of stories from Buddhist teachings reveals profound insights into the nature of virtue and wisdom. Each narrative illustrates a different principle, such as how evil actions can lead t
The Story of Tambadathika
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The Story of Tambadathika
24 --- The Story of Tambadathika While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha spoke this verse, with reference to Tambadathika, the executioner of thieves. Tambadathika served th
The story revolves around Tambadathika, who served as an executioner for fifty-five years. In his old age, he struggled with his duties and upon retirement, he celebrated with a ritual bath and a meal
The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
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The Rebirth of Tambadathika: A Lesson in Dhamma
28 OCTOBER Kasiha Readam After the discourse, Tambadathika accompanied Venerable Sariputta for some distance and then returned home. On his way home a cow (actually a demon in the guise of a cow) g
After the death of Tambadathika, who was gored by a demon disguised as a cow, the Buddha reveals his rebirth in the Tusita deva world. Despite a life of evil deeds, Tambadathika attained *anūṇa maha*
The Urgency of Mindfulness and the Impending Death
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The Urgency of Mindfulness and the Impending Death
He is thinking that he would stay here and sell his goods the whole year. He is not aware that he would die here in seven days’ time. What should be done should be done today. Who would know that one
In this narrative, a merchant named Mahadhana is confronted with the reality of his impending death within seven days. Prompted by the Buddha through Ananda, he reflects on the urgency of living mindf
The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
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The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
36 Buddha Meema the Buddha expounded a discourse in appreciation (anumodana). At the end of the discourse, Mahadhana the merchant attained sŏtapatti fruition. He followed the Buddha for some distance
In a significant discourse, the Buddha speaks on appreciation and the reality of death through the story of Mahadhana, a merchant who reached sotapatti fruition but faced the harsh truth of mortality
ชีวิตกับความสุขใจ
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ชีวิตกับความสุขใจ
ทุกสิ่งจะสำเร็จได้ด้วยใจ ชีวิตมนุษย์ยิ้มให้กับกายใจเป็นบ่าเป็นบ่าเป็นคนคนต้องการมนุษย์มีเป็นจอมบงการจิตเป็นบ่อเกิดแห่งความดีและความชั่วมวล สรรค์อยู่ในร่าง นรออยู่ในใจ หากจะดับไฟรนกอต้องดับที่ใจ คิดดี
เนื้อหาเกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของจิตใจในการสร้างความสุขและความทุกข์ ชี้ให้เห็นว่าชีวิตมนุษย์มีความสุขหรือทุกข์ขึ้นอยู่กับการคิดและการกระทำของตัวเอง ความสุขเกิดจากการเล่นกีฬา การปลูกต้นไม้ และการมีปฏิสัมพัน
ชีวิตก่อนการบวชและประสบการณ์หลังบวช
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ชีวิตก่อนการบวชและประสบการณ์หลังบวช
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บทความนี้พูดถึงชีวิตก่อนการบวชของบุคคล บางคนมีประสบการณ์ที่หลากหลายทั้งดีและไม่ดี เมื่อได้บวช นั่งสมาธิและเข้าใจถึงความสงบของจิตใจ ทำให้พวกเขาคิดว่าความสุขที่แท้จริงนั้นแตกต่างจากชีวิตที่ผ่านมา หลังจา
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ต้องสอบตัวเองให้ได้ว่าเราเกิดมาทำไม เรามีเป้าหมายเป็นนิยายยังไง อย่าดีเอาขีดแห่งอุคคเสกและพรรงามาว่าใจ You must teach yourself to know why you were born. What is your goal in life? Do not bring the e
Exploring Wealth and Virtue in Ancient Texts
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Exploring Wealth and Virtue in Ancient Texts
Preface....................................................................................................2 1) Great-wealth the Treasurer’s Son..................................................8
This collection delves into various narratives that highlight the contrasts between wealth and virtue, illustrating the life lessons learned from characters such as Great-wealth, Uggasena, and Kukkuta
The Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
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The Transformation of a Hunter's Heart
When her husband heard her words, he thought, 'This must be my father-in-law', and her sons thought, 'This must be our grandfather'; and thoughts of loving-kindness came into them. Then the lady said
This narrative explores how the Buddha's teachings transformed the thoughts of a hunter and his family. When the hunter's wife urged compassion, thoughts of loving-kindness emerged in the minds of the
Mayavi Ganga Devi Gala Oothu Dheivame
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Mayavi Ganga Devi Gala Oothu Dheivame
Mayavi Ganga Devi Gala Oothu Dheivame Endra Thunaiyil Ingu Endra Thunaiyil Ingu Endra Thaaiyinai Endra Thunaiyil Ingu Endra Thaaiyinai Endra Thunaiyil Ingu Endra Theivame Endra Thunaiyil Ingu Endra Th
This text delves into the theme of divine assistance represented through the concept of 'Thunaiyil'. It emphasizes the maternal figure as a source of strength and support, intertwined with beliefs abo