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by the tale of Sujāta, the younger sister of Viṣākha. This lady was the sister in law of Aṇṭhapiṇḍika…

… Sujāta, who, despite her wealth, was arrogant and disrespectful in her relationships. When invited by Aṇṭhapiṇḍika, the Buddha hears of her conflicts and uses the opportunity to teach her about the di…

in other men, looking down on her husband — even when her husband is the one to pay her dowry in the first place — having no gratitude to …

…pes of wives and their characteristics, highlighting the negative traits of a wife like an enemy, robber, and boss, and contrasting them with the positive traits of a wife like a mother, little sister,…

7. A wife like an slave: A wife who allows herself to be abused, slapped or beaten by her husband without becoming angry or vengeful and without blaming he…

This text discusses different types of wives in Buddhist teachings, illustrating how their characteristics influence their karmic outcomes. It differ…

Once there was a festival which had been organized by fools. It was called the ‘Festival of Fools’ and lasted for seven full days. The fo…

Once there was a Festival of Fools characterized by reckless behavior of drunken townsfolk. A group of Buddha's followers, having achieved stream-entr…

4.1 Abstention from killing Evil actions can be abstained from in any of the following three different way…

This text discusses various ways one can abstain from killing, highlighting three methods: spontaneous abstention, preemptive abstention throug…

the snake started to crush him in his coils, he thought again of killing the snake, but remembering his Precepts he threw down the knife. He thought to himself, that if he should die, a…

This text illustrates the significance of Right Action in Buddhist practice, showcasing a layman's resolute adherence to Precepts when confronted by a snake. T…

ter asking all the monks’ names, the Buddha would ask his. The Buddha knew what he was thinking and asked the man his name. “Ariya” replie…

In this text, the Buddha teaches that true nobility is defined by one's actions towards living beings. Ariya learns tha…

money any more. She used the whole 1,000 kahapanas to buy flowers for Sammavadi and the courtesans. Seeing that there were more flowers than usual, the cou…

…es the story of Khujutara, who uses all her money for good after understanding the teachings of the Buddha about the consequences of embezzlement. Her change illustrates the concepts of Right Speech an…

Kassapa Buddha is the third of the five Buddhas who appear during our present world era.

hardly be able to find anyone to praise them; 4. They will spend forthcoming lifetimes in hell. Having heard…

In Buddhist teachings, Right Livelihood refers to earning a living that upholds ethical values and avoid…

1. *Double scales:* having one set of scales which underweighs and another which overweights. The retailer u…

This text discusses various deceptive practices used by dishonest retailers to gain unfair profits through manipulation of weights and measures. Technique…

take advantage of the measure not being completely filled. Again such behaviour is dishonest. Moreover, surveyors in charge of measurin…

…the concept of Wrong Livelihood, highlighting dishonest practices such as corrupt land measurement, bribery, and fraudulent transactions. It illustrates various forms of deception, such as forgers pass…

The Buddha said that a person who earns their living by Wrong Livelihood is like someone who intentionall…

This text discusses the concept of Wrong and Right Livelihood according to Buddhist teachings. It highlights the story of Seriva, a merchant who contrasts moral integrity with …

but the bodhisattva urged him on. The merchant, realizing what he had lost through his greed choked u…

The text discusses the principles of Right Livelihood and Right Effort in Buddhism, exemplified by the bodhisattva's encounter with a greedy merchant. The merchant's greed lea…

…khumā ekarājā harissavaṇṇo..." and thus was protected from all harm. In this way he maintained an unbroken practice for 700 years. This is an example of Right Effort on the worldly level arising from w…

…maintained his serene life in Himavanta forest for 700 years, while also referencing the story of a bodhisattva who renounced wealth for spiritual growth. The importance of a conducive environment for …

before him floating in the air. However, the hermit was so full of pride that he paid no respect. The…

In this story, a prideful hermit encounters a Pacccekabuddha, who teaches him the importance of humility. The Pacccekabuddha's ability to float in the air …

Hearing the Lord Buddha’s explanation, the Brahmin attained "Stream-Entry". This is an example of making effort repr…

ในบทเรียนนี้ เราจะทำความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับ ความพยายามที่ถูกต้อง ร่วมทั้งการพัฒนาจิตสำนึกที่ถูกต้องในพระพุทธศาสนา โดยนำเสนอการรักษาคุณธรรมที่สงบ และการเจริญสติใน 4 ประการ เช่น การตั้งอยู่ในกาย อารมณ์ จิต

…meness in the mind — never letting wholesomeness slip away from the mind and its intentions. It can be compared to the treasurer of an emperor who monitors the treasury all day and all night and who ca…

…ous virtues essential for mindfulness practices, such as the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, the Noble Eightfold Path, and other significant virtues. Discretional mindfulness parallels the role of a c…

…the comparison: “Your Majesty, all the rafters of the castle roof, no matter- how numerous they may be, must have a ridgepole as their highest support, and come together at that ridge- pole. Thus the r…

…tal focus and avoiding distractions, ensuring a singular focus towards higher virtues without succumbing to doubts. Such mindfulness practices are vital for both personal discipline and broader mental …

The Three Cycles of Examination comprise: 1. Saccānāna: Knowledge of the existence of each Noble Truth over which the Lord Buddha had unequaled personal knowledge and which he could teach to oth…

The Three Cycles of Examination define knowledge concerning the Noble Truths which the Lord Buddha taught. Saccānāna pertains to the knowledge of each truth’s existenc…