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Glossary of Key Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Key Buddhist Terms
1. Arahant Glossary An enlightened being who is free from defilements and no longer subjected to rebirths or has attained Nibbana. 2. Bodhisatta One who determines to be a Buddha in the future. 3. Dha
This glossary provides definitions of key terms in Buddhism, including Arahant, an enlightened being who has attained Nibbana, Bodhisatta, a future Buddha, and Dhamma, referring both to ultimate truth
Understanding Kamma: The Law of Action and Consequence
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Understanding Kamma: The Law of Action and Consequence
A senior monk once discussed kamma: "The word kamma is a neutral word that does not imply good or bad since kamma means action. An action always carries a consequence. Why do we feel full? It is becau
This text discusses the concept of kamma, which refers to actions and their consequences. It highlights how both physical laws and the law of kamma resonate with each other. The Buddha's teachings enc
Understanding Respect in Buddhism
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Understanding Respect in Buddhism
be summed up in the following proverb: One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel. If people think this way, they can harm Buddhism unknowingly. This is certainly not the nature of a Buddhist. Buddhists
The text illustrates the negative impact of generalizing about monks based on misconduct and emphasizes the importance of critical analysis as taught by the Buddha. It highlights a discussion between
The True Refuge
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The True Refuge
THE TRUE REFUGE VIIX The True Refuge 19 February 2004 People, animal companions and material things are not a true refuge. These things are not lasting in nature and are subject to change and, at best
This text emphasizes that true refuge lies not in people, animals, or material possessions, which are all temporary and changeable. Instead, the lasting refuge is found in the Triple Gem: Buddha, Dham
Exploration of Pāli Manuscripts in Laos
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Exploration of Pāli Manuscripts in Laos
The journal begins with Anatole-Roger Peltier's article on his investigations of a wooden chest containing palm-leaf manuscripts that were recently discovered in a cave in the Khammouan province of La
This journal features an article by Anatole-Roger Peltier on a wooden chest containing palm-leaf manuscripts found in Laos. The texts, dated to the sixteenth century, reveal their roots in the Pāli ca
Guided Meditation: Relaxing Your Mind
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Guided Meditation: Relaxing Your Mind
GUIDED MEDITATION 106 Relaxing Your Mind After you have properly adjusted your sitting position, now gently turn your attention to relaxing your mind. There are many techniques to help relax the min
In this guided meditation, learn how to relax your mind effectively by adjusting your sitting position and focusing on techniques such as the Ten Recollections. These methods include recollections of
The Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
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The Journey to Understanding Suffering and Spirituality
Suzanne Jeffrey Him with everything to meet His needs, but this was simply not enough for him to answer his true human need. And what were those needs? Well, one day, while He was still a Prince, He
In this text, the journey of an individual exploring the teachings of Buddhism and their relationship with Christian beliefs is shared. Through the lens of the Buddha's discovery of suffering and the
Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
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Understanding Astral and Celestial Bodies
Suzanne Jeffrey astral body, but other bodies as well. If you look at light through a prism, you will see seven different colors. It is like that: the bodies are there, but unless you shine a light t
In this text, Suzanne Jeffrey discusses the existence of multiple bodies, including the astral body, and how they relate to meditation and defilements. The analogy of a prism illustrates that just as
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
Confronting Grief: A Tale of Loss and Understanding
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Confronting Grief: A Tale of Loss and Understanding
Although the treasure had obtained the Fruit of Conversion, he was unable to bear the grief that arose within him. Accordingly, when he had performed the funeral rites over his daughter's body, he wen
In this touching narrative, a father mourns the loss of his modest and conscientious daughter, Sumana, and seeks solace from the Buddha. Despite knowing death is inevitable, he struggles with her last
Understanding Suffering in Buddhism
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Understanding Suffering in Buddhism
1.3. Suffering as an affliction This third meaning of suffering shows the direct inter-rela- tion with the fourth Noble Truth of the Path of Practice for an end of suffering. That suffering is an affl
This text discusses the nature of suffering in Buddhism, emphasizing its inter-relation with the cessation of suffering as outlined in the Noble Truths. It highlights that suffering is akin to an affl
The Noble Eightfold Path and the Cessation of Suffering
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The Noble Eightfold Path and the Cessation of Suffering
"The wise one who trains himself [yoĝāvācara] should see that the builder is ‘Craving’ who fashions the home that is the physical body of each and every living being, to keep those living beings being
This text delves into the teachings of the Buddha regarding the nature of craving as the cause of suffering and the means of escape through the Noble Eightfold Path. The concept of the 'Elixir of Deat
The Noble Truth of Suffering
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The Noble Truth of Suffering
The OCR result from the image reads: --- **4 The Noble Truth of Suffering** Every living being is a victim of suffering The Lord Buddha explained the nature of suffering in detail. The Pali word for
The text delves into the concept of suffering, known as *dukkha*, as articulated by the Lord Buddha. It defines *dukkha* by its roots, explaining the inherent negativity of existence. Without sufferin
The Perils of Craving in Buddhist Teachings
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The Perils of Craving in Buddhist Teachings
past, Ānanda and the rest of the monastic community were moved by the perils of the Cycle of Existence. Having completed his sermon, the Lord Buddha preached on the peril of Craving for the Brahmā-wor
In this teaching, the Buddha emphasized that craving is the root cause of suffering. He illustrated that just as a tree will regrow from its stump if not completely uprooted, suffering will persist if
The Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering
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The Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering
all that way from the top of our head to the tips of our toes, we are full of suffering — he had seen and known it for him- self as a result of having the wherewithal to see and know the nature of rea
The text delves into the Buddha's teachings on suffering, challenging ancient beliefs that linked suffering to divine punishment or fate. Instead, he identifies craving as the root cause of suffering,
การสนทนาเกี่ยวกับคำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้า
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การสนทนาเกี่ยวกับคำสอนของพระพุทธเจ้า
สนทนาธรรมยามว่าง โดย ดวงธรรม Ten Criteria for Religions Beliefs เกณฑ์ ๑๐ ข้อสำหรับพิจารณานับถือศาสนา Rob: Tom, the other day you talked about the Kalamas. Who are they? Tom : Are you interested in the
สนทนาธรรมยามว่าง โดย ดวงธรรม Ten Criteria for Religions Beliefs เกณฑ์ ๑๐ ข้อสำหรับพิจารณานับถือศาสนา Rob: Tom, the other day you talked about the Kalamas. Who are they? Tom : Are you interested in the
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 24 enlightenment as the Lord Buddha had done, he would not rise for any reason from meditation, even if it meant his death. Persevering, he sat in meditation the entire night and found
This text discusses the concept of Dhammakaya, referring to the pure and original nature that resides in every human being. Regardless of nationality, religion, or ethnicity, the Dhammakaya represents
The Path to Inner Calm and Awareness
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The Path to Inner Calm and Awareness
Make sure there are no signs of tension anywhere and that you're closing your eyes the right way. Create a feeling of ease, happiness and purity. Feel that you're entering upon a perfect state of calm
This text encourages a deep sense of calm by detaching from worldly concerns and realizing the temporary nature of existence. It highlights the importance of the Seventh Base of the Mind, an integral
Glossary of Dhamma Terms
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Glossary of Dhamma Terms
Part Seven: Appendixes Danamaya: see Dana Dhamma: split into three main meanings: First: "Pure Nature" within existence and our relationship to it; Second: the teachings of how to get to our "Pure Nat
This appendix provides definitions for crucial terms related to Dhamma, including the meaning of Dhama, the significance of giving sermons, the process of forming right outlooks, and the concept of su
Reflections on Impermanence and Karma
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Reflections on Impermanence and Karma
Khippāhaṁ sulabhe ceva, Ye santāne hinā dhamma, Nassantu sabbādā yeva, Ujicittam satipaṭṭhā, Māra labhantu nokāsam, Buddho dīpavaro nātho, Nātho paccekabuddho ca, Tesottamānubhāvena,
เนื้อหานี้ให้การวิเคราะห์เกี่ยวกับความเปลี่ยนแปลงในธรรมชาติ โดยเฉพาะการแก่, การเจ็บป่วย และการตาย พร้อมกับเน้นความสำคัญของกรรม เราคือเจ้าของการกระทำของเราและผู้สืบทอดกรรม เราทุกคนต้องแยกจากสิ่งที่เราร