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knowledge of such ascetics are the Formless Brahma Realms — knowledge gained as the result of developing the formless absorptions [arûpajhâna]. Such ascetics misunderstand that being reborn in the For

This text delves into the Buddhist concept of craving, specifically how its pursuit influences rebirth and suffering. It discusses the…

…ts can bring the attainer only happiness and prosperity. The Lord Buddha and all those who attained Buddhist sainthood for themselves all praised the nine transcendental attainments as supreme as being the to…

The text discusses the physical body as a storehouse for unwholesomeness, suffering, and illnesses due to our desires. It contrasts this with the nine supreme transcendental attainments, which include

…sense-channels can the extinguishing of suffering be achieved. Numerous are those who have attained Buddhist Sainthood The mechanism of overcoming suffering requires the practitioner completely to uproot crav…

This text explores how discursive thoughts about sensory objects lead to attachment and suffering. Each of the six senses contributes to craving, necessitating practitioners to overcome these attachme

…okuttara]. In Nirvana there is no movement, no coming or going. Those who have attained the path of Buddhist sainthood are able to see past Buddhas sitting deep in meditation [nirodha samāpati] in āyatanā nib…

This text delves into the concepts of Āyatanā Nibbāna and Anupādisesa Nibbāna, explaining that Nirvana exists beyond the physical realm and is not bound by worldly elements. It describes Nirvana as a

…f suffering’. It is our nature for the mind to be the prime mover in all things in keeping with the Buddhist proverb: Manopubbangama dhamma . . . Phenomena are preceded by the mind, are led by the mind, succe…

The conclusion on the cessation of suffering according to the Buddha highlights the need to extinguish craving through the Noble Eightfold Path. Once craving is eliminated, suffering cannot return. Ou

and the four different functions of the mind are scattered in their separate directions like a group of people unable to work as a team — they cannot pool their abilities efficiently. By 'all succes

This text discusses the four functions of the mind and their impact on achieving success in Buddhist practice, as emphasized by Luang Phaw Wat Paknam. He speaks on the importance of reaching a state o…

Meditation is the focussing of the mind on a single object and abiding in a single mood without distraction or restlessness, or being caught up in external influences on mood. Meditation is thus of gr

Meditation is central to Buddhist practice, allowing individuals to focus the mind on a single object, leading to the cultivation of …

Impermanence [aniccān]: This is the built-in character of objects that are of a nature to change the whole of the time. Such things as the Five Aggregates of the Human Body are changing the whole of t

This text delves into the fundamental Buddhist concepts of impermanence (aniccān), suffering (dukkham), and not-self (anattā) as expressed through…

…st as a patron of Buddhism and so he organized and sponsored the Third Council. He was an exemplary Buddhist layman for the rest of his life taking the Triple Gem as his refuge. King Asoka even sent a royal m…

King Asoka was a pivotal figure in Buddhism, inviting 60,000 monks for daily alms and yearning to pay respect to a fully-enlightened Buddha. He invited the Naga King to appear as the Buddha for homage

by the tale of Sujāta, the younger sister of Viṣākha. This lady was the sister in law of Aṇṭhapiṇḍika but was very haughty because she inherited from a wealthy family. She had consideration neither fo

…ndness, compassion, and respect within marital relationships. This story highlights the traditional Buddhist view on maintaining harmony in the home and the path to self-improvement through understanding one'…

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, at least he woul

This text illustrates the significance of Right Action in Buddhist practice, showcasing a layman's resolute adherence to Precepts when confronted by a snake. The narr…

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 courtesans asked Khujutara whether the king had

…cendental level. The text also touches upon the story of Khema, signifying moral lessons within the Buddhist tradition. Significant insights into how abstaining from wrongdoing shapes one's spiritual path are…

hardly be able to find anyone to praise them; 4. They will spend forthcoming lifetimes in hell. Having heard the Buddha’s teaching, Khema attained stream-entry, never committing adultery again This ex

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

The Buddha said that a person who earns their living by Wrong Livelihood is like someone who intentionally advises a traveller to take a dangerous road, saying that it is safe, but when travelling the

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 a greed…

before him floating in the air. However, the hermit was so full of pride that he paid no respect. The Pacccekabuddha thus advised him: “I am a Pacccekabuddha. As for you, who will go on to be a fully-

…views. This narrative emphasizes the significance of developing virtues and making right efforts in Buddhist practice, supported by the teachings of the Dhammapada.

Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta the whole of the Earth quaked and the waves of the ocean were whipped by strong winds and even Mount Sumeru bowed down its peak as if in humility to the teaching, with a sou

The Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta marked a monumental moment in Buddhist history, wherein the Earth quaked and the heavens resonated in response to the Buddha's teachings. …

… five ascetics, it is important to know a little of their backgrounds first. Unfortunately, in many Buddhist countries of the world, there is the misunderstanding that Enlightenment can be achieved without tr…

The Dhammacakka pavattana Sutta marks the inaugural teaching of the Buddha, delivered at Isipatana Deer Park two months post-enlightenment. This Sutta introduces foundational concepts in Dhamma, empha

…ammacakkapavattana Sutta The Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta is one of the most im-portant teachings for Buddhists to know. It is so important because it acts like a master-plan for all the subsequent teach-ings o…

…ners and scholars alike, understanding the Sutta's principles is crucial to grasping the essence of Buddhist philosophy and meditation practices. The collective recognition of the 'group of five' highlights t…

1.1 Kāmasukhallikāyunāga: indulgence in the various sensual pleasures is harmful in the following ways: 1.1.1 Hino: It makes the mind coarse and clouded; 1.1.2 Gammo: (this word literally means "house

In Buddhist teachings, indulgence in sensual pleasures is deemed harmful as it clouds the mind, encourages a ho…

सual realms of existence; 3.2.2.2 Bhavaṭanāḥ: Craving for the pleasure of the "form-absorptions" or for the Brahmā-world; 3.2.2.3 Vibhaṭanāḥ: Craving for the pleasure of the "formless-absorptions"

This text delves into the Buddhist concepts of craving and the cessation of suffering. It describes various forms of craving and how t…