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Understanding the Importance of the Fifth and Eight Precepts
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Understanding the Importance of the Fifth and Eight Precepts
…Having pleasantness and credibility in speech - Having honesty in action, speech and thought **THE EIGHT PRECEPTS** The Eight Precepts are intended to be kept by Buddhist householders during times of intensified t…
…s of adhering to this precept, such as enhanced perception, awareness, and wisdom. Furthermore, the Eight Precepts provide a framework for Buddhist householders during focused training periods, promoting ethical li…
Embracing Virtue and Avoiding Harm
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Embracing Virtue and Avoiding Harm
…I decided to adopt the Five Precepts in full from then on. By age 28, I was able to adhere to the Eight Precepts in full to this day. I have already profited in this lifetime, and I have only good things to …
…spiritual assets through virtue. The author shares personal experiences of adhering to the Five and Eight Precepts, discussing the harm caused by killing and the cycle of vengeance it perpetuates. Resolutions to av…
Truth for the Family: The Five Precepts
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Truth for the Family: The Five Precepts
Part Five: Truth for the Family of infringing upon all the other precepts. Hence, the Fifth Precept reminds us not to consume intoxicants to maintain our true nature. Thus the Five Precepts are: 1. Do
The Five Precepts offer a framework for living an ethical life that enhances our humanity. They include refraining from killing, stealing, adultery, lying, and consuming intoxicants. Adhering to these
Teaching Children the Value of Money
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Teaching Children the Value of Money
trees, and every single dollar is hard-earned by their parents. Children will then know the value of money and will use it wisely. 2. Teach children not to spend lavishly. Please don't buy anything l
This text provides parents with strategies to teach their children the significance of financial responsibility. It covers topics such as encouraging wise spending habits, promoting self-created toys,
The Core Principles of Buddhist Living
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The Core Principles of Buddhist Living
Purity of livelihood (achivaparissuddhismavara): The main duties of monks are to study Dhamma, practice meditation, and teach the Dharma knowledge to the public. The daily subsistence of monks comes f
This text outlines the essential duties and practices of Buddhist monks focusing on livelihood, moderation, and core principles of Buddhism. Monks dedicate themselves to studying Dhamma, meditating, a
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
Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
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Living a Celibate Life and the Journey to Nibbana
choose to live celibate lives. One solution is to select specific dates to observe The Eight Precepts which prohibits any sexual relationship, such as on Buddhist Holy days or on birthdays. This compro…
…text discusses the choice of living a celibate life within Buddhism, highlighting how observing The Eight Precepts on certain dates enables individuals to meet their spiritual obligations. It reflects on the life o…
Truth for the Family: Cultivating Boonya
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Truth for the Family: Cultivating Boonya
Part Five: Truth for the Family boonya. Many people choose to observe the Eight Precepts one day (or even seven days) a week on a regular long-term basis. 3. Meditation. This is the best way to purify
… focuses on the significance of boonya, achieved through daily practices like generosity, observing Eight Precepts, and meditation. Following a routine enhances mental purity, leading to joyful living and proper de…
Teaching with Truthfulness and the Virtue of Resolutions
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Teaching with Truthfulness and the Virtue of Resolutions
…n body, and in mind. From the very moment of birth, let me be well versed in the Five Precepts, the Eight Precepts, the Ten Precepts, the Two Hundred Twenty-Seven Precepts, and the knowledge of the entire 84,000 Ar…
ในยุคปัจจุบัน มีผู้คนจำนวนมากที่ตั้งตัวเป็นครูสอนการทำสมาธิ ซึ่งทำให้รู้สึกเศร้าใจ การหยุดความคิดที่วุ่นวายเป็นสิ่งสำคัญในการบรรลุรัฐพุทธรรม ข้าพเจ้าตั้งความตั้งใจให้สอนด้วยความจริงใจและปฏิบัติตามศีลธ
Understanding the Fruitful Elderly: A Guide to Altruism and Wisdom
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Understanding the Fruitful Elderly: A Guide to Altruism and Wisdom
…d be most aware. On the eve of Buddhist holy days and during Buddhist holy days, they will keep the Eight Precepts. Doing so can reinforce them to lead their lives in a simple way. 3) Doing one’s best to meditat…
The second type of elderly individual, termed 'A Fruitful Person', exemplifies philanthropy and self-sufficiency. These individuals have not only prepared well for their later years but have also enga
Criteria for Giving and Boonya
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Criteria for Giving and Boonya
…ergy, such as the day before a holy day or during meditation retreats, we can choose to observe the Eight Precepts to gain additional Family Day By Day 136 Criteria for Giving and Boonya
ส่วนที่ห้าพูดถึงความจริงของครอบครัว โดยเน้นไปที่เจตนาที่ถูกต้องของการให้ เพื่อแยกแยะจากความทุกข์ การเห็นแก่ตัว และความโลภ เจตนาที่แท้จริงคือการแบ่งปันและได้รับบุณญะ ซึ่งมีลักษณะเป็นพลังบริสุทธิ์ เกิดจ
Characteristics of Fruitful Elderly Individuals
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Characteristics of Fruitful Elderly Individuals
The second type of elderly person is called "A Fruitful Person," a philanthropist or altruist. Throughout their lives, these elderly people have diligently earned their livelihood, and are well prepar
The text discusses the qualities of 'Fruitful Persons,' elderly individuals who exemplify self-sufficiency and altruism. They live by Buddhist principles, offer alms, adhere to precepts, and meditate
Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
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Understanding the Eight Worldly Conditions
Our grandparents advised that, for the mind to be as stable and solid as the earth, we must first realize that, in this world, we are subject to both gratification and disappointment; it is a matter o
This text delves into the wisdom imparted by grandparents and the Buddha regarding the Eight Worldly Conditions, which influence human emotions of gratification and disappointment. These conditions ca
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
When we receive fortune, prestige, recognition or happiness, our minds will remain calm, not overwhelmed or attached. A person who is aware of suffering and happiness has trained the mind to be as sta
This text elaborates on the Three Characteristics: impermanence, suffering, and non-self, as fundamental truths of existence in Buddhism. It highlights how fortune, prestige, and happiness are tempora
Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
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Understanding the Three Characteristics of Existence
When we receive fortune, prestige, recognition or happiness, our minds will remain calm, not overwhelmed or attached. A person who is aware of suffering and happiness has trained the mind to be as s
This text discusses the importance of understanding the Three Characteristics of existence: Impermanence, Suffering, and Non-self. It emphasizes that fortune, prestige, and happiness are temporary and
Teaching Children Financial Responsibility
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Teaching Children Financial Responsibility
trees, and every single dollar is hard-earned by their parents. Children will then know the value of money and will use it wisely. 2. Teach children not to spend lavishly. Please don't buy anything lu
เนื้อหาแนะนำวิธีการสอนเด็กถึงคุณค่าของเงิน การใช้จ่ายอย่างประหยัด และการออมเงิน โดยเริ่มจากการสอนให้เด็กทราบถึงคุณค่าของเงินและการใช้ของอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ การให้เด็กทำของเล่นเอง การส่งเสริมการออมผ่านห
Understanding the Five Precepts
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Understanding the Five Precepts
Do you know what the Five Precepts are? 1. One shall not kill. 2. One shall not steal. 3. One shall not commit adultery. 4. One shall not lie. 5. One shall not consume intoxicants. I will explain to y
In this explanation of the Five Precepts, the origin of the first precept, 'one shall not kill', is explored through a dialogue between a senior monk and children. The importance of self-love and the
Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts
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Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts
Chapter 32 Teaching Children to Live by the Five Precepts It is not an overstatement to say that teaching children to abide by the Five Precepts is the most important responsibility of their parents;
บทที่ 32 ให้คำแนะนำแก่พ่อแม่เกี่ยวกับความสำคัญของการสอนเด็กให้ปฏิบัติตามห้าข้อปฏิบัติ ซึ่งถือเป็นความรับผิดชอบที่สำคัญที่สุดที่พ่อแม่มีต่อเด็กและสังคม โดยเน้นว่าเป็นการกำหนดอนาคตของเด็กและประเทศชาติ น
The Importance of Generosity and Morality in Family Dynamics
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The Importance of Generosity and Morality in Family Dynamics
family members fight over property or money. This causes the decline of the very best in the family and problems can only increase. Since our ancestors fully understood this fact, they led their desc
Family disputes over property and finances can deteriorate relationships. Ancestors encouraged their descendants to practice generosity, contributing to positive family dynamics. Teaching children to
Characteristics of a True Buddhist
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Characteristics of a True Buddhist
are like any of them and if we have performed our duties as true Buddhists yet or not. A true Buddhist must exhibit the following characteristics: 1) Belief in the Lord Buddha’s Enlightenment. It is
This text outlines the defining characteristics of a true Buddhist, emphasizing belief in the Lord Buddha's Enlightenment, adherence to the 5 precepts, understanding the Law of Kamma, and maintaining