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The Power of Right View
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The Power of Right View
so bhagavā" and "Namo buddhassa" before throwing the dice. By contrast, the boy from the family of False View would recollect the virtue…
In this narrative, the contrast between Right View and False View highlights that those who hold Right View, symbolized by the boy from the family of Right …
The Renunciation of the Bodhisatva
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The Renunciation of the Bodhisatva
"Oh! When will I be able to leave this prosperous Mithila with its castles and towers, abundance of the four requisites?" The bodhisatva thought in this way for four months before he was able to fu…
In his quest for enlightenment, the bodhisatva grapples with renouncing the comforts of Mithila, contemplating his…
King Asoka: Patron of Buddhism
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King Asoka: Patron of Buddhism
by inviting 60,000 monks for alms in the palace daily. The king wanted to have the chance to pay respect to a fully-enlightene…
King Asoka was a pivotal figure in Buddhism, inviting 60,000 monks for daily alms and yearning to pay respect to a fully-enlig…
The Tale of Sujāta and the Seven Types of Wives
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The Tale of Sujāta and the Seven Types of Wives
by the tale of Sujāta, the younger sister of Viṣākha. This lady was the sister in law of Aṇṭhapiṇḍika but was very…
This narrative recounts the tale of Sujāta, who, despite her wealth, was arrogant and disrespectful in her relationships. When invited …
Types of Wives: Characteristics and Comparisons
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Types of Wives: Characteristics and Comparisons
…n 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 her husband, and even going as far as attempting to kill her hus…
This text explores different types of wives and their characteristics, highlighting the negative traits of a wife like an …
The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
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The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
Once there was a festival which had been organized by fools. It was called the ‘Festival of Fools’ and lasted for seve…
Once there was a Festival of Fools characterized by reckless behavior of drunken townsfolk. A group of Buddha's follow…
Abstention from Killing in Buddhism
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Abstention from Killing in Buddhism
4.1 Abstention from killing Evil actions can be abstained from in any of the following three different ways: 1. abst…
This text discusses various ways one can abstain from killing, highlighting three methods: spontaneous abstention, preemptive abstention through the F
The Power of Right Action and Compassion
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The Power of Right Action and Compassion
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, tha…
This text illustrates the significance of Right Action in Buddhist practice, showcasing a layman's resolute adherence to Precepts wh…
Teachings of the Buddha on Nobility and Right Action
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Teachings of the Buddha on Nobility and Right Action
…k his. The Buddha knew what he was thinking and asked the man his name. “Ariya” replied the man. In fact, the Buddah didn’t need to be told the man’s name. The Buddha gave Ariya a teaching that anyone …
In this text, the Buddha teaches that true nobility is defined by one's actions towards living beings. Ariya learns that harming others disqualifies him from …
The Story of Khujutara and Khema
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The Story of Khujutara and Khema
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 courtes…
This text narrates the story of Khujutara, who uses all her money for good after understanding the teachings of the Buddha about th…
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Kassapa Buddha is the third of the five Buddhas who appear during our present world era.
Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
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Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
hardly be able to find anyone to praise them; 4. They will spend forthcoming lifetimes in hell. Having heard the Buddha…
In Buddhist teachings, Right Livelihood refers to earning a living that upholds ethical values and avoids harmful practices. It specifically hi…
Understanding Wrong Livelihood and Its Varieties
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Understanding Wrong Livelihood and Its Varieties
take advantage of the measure not being completely filled. Again such behaviour is dishonest. Moreover, surveyors in …
This text delves into the concept of Wrong Livelihood, highlighting dishonest practices such as corrupt land measurement, bribery, and f
The Importance of Right Livelihood in Buddhism
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The Importance of Right Livelihood in Buddhism
…is like someone who intentionally advises a traveller to take a dangerous road, saying that it is safe, but when travelling themselves, will always take another (safer) route. As for Right Livelihood, …
This text discusses the concept of Wrong and Right Livelihood according to Buddhist teachings. It highlights the story of Seriva, a me…
Understanding Right Livelihood and Right Effort in Buddhism
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Understanding Right Livelihood and Right Effort in Buddhism
…d choked up blood. It was at this time that he vowed to get his revenge on the bodhisattva in every future lifetime. He was so upset that his heart burst and he fell down dead. Merchants who are honest…
The text discusses the principles of Right Livelihood and Right Effort in Buddhism, exemplified by the bodhisattva's encounter with a gr…
The Transformative Journey of Animals and a Hermit
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The Transformative Journey of Animals and a Hermit
the vow that he would not go foraging any more for as long as he could not still his mind from desire. The snake had been trodden …
This narrative explores the stories of various animals and a hermit who each confront their weaknesses—anger, greed, and arrogance. A snak…
Understanding Right Effort and Mindfulness in Buddhism
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Understanding Right Effort and Mindfulness in Buddhism
Hearing the Lord Buddha’s explanation, the Brahmin attained "Stream-Entry". This is an example of making effort representative of the third category of Right Effort on the worldly level arising fro…
ในบทเรียนนี้ เราจะทำความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับ ความพยายามที่ถูกต้อง ร่วมทั้งการพัฒนาจิตสำนึกที่ถูกต้องในพระพุทธศาสนา โดยนำเสนอการรักษาคุณธรรมที่สงบ และการเจริญสติใน 4 ประการ เช่น การตั้งอยู่ในกาย อารมณ์ จิต
Monitoring and Discretional Mindfulness
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Monitoring and Discretional Mindfulness
7.1 Monitoring Mindfulness This form of mindfulness is mindfulness that is constantly monitoring the level of wholesomen…
Monitoring mindfulness involves a constant awareness of the wholesomeness in the mind, akin to a treasurer who track…
Understanding Right Concentration in Mindfulness
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Understanding Right Concentration in Mindfulness
the emperor. Similarly, discretional mindfulness monitors all mental phenomena — if it is unwholesome, then to try to reduce it. If it is whol…
This section discusses the concept of Right Concentration in mindfulness, highlighting its two essential characteristics: supporting role…
The Three Cycles of Examination in Buddhism
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The Three Cycles of Examination in Buddhism
The Three Cycles of Examination comprise: 1. Saccānāna: Knowledge of the existence of each Noble Truth over which the L…
The Three Cycles of Examination define knowledge concerning the Noble Truths which the Lord Buddha taught. Saccānāna pe…