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The Renunciation of the Bodhisatva
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The Renunciation of the Bodhisatva
…of the four requisites?" The bodhisatva thought in this way for four months before he was able to fulfill his renunciation. Such thinking can be referred to as 'the intention to remove oneself from se…
…reating into the forest, he meditates and develops mental powers while striving to detach from vengefulness and aggression. This illustrates the concept of Right Intention, embodying thoughts and action…
The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
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The Festival of Fools: A Tale of Wisdom
…tival which had been organized by fools. It was called the ‘Festival of Fools’ and lasted for seven full days. The fools of the town would sit in a circle and get drunk before going around the neighbour…
…phasizes the importance of maintaining Right Speech and Right Action, highlighting the value of mindfulness over frivolity. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.
Teachings of the Buddha on Nobility and Right Action
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Teachings of the Buddha on Nobility and Right Action
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” replied the man. In fact, the Buddah didn’t need to be told the man’
… attainment of stream-entry and a pledge to never kill again. Similarly, Khujjutar.a, who embezzled funds for herself, hears the Buddha's teaching, leading her to stream-entry and a decision to abstain …
The Story of Khujutara and Khema
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The Story of Khujutara and Khema
… had to tell the whole truth illustrating Right Speech at the transcendental level. Abstaining from further embezzlement, illustrates Right Action also at the transcendental level. 4.3 Abstention from A…
This text narrates 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 o
Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
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Understanding Right Livelihood and Wrong Trade
…rom the profit made; Earning one’s living in any single one of these five ways is Wrong Livelihood. Furthermore, those who work in commerce but who are dishonest (by for example fixing scales) are also …
…t teachings, Right Livelihood refers to earning a living that upholds ethical values and avoids harmful practices. It specifically highlights five types of Wrong Trade which are prohibited: dealing in s…
Dirty Practices in Retail Measurement
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Dirty Practices in Retail Measurement
…the dishonest retailer holds the scales in a way that so that it does not tilt when buying or tilts further than it should when selling; 4. *Fixing the weights:* Hollowing out one set of metal weights a…
This text discusses various deceptive practices used by dishonest retailers to gain unfair profits through manipulation of weights and measures. Techniques include double scales that underweigh when b
The Importance of Right Livelihood in Buddhism
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The Importance of Right Livelihood in Buddhism
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
… ethics in daily life. The story shows that actions based on ethical principles can lead to greater fulfillment than those driven purely by profit motives.
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 greedy merchant. The merchant's greed leads to his demise, contras
The Lesson of Arrogance: Insights from Pacccekabuddha
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The Lesson of Arrogance: Insights from Pacccekabuddha
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…
In this story, a prideful hermit encounters a Pacccekabuddha, who teaches him the importance of humility. The Pacccekabuddha…
Understanding Right Effort and Mindfulness in Buddhism
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Understanding Right Effort and Mindfulness in Buddhism
…. Eventually, having all trained themselves in the necessary manners and knowledge, they all became fully-ordained monks. This is an example of making effort representative of the fourth category of R…
ในบทเรียนนี้ เราจะทำความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับ ความพยายามที่ถูกต้อง ร่วมทั้งการพัฒนาจิตสำนึกที่ถูกต้องในพระพุทธศาสนา โดยนำเสนอการรักษาคุณธรรมที่สงบ และการเจริญสติใน 4 ประการ เช่น การตั้งอยู่ในกาย อารมณ์ จิต
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 Lord Buddha had unequaled personal knowledge and which he could teach to others wi
…sing traditional notions of power, particularly when addressing the eradication of defilements. For further insights, visit dmc.tv.
Awakening Through Practice: The Path to Sainthood
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Awakening Through Practice: The Path to Sainthood
…nt — on the contrary they were all inspired to faith in the Buddha and became dedicated to practice further in earnest, according to the Lord Buddha's teaching. Indeed, we find in the scripture of the A…
In the narrative of Koṇḍañña's journey, we see how individual Perfections and good deeds lead to his early awakening, inspiring both him and his companions to deeper faith and dedication in their prac
The Path to Sainthood According to Buddhism
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The Path to Sainthood According to Buddhism
Whenever the Buddha arises in the world and our Perfections are sufficiently developed, we too may be the first disciple to attain Sainthood in that Buddha’s dispensation, in the same way as Koṇḍañña.
…ext discusses the possibility of achieving Sainthood when the Buddha arises and our Perfections are fully developed, exemplified by Koṇḍañña. If not, there's potential for rebirth in heavenly realms, ak…
The Jewelled Wheel of the Universal Monarch
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The Jewelled Wheel of the Universal Monarch
UPOSATHA DAYS (full-moon and new moon days). The Universal Monarch is endowed with seven forms of jewels by which he …
…stowed upon the Universal Monarch. Among seven jewels, the Jewelled Wheel stands out for its double function as an invincible weapon and a vehicle. Its unique power allows the monarch to address organiz…
Understanding the Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta
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Understanding the Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta
…already laid down in this inaugural Sutta. The Buddha taught the Dhammacakka pavattana Sutta on the full-moon day of the eighth lunar month, two months after His Enlightenment. He gave the sermon at the…
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
The Path to Enlightenment: Insights from Bahiya Dārucīriya
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The Path to Enlightenment: Insights from Bahiya Dārucīriya
…group became an arahat—he promised to bring food back from his almsround for the others, but they refused to eat it. On the fifth day, another monk became enlightened at the level of "non-returner" and …
…ing. Despite starvation, their determination showcased a commitment to meditation that carried into future lives, allowing Bahiya to grasp enlightenment swiftly upon the Buddha's teachings. The Buddha's…
The Significance of the Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta
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The Significance of the Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta
…of Dhamma for the rest of his life, His duty in proclaiming the Dhamma to the world would have been fulfilled. Just as each country of the world has a Constitution as the master-plan for the rest of the…
…in enlightening the world would have been complete, akin to how a nation's Constitution serves as a fundamental guide for its laws. For practitioners and scholars alike, understanding the Sutta's princi…
The Importance of the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
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The Importance of the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta
…acakkapavattana Sutta has not yet become extinct from the world, but a Buddhist fails to understand fully the meaning of this teaching, then it is as good as that person’s Buddhist-ness has disappeared.…
บทความนี้กล่าวถึงความสำคัญของพระธรรมจักรปวตนสูตรซึ่งเป็นแผนหลักในการเข้าถึงการตรัสรู้ ภาพรวมของสอนต่างๆ ของพระพุทธองค์และพระอรหันต์ ต่อจากนี้ยังบอกเราถึงสาเหตุการเผยแผ่พระธรรมจักรปวตนสูตร และการที่พระ
The Subtlety of Dhamma and the Buddha's Vocation
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The Subtlety of Dhamma and the Buddha's Vocation
…imed to do since the beginning twenty asankhaya kappas ago. On the day of his Enlightenment, he had fulfilled his vocation to the extent of achieving Enlightenment himself, but now it remained for him t…
…ngs. Ultimately, the Buddha dedicated his life to guiding others toward the cessation of suffering, fulfilling his resolve as a teacher to share the profound insights he uncovered throughout his journey…
The Buddha's First Sermon: A Journey of Enlightenment
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The Buddha's First Sermon: A Journey of Enlightenment
…Isipatana Deer Park. This is why the Buddha made the journey to teach his first sermon there on the full moon day of the eighth lunar month. Dhammakayacakkapavattana Sutta: Content SECTION 1: EXTREMES O…
This excerpt discusses the profound moment in the Buddha's life when he sought to teach meditation after renouncing worldly comforts. He encountered obstacles as potential disciples Udaka Rāmaputta an