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Popular Dhamma Topics
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Popular Dhamma Topics
…of Wholesomeness - Brahmavihara 4 -- The Four Lofty States of Mind - Hiri-ottapa -- Shame and Fear of Wrongdoing - Pancadhamma -- The Five Virtues - Idhdhipada 4 -- Four Foundations of Success…
This page provides an index of popular Dhamma topics within Buddhism. It covers key concepts such as the Buddha's life, core teachings like the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, and esse
Understanding Buddhism: A Cosmic Religion
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Understanding Buddhism: A Cosmic Religion
…fic and broad-minded religion. It is not a religion based on blind faith, superstition, guilt, or fear. An intelligent man has the ability to look at situations from a neutral perspective. He does no…
Buddhism, founded by the Buddha over 2,500 years ago, emphasizes freedom from suffering and is based on logical, practical principles. This religion transcends blind faith and superstitions, making it
The Five Precepts of Buddhism
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The Five Precepts of Buddhism
… to the law of Karma and the law of any land. All living beings love their lives. All living beings fear death. Killing is the worst possible harm one can do to another living being. Because of the seriou…
The Five Precepts in Buddhism outline ethical guidelines for practitioners, emphasizing respect for life among other moral behaviors. The First Precept, which prohibits killing, is noted as the graves
Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
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Stories of Virtue and Wisdom
…d Is Noble) 4) The Story of Mahadhana, a Merchant ..........................................32 (The Fear Of Death) 5) The Story of Sumanadevi...............................................................…
This collection of stories from Buddhist teachings reveals profound insights into the nature of virtue and wisdom. Each narrative illustrates a different principle, such as how evil actions can lead t
The Arrival of Celestial Chariots
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The Arrival of Celestial Chariots
…worlds arrived to invite him to their respective worlds. Dhammika told them to wait for a while for fear of interrupting the recitation of the Sutta. The monks, thinking that they were being asked to sto…
…riots from different worlds arrive to invite Dhammika to join them. Dhammika requests them to wait, fearing the disruption of the recitation. After the monks mistakenly leave, Dhammika chooses the chariot…
The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
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The Fear of Death and Eternal Wisdom
…re headache and passed away soon after. Mahadhana was reborn in the Tusita deva world Verse 4. The Fear Of Death Here shall I spend the Rains, here the Winter, here the Summer. Thus speculates the fool, …
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
The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
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The Story of a Wood Cutter's Son
…ed that his parents came to feed him in the night and that he went to sleep contentedly and without fear after taking his food. The boy knew only that much and nothing more. The king sent for the parents…
In this narrative, a king learns about a boy who feels safe and content due to his mindfulness of the Buddha. The king is curious whether this mindfulness alone provides protection against evil. He co
The Yakkha and the Bodhisatta
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The Yakkha and the Bodhisatta
…ing him with various dainty food she herself would eat man’s flesh. And whenever she went away, for fear of his escaping, she closed the mouth of the cave with a huge stone before leaving. And while they …
This narrative explores the life of a Yakkha who captures men for food, including her husband and son, the Bodhisatta. Living together in a cave, the Yakkha shows love for her family, but her nature p
The Trickster and the Devil-Doctor
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The Trickster and the Devil-Doctor
And she stretched a corpse on the bed and covered it over with a cloth, and ran away and hid herself in a mountain cave in that same place. The husband and wife brought the fire and taking the corpse
…iscovers her in a cave. She lures him with promises of treasure and bites off his tongue to instill fear. Her daughter-in-law, influenced by the allure of wealth, follows the old woman's path and meets a …
The Path of Wholesomeness and Unwholesomeness
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The Path of Wholesomeness and Unwholesomeness
…easure which lurks in the mind, they cannot avoid the temptation of these behaviours and lose their fear and shame of the contingent retribution. Those who have habitually committed these behaviours tend …
In Buddhism, ten unwholesome behaviors are cautioned against: stealing, committing adultery, lying, divisive speech, harsh speech, idle chatter, covetousness, vengeful thinking, and false views. These
Understanding the Pursuit of Happiness and the Cycle of Existence
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Understanding the Pursuit of Happiness and the Cycle of Existence
…ke a rabbit caught in a hunter's snare which bounds and throws itself backwards and forwards out of fear of death at the hunter's hand. Craving is like the hunter (who sets the snare) and those subject to…
This text discusses the fleeting nature of happiness derived from sense pleasures and the inevitable suffering that follows. It compares individuals ensnared by cravings to a rabbit caught in a hunter
Abstention from Killing in Buddhism
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Abstention from Killing in Buddhism
…other’s illness. He caught a rabbit and was about to kill it. However, when the rabbit cried out in fear, he thought to himself of the folly of killing one being to save another. Thinking thus, he release…
This text discusses various ways one can abstain from killing, highlighting three methods: spontaneous abstention, preemptive abstention through the Five Precepts, and transcendent abstention. Illustr
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, that if he should die, at least he woul
…ly life. Embracing Right Action enables individuals to align with their higher selves, transforming fear-based responses into a life guided by wisdom and kindness. Ultimately, these teachings encourage re…
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…h’s boat was the only boat in sight. As he turned into the creek, the first intimation stirred. The fear of death flickered before his eyes. Sodh ordered his crewmen to switch position — manning the tille…
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Title Example
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…. Moving freely through the rock with a groaning sound so loud that the young aram-boy fainted with fear. At that time the number of meditators in the team adept in Vīija Dhammakāya was still few. They ha…
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The Mysteries of Ancient Civilizations
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The Mysteries of Ancient Civilizations
…orm Luang Phaw. She said, "We have no more rice." "Of course we have!" Luang Phaw told her, "Do not fear. The rice is on its way." The nun was confused by Luang Phaw's confidence, but at the same time fel…
This book delves into the fascinating world of ancient civilizations, examining their unique cultures, beliefs, and innovations. From the majestic pyramids of Egypt to the advanced society of the Indu
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…red. ● Mohagati: Partiality caused by stupidity or misguidedness. ● Bhagayati: Partiality caused by fear or influence. Preventing exploitation by making sure that everyone is treated fairly, and no one is…
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…each other physically is the training of parents, teachers, and other moderating influences and the fear of punishment or reprisal. Man has done little enough to dispel his brutish image. His readiness t…
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…ll admit to your mother's abuse, may you be born deaf for five-hundred lifetimes!" The curse struck fear into Chandra's heart. The parent's word was sacred. Parents should never curse their children. "I a…
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…andra didn’t weep with them. She saw death as to be expected for all mortals. Life went on, but the fear of deafness in her next life lingered like a scar in her mind. “Now, where can I find father in ord…
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