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the monk's equivalent of Right Livelihood, by avoiding such evils as fortune telling, sacrifices or interpreting dreams, because these are all 'low arts'[tiracchānavijjā]. The Buddha even prohibited m

This text discusses the Buddha's teachings on Right Livelihood, emphasizing the avoidance of 'low arts' such as fortune telling and the prohibition of harmful trades for monks and laypeople. In partic

1. mindfulness of the body [kāyunupassanāsatipaṭṭhāna]: Continuously seeing and knowing the body in the body — that is to see and know the subtle inner bodies that lie hidden within our physical body:

This text delves into the four foundations of mindfulness (satipaṭṭhāna) in Buddhism. It teaches practitioners to continuously observe the body, feelings, the mind, and mental phenomena. 'Mindfulness

oupes, keep the Precepts, meditate or listen to Dhamma sermons. Such determination is a precursor of concentration called 'khaṇika-samādhi'. 7.2 Right Concentration (transcendental): At high level Rig

บทความนี้อธิบายถึงการเจริญสมาธิอย่างถูกต้องซึ่งรวมถึงการเข้าถึงสมาธิในระดับที่สูงขึ้น รวมถึง Dhammacakka ซึ่งเป็นแนวทางในการเข้าถึงนิพพาน โดยอธิบายความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างปัจจัยที่นำไปสู่การตรัสรู้และบทบาท

mon wouldn't have been called 'Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta' if only the Four Noble Truths or Dependent Origina- tion or the Factors of Enlightenment were important — thus by the name of the sermon, we

In the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta, the Buddha presents interconnected teachings that highlight the importance of the Four Noble Truths, Dependent Origination, and the Factors of Enlightenment. The ser

1.3. Suffering as an affliction This third meaning of suffering shows the direct inter-rela- tion with the fourth Noble Truth of the Path of Practice for an end of suffering. That suffering is an affl

This text discusses the nature of suffering in Buddhism, emphasizing its inter-relation with the cessation of suffering as outlined in the Noble Truths. It highlights that suffering is akin to an affl

"The wise one who trains himself [yoĝāvācara] should see that the builder is ‘Craving’ who fashions the home that is the physical body of each and every living being, to keep those living beings being

This text delves into the teachings of the Buddha regarding the nature of craving as the cause of suffering and the means of escape through the Noble Eightfold Path. The concept of the 'Elixir of Deat

The suffering of birth starts to affect beings without exception from the moment they are conceived. Some beings are fully equipped with sense spheres [āyatanā] from the moment they are born — others

The suffering of birth begins at conception and affects all beings. It varies by the mode of birth, with those born from the womb experiencing more suffering. Mammalian embryonic development shows cha

2. A Flood or a Storm which carries away forest debris: In just the same way as a flash flood inundates a forest or a storm tears down branches and leaves in a forest and sweeps them away, leaving the

Aging is often unnoticed until its effects become visible, much like debris left after a flood. We realize aging's impact only when physical signs appear, such as tooth loss and wrinkles. This process

bear. When the sun shines in the morning, all the different flowers of the meadow and the water, open up their petals to welcome its rays. However, when the rays of the sun become hotter, the same flo

This text discusses the philosophical concepts of aging and illness in relation to suffering. It compares the vitality of youth and the deterioration that comes with age to flowers that wither in the

them terrible fear of hell at the end of their life. This is another aspect of the suffering of death. As for the wealthy who have so many possessions, or those with lots of relatives, there is a tend

This text discusses the various aspects of suffering that accompany death, including the fear of hell, anxiety over possessions and loved ones, and the experiences of those who face execution. It high

with cool shade and sparkling waterfalls. The first enemy offers to take the guard to show him the other forest. Unwit- tingly mistaking the enemy for a friend, he goes with him. Eventually reaching t

This text discusses the metaphor of four enemies that represent the sufferings inherent in human existence: birth, aging, illness, and death. Birth is akin to the first enemy, seducing us into life, w

parideva dukkha The Buddha characterized this form of suffering as that which produces tears of anguish whenever we are unable to give up our attachment to something. Again the cause might be the dece

This text delves into the different forms of suffering defined by the Buddha. It describes 'parideva dukkha' as the anguish leading to tears due to attachment loss, primarily affecting those grieving

about a certain thing. These are all the characteristics of resentment which will bring us misery for as long as we still harbour it in our hearts. 9. Bemoaning [upāyassa sukkha] The Buddha characteri

This text delves into the characteristics of resentment as a source of misery and describes the Buddha's teachings on different forms of suffering. It explains how sorrow is a mental state, lamentatio

move those hateful things or escape from their grasp — but when we can’t it only adds to the suffering in our mind. 11. Separation from loved ones and treasured things [piyihi vipayoga dukkhā] If we a

This text delves into the various forms of suffering as described in Buddhist teachings. It highlights how separation from loved ones and possessions leads to emotional pain and how disappointment man

4. A Large Ox: Just as a large ox is the unescapable target for swarms of various biting insects no matter where it may roam, the Aggregates of Clinging are the unescapable prey of all twelve forms of

The text discusses how the Aggregates of Clinging, similar to a large ox attracting insects, are perpetually subject to suffering in all realms. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing this suffer

tial a person might be, it doesn't merit any special consideration on suffering's part — all are equal in the face of suffering. Thus, realization of the reality of suffering for what it really is, to

This section discusses the Buddhist understanding of suffering, emphasizing that all beings are equal in their experience of suffering. It highlights the significance of realizing the Noble Truth of S

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 misinterpretation by ascetics aiming for the Formless Brahmā real

- stealing [adinnāḍāna] - committing adultery [kāmesumicchācāra] Unwholesome speech comprises: - telling lies [musāvāda] - divisive speech [pisuṇaṅāṭa] - harsh speech, insults and swearing [pharusavaṭ

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

ing after such wealth, even though it is acquired by honest means, is still subject to suffering because it contains craving which is the origin of suffering. Even the craving for the Brahmā-world and

This text delves into the concept of craving in Buddhism, emphasizing that even honest wealth can lead to suffering due to inherent craving. It discusses how aspirations for the Brahmā-world can trap

Those who search for happiness via sense pleasure only experience happiness at the moment before suffering mani- fest itself. As soon as suffering becomes manifest, such peo- ple are often so shocked

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